Lord Egerton Castle — Njoro, Nakuru
Arts & Culture

Lord Egerton Castle

Njoro, Nakuru Open daily

Built by an English lord in the 1930s, this four-storey castle near Njoro comes with a romantic backstory of unrequited love that kids find surprisingly gripping. Families can tour the grand rooms, explore the grounds and gardens, and learn the history of one of Kenya's most unusual buildings. It's an easy, atmospheric day trip from Nakuru.

Good to know: A guided tour brings out the castle's famous love story — well worth it.

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Photo: Gertgert / CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons.

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