Kitale is in western Kenya.
Understand
[edit]Get in
[edit]Matatus and buses go to Eldoret (2 hours), Kisumu (4 hours), Lodwar (6-8 hours), and Webuye (1 hour). Easy Coach goes to Nairobi (7 hours) and Nakuru (4 hours).
The railway network in Western Kenya is under rehabilitation and the line between Kitale and Eldoret is expected to reopen in 2022-2023.
- 1 Kitale railway station.
Get around
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Map of Kitale
See
[edit]- 1 Kitale Museum, ☏ +254 735 803308. 8AM-6PM. Entrance Ksh 500.
- 2 Treasures of Africa Museum. Showcasing a collection of regional cultural artifacts amassed by one of the British colonial administrator.
Do
[edit]Buy
[edit]- Equity Bank, Kenyatta Street. 24-hour ATM. Has a Mastercard and Visa card ATM.
- Mega Center, Moi Aveune. Has a grocery store.
- Khetias supermarket. 8AM-9PM. Large supermarket. lower prices.
Eat
[edit]- Corner Cafe, Kenyatta aveune. 8AM-8PM. Has low prices.
Drink
[edit]Sleep
[edit]- Takrim Lodge, main road (northern end of town), ☏ +254 725-496394. Ksh 500.
- Bongo Lodge, Moi Avenue, ☏ +254 32520593. Single/double rooms with own bathroom. Ksh 900.
- Kahurko Bar and Lodge, Mt Elgon road, ☏ +254 750107384. Single room. Ksh 800.
- Alakara lodge, Kenyatta street., ☏ +254 728-234865. Ksh 900.
- HighVeiw Logde, Moi Avenue, ☏ +254 325-31570. from Ksh 900.
- Karibuni Lodge., Milimani District. (2 km from down town Kitale), ☏ +254 735573798. Has camping/dorm and rooms. dorm Ksh 750.
- Hotel Mamboleo, Moi Avenue, ☏ +254 325 30850. Single/double rooms from Ksh 800.
- Sinendeet Hotel, Cherangany road. Check-in: 11AM, check-out: 10AM. Double room with own bathroom. Free breakfast. Ksh 1,120.