
Where and what are the Matthews Ranges in Kenya
Matthews Ranges in Kenya are interesting band magnificence features that have left visitors yearning whenever they do visit these scenes. The Matthews Ranges in Kenya are found in the district of the Laikipia situated in the northern parts of Kenya. In fact, the Matthews Ranges in Kenya are found amidst Laikipia and Northern Kenya. Most of the people close to the ranges have some mysterious stories about them and as the result, they have left the ranges intact in fear of what would result in they would tamper with the nature surrounding them. These ranges area un exploit and this is available for the visitors to explore. The population of the wildlife species in Mathews ranges has so far improved and increased due to limited human-wildlife interference.
The Name Matthews Ranges was given as the local name because of the international visitors that couldn’t understand or even pronounciate the local Name of these ranges but the original local name to this place is called the Lenkiyio Hills.
Additionally, the Matthews Ranges spans long distances and in fact, they are among the hills in Kenya that cover long distances. The Matthews Ranges spans for about 150 kilometers and this indicated that the visitors can drive for about two hours before the end of these ranges and at width, the Matthews Ranges takes about 40 kilometers.
Visiting the Ranges is so spectacular with Fabulous and several mountain peaks that do stay in close proximity and the peaks are more than three or four peaks that can occur on Single Mountain. About eleven peaks of the Matthews Ranges are recorded and the highest summit in all these is called the Warges with about 268 8 meters above sea level. The lowest point here is the ILpisyon pint standing at 1184 meters and several other peaks mounted here including Lekat, Imara Muroi, lomolok an among other peaks around.
There are also other features that you can explore around Matthews Ranges and these unique features have made this site so much interesting. The site features wonderful features including the streams and rivers that flow in and around the mountains and other natural rock pools. The river has got nice clean water which the guests and visitors can enjoy as they swim within the water and this can have the breast-shaped hill named the sweet sixteen.
There are a lot of attractions especially the wildlife at the Matthews range. It is believed that were evicted the place was a haven from the black rhinos but all these were evicted however other species of animals can be seen at the Matthews Range and these include the buffaloes, Gerenuk, and some leopards. More than 100 species of butterflies can be seen around the population of the indigenous plant life which is so interesting. Therefore, the Matthews ranges provide wonderful views for any visitors to come and engage in viewing these animals species.