Honeymoon hill has carried that name since the colonial times. The hill that borders Lake Nakuru National Park and Langalanga estate in Nakuru is a popular stopover for lovers especially those just married or about to marry.
No one knows the mystic powers this power has over newlyweds but most couples will admit to have been there at their early stages of their marriage.
Although most of the hill is within the park, there is a sizeable chunk on the outside and young couples will be found taking an adventure here mostly in the weekends.
During the colonial times and even after, it was also used as a viewpoint for the motor racing that used to take place in Langalanga area. From the hill, one is afforded an interrupted view of Nakuru and even accessing the top is an adventure by itself.
Over the years, the park management have tried to keep people away but their efforts have so far failed. Being not part of the park, maybe they are not able to give the area a full time surveillance or have decided to give the people a free rein.
The atmosphere at the top is calm and only the chirping birds and the occasional cry of a wild animal disturbs the peace. It’s also rare to find visitors conversing in loud voices while at the Honeymoon Hill probably not wishing to give their shared secrets away. The children who visit the hill have with time learnt to respect the privacy of lovers who go there.
The cool breeze at the top adds to the romantic feeling and being at the top one even gets the feeling of being at the top of the world.
If you’re newlywed in Nakuru, it’s advisable to make your pilgrimage to the Honeymoon Hill and make a connection with past lovers.