Hyrax Hill Prehistoric Site & Museum – Explore Archaeology in Nakuru County

The Hyrax Hill Prehistoric Site & Museum is a nationally significant archaeological and historical landmark in Nakuru County. Just 4 km from Nakuru town and 0.5 km from Lake Nakuru, it was originally proclaimed a national monument in 1945 and opened to the public in 1965.

This site encompasses a rocky lava ridge rising about 50 m above the plain, containing evidence of human occupation from as early as 5,000 years ago (Neolithic) and later Iron Age periods up to around 200 years ago

Hyrax Hill Prehistoric Site & Museum offers a compact museum displaying archaeological artifacts—stone tools, burial remains, pottery—alongside ethnographic and natural history exhibits. You’ll also see remnants of Sirikwa hollows and burial cairns, with guidance on-site to understand these ancient cultures .

📍 Why Visit the Hyrax Hill Prehistoric Site & Museum

• Deep-time archaeology: The site is rich in Neolithic (5,000 yrs) and Iron Age remains, including stone enclosures, burials, and Sirikwa structures

• On-site museum exhibits: Displays include Stone Age tools, ethnographic artifacts from Rift Valley cultures (Maasai, Kalenjin, Turkana, Kikuyu, Luo), and natural history specimens
• Living landscape: Hyraxes still inhabit the rocks, and there are opportunities for bird-watching and nature walks on-site
• Educational & community engagement: Guided tours, school programs, creativity clubs, and community events are regularly held at the Hyrax Hill Prehistoric Site & Museum