The County of Narok which according to the government census report of 2009 was occupied by 850,920 lives, lies along the Great Rift Valley in Kenya and covers an expansive area of 17,944 sq km. Its name is derived from Enkare Narok, the river which flows through Narok Town. The town serves as seat of Narok County government and is the last major stop-over when journeying from Nairobi to Maasai Mara Game Reserve and Keekorok Lodge by road. This town is an important center of business for various consumer services and financial activities. Since the construction of the Road from Mai Mahiu to Kaplong through Bomet, Narok town has become a popular stop over town for travelers heading to Kisii, Migori and Northern Tanzania through Isebania Boarder.
Narok County receives average annual rainfall of between 500mm and 1,800mm, while its temperature range is between 12°C and 28°C. Seven sub-counties constitute it, namely Narok North, Narok South, Narok West, Narok East, Kilgoris and Emurua Dikirr. The County has been marked by a UN report as being among the pivotal counties in achieving the economic pillar of Kenya Vision 2030. The four main drivers of Narok economy are tourism, crop farming, livestock farming and mining.
Narok is an ideal spot to consider buying land for building a reserve or retirement home on any amount of acreage. A number of factors are helpful to consider before you purchase land for this objective.
- Verifying the Genuineness of Land for Sale
A lot of people avoid purchasing land for development for fear of being swindled by fraudsters. However, dealing with a trusted company like Nulands means that buyers enjoy stress-free acquisition of land along with flexible terms of payment. Expect having all the basic access facilities and services available to you for instance, upon investing in their Narok properties. Do take time to ensure all your concerns are addressed nonetheless, before making any kind of purchasing commitment.
- Proximity to Major Roads
It can prove rather frustrating to your guests if they are unable to access your home conveniently. Acquiring land that is close to a major road or highway would in such case have a positive effect on your daily engagements and social activities.
- Proximity to Social Amenities
Becoming a new landlord or homeowner should be a cause to rejoice. It is helpful to consider how well-supported your new location is with social amenities when deciding upon some land advertised on a property listing. These include banking facilities, government offices, shopping outlets as well as other important service outlets.
- Proximity to Power Supply
Sources of power are essential to factor in when planning to invest in real estate property. Managing a home without having access to electricity could for instance prove to be a costly and frustrating undertaking for any homeowner. It might not be available readily where you prospect to buy land, but the source of power should generally lie within the vicinity.
- Availability of Communication Facilities
The world today tends to revolve around technology that is driven especially by multiple information communication tools. However, certain geographical locations may have challenges with mobile phone connection or internet receptivity, which could hamper both personal and business activities in a great way.
Taking account of the points mentioned above can make an appreciable mark on meeting your goals for purchasing and developing a particular plot of land. As well, people interested in rural real estate have the opportunity of acquiring raw land which lies adjacent to gated farms within Narok County and combine both residential and farming objectives.
