The land subdivisions in Athi River area of Machakos County have affected the ecosystem in so many ways. About five years ago, it was common to see wild animals roaming the vast plains that stretch towards Kangundo but not anymore as the land has been subdivided and developments taken over, forcing away the wild.
Nevertheless, you will still find some hidden gems. Just about three kilometres from the Nairobi-Mombasa Highway lies Wattle Blossom Lodge, a new getaway in the rapidly developing wilderness.