Secluded Getaways in Elgeyo Marakwet
Kerio River Lodge: A Wonderful Retreat
A new lodge, of a modern design, the Kerio River Lodge is situated on the Kerio Valley, 31 km south of Iten Viewpoint. It is a perfect place to witness the singular beauty of the region. The lodge has standard and family rooms with bathrooms and round the clock room service. There is a swimming pool, conference center and restaurant facilities. The masterful feature of the area is, of course, its flora, juxtaposed by the outstanding features of Elgeyo Escarpment and Tugen Hills.
The seasonal streams and rivers all add to the fascinating variety of scenery. The lodge is a wonderful retreat for exploration with two great natural walk-trails: one horizontal to the Escarpment and the other into the Valley. Most visitors to Kerio River Lodge spend the day exploring the nearby interests, either in their own vehicles or in hired vehicles. It is within easy reach of Chebloch Gorge, Lake Kamnarok, Tambach, Kerio View, Rimoi National Reserve, Torok and Kessup Falls.
Around Kenya, there is a collection of rare experiences, in middle-budget secluded hideaways, offering guests intimate encounters with parts of Kenya that rarely get under the limelight. Each getaway, secluded and away from civilization, is rooted in its local community and dedicated to showcasing their cultures.
Index of Secluded Getaways Around Kenya
Baringo County - Samatian Island Lodge, Elgeyo Marakwet County - Samich Resort, Kerio River Lodge, Embu County - Masinga Dam Resort, Homa Bay County - Kisindi Lodge & Spa, Kakamega County - Busambuli Ecolodge, Lamanis Haven, Lamu County - Kizingoni Beach House, Kilifi County - Neem Tree House, Takaungu House, Distant Relatives Ecolodge, Rock and Sea Bubble Ecolodge, Watamu Treehouse, Kite Cottage, Mida Creek Nature Camp, Migori County - Lobby Resort, Kirinyaga County - Castle Forest Lodge, Ndongoro Log Cabin, The Kichachu, Kwale County - Kutazama Lodge, Mandhari Lodge, Betty's Camp Shimoni, Blue Monkey Beach Cottages, Munje Beach Villas, Laikipia County - Mukima Manor, Olepangi Farm, Makueni County - Kilima Kiu Manor, Meru County - Rutundu Log Cabins, Elsa's Kopje, Muranga County - Kimakia Tea Lodge, Muchiri's Resort, Mathioya River Cottages, Nyeri County - Sandai Farm, Nairobi County - Edaala Comfort, Cottage Residence, Nyandarua County - Samawati Lakeside Cottages, Samburu County - Nashipa Eco Camp, Lion's Cave Camp, Camp Ndotto Ngurunit, Desert Rose Lodge, Taita Taveta County - Grogan's Castle, Lake Jipe Eco Lodge, Lions Bluff Lodge, Tana River County - Delta Dunes Lodge, Tharaka Nithi County - Anabas Mount Kenya Lodge, Trans Nzoia County - Cranes Haven, Mount Elgon Lodge, West Pokot County - Barnley's Guest House, Mount Mtelo View Lodge
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Touring Elgeyo Marakwet County in Kenya offers a mix of stunning landscapes, cultural experiences, and outdoor adventures. Renowned for its rugged terrain and picturesque landscapes, it is also home to globally-famous long distance running exports. Hiking enthusiasts can explore trails such as the famous Kerio Valley Escarpment or venture into the Cherangani Hills for more challenging hikes.
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44 Destinations in E. Marakwet County, arranged as one would visit these - west, south then north - with aid of narratives, images, strip maps and distance chart:
Home of Champions Art Center, Keiyo Gardens, High Altitude Training Camp, Kamariny Stadium, St. Patrick's High School, Bugar Forest, Iten Viewpoint, Lelin Campsite, Kerio View Hotel, Active Edge, Rimoi National Reserve, Kapkurmoi Cultural & Conservation, Kessup Falls, Kessup Forest, Kilima Resort, Tambach Museum, Kolol Viewpoint, Torok Falls, Biretwo Museum, Kerio River Lodge, Chebloch Gorge, Samich Resort, Kenya Fluorspar Company, Sego Safari Resort, Melwa Gorge, Kerio Valley, Elgeyo (Kerio) Escarpment, Lake Kamnarok National Reserve, Kureswo Hot Springs, Metkei Ridge, Chemonde Forest, Chebirara Falls, Mela Cave, Cherangani Hills, Teren River Bridge, Arror Dam, Chebara Dam, Embobut Forest, Wewo Catholic Church, The Foothills (Kipkunurr & Koisungur), Kipteberr Hill, Kiplagoch Caves, Ancient Marakwet Furrows
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With a wide range in altitude, from 3350 ms asl., on the Cherangani Hills, to around 1000 metres asl., in the Kerio Valley. the temperature varies greatly with altitude, between 18oC – 26oC average maximum.
Elegyo Marakwet can be split into three agro-zones: A high altitude region of forest and moorland; The Cherangani mountains; And the lower set Kerio Escarpment and Valley.