Hotels in Elgeyo Marakwet
Kilima Resort: A Beautiful Lookout
Set immediately north of Kessup Forest off C51 Iten-Kabarnet Road, Kilima Resort is a satisfactory base to enjoy the sights of Elgeyo Marakwet so famously cited in travel books. With a vantage of 2350 meters asl, above the Kerio Valley high, it is beautifully-appointed with knock-out views. If you’ve always wanted to train in Kenya, paraglide, or simply want to enjoy Kenya’s nature and culture mingled with safari, then Kilima Resort is a good choice. It is restful, secluded, adjacent to the calming forest, with spectacular views, as you get to know the best of Kenyan life.
It sits right at very edge of the step-side on Elgeyo Escarpment halfway between the highland and Kerio Valley into a regal promontory with magnificent views. For living, Kilima Resorts has 4 modern rondavel-style bandas complete with pukka and traditional grass-thatched roofs. There are 3-bedrooms self-catering villa with a private compound. For the avid camper there’s a camping ground kept in good condition with access to warm showers, toilet facilities and restaurant. All options enjoy pleasing views over Kerio Valley and Tugen Hills beyond the valley.
From the convenience of Kilima Resort, guests can walk into the forest to tour Kessup Falls and its other interests. Other activities include excursions to Kerio Valley, Kamariny Track, paragliding at Active Edge, or touring the wildlife-prolific Rimoi National Reserve. Further along the C51 you can visit Tambach Museum.
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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.