Popular Resorts in Elgeyo Marakwet
Samich Resort: Great Value for Money
One of the more, if not the most, transportive and mesmerizing hotel with a view in Elgeyo Marakwet County, outlooking the Kerio Valley, the ochre wooded walls of Mektei Ridge and beyond, is the beautifully-appointed Samich Resort. This refurbished modish house, opened in 2013, according to many, enjoys superb vistas of Kerio fluorspar mines, Mektei Ridge, Kerio Valley and Elgeyo Escarpment.
Looking out the window of your vacation space and gazing on the spectacular vistas makes it feel like you’ve arrived somewhere special – you’re no longer stuck in the regular world or work and grind. Within minutes of getting here, you are instantly relaxed, with the uninterrupted views from the any of the terraces making you feel like you are floating in a fantasy world. Its modish design and landscaping complement the scenery, with most of its 15 cozy and elegant suites overlooking the valley. The design is reminiscent of a cozy, country-house haven.
Samich Resort, offering the choice of 7 varying room layouts, all with balconies looking over Kerio Valley is great value for money. When you’re ready to leave your room, more stunning scenery awaits. There is an outdoor pool to cool-off, a play area, gardens, and two great nature trails; with one leading horizontal to the escarpment and the other going down the escarpment. Of the two routes of getting to Kabarnet from Iten, C51 Road is more popular and shorter, at 54 km.
The other route B54 Iten-Nyaru-Kabarnet Road is much longer, at 85 km. This travels further south into Elgeyo Marakwet, to Nyaru, before making a wide turn that rounds up at Kabarnet. At the same time, this stretch is less congested and more scenically-splendid. The drive down the escarpment, at Nyaru, is utterly breathtaking, with endless turns and bends that culminate in a joyride that’s equal part heart-warming and hair-raising. Samich Resort is situated 5 km from Nyaru.
It’s easy to explore somewhere new in Kenya and stay in memorable hotels and resorts with a long-standing history of excellence. Making the best of Kenya’s diverse landscapes, wildlife, beautiful coastlines and healthful highlands, these popular resort around Kenya are a guaranteed success for the traveller.
Index of Popular Resorts & Lodges Around Kenya
Baringo County - Lake Bogoria Spa Resort, Soi Safari Lodge, Bomet County - Fair Hills Hotel, Sahara Gardens Hotel, The Willis Hotel, Busia County - Che's Bay Resort, Elgeyo Marakwet County - Kerio View Hotel, Samich Resort, Embu County - Izaak Walton Inn, Garissa County - Almond Resort, Homa Bay County - Rusinga Island Lodge, Takawiri Island Lodge, Isiolo County - Shaba Game Lodge, Samburu Simba Lodge, Kakamega County - Rondo Retreat, Golf Hotel, Kisii County - Kamel Park Hotel, Itibo Resort, Kilifi County - Distant Relatives Lodge, Kwale County - Baobab Beach Resort, Kimerimeta Lodge, Shimba Hills Lodge, Lamu County - Manda Bay Lodge, Shela, Forodhani House, Machakos County - Oldonyo Sapuk Resort, Kitonga Garden Resort, Makueni County - Hunter's Lodge, Kusyombunguo Hotel, Tsavo Safari Camp, Mandera County - The Red Sea Resort, Meru County - Rhino River Camp, Alba Hotel, Migori County - Treat House Resort, Muranga County - Sagana Getaway Hotel, Stanley's Haven, The Tetura Luxury Camp, Nairobi County - The Boma, Eka Hotel, Narok County - Muthu Keekorok Lodge, Nyandarua County - Tafaria Castle, Elmer Resort & Spa, Cedar Retreat, Nyeri County - White Rhino Hotel, Outspan Hotel, The Ark, Treetops Lodge, Samburu County - Ashnil Samburu Camp, Sopa Lodge, Samburu Intrepids Camp, Ngari Hill Eco-Lodge, Maralal Safari Lodge, Taita Taveta County - Kilaguni Serena G. Lodge, Ngulia Safari Lodge, Salt Lick Game Lodge, Voyager Ziwani Camp, Taita Hills Game Lodge, Voi Wildlife Lodge, Ashnil Aruba Lodge, Zomeni Lion Hill Safari Lodge, Tharaka Nithi County - The Pacha Waterfront Resort, Hidden Treasure, Trans Nzoia County - Cranes Haven, Mount Elgon Guesthouse, Vihiga County - Roddy's Green Lounge, Magnum Resort, Sosa Cottages, Turaco Intercounty Resort, Wajir County - The Grand Oasis Hotel, Wajir Palace Hotel
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
Know More About E. Marakwet County: Its Geography, Land-Use, Highlights, Population, Roads - including strip maps, Airports, Climate & National Monuments
With a wide range in altitude, from 3350 metres asl., on the Cherangani Hills to around 1000 metres asl., in the Kerio Valley. the temperature varies with altitude, between 18oC and 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.