Kerio Valley National Reserve
Kerio Valley National Reserve : Kenya’s best-kept secret is this incredibly beautiful area that every tourist should explore on a Kenya safari. North Rift Valley’s escarpment and highlands offer some of the most breathtaking views in the entire country, spanning the expansive and stunning Kerio Valley National Park.
The views surrounding the Elgeyo escarpment are incredibly breathtaking, particularly when viewed from Nyaru’s “World’s End” viewpoint. These escarpments are adorned with waterfalls, and at Chebloch, water cascades through a narrow, deep gorge with sheer rock walls on the valley floor. The numerous hills and mountain ranges in the highlands make for an amazing place to explore.
There are great views of Lake Baringo across the dry rift valley floor from the high Tugen Hills. Kenya’s tea industry is based in the verdant hills surrounding Kericho, and the neighboring Kisii Community is well known worldwide for their exquisite soapstone carvings.
For the most part, Kenya’s mountain ranges and mountains are volcanic in origin, but not the meandering Cherangani Hills. The hills are surrounded on three sides by sheer cliff faces and are centered atop a forested escarpment. There are walking paths crisscrossing them, and the gentle slopes and direction stability make this a great place for leisurely hill walking. The paths wind up to forested peaks, wind through sheltered valleys, and cross open farmland.
Whether you are an avid birdwatcher or a serious ornithologist, you should not miss the Cherangani; it is a birding mecca. There are top-notch bird guides in the area. The adjacent Saiwa Swamp National Park is another option for those who enjoy wildlife.
This is an excellent safari destination for a day walk and one of the few parks that allows walking. Numerous species can be found in this wild country, with the extremely rare Sitatunga being the most well-known.
These swamps are home to this semi-amphibious antelope. Elephant migration passes through the Kerio Valley’s Rimoi National Reserve. Travellers who enjoy sports are increasingly drawn to the Western Highlands.
Numerous well-known runners from Kenya hail from this area. Considered to be the best location on Earth for high-altitude training, training camps around Iten and Kaptagat attract a number of international athletes.
The seclusion, tranquilly, and seclusion that can be found in the hills, however, are what truly make these Highlands beautiful. Even inside Saiwa Swamp National Park, this is a great country for walking, trekking, and cycling (despite the many steep hills).
It is possible to take an organized safari into this reserve where you can enjoy various safari activities that are done from the country for unforgettable safari memories with Focus East Africa Tours.