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Kerio Valley is a 4,000ft. deep valley with semi-tropical vegetation on the slopes leading down to dry thorn bush at the base. Kerio Valley is in the Eastern arm of the split of the Rift Valley. Its bounded in the East by the Kerio River and to the west by Cherang’ani Hills which rise to 11,000 feet. The Kerio Valley was made a national reserve in 1983 for its bio-diverse importance.
The deeply faulted and greatly eroded volcanic blocks of the Eastern Rift Valley present some of the most spectacular and wildly beautiful scenery in the world. It is a land of lowland deserts, highland plateaus and mountain forests. A land of wide spaces with always the prospect of spectacular sunrises and sunsets over the distant hills and escarpments, the area is inhabited by the Keiyo people who migrated to the area many hundreds of years ago.
Gradually, they have moved away from their traditional pastoral way of life into settled agriculture. Despite the change in lifestyle, the people still preserve a strong affection for livestock, particularly cattle.
The Kerio Valley and its surrounding areas are ideal for cycling, paragliding and walks.
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