Safari ya Baringo traversed Elgeyo- Marakwet and Baringo counties and collected photos of beautiful sceneries!
Cherangani Hills in Marakwet county, which rises to above 3300 metres asl, is an important water tower. It is the source of Nzoia river and greatly contributes to Kerio river.Its peaks and forests include Lelan, Kipkunurr, Embobut, Kapyego, Kapchemutwo, Kipkanyar, Cheptongei and others.
As the road snakes down the breathtaking escarpment to Baringo, you are able to sample an array of spectacular glimpses, including....
... Torok falls
... Lake Kapnarok game reserve
... Cheplooch gorge
... the famous snake-road near Kabarnet at Kapsigorian area
Kabarnet Museum
Kabarnet museum opened its doors to the public in 1996 in the former District Commissioner Residence. It has four main public galleries featuring the Rift Valley people, their culture, its environment, indigenous knowledge and science for education.
In Kabarnet Museum the main attraction include, the exhibits especially on the culture of the Keiyo / Marakwet, Samburu, Pokot, Nandi and Kipsigis. In addition an overview of the history of the district, from pre-colonial, colonial and post-independence era are on display. While the playground, homesteads and park provides visitors with attractive outdoor scenes.
Kabarnet is a forested town. Above is an aerial view, from Seguton hill, of Baringo divisional police headquarters
The Tugen hills is quit scenic. Pechwa series of hills stretch from Kapng'elel to Ng'etmoi on the lower side and to Kaptorokwo on the upper range.
Morop hill, visible from as far as Mokwo in Keiyo to the west, and Mochongoi to the east has historical, religious and mythical attachments to it.
Lake Baringo
Lake Bogoria
Exiting Baringo to Nakuru, a stop- over at the equator crossing in Mogotio, summarizes Safari ya Baringo this February.
Cherangani Hills in Marakwet county, which rises to above 3300 metres asl, is an important water tower. It is the source of Nzoia river and greatly contributes to Kerio river.Its peaks and forests include Lelan, Kipkunurr, Embobut, Kapyego, Kapchemutwo, Kipkanyar, Cheptongei and others.
As the road snakes down the breathtaking escarpment to Baringo, you are able to sample an array of spectacular glimpses, including....
... Torok falls
... Lake Kapnarok game reserve
... Cheplooch gorge
... the famous snake-road near Kabarnet at Kapsigorian area
Kabarnet Museum
Kabarnet museum opened its doors to the public in 1996 in the former District Commissioner Residence. It has four main public galleries featuring the Rift Valley people, their culture, its environment, indigenous knowledge and science for education.
In Kabarnet Museum the main attraction include, the exhibits especially on the culture of the Keiyo / Marakwet, Samburu, Pokot, Nandi and Kipsigis. In addition an overview of the history of the district, from pre-colonial, colonial and post-independence era are on display. While the playground, homesteads and park provides visitors with attractive outdoor scenes.
Kabarnet is a forested town. Above is an aerial view, from Seguton hill, of Baringo divisional police headquarters
The Tugen hills is quit scenic. Pechwa series of hills stretch from Kapng'elel to Ng'etmoi on the lower side and to Kaptorokwo on the upper range.
Morop hill, visible from as far as Mokwo in Keiyo to the west, and Mochongoi to the east has historical, religious and mythical attachments to it.
Above is an aerial view of Kituro area & Kirandich dam from Morop hilltop and below, is Manach valley
Lake Baringo
Shores of L. Baringo are beautiful and worthy to relax in
In L. Baringo, there are hundredths of birds species and other wildlife, including Ostriches as seen in the above photo inside the Soi safari club compound
The flamingos of L Bogoria
After marvelling the flamingos, other wildlife and the scenery of Bogoria, a sauna in the hot springs of the lake will do the body justice
Exiting Baringo to Nakuru, a stop- over at the equator crossing in Mogotio, summarizes Safari ya Baringo this February.
