kamnarok national reserve – Moonlion Safaris

Chebara dam, 34 kilometers from Iten, it was opened in 1999 by the then president – Moi.

Revealing Rimoi

Published on March 4, 2018January 1, 2024 by Rupi MangatLeave a comment

Published: Saturday magazine, Nation newspaper 3 March 2018

Above: Chebara dam, 34 kilometers from Iten, it was opened in 1999 by the then president – Moi.

From Iten in Elgeyo Marakwet in western Kenya, the itinerary is set for Rimoi National Reserve along the new route that’s been chiselled down the Cherangani Hills. We have the option to turn right for Arror or left for Rimoi or Kamnarok national reserves.

At Chebara dam - 75-meter deep tunnel winding its way to the connecting underground passage to surface some meters away Copyright Rupi Mangat — At Chebara dam – 75-meter deep tunnel winding its way to the connecting underground passage to surface some meters away Copyright Rupi Mangat

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Paragliders on Elgeyo Marakwet escarpment getting ready to take off. Copyright Rupi Mangat

Paragliding on the Escarpment of Elgeyo-Marakwet

Published on February 17, 2018 by Rupi Mangat1 Comment

Above: Paragliders on Elgeyo Marakwet escarpment getting ready to take off.
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Published: Saturday magazine, Nation newspaper 17 February 2018

The sun appears from the eastern sky over the Tugen Hills with the valley straddled between it and the Elgeyo-Marakwet escarpment. A strong wind brews and a group of paragliders ready themselves for the skies.

Paraglider on Elgeyo Marakwet escarpment getting ready to take off. Copyright Rupi Mangat

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