The valley consists of semi – tropical vegetation on the slopes and dry thorn bush at the base. Kerio Valley’s eroded blocks of the Eastern Rift Valley provide with a magnificent scenery. Semi-tropical vegetation on the slopes of the valley allows a breathtaking hiking adventure, one will hold in his memories for ever.
The hikes can range from just short walks to more challenging routes. The valley is 80 km/49.7 mi at its widest point and a depth of 1200 m/4000 ft. The floor of the valley is covered with thorn-bush and the hike lasts between 2-3 hours.
In case you are tempted for the more challenging options such as the ‘Valley & back”, you need to bear in mind that one needs to be in high level of fitness for this challenging experience. It should be noted that in case of long expedition, those that would last more than a night, one should ensure that they have with them water, food and sometimes a tent. Another factor to consider is the heat of the valley and the cold of the mountains in the night.
Sonora Pass is located near Pinecrest, Tuolumne County, California, USA. It is off of Highway about 60 mi/96.5 km east of Sonora.
Mt. Longonot is located in the South East of Lake Naivasha and at about 90 km/60 mi from Nairobi City. It stands at 2886 m/9468 ft with dormant volcanoes dominating the landscape. Mt. Longonot is lined with spectacular fissures and lava canyons. It is a strato-volcano with fairly steep slopes covered with volcanic ash.
Mount Shasta is located in northern California, east of Interstate 5 along SR89, between Mount Shasta city and McCloud city, California, USA.
Torres del Paine is located in Southern Patagonia and is one of the numerous spectacular national parks in Chile. It was created in 1959 and UNESCO has listed the location as a Biosphere Reserve since 1978. This place is a wonderland for nature enthusiasts from all over the world.
Torres del Paine is located in Southern Patagonia and is one of the numerous spectacular national parks in Chile. It was created in 1959 and UNESCO has listed the location as a Biosphere Reserve since 1978. This place is a wonder land for hikers from all over the world.
Sesriem settlement is situated in the heart of the Namib Desert and at 304 km/189 mi from the Namibian capital city, Windhoek. Sesriem is the access point for the marvelous Naukluft National Park, one of the largest worldwide.
