Photos: County Rehabilitates Rimoi Game Reserve Roads in Bid to Attract More Tourists

The County Government of Elgeyo Marakwet has rehabilitated at least 5 kilometres of roads within the Rimoi Game Reserve.

This is in a bid to make the reserve easily accessible and attract more tourists – both local and international.

Governor Wisely Rotich while sharing some photos of the rehabilitated roads said the tourists can now easily sight elephants and other wildlife.

Poor roads have been a challenge, with some of those visiting the reserve lamenting that they rarely see any wild animals.

This will however be a thing of the past with the latest developments.

“We have rehabilitated more than 5 Km of roads inside the reserve for easy sighting of elephants and other wildlife. Our gates are open and we have the best offers,” the county boss said in a post on his verified Facebook page.

Unforgettable adventure

Rimoi Game Reserve is home to the rare large elephants.

It also has a good camping destination on the banks of River Kerio, the home of white crocodiles and a bird-watching paradise.

“Enjoy the scenic Kerio Valley as you drive along the undulating Iten- Biretwo Road. Karibuni Rimoi…Get the feeling!” the governor added.

Rimoi national reserve covers an area of 66 kilometres squared adjacent to Lake Kilmarnock.

It’s one of the spectator-protected areas of the Kerio Valley with very rich biodiversity and panoramic landscapes.

Despite being in a remote set-up, Rimoi Game Reserve gives visitors an unforgettable adventure and a four-wheel drive might be needed during the rainy season.

Though small, it’s a great gem within Kenya.

The Rimoi elephants move in larger groups of about 100 compared to other elephants that move in small groups of even 5.