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Adventure in Elgeyo Marakwet Active Edge: An Exhilarating Jump-Off Active Edge, next door to Kerio View Hotel, is the adventure outfit that operates paragliding and lightweight glider craft tours across the Elgeyo Escarpment and Kerio Valley. Take-off and top-landing takes place about 80 metres from Kerio Hotel, with the average flight lasting 20-30 minutes. This was started by Dean Crosby (paragliding champion) as a medium to popularize the sport in Kenya. It is a unique way to experience the phenomenal landscapes of Elgeyo Marakwet. No prior experience is needed to enjoy this once-in-a-lifetime thrill. After a short rundown and thorough safety checks you will be well on your way. Pricing ranges from USD 167 for Funday up to USD 1,000 for Club Pilot Course. To book a tour, please get in-touch with Active Edge at: [email protected] Thanks to its diverse landscape, Kenya offers a wide range of outdoor adventures. Mount Kenya, Africa's second-highest peak, offers various climbing routes. Experience a unique perspective of Kenya's wildlife and landscapes with a hot air balloon safari over Masai Mara. At the coast, enjoy activities such as snorkeling, scuba diving, kite surfing, and boat tours to explore coral reefs and marine life. Index of Outdoor Adventure Outfits in Kenya Elgeyo Marakwet County - Active Edge Paragliding , Elgeyo Escarpment Trek, Homa Bay County - Mbita Waterbus , Isiolo County - Kisimani Eco Resort , Kiambu County - The Forest, Three Rivers Escapade, Kilifi County - 3 Degrees South , Salty's Kitesurfing , Tribe Watersports , Sawa Sawa Dhow Excursions , Mambrui Sand Dunes , Che Shale Kitesurf Center , Kirinyaga County - Savage Wilderness , Rapids Camp, Kwale County - Kenya Kite Masters , Funguo Wreck Diving , Raydon Water Sports , Diani Bikes , H2O Extreme , Skydive Diani , Wasini Dolphin Tour , Pilli Pipa Marina Safari , Charlie's Claw , Lamu County - Lamu Boating Trips , Tusitiri Dhow, Salsabia Dhow, Machakos County - Whistling Moran GP Racing, Lukenya Motocross , Meru County - Mount Kenya One Day Trip , Mombasa County - Mombasa Yacht Club , Mombasa Go-Kart , Tudor Marina , Sagana Wild Waters , Muranga County - Jangwani Camp Water Rafting , Narok County - Masai Mara Balloon Safari, Nyandarua County - Mawingu Paragliding Camp Kenya Touring Elgeyo Marakwet County in Kenya offers a mix of stunning landscapes, cultural experiences, and outdoor adventures. Renowned for its rugged terrain and picturesque landscapes, it is also home to globally-famous long distance running exports. Hiking enthusiasts can explore trails such as the famous Kerio Valley Escarpment or venture into the Cherangani Hills for more challenging hikes. You Are Here: Active Edge Where to Next? Explore Destinations Near Active Edge A Guide to Elgeyo Marakwet County A Summa Digest of Elgeyo Marakwet About Elgeyo Marakwet Way Back When 44 Destinations in E. Marakwet County , arranged as one would visit these - west, south then north - with aid of narratives, images, strip maps and distance chart: Home of Champions Art Center, Keiyo Gardens, High Altitude Training Camp , Kamariny Stadium , St. Patrick's High School , Bugar Forest , Iten Viewpoint , Lelin Campsite , Kerio View Hotel , Active Edge , Rimoi National Reserve , Kapkurmoi Cultural & Conservation, Kessup Falls , Kessup Forest , Kilima Resort , Tambach Museum , Kolol Viewpoint , Torok Falls , Biretwo Museum , Kerio River Lodge , Chebloch Gorge , Samich Resort , Kenya Fluorspar Company , Sego Safari Resort , Melwa Gorge , Kerio Valley , Elgeyo (Kerio) Escarpment , Lake Kamnarok National Reserve , Kureswo Hot Springs , Metkei Ridge , Chemonde Forest, Chebirara Falls, Mela Cave , Cherangani Hills , Teren River Bridge , Arror Dam , Chebara Dam , Embobut Forest , Wewo Catholic Church , The Foothills (Kipkunurr & Koisungur) , Kipteberr Hill , Kiplagoch Caves , Ancient Marakwet Furrows Know More About E. Marakwet County: Its Geography, Land-Use, Highlights, Population, Roads - including strip maps, Airports, Climate & National Monuments What's The Air Like In Elgeyo M? With a wide range in altitude, from 3350 metres asl., on the Cherangani Hills to around 1000 metres asl., in the Kerio Valley. the temperature varies with altitude, between 18 o C and 26 o C average maximum. What's The Lay Of The Land in C.28? Elegyo Marakwet can be split into three agro-zones: A high altitude region of forest and moorland; The Cherangani mountains; And the lower set Kerio Escarpment and Valley. Know More About Elgeyo Marakwet…

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