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Kerio Valley or better - up in the Highlands of Kenya - here in this area you'll find many places to start - also ideal for beginners. The west side of Kerio Valley is the best part to fly (90% of the wind will come from east). Down to the bottom of the valley is a hight difference from about 1200 m. The ideal starting place is near the Hotel Kerio View!
Located right next to the hotel, very nice launch site. Sufficiently large. You launch straight into a very well-supported part of the edge.
Top landings are possible, but very challenging at lunchtime, as you approach from the lee of one of the strongest thermal release points. Gusts of wind can easily exceed the speed of the glider.
Landing below the hotel on the intermediate plateau and taking the motorcycle cab up is then more advisable. Top landings in the evening are no longer a problem for experienced pilots.
Note at takeoff (seen Jan 2023):
PUBLIC NOTICE
To announce that since May 2021 it is no longer possible for PARAGLIDING to happen on the KV plot.
The neighbor has just decided to steal and put a fence on KV land.
We want people to know this and call for witnesses about this theft.
Contact JP 0720672939
By order of the County Government of Elgeyo Marakwet, all National and Interational Paragliding Pilots, wanting to fly from any launch spot in the Keiro Valley must prove:
1. Membership of the Paragliding Association of Kenya (PAK)
60 day membership: KSH 1500 / USD 15
Register online via link: https://www.paraglidingkenya.or.ke/30-day-membership-usd-10/
2. Membership with AMREF Flying Doctors
30 day tourist membership: KSH 1600 / USD 16
Register online via link: https://flydoc.org/air-ambulance/maisha-cover/tourist-cover/maisha-tourist/
In the PAK online registration your Name, Contact, License/Currency and Glider details will be stored in a database. The PAK will then email you a 'Permit to Paraglide in Kenya' pdf document.
In case of a check, the authorities will ask to view this document either on your phone or on paper.
Any pilot flying without a valid 'Permit to Paraglide in Kenya' runs the risk of arrest and/or confiscation of their flying gear.
This is for your own saety, thank you for your cooperation.
Signed by Chairman of PAK
https://www.paraglidingkenya.or.ke/
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Altitude 2344m
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