Sinibo

Sinibo

A paleontological site with numerous fossilized animal bones and plants including remains of elephant, hippo, and others scattered on the sediments. This is a picturesque site between Lake Baringo and the Tugen ranges to the west. It comprises a thick layer of the Chemeron formation sediments, characterized by fluvio-lacustrine deposits comprising mudstones, silts and sandstones. These have been dated at between 10-2.5 million years. Some layers are fossiliferous hosting vertebrates. 

Traditionally, this is considered a bad land and an isolated area due to the extreme soil erosion in the area. It is used mainly as a bee keeping site by the neighbouring households. It also harbours the unique “mountain pass” (katit), used traditionally to pass on vital vocal messages from one ridge to another. Experts in passing these messages were able to use different tones to depict the mood of the message borne and had the knowledge of timing the wind.  These passes also served as resting and observatory points.

Tourist activities include sightseeing, cultural festivals, traditional cuisine, bird watching, nature trails also ideal for research and education.