Nearby is the Maralal Game Sanctuary. Maralal is also home to Kenyatta
House, the location where Jomo Kenyatta was detained prior to his
release. The town also serves as a base for tourist activities such as
bush walking, whitewater rafting and camel riding. It is also known for
camel racing and is surrounded by the Maralal National Sanctuary. The
famous Maralal camel derby hosted by Yare Safaris is held here. This is a
tourist friendly town with many cheap hotels and friendly people
