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The main tourist attraction in the County is Rimoi game reserve which is richly endowed with diverse flora and fauna. For wildlife, the elephant provides a unique characteristic: the largest herd of elephants found in one location in Central and East Africa. Other wildlife found in the game reserve are giraffes, waterbucks, antelopes, warthogs, crocodiles, snakes and the pangolin which is a highly endangered species. Also, a variety of bird species is found in the reserve and nearby forests.

The national game reserve has also been opened for tourists after the construction of the main gate, erection of watch tower, opening up of roads, development of a camping site and the provision of energy and water utilities.

Other niches include: sports tourism (high altitude training area), Kamariny stadium (heritage and history), Irrigation furrows (UNESCO cites), natural caves (Kiplachoch), hot springs (Kurewswo), cultural heritage (Tot), international migratory routes (Tugumoi), community conservancies (Koisungur), Gorges (Cheploch gorge), extreme sporting and adventure activities (paragliding, roller skating, cycling and Ziplining), viewpoints and cultural museums