Below the hotel’s cottages, the Kerio Valley’s grasslands spread toward the horizon like an infinity pool. Take the plunge on mountain bike or on foot, or marvel from a distance while enjoying a goat barbecue. The restaurant also serves a hearty beef stew by the fire in the stonewalled lodge. Doubles from $98, Kerio View Rd., Iten, 254/(0) 20-203-9559, kerioview.com.

Photo by Jason Florio. This appeared in the July/August 2012 issue. Read Matt Gross’s feature on running in Kenya.