Kajiado County district, Kenya

Places to visit near Athi River

Athi River is a town in Kajiado County district, Kenya, home to about 24,530 people. Within 50 km by road there are 202 places to visit — 99 churches, 35 forts & heritage, 15 hill stations & viewpoints and 5 waterfalls. The must-see places are Nairobi National Park (19 km), David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust (31 km) and Uhuru Gardens (31 km).

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Athi River at a glance

Location
Kajiado County district, Kenya
Population
about 24,530
Coordinates
1.4563° S, 36.9783° E
Places within 50 km
202 (14 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Athi River

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Athi River: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Churches near Athi River

100 churches within 100 km of Athi River. The closest is ACK Kwamaingy (1 km); the best-known is Holy Family Basilica (32 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Athi River

42 forts & heritage within 100 km of Athi River. The closest is Fort Jesus Mombasa (19 km); the best-known is August 7th Memorial Park (31 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Athi River

41 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Athi River. The closest is Lukenya Hills (13 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Waterfalls near Athi River

17 waterfalls within 100 km of Athi River. The closest is Nairobi Falls (37 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Caves near Athi River

15 caves within 100 km of Athi River. The closest is Health Cave (19 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Athi River

11 parks within 100 km of Athi River. The closest is Chuna Park (7 km); the best-known is David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust (31 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Athi River

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 76 km on the road.

  1. Start in Athi River
  2. 9 km African Heritage House · museum, Machakos County
  3. 22 km August 7th Memorial Park · monument, Nairobi County
  4. 6 km Uhuru Gardens · garden, Nairobi County
  5. 8 km David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust · park, Nairobi County
  6. 12 km Nairobi National Park · national park, Nairobi County
  7. 19 km Back to Athi River

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    Within 15 km of Athi River

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Athi River by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches99100ACK Kwamaingy (1 km)
    Forts & heritage3542Fort Jesus Mombasa (19 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1541Lukenya Hills (13 km)
    Waterfalls517Nairobi Falls (37 km)
    Caves915Health Cave (19 km)
    Parks1111Chuna Park (7 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens810Kasanga Conservancy (14 km)
    Other attractions57TWR (19 km)
    Museums66African Heritage House (9 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs16Kiserian Dam (39 km)
    Mosques & dargahs55Masjid Ameer (5 km)
    Temples33Temple of Glory- Miracle Land Ministries (6 km)

    Athi River: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Athi River?

    Nairobi National Park (national park, about 19 km), African Heritage House (museum, about 9 km), David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust (park, about 31 km), Uhuru Gardens (garden, about 31 km), August 7th Memorial Park (monument, about 31 km), Holy Family Basilica (church, about 32 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Athi River?

    202 places on Spotwander: 99 churches, 35 forts & heritage, 15 hill stations & viewpoints, 5 waterfalls, 9 caves.

    Which is the nearest church to Athi River?

    ACK Kwamaingy, about 1 km by road; Delivarence Church Athi-river (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Athi River?

    Fort Jesus Mombasa, about 19 km by road; Murdock Emisembe Foundation M.E.F (27 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Athi River?

    Lukenya Hills, about 13 km by road; Sosian Gorge (15 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Athi River?

    Start in Athi River, visit African Heritage House, then August 7th Memorial Park, then Uhuru Gardens, then David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, then Nairobi National Park, and drive back — about 76 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Athi River?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Athi River

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Athi River’s location and population from GeoNames. Data sources & credits.