Busia County district, Kenya

Places to visit near Busia

Busia is a town in Busia County district, Kenya, home to about 51,981 people. Within 50 km by road there are 175 places to visit — 121 churches, 6 hill stations & viewpoints, 0 rivers, islands & mangroves and 14 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Tororo Rock (33 km), Lake Kanyaboli (56 km) and Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Mausoleum (81 km).

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Busia, Kenya
Busia, Busia County district, Kenya. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Busia at a glance

Location
Busia County district, Kenya
Population
about 51,981
Coordinates
0.4601° N, 34.1117° E
Places within 50 km
175 (1 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Busia

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Busia: 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 Busia

121 churches within 100 km of Busia. The closest is Matunda Church of God in East Africa Kenya (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Busia

22 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Busia. The closest is Muyufwa (21 km); the best-known is Tororo Rock (33 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Tororo Rock · viewpoint · Tororo · ~33 km · Must-see
  • Nebolola · viewpoint · Busia · ~24 km
  • Muyufwa · viewpoint · Busia County · ~21 km
  • Nyakhobi · viewpoint · Siaya County · ~22 km
  • Mkakala · viewpoint · Manafwa · ~49 km
  • Sukulu · viewpoint · Tororo · ~24 km

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Busia

20 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Busia. The closest is Namulamia Island (54 km). Best time: september to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Busia

14 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Busia. The closest is Sango Wetland (7 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Forts & heritage near Busia

8 forts & heritage within 100 km of Busia. The closest is Ruiny (64 km); the best-known is Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Mausoleum (81 km). Best time: october to february.

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Beaches & coast near Busia

6 beaches & coast within 100 km of Busia. The closest is Kanakulya (7 km). Best time: october to march.

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A one-day trip from Busia

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 221 km on the road.

  1. Start in Busia
  2. 33 km Tororo Rock · viewpoint, Tororo
  3. 58 km Luvunya · nature spot, Namayingo
  4. 28 km Nebolola · viewpoint, Busia
  5. 11 km Sangola Sand Beach · beach, Busia
  6. 35 km Lake Kanyaboli · lake, Siaya County
  7. 56 km Back to Busia

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How to reach Busia

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Busia by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches121121Matunda Church of God in East Africa Kenya (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints622Muyufwa (21 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves020Namulamia Island (54 km)
    Other attractions1818Busia Immigration, Uganda (2 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1414Sango Wetland (7 km)
    Forts & heritage08Ruiny (64 km)
    Beaches & coast36Kanakulya (7 km)
    Mosques & dargahs55Arubaine (3 km)
    Waterfalls05Laso Falls (72 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs14Kibimba River Dam (31 km)
    Temples33Zion Temple Global Ministries (1 km)
    Parks33Rest Station (14 km)
    Museums13Kakapel (45 km)
    Caves01Khauka Cave (81 km)
    Buddhist sites01Aluor Sisters Convent (82 km)

    Busia: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Busia?

    Tororo Rock (viewpoint, about 33 km), Nebolola (viewpoint, about 24 km), Matunda Church of God in East Africa Kenya (church, about 1 km), FAITH Cel;ebration Chapel (church, about 1 km), Zion Temple Global Ministries (temple, about 1 km), Apostolic Faith Church (church, about 2 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Busia?

    175 places on Spotwander: 121 churches, 6 hill stations & viewpoints, 18 other attractions, 14 wildlife, forests & gardens, 3 beaches & coast.

    Which is the nearest church to Busia?

    Matunda Church of God in East Africa Kenya, about 1 km by road; FAITH Cel;ebration Chapel (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Busia?

    Muyufwa, about 21 km by road; Nyakhobi (22 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest river spot to Busia?

    Namulamia Island, about 54 km by road; Sigulu Island (63 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Busia?

    Start in Busia, visit Tororo Rock, then Luvunya, then Nebolola, then Sangola Sand Beach, then Lake Kanyaboli, and drive back — about 221 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Busia?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Busia

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Busia’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Busia on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.