Tharaka-Nithi district, Kenya

Places to visit near Chuka

Chuka is a town in Tharaka-Nithi district, Kenya, home to about 9,347 people. Within 50 km by road there are 152 places to visit — 115 churches, 14 hill stations & viewpoints, 8 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 2 waterfalls. The must-see places are Mount Kenya National Park (52 km), Mount Kenya (53 km) and Lewa Wildlife Conservancy (82 km).

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Chuka, Kenya
Chuka, Tharaka-Nithi district, Kenya. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Chuka at a glance

Location
Tharaka-Nithi district, Kenya
Population
about 9,347
Coordinates
0.3332° S, 37.6459° E
Places within 50 km
152
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Chuka

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Churches near Chuka

132 churches within 100 km of Chuka. The closest is World Harvest Church (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Chuka

70 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Chuka. The closest is Mbaranga,tigania East, Meru (40 km); the best-known is Mount Kenya (53 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Chuka

21 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Chuka. The closest is Lake Alice (44 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Waterfalls near Chuka

10 waterfalls within 100 km of Chuka. The closest is Vivienne Falls (48 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Forts & heritage near Chuka

9 forts & heritage within 100 km of Chuka. The closest is Chogoria Gate Lower (15 km). Best time: october to february.

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Parks near Chuka

9 parks within 100 km of Chuka. The closest is Mungoni (2 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Chuka

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 153 km on the road.

  1. Start in Chuka
  2. 15 km Chogoria Gate Lower · gateway, Tharaka-Nithi
  3. 29 km Mugi Hill · hill, Meru County
  4. 12 km Mount Kenya National Park · national park, Meru County
  5. 3 km Mount Kenya · viewpoint, Embu
  6. 58 km St Peter's and Paul Catherdral · church, Embu
  7. 36 km Back to Chuka

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How to reach Chuka

    All places near Chuka by distance

    Within 15 km of Chuka

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Chuka by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches115132World Harvest Church (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1470Mbaranga,tigania East, Meru (40 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs821Lake Alice (44 km)
    Waterfalls210Vivienne Falls (48 km)
    Forts & heritage29Chogoria Gate Lower (15 km)
    Parks59Mungoni (2 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens26Thunguru Hill Forest Reserve (25 km)
    Other attractions14Chogoria Gate (37 km)
    Museums13Kirimiri Forest (21 km)
    Treks12Chogoria Route (33 km)
    Mosques & dargahs12Jamia Mosque (39 km)
    Caves02Mao Mao Caves (83 km)

    Chuka: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Chuka?

    Chogoria Gate Lower (gateway, about 15 km), World Harvest Church (church, about 1 km), PCEA Mutembe Church-Youth Ministry (church, about 1 km), Saint Dominic Mucwa Player House (church, about 2 km), Mungoni (park, about 2 km), Ebeneza Church (church, about 2 km).

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

    152 places on Spotwander: 115 churches, 14 hill stations & viewpoints, 8 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 2 waterfalls, 2 forts & heritage.

    Which is the nearest church to Chuka?

    World Harvest Church, about 1 km by road; PCEA Mutembe Church-Youth Ministry (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Chuka?

    Mbaranga,tigania East, Meru, about 40 km by road; Giant’s Billiard Table (41 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Chuka?

    Lake Alice, about 44 km by road; Lake Ellis (45 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Chuka?

    Start in Chuka, visit Chogoria Gate Lower, then Mugi Hill, then Mount Kenya National Park, then Mount Kenya, then St Peter's and Paul Catherdral, and drive back — about 153 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Chuka?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Chuka

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