Uasin Gishu County district, Kenya

Places to visit near Eldoret

Eldoret is a city in Uasin Gishu County district, Kenya, home to about 218,446 people. Within 50 km by road there are 142 places to visit — 90 churches, 10 hill stations & viewpoints, 9 waterfalls and 4 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Kerio View (38 km), Lake Kamnarok (51 km) and Mau Escarpment (67 km).

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Eldoret, Kenya
Eldoret, Uasin Gishu County district, Kenya. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Eldoret at a glance

Location
Uasin Gishu County district, Kenya
Population
about 218,446
Coordinates
0.5204° N, 35.2699° E
Places within 50 km
142 (1 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Eldoret

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

143 churches within 100 km of Eldoret. The closest is Winners' Chapel International Eldoret (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Eldoret

25 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Eldoret. The closest is Mountain View Eldoret (1 km); the best-known is Kerio View (38 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Waterfalls near Eldoret

17 waterfalls within 100 km of Eldoret. The closest is Koromosho (13 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Eldoret

12 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Eldoret. The closest is Ellegirini Dam (24 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Eldoret

11 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Eldoret. The closest is Eldoret Arboretum (3 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Forts & heritage near Eldoret

7 forts & heritage within 100 km of Eldoret. The closest is Kiplombe Muslim Cemetery (6 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Eldoret

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 128 km on the road.

  1. Start in Eldoret
  2. 20 km Chepkiit Waterfalls · waterfall, Nandi County
  3. 20 km Koromosho · waterfall, Uasin Gishu County
  4. 1 km Selby Falls · waterfall, Uasin Gishu County
  5. 15 km Kiplombe Muslim Cemetery · heritage site, Uasin Gishu County
  6. 34 km Kerio View · viewpoint, Elgeyo-Marakwet County
  7. 38 km Back to Eldoret

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From travellers near Eldoret

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How to reach Eldoret

    All places near Eldoret by distance

    Within 15 km of Eldoret

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Eldoret by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches90143Winners' Chapel International Eldoret (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1025Mountain View Eldoret (1 km)
    Other attractions921Freemason's Hall Eldoret (2 km)
    Waterfalls917Koromosho (13 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs412Ellegirini Dam (24 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens611Eldoret Arboretum (3 km)
    Forts & heritage17Kiplombe Muslim Cemetery (6 km)
    Mosques & dargahs46A.P Mosque (1 km)
    Parks46Nandi Park (1 km)
    Museums16Tambach Museum (37 km)
    Temples45SSDS Temple (1 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves01Martins Rapids (58 km)
    Caves01Batcave (67 km)

    Eldoret: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Eldoret?

    Kiplombe Muslim Cemetery (heritage site, about 6 km), Koromosho (waterfall, about 13 km), Selby Falls (waterfall, about 13 km), Kerio View (viewpoint, about 38 km), Chepkiit Waterfalls (waterfall, about 20 km), Ellegirini Dam (dam, about 24 km).

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

    142 places on Spotwander: 90 churches, 10 hill stations & viewpoints, 9 other attractions, 9 waterfalls, 4 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Which is the nearest church to Eldoret?

    Winners' Chapel International Eldoret, about 1 km by road; Jesus Vineyard Church (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Eldoret?

    Mountain View Eldoret, about 1 km by road; Another Fall (37 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Eldoret?

    Koromosho, about 13 km by road; Selby Falls (13 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Eldoret?

    Start in Eldoret, visit Chepkiit Waterfalls, then Koromosho, then Selby Falls, then Kiplombe Muslim Cemetery, then Kerio View, and drive back — about 128 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Eldoret?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Eldoret

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