Machakos County district, Kenya

Places to visit near Kangundo

Kangundo is a town in Machakos County district, Kenya, home to about 10,094 people. Within 50 km by road there are 134 places to visit — 101 churches, 2 forts & heritage, 5 hill stations & viewpoints and 7 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Ol Donyo Sabuk (26 km), Catholic Diocese Of Machakos (32 km) and Fourteen Falls (34 km).

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Kangundo at a glance

Location
Machakos County district, Kenya
Population
about 10,094
Coordinates
1.3034° S, 37.3481° E
Places within 50 km
134 (3 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 Kangundo

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

115 churches within 100 km of Kangundo. The closest is Catholic Church Kangundo (1 km); the best-known is Presbyterian Church of East Africa (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Kangundo

37 forts & heritage within 100 km of Kangundo. The closest is Kangundo Police Chapel (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Kangundo

22 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Kangundo. The closest is Kyamwilu Gravity Hill (23 km); the best-known is Ol Donyo Sabuk (26 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Kangundo

15 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Kangundo. The closest is Uthini Dam (10 km); the best-known is Kwa Malu (11 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Waterfalls near Kangundo

15 waterfalls within 100 km of Kangundo. The closest is Fourteen Falls (34 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Parks near Kangundo

12 parks within 100 km of Kangundo. The closest is Timothy Wambua Park (29 km); the best-known is Machakos People's Park (37 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Kangundo

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 125 km on the road.

  1. Start in Kangundo
  2. 1 km Presbyterian Church of East Africa · church, Machakos County
  3. 32 km Catholic Diocese Of Machakos · church, Machakos County
  4. 53 km Ol Donyo Sabuk · viewpoint, Machakos County
  5. 27 km Kwa Malu · lake, Machakos County
  6. 11 km Kangundo Police Chapel · heritage site, Machakos County
  7. 1 km Back to Kangundo

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From travellers near Kangundo

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How to reach Kangundo

    All places near Kangundo by distance

    Within 15 km of Kangundo

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Kangundo by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches101115Catholic Church Kangundo (1 km)
    Forts & heritage237Kangundo Police Chapel (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints522Kyamwilu Gravity Hill (23 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs715Uthini Dam (10 km)
    Waterfalls215Fourteen Falls (34 km)
    Parks512Timothy Wambua Park (29 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens711Huruma Estate (11 km)
    Other attractions49Turn Here Koma-Kenol Road (19 km)
    Caves09Health Cave (59 km)
    Museums06African Heritage House (58 km)
    Mosques & dargahs14Machakos Town Mosque (32 km)
    Temples01Temple of Dawn, name:en=Wat Arun Ratchawararam (60 km)

    Kangundo: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Kangundo?

    Presbyterian Church of East Africa (church, about 1 km), Kangundo Police Chapel (heritage site, about 1 km), Ol Donyo Sabuk (viewpoint, about 26 km), Kwa Malu (lake, about 11 km), Catholic Diocese Of Machakos (church, about 32 km), Fourteen Falls (waterfall, about 34 km).

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

    134 places on Spotwander: 101 churches, 2 forts & heritage, 5 hill stations & viewpoints, 7 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 2 waterfalls.

    Which is the nearest church to Kangundo?

    Catholic Church Kangundo, about 1 km by road; Kangundo RGC (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Kangundo?

    Kangundo Police Chapel, about 1 km by road; Mulu Mutisya Gardens (32 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Kangundo?

    Kyamwilu Gravity Hill, about 23 km by road; Ol Donyo Sabuk (26 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Kangundo?

    Start in Kangundo, visit Presbyterian Church of East Africa, then Catholic Diocese Of Machakos, then Ol Donyo Sabuk, then Kwa Malu, then Kangundo Police Chapel, and drive back — about 125 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Kangundo?

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

    Towns near Kangundo

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