Kericho County district, Kenya

Places to visit near Kericho

Kericho is a town in Kericho County district, Kenya, home to about 35,748 people. Within 50 km by road there are 68 places to visit — 46 churches, 2 hill stations & viewpoints, 8 waterfalls and 1 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are CITAM Kisumu (80 km) and Kisumu Impala Wildlife Sanctuary (83 km).

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

Kericho at a glance

Location
Kericho County district, Kenya
Population
about 35,748
Coordinates
0.3677° S, 35.2831° E
Places within 50 km
68
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 Kericho

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

149 churches within 100 km of Kericho. The closest is Chepkutung Africa Gospel Church (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Kericho

24 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Kericho. The closest is Sekauani (35 km); the best-known is Nyabondo Plateau (48 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Nyabondo Plateau · viewpoint · Kisumu County · ~48 km
  • Monier · viewpoint · Bomet · ~51 km
  • Kapkimolwa · viewpoint · Nyamira County · ~54 km
  • Kipkebe Top · viewpoint · Nyamira County · ~54 km
  • Equator · viewpoint · Nandi County · ~57 km
  • Sekauani · viewpoint · Kisumu County · ~35 km

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Waterfalls near Kericho

12 waterfalls within 100 km of Kericho. The closest is Chomong Falls (12 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Kericho

7 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Kericho. The closest is Bosto Dam Site 1- Arorwet (39 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Forts & heritage near Kericho

6 forts & heritage within 100 km of Kericho. The closest is Fort Ternan (25 km); the best-known is Meswa Bridge (34 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Kericho

5 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Kericho. The closest is Kap Joel (18 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Kericho

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 70 km on the road.

  1. Start in Kericho
  2. 12 km Chomong Falls · waterfall, Kericho County
  3. 8 km Coryndon Falls · waterfall, Kericho County
  4. 2 km Nderobo Falls · waterfall, Kericho County
  5. 5 km Saittuk Falls · waterfall, Kericho County
  6. 28 km Chereres-Waterfall · waterfall, Kericho County
  7. 15 km Back to Kericho

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From travellers near Kericho

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How to reach Kericho

    All places near Kericho by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Kericho by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches46149Chepkutung Africa Gospel Church (1 km)
    Other attractions431Unilever Arboretum (3 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints224Sekauani (35 km)
    Waterfalls812Chomong Falls (12 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs17Bosto Dam Site 1- Arorwet (39 km)
    Forts & heritage26Fort Ternan (25 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens35Kap Joel (18 km)
    Beaches & coast04Nyakach Bay (65 km)
    Mosques & dargahs04Mau Summit Interchange Mosque (64 km)
    Parks23UHURU Gardens Kericho (1 km)
    Caves01Batcave (98 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves01Maboko Island (98 km)

    Kericho: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Kericho?

    Unilever Arboretum (attraction, about 3 km), Chomong Falls (waterfall, about 12 km), Chereres-Waterfall (waterfall, about 15 km), Nderobo Falls (waterfall, about 19 km), Coryndon Falls (waterfall, about 20 km), Saittuk Falls (waterfall, about 21 km).

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

    68 places on Spotwander: 46 churches, 4 other attractions, 2 hill stations & viewpoints, 8 waterfalls, 1 lake.

    Which is the nearest church to Kericho?

    Chepkutung Africa Gospel Church, about 1 km by road; Chemaluk Church of Christ (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Kericho?

    Sekauani, about 35 km by road; Nyabondo Plateau (48 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Kericho?

    Chomong Falls, about 12 km by road; Chereres-Waterfall (15 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Kericho?

    Start in Kericho, visit Chomong Falls, then Coryndon Falls, then Nderobo Falls, then Saittuk Falls, then Chereres-Waterfall, and drive back — about 70 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Kericho?

    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 Kericho

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