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Kerugoya

Kerugoya is a town in Kirinyaga County district, Kenya of about 15,287 people. Within 50 km by road there are 153 places to visit: 90 churches, 40 hill stations & viewpoints and 4 waterfalls. The must-see places are Mount Kenya, Mount Kenya National Park and Aberdares National Park.

0.4989° S, 37.2803° EPop. 15,287

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Within 30 km83 places
Within 50 km153
Must-see9
Notable110
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Mount Kenya, viewpoint near Kerugoya
Must-see

Mount Kenya

Viewpoint · 48 km · Embu

Mount Kenya National Park, national park near Kerugoya
Must-see

Mount Kenya National Park

National park · 51 km · Meru County

Aberdares National Park, national park near Kerugoya
Must-see

Aberdares National Park

National park · 79 km · Nyeri

Places near Kerugoya by type

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One day from Kerugoya

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:53 pm

95 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Kerugoya
  2. Kamigungu Hillhill · 1 hrs
  3. Kairungu Hillhill · 1 hrs
  4. Kargena HIllhill · 1 hrs
  5. Old KFS Campheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  6. Kamuruana Hillhill · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Kerugoya
Today’s loopKerugoyaStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Kerugoya?

Kamuruana Hill (hill, about 8 km), Kairungu Hill (hill, about 12 km), Kamigungu Hill (hill, about 16 km), Kargena HIll (hill, about 22 km), Old KFS Camp (heritage site, about 24 km), Kamisieru Hill (hill, about 25 km).

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

153 places on Spotwander: 90 churches, 40 hill stations & viewpoints, 4 waterfalls, 1 lake, 6 forts & heritage.

Which is the nearest church to Kerugoya?

GRACE of GOD, about 1 km by road; ACK Church (1 km) is next.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Kerugoya?

Kamuruana Hill, about 8 km by road; Kairungu Hill (12 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Kerugoya?

Start in Kerugoya, visit Kamigungu Hill, then Kairungu Hill, then Kargena HIll, then Old KFS Camp, then Kamuruana Hill, and drive back — about 95 km by road in all.