Nairobi County district, Kenya

Places to visit near Kiambu

Kiambu is a town in Nairobi County district, Kenya, home to about 21,234 people. Within 50 km by road there are 171 places to visit — 23 hill stations & viewpoints, 49 churches, 34 forts & heritage and 14 waterfalls. The must-see places are East Africa Satsang Swaminarayan Temple (14 km), Khoja Mosque (15 km) and Jeevanjee Gardens (15 km).

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Kiambu at a glance

Location
Nairobi County district, Kenya
Population
about 21,234
Coordinates
1.1714° S, 36.8356° E
Places within 50 km
171 (14 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Kiambu

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Kiambu: 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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Hill stations & viewpoints near Kiambu

53 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Kiambu. The closest is Floh"s Residence (6 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Churches near Kiambu

52 churches within 100 km of Kiambu. The closest is Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church Parish (1 km); the best-known is East Africa Satsang Swaminarayan Temple (14 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Kiambu

40 forts & heritage within 100 km of Kiambu. The closest is 1998 Bomb Blast Memorial (9 km); the best-known is August 7th Memorial Park (16 km). Best time: october to february.

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Waterfalls near Kiambu

24 waterfalls within 100 km of Kiambu. The closest is Paradise Lost Picnic Park (3 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Caves near Kiambu

17 caves within 100 km of Kiambu. The closest is Mau Mau Cave Paradise Lost (3 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Kiambu

13 parks within 100 km of Kiambu. The closest is Paradise Lost (3 km); the best-known is Jeevanjee Gardens (15 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Kiambu

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 34 km on the road.

  1. Start in Kiambu
  2. 14 km East Africa Satsang Swaminarayan Temple · church, Nairobi County
  3. 2 km Jeevanjee Gardens · garden, Nairobi County
  4. 1 km Holy Family Basilica · church, Nairobi County
  5. 1 km Jamia Mosque · mosque, Nairobi County
  6. 1 km Khoja Mosque · mosque, Nairobi County
  7. 15 km Back to Kiambu

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Kiambu by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints2353Floh"s Residence (6 km)
    Churches4952Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church Parish (1 km)
    Forts & heritage34401998 Bomb Blast Memorial (9 km)
    Waterfalls1424Paradise Lost Picnic Park (3 km)
    Caves917Mau Mau Cave Paradise Lost (3 km)
    Parks1213Paradise Lost (3 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens89Karura Nursery (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs49JKUAT Dam (28 km)
    Other attractions67Mugumo Gardens (1 km)
    Museums77Muralpaintings (7 km)
    Mosques & dargahs44Runda Mosque and Community Centre (7 km)
    Temples11Temple of Dawn, name:en=Wat Arun Ratchawararam (14 km)
    Beaches & coast01Karagita Public Beach (81 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves01Crescent Island (83 km)

    Kiambu: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Kiambu?

    East Africa Satsang Swaminarayan Temple (church, about 14 km), Khoja Mosque (mosque, about 15 km), Jeevanjee Gardens (garden, about 15 km), Jamia Mosque (mosque, about 16 km), Holy Family Basilica (church, about 16 km), August 7th Memorial Park (monument, about 16 km).

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

    171 places on Spotwander: 23 hill stations & viewpoints, 49 churches, 34 forts & heritage, 14 waterfalls, 9 caves.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Kiambu?

    Floh"s Residence, about 6 km by road; Bench (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Kiambu?

    Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church Parish, about 1 km by road; KAG Church Ruaka (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Kiambu?

    1998 Bomb Blast Memorial, about 9 km by road; Amani Garden (10 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Kiambu?

    Start in Kiambu, visit East Africa Satsang Swaminarayan Temple, then Jeevanjee Gardens, then Holy Family Basilica, then Jamia Mosque, then Khoja Mosque, and drive back — about 34 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Kiambu?

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

    Towns near Kiambu

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