Kiambu district, Kenya

Places to visit near Kijabe

Kijabe is a town in Kiambu district, Kenya, home to about 4,679 people. Within 50 km by road there are 94 places to visit — 31 hill stations & viewpoints, 2 forts & heritage, 20 churches and 10 waterfalls. The must-see places are Longonot (16 km), Mount Longonot (18 km) and Hell's Gate National Park (37 km).

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Kijabe at a glance

Location
Kiambu district, Kenya
Population
about 4,679
Coordinates
0.9333° S, 36.5723° E
Places within 50 km
94 (7 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 Kijabe

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

73 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Kijabe. The closest is Kijabe Hills Summit (4 km); the best-known is Longonot (16 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Kijabe

43 forts & heritage within 100 km of Kijabe. The closest is Old Picnic Stand (40 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Kijabe

34 churches within 100 km of Kijabe. The closest is AIC Church Kijabe (4 km). Best time: year-round.

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Waterfalls near Kijabe

28 waterfalls within 100 km of Kijabe. The closest is Kimakia Waterfalls (30 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Caves near Kijabe

18 caves within 100 km of Kijabe. The closest is Obsidian Cave (27 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Kijabe

14 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Kijabe. The closest is Magina Site (8 km); the best-known is Hell's Gate National Park (37 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Kijabe

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 50 km on the road.

  1. Start in Kijabe
  2. 4 km Kijabe Hills Summit · peak, Kiambu
  3. 6 km Kinjabi Hill · hill, Nyandarua
  4. 12 km Longonot · viewpoint, Nakuru
  5. 1 km Mount Longonot · viewpoint, Nakuru
  6. 17 km Suswa Rift · viewpoint, Nakuru
  7. 10 km Back to Kijabe

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How to reach Kijabe

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    Within 15 km of Kijabe

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Kijabe by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints3173Kijabe Hills Summit (4 km)
    Forts & heritage243Old Picnic Stand (40 km)
    Churches2034AIC Church Kijabe (4 km)
    Waterfalls1028Kimakia Waterfalls (30 km)
    Caves818Obsidian Cave (27 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens814Magina Site (8 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs511Lake Viewpoint (16 km)
    Parks210Care of Creation Kenya (4 km)
    Other attractions69Ha Ratharo Githima (10 km)
    Museums09Nairobi National Museum (58 km)
    Mosques & dargahs03Khoja Mosque (60 km)
    Beaches & coast11Karagita Public Beach (31 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves11Crescent Island (33 km)
    Temples01Temple of Dawn, name:en=Wat Arun Ratchawararam (62 km)

    Kijabe: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Kijabe?

    Longonot (viewpoint, about 16 km), Mount Longonot (viewpoint, about 18 km), Kijabe Hills Summit (peak, about 4 km), Kinjabi Hill (hill, about 5 km), Suswa Rift (viewpoint, about 10 km), Rift Valley View Point (viewpoint, about 13 km).

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

    94 places on Spotwander: 31 hill stations & viewpoints, 2 forts & heritage, 20 churches, 10 waterfalls, 8 caves.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Kijabe?

    Kijabe Hills Summit, about 4 km by road; Kinjabi Hill (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Kijabe?

    Old Picnic Stand, about 40 km by road; Fort Smith (48 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Kijabe?

    AIC Church Kijabe, about 4 km by road; Full Gospel Church (6 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Kijabe?

    Start in Kijabe, visit Kijabe Hills Summit, then Kinjabi Hill, then Longonot, then Mount Longonot, then Suswa Rift, and drive back — about 50 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Kijabe?

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

    Towns near Kijabe

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