Trans-Nzoia County district, Kenya

Places to visit near Kitale

Kitale is a town in Trans-Nzoia County district, Kenya, home to about 75,123 people. Within 50 km by road there are 192 places to visit — 95 churches, 2 hill stations & viewpoints, 3 waterfalls and 3 museums. The must-see places are Kitale Museum (1 km), Saiwa Swamp National Park (19 km) and Kitum Cave (35 km).

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Kitale, Kenya
Kitale, Trans-Nzoia County district, Kenya. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Kitale at a glance

Location
Trans-Nzoia County district, Kenya
Population
about 75,123
Coordinates
1.0157° N, 35.0062° E
Places within 50 km
192 (3 must-see)
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 and museums

Top places to visit near Kitale

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Churches near Kitale

95 churches within 100 km of Kitale. The closest is Kitale Museum (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Kitale

30 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Kitale. The closest is Endebess Buff (34 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Waterfalls near Kitale

22 waterfalls within 100 km of Kitale. The closest is Elkony Waterfall (31 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Museums near Kitale

5 museums within 100 km of Kitale. The closest is Treasures of Africa Museum (2 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Kitale

5 forts & heritage within 100 km of Kitale. The closest is St. Peters Ack, Wamuini Parish (11 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Kitale

4 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Kitale. The closest is Kitale Nature Conservancy (9 km); the best-known is Saiwa Swamp National Park (19 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Kitale

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 116 km on the road.

  1. Start in Kitale
  2. 1 km Kitale Museum · church, Trans-Nzoia County
  3. 2 km Treasures of Africa Museum · museum, Trans-Nzoia County
  4. 9 km St. Peters Ack, Wamuini Parish · heritage site, Trans-Nzoia County
  5. 34 km Kitum Cave · cave, Trans-Nzoia County
  6. 51 km Saiwa Swamp National Park · national park, Trans-Nzoia County
  7. 19 km Back to Kitale

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From travellers near Kitale

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How to reach Kitale

    All places near Kitale by distance

    Within 15 km of Kitale

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Kitale by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches9595Kitale Museum (1 km)
    Other attractions7779Elgon Engeneering (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints230Endebess Buff (34 km)
    Waterfalls322Elkony Waterfall (31 km)
    Museums35Treasures of Africa Museum (2 km)
    Forts & heritage15St. Peters Ack, Wamuini Parish (11 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens44Kitale Nature Conservancy (9 km)
    Caves23Kitum Cave (35 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs13Karara Dam (20 km)
    Mosques & dargahs22Laini Moja Mosque (1 km)
    Temples11Hindu Temple (2 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves11Martins Rapids (50 km)

    Kitale: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Kitale?

    Kitale Museum (church, about 1 km), Saiwa Swamp National Park (national park, about 19 km), Treasures of Africa Museum (museum, about 2 km), St. Peters Ack, Wamuini Parish (heritage site, about 11 km), Kitum Cave (cave, about 35 km), PEMA Church (church, about 1 km).

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

    192 places on Spotwander: 95 churches, 77 other attractions, 2 hill stations & viewpoints, 3 waterfalls, 3 museums.

    Which is the nearest church to Kitale?

    Kitale Museum, about 1 km by road; PEMA Church (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Kitale?

    Endebess Buff, about 34 km by road; Elephant Platform Viewpoint (Mt Elgon NP) (34 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Kitale?

    Elkony Waterfall, about 31 km by road; 2nd Chesurur Waterfall (31 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Kitale?

    Start in Kitale, visit Kitale Museum, then Treasures of Africa Museum, then St. Peters Ack, Wamuini Parish, then Kitum Cave, then Saiwa Swamp National Park, and drive back — about 116 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Kitale?

    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 and museums.

    Towns near Kitale

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