Places to visit near

Lodwar

Lodwar is a town in Turkana County district, Kenya of about 20,219 people. Within 50 km by road there are 20 places to visit: 12 churches, 2 hill stations & viewpoints and 2 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Namoratunga II Paleoastronomy Site and Central Island National Park.

3.1199° N, 35.5964° EPop. 20,219

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Within 30 km20 places
Within 50 km20
Must-see2
Notable7
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Lodwar

3 stops, one loop, back by 2:06 pm

104 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 Lodwar
  2. Christ the Redeemer Hillhill · 1 hrs
  3. Namoratunga II Paleoastronomy Siteheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  4. Lodwar Coneviewpoint · 1 hrs
  5. Back in Lodwar
Today’s loopLodwarStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Lodwar?

Christ the Redeemer Hill (hill, about 2 km), Lodwar Cone (viewpoint, about 6 km), Redeemed Gospel Church (church, about 1 km), Saint Augustine's Cathedral (church, about 1 km), Lodwar Mosque (mosque, about 1 km), KANAM SDA Church (church, about 1 km).

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

20 places on Spotwander: 12 churches, 2 hill stations & viewpoints, 2 wildlife, forests & gardens, 1 lake, 1 attraction.

Which is the nearest church to Lodwar?

Redeemed Gospel Church, about 1 km by road; Saint Augustine's Cathedral (0 km) is next.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Lodwar?

Christ the Redeemer Hill, about 2 km by road; Lodwar Cone (6 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Lodwar?

Start in Lodwar, visit Christ the Redeemer Hill, then Namoratunga II Paleoastronomy Site, then Lodwar Cone, and drive back — about 104 km by road in all.