Nakuru district, Kenya

Places to visit near Molo

Molo is a town in Nakuru district, Kenya, home to about 27,896 people. Within 50 km by road there are 179 places to visit — 136 churches, 6 hill stations & viewpoints, 6 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 0 waterfalls. The must-see places are Menengai Crater (47 km), Lake Solai (73 km) and Lake Elmenteita (76 km).

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Molo at a glance

Location
Nakuru district, Kenya
Population
about 27,896
Coordinates
0.2485° S, 35.7319° E
Places within 50 km
179 (1 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Molo

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Molo: 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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Churches near Molo

146 churches within 100 km of Molo. The closest is Worldwide Gospel Church of Kenya (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Molo

22 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Molo. The closest is Mount Londiani (16 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Molo

17 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Molo. The closest is Willy_michuki Dam (12 km); the best-known is Dam (15 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Waterfalls near Molo

14 waterfalls within 100 km of Molo. The closest is Christmas Falls (54 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Mosques & dargahs near Molo

11 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Molo. The closest is Molo Milimani Mosque (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Molo

8 forts & heritage within 100 km of Molo. The closest is Egerton Castle (34 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Molo

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 114 km on the road.

  1. Start in Molo
  2. 15 km Dam · dam, Nakuru
  3. 20 km Egerton Castle · heritage site, Nakuru
  4. 17 km Menengai Crater · viewpoint, Nakuru
  5. 15 km Daniel Toroitich · heritage site, Nakuru
  6. 31 km Mount Londiani · viewpoint, Baringo
  7. 16 km Back to Molo

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How to reach Molo

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    Within 15 km of Molo

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Molo by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches136146Worldwide Gospel Church of Kenya (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints622Mount Londiani (16 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs617Willy_michuki Dam (12 km)
    Waterfalls014Christmas Falls (54 km)
    Mosques & dargahs1011Molo Milimani Mosque (1 km)
    Forts & heritage38Egerton Castle (34 km)
    Parks88Rock and Flower Garden (34 km)
    Other attractions67Safaricom (2 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens23Ravine Garden Square (41 km)
    Caves12Menengai Caves (45 km)
    Museums02Hyrax Hill Museum (52 km)
    Temples11Jain Temple (47 km)

    Molo: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Molo?

    Dam (dam, about 15 km), Mount Londiani (viewpoint, about 16 km), Worldwide Gospel Church of Kenya (church, about 1 km), Seventh Day Adventist Church (church, about 1 km), New Life Church (church, about 1 km), Prayer Hall (church, about 1 km).

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

    179 places on Spotwander: 136 churches, 6 hill stations & viewpoints, 6 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 10 mosques & dargahs, 3 forts & heritage.

    Which is the nearest church to Molo?

    Worldwide Gospel Church of Kenya, about 1 km by road; Seventh Day Adventist Church (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Molo?

    Mount Londiani, about 16 km by road; Equator (45 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Molo?

    Willy_michuki Dam, about 12 km by road; Dam (15 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Molo?

    Start in Molo, visit Dam, then Egerton Castle, then Menengai Crater, then Daniel Toroitich, then Mount Londiani, and drive back — about 114 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Molo?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Molo

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