Places to visit near

Ngong

Ngong is a town in Nairobi County district, Kenya of about 9,519 people. Within 50 km by road there are 196 places to visit: 81 churches, 21 hill stations & viewpoints and 34 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Giraffe Centre, David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust and Nairobi Safari Walk.

1.3527° S, 36.6699° EPop. 9,519

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Within 30 km156 places
Within 50 km196
Must-see25
Notable154
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Ngong

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:48 pm

52 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 Ngong
  2. Karen Blixen Museummuseum · 1.5 hrs
  3. All Saints Cathedralchurch · 30 min
  4. Nairobi Safari Walknature spot · 2 hrs
  5. David Sheldrick Wildlife Trustpark · 45 min
  6. Giraffe Centrenature spot · 2 hrs
  7. Back in Ngong
Today’s loopNgongStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Ngong?

Giraffe Centre (nature spot, about 11 km), David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust (park, about 15 km), Nairobi Safari Walk (nature spot, about 15 km), Uhuru Gardens (garden, about 18 km), House No. 7 Mbagathi Close (viewpoint, about 1 km), All Saints Cathedral (church, about 22 km).

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

196 places on Spotwander: 81 churches, 21 hill stations & viewpoints, 34 forts & heritage, 8 waterfalls, 15 caves.

Which is the nearest church to Ngong?

The Early Church of The Lord Yeshua/Assembly of Nairobi, about 1 km by road; Redeemed Gospel Church Matasia Inc (1 km) is next.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Ngong?

House No. 7 Mbagathi Close, about 1 km by road; Ngong_top (7 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Ngong?

Start in Ngong, visit Karen Blixen Museum, then All Saints Cathedral, then Nairobi Safari Walk, then David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, then Giraffe Centre, and drive back — about 52 km by road in all.