Nyeri district, Kenya

Places to visit near Othaya

Othaya is a town in Nyeri district, Kenya, home to about 4,468 people. Within 50 km by road there are 49 places to visit — 20 hill stations & viewpoints, 15 waterfalls, 6 forts & heritage and 1 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Mount Kinangop (33 km), Aberdares National Park (35 km) and Kinangop Plateau (52 km).

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Othaya at a glance

Location
Nyeri district, Kenya
Population
about 4,468
Coordinates
0.5465° S, 36.9318° E
Places within 50 km
49 (2 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

Top places to visit near Othaya

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

86 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Othaya. The closest is Karĩma Hill (5 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Waterfalls near Othaya

29 waterfalls within 100 km of Othaya. The closest is Gatango Waterfall (19 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Forts & heritage near Othaya

17 forts & heritage within 100 km of Othaya. The closest is Kamukunji Ground (17 km). Best time: october to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Othaya

13 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Othaya. The closest is Ndakaini Dam (40 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Churches near Othaya

9 churches within 100 km of Othaya. The closest is Nyeri Museum (15 km). Best time: year-round.

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Caves near Othaya

9 caves within 100 km of Othaya. The closest is Queens Cave (32 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Othaya

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 115 km on the road.

  1. Start in Othaya
  2. 5 km Karĩma Hill · hill, Nyeri
  3. 13 km Nyeri Museum · church, Nyeri
  4. 2 km Kamukunji Ground · heritage site, Nyeri
  5. 33 km Aberdares National Park · national park, Nyeri
  6. 29 km Mount Kinangop · viewpoint, Murang'a County
  7. 33 km Back to Othaya

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Othaya by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints2086Karĩma Hill (5 km)
    Waterfalls1529Gatango Waterfall (19 km)
    Forts & heritage617Kamukunji Ground (17 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs113Ndakaini Dam (40 km)
    Churches19Nyeri Museum (15 km)
    Caves29Queens Cave (32 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens16Aberdares National Park (35 km)
    Other attractions16Wajee Nature Park (21 km)
    Museums12Baden-Powell Grave (18 km)
    Parks11Wajee Nature Park (18 km)
    Beaches & coast01Karagita Public Beach (76 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves01Crescent Island (80 km)
    Temples01Temple of Dawn, name:en=Wat Arun Ratchawararam (90 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01Mathare Mosque (100 km)

    Othaya: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Othaya?

    Karĩma Hill (hill, about 5 km), Mount Kinangop (viewpoint, about 33 km), Aberdares National Park (national park, about 35 km), Nyeri Museum (church, about 15 km), Kamukunji Ground (heritage site, about 17 km), Robert Stephenson Smyth Baden-Powell, 1st Baron Baden-Powell, and Olave St Clair Baden-Powell, Baroness Baden-Powell (heritage site, about 18 km).

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

    49 places on Spotwander: 20 hill stations & viewpoints, 15 waterfalls, 6 forts & heritage, 1 lake, 1 church.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Othaya?

    Karĩma Hill, about 5 km by road; Tũmũtũmũ Hill (22 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Othaya?

    Gatango Waterfall, about 19 km by road; Sagana Falls (20 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Othaya?

    Kamukunji Ground, about 17 km by road; Robert Stephenson Smyth Baden-Powell, 1st Baron Baden-Powell, and Olave St Clair Baden-Powell, Baroness Baden-Powell (18 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Othaya?

    Start in Othaya, visit Karĩma Hill, then Nyeri Museum, then Kamukunji Ground, then Aberdares National Park, then Mount Kinangop, and drive back — about 115 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Othaya?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls.

    Towns near Othaya

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