Places to visit near

Taveta

Taveta is a town in Taita–Taveta district, Kenya of about 13,377 people. Within 50 km by road there are 136 places to visit: 39 hill stations & viewpoints, 52 churches and 5 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Materuni Waterfall, Mawenzi and Kibo.

3.3988° S, 37.6834° EPop. 13,377

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Within 30 km44 places
Within 50 km136
Must-see7
Notable122
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Taveta

5 stops, one loop, back by 2:35 pm

53 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 Taveta
  2. World War I Battlefieldheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. Riata Hillhill · 1 hrs
  4. Python Hillhill · 1 hrs
  5. Kidong'u Hillhill · 1 hrs
  6. Lake Chala Viewpointlake · 45 min
  7. Back in Taveta
Today’s loopTavetaStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Taveta?

World War I Battlefield (heritage site, about 1 km), Riata Hill (hill, about 7 km), World War I Battlefield (heritage site, about 8 km), Latema (viewpoint, about 8 km), Kidong'u Hill (hill, about 8 km), Lotima Hill (hill, about 9 km).

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

136 places on Spotwander: 39 hill stations & viewpoints, 52 churches, 9 other attractions, 5 wildlife, forests & gardens, 6 forts & heritage.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Taveta?

Riata Hill, about 7 km by road; Latema (8 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Taveta?

ACK Holy Trinity Church Mahoo, about 1 km by road; St. Pauls Catholic Church (1 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Taveta?

Start in Taveta, visit World War I Battlefield, then Riata Hill, then Python Hill, then Kidong'u Hill, then Lake Chala Viewpoint, and drive back — about 53 km by road in all.

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