Bungoma County district, Kenya

Places to visit near Webuye

Webuye is a town in Bungoma County district, Kenya, home to about 22,507 people. Within 50 km by road there are 122 places to visit — 88 churches, 4 hill stations & viewpoints, 4 waterfalls and 4 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Kitum Cave (60 km), Kitale Museum (66 km) and Mount Elgon (80 km).

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Webuye, Kenya
Webuye, Bungoma County district, Kenya. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Webuye at a glance

Location
Bungoma County district, Kenya
Population
about 22,507
Coordinates
0.6004° N, 34.7712° E
Places within 50 km
122
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; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Webuye

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Churches near Webuye

147 churches within 100 km of Webuye. The closest is Pentecostal Assemblies of God Webuye (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Webuye

33 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Webuye. The closest is Mt Elgon Kapsokwony (26 km); the best-known is Kuvasali Hill (33 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Waterfalls near Webuye

15 waterfalls within 100 km of Webuye. The closest is Nabuyole Waterfalls (4 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Webuye

9 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Webuye. The closest is Bunyala Forest Reserve (30 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Webuye

8 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Webuye. The closest is Magemo Dam (15 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Parks near Webuye

8 parks within 100 km of Webuye. The closest is Chebukwa Hills (27 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Webuye

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 92 km on the road.

  1. Start in Webuye
  2. 4 km Nabuyole Waterfalls · waterfall, Bungoma County
  3. 1 km Broderick Falls · waterfall, Bungoma County
  4. 12 km Foaker Falls · waterfall, Kakamega County
  5. 5 km Martins Rapids · river spot, Kakamega County
  6. 37 km Kuvasali Hill · hill, Kakamega County
  7. 33 km Back to Webuye

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How to reach Webuye

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    Within 15 km of Webuye

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Webuye by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches88147Pentecostal Assemblies of God Webuye (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints433Mt Elgon Kapsokwony (26 km)
    Waterfalls415Nabuyole Waterfalls (4 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens49Bunyala Forest Reserve (30 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs48Magemo Dam (15 km)
    Parks88Chebukwa Hills (27 km)
    Forts & heritage07Ibwimali (55 km)
    Mosques & dargahs37New Jamia Mosque Bungoma (30 km)
    Museums26Martin Fedha for Mca 2022 Manda Shivanga (5 km)
    Other attractions05Forest Canopy Tower (Very Unsafe) (51 km)
    Temples44Webuye Hindu Temple (1 km)
    Caves04Batcave (56 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves11Martins Rapids (19 km)
    Buddhist sites01Aluor Sisters Convent (95 km)
    Beaches & coast01Locco Beach (97 km)

    Webuye: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Webuye?

    Nabuyole Waterfalls (waterfall, about 4 km), Broderick Falls (waterfall, about 4 km), Foaker Falls (waterfall, about 15 km), Martins Rapids (river spot, about 19 km), Webuye Hindu Temple (temple, about 1 km), Pentecostal Assemblies of God Webuye (church, about 1 km).

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

    122 places on Spotwander: 88 churches, 4 hill stations & viewpoints, 4 waterfalls, 4 wildlife, forests & gardens, 4 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Which is the nearest church to Webuye?

    Pentecostal Assemblies of God Webuye, about 1 km by road; King Jesus Faith Church (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Webuye?

    Mt Elgon Kapsokwony, about 26 km by road; Kuvasali Hill (33 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Webuye?

    Nabuyole Waterfalls, about 4 km by road; Broderick Falls (4 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Webuye?

    Start in Webuye, visit Nabuyole Waterfalls, then Broderick Falls, then Foaker Falls, then Martins Rapids, then Kuvasali Hill, and drive back — about 92 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Webuye?

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

    Towns near Webuye

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