Place to visit
Khoja Mosque, Kenya: what it is and when to go
Khoja Mosque is a national Monument of Kenya (Nairobi). Interests: Temples. The best time to visit is January to February and July to September. There are about 12 h 04 of daylight all year round: this close to the equator the days barely change. It has articles in 4 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Kenya: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- National Monument of Kenya · Temples
- Where
- Kenya
- Best time
- January to February and July to September.
- Nearest airport
- WIL Nairobi, 4.6 km as the crow flies
- Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
- Coordinates
- -1.28147, 36.82162
What it is and where
Khoja Mosque is a national Monument of Kenya (Nairobi). It has articles in 4 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Kenya: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Nairobi, where this site lists 20 more places to see, 771 m from the centre.
Its coordinates are -1.28147, 36.82162; the nearest main airport is Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL, Nairobi), 4.6 km as the crow flies. How to get around Kenya (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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- Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
It is one of the Temples places in Kenya. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Khoja Mosque is January to February and July to September.
- JanBest time12:04
- FebBest time12:02
- MarPossible12:01
- AprBetter not11:58
- MayBetter not11:57
- JunPossible11:56
- JulBest time11:56
- AugBest time11:57
- SepBest time12:00
- OctPossible12:02
- NovBetter not12:04
- DecPossible12:04
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
There are about 12 h 04 of daylight all year round: this close to the equator the days barely change. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to Kenya in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Kenya
To enter Kenya there are 9 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Book the safari and domestic flights early”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Kenya checklist. Currency: Kenyan shilling (KES); plugs: Type G · 240 V · 50 Hz (British three-pin adapter); emergencies: 999 and 112 for everything · 1199 for wildlife and tourism emergencies.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Jamia MosqueMosque in Nairobi, Kenya242 m
- Nairobi City MarketMarket hall in Nairobi, Kenya334 m
- Kenya National ArchivesKenya National Archives and Documentation Services615 m
- Cathedral Basilica of the Holy Family, NairobiCathedral in Nairobi, Kenya648 m
- The Judiciary MuseumMuseum709 m
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Kenya guide.
More in Kenya: Temples
- Roman Catholic Diocese of Machakos: diocese of the Catholic Church
- Maua, Kenya
- Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Nairobi: Hindu temple in Nairobi, Kenya
- All Saints' Cathedral, Nairobi: Cathedral of the Anglican Church of Kenya
Every Kenya place under Temples, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Khoja Mosque?
It is a national Monument of Kenya. It has articles in 4 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Kenya: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Khoja Mosque?
January to February and July to September. There are about 12 h 04 of daylight all year round: this close to the equator the days barely change.
How do you get to Khoja Mosque?
The nearest main airport is Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL), 4.6 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Kenya is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Kenya map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Jamia Mosque, Nairobi City Market, Kenya National Archives. The rest is in the Kenya guide.
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