Place to visit
Lewis glacier, Kenya: what it is and when to go
Lewis glacier is a glacier in Kenya. Interests: Nature. The best time to visit is January to February and July to September. There are about 12 h 01 of daylight all year round: this close to the equator the days barely change. It has an article in one Wikipedia, 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
- Glacier in Kenya · Nature
- Where
- Kenya
- Best time
- January to February and July to September.
- Nearest airport
- NBO Nairobi, 136 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- -0.15643, 37.31451
What it is and where
Lewis glacier is a glacier in Kenya. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Kenya: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
Its coordinates are -0.15643, 37.31451; the nearest main airport is Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO, Nairobi), 136 km as the crow flies. How to get around Kenya (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)
It is one of the Nature 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 Lewis glacier is January to February and July to September.
- JanBest time12:00
- FebBest time12:00
- MarPossible12:00
- AprBetter not12:00
- MayBetter not12:00
- JunPossible11:59
- JulBest time12:00
- AugBest time12:00
- SepBest time12:00
- OctPossible12:00
- NovBetter not12:00
- DecPossible12:01
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
There are about 12 h 01 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
- Point LenanaSummit389 m
- Gregory GlacierGlacier in Kenya408 m
- Point MelhuishSummit550 m
- Krapf GlacierGlacier670 m
- Mount KenyaAfrican stratovolcano721 m
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Kenya guide.
More in Kenya: Nature
- Serengeti National Park: national park in Tanzania
- Maasai Mara: National Reserve in Narok County, Kenya
- Kilimanjaro National Park: national park in Tanzania
- Mount Kenya National Park: national park in Kenya
- Lake Turkana National Parks: group of three national parks of Kenya
- Amboseli National Park: Game reserve park in Kajiado South Constituency, Kenya
Every Kenya place under Nature, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Lewis glacier?
It is a glacier in Kenya. It has an article in one Wikipedia, 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 Lewis glacier?
January to February and July to September. There are about 12 h 01 of daylight all year round: this close to the equator the days barely change.
How do you get to Lewis glacier?
The nearest main airport is Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO), 136 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 Point Lenana, Gregory Glacier, Point Melhuish. The rest is in the Kenya guide.
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