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Things to see in Nyeri (Kenya): 7 places and when to go
Nyeri is a town in Kenya with around 51,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 7 places in and around it, mainly Nature (6), Wildlife (4), Mountains (3). The best known are Aberdare National Park, Karĩma and Tũmũ Tũmũ. The best time to come is January to February and July to September; also possible: March, June, October and December. There are about 12 h 01 of daylight all year round: this close to the equator the days barely change. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Kenya · -0.417, 36.951
- Population
- About 51,000
- Places
- 7 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- Best time
- January to February and July to September.
- Also possible
- March, June, October and December.
- Nearest airport
- NBO Nairobi, 100 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Tũmũ Tũmũ, at 1,850 m.
What to see in Nyeri
The places in and around Nyeri, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
When to go to Nyeri
The best time to visit Nyeri is January to February and July to September; also possible: March, June, October and December. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanBest time12:01
- FebBest time12:01
- MarPossible12:00
- AprBetter not11:59
- MayBetter not11:59
- JunPossible11:59
- JulBest time11:59
- AugBest time11:59
- SepBest time12:00
- OctPossible12:01
- NovBetter not12:01
- 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. In January, 7 of the 7 places are at their best.
When to go to Kenya in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Nyeri
The nearest main airport is Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO, Nairobi), 100 km as the crow flies. How to get around Kenya (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Nanyuki7 places50 km
- Naivasha6 places67 km
- Meru, Kenya5 places93 km
- Nairobi20 places97 km
- Marsabit6 places327 km
- Wundanyi7 places395 km
And all of Kenya, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Nyeri?
The best known: Aberdare National Park, Karĩma, Tũmũ Tũmũ. In all, 7 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Nyeri?
January to February and July to September; also possible: March, June, October and December. 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 Nyeri?
The nearest main airport is Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO), 100 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Nyeri as the destination and these 7 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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