Karura
in Kiambu, Kenya
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Nairobi Wilson Airport (11 mi) - Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (17 mi)
- Nyeri Airport (60 mi)
- Nakuru Airport (73 mi)
- Nanyuki Airport (82 mi)
- Amboseli Airport (106 mi)
- Mara Lodges Airport (111 mi)
- Kericho Airport (115 mi)
- Mount Kenya National Park/Natural Forest (Unesco heritage, 102 mi)
- Kenya Lake System in the Great Rift Valley (Unesco heritage, 118 mi)
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Ngorongoro Conservation Area (Unesco heritage, 138 mi) - Kampi ya Simba (observation point, (16 mi)
- Kampi ya Ndege (observation point, (14 mi)
- Kampi ya Fisi (observation point, (15 mi)
- Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
- -1.200 and 36.717 (Lat./Lng.)
- Coordinates by Time:
- S -1° 12' 0" and E 36° 43' 0"
- Currency and Currency Code:
- Shilling - KES
- Spoken languages:
- English, Swahili
- Local electricity:
- 230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
- Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
- 900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
- Local Time: 08:59 AM (Wednesday)
- Timezone: Africa/Nairobi
- UTC/GMT offset: 3 hours
- Sunrise and Sunset:
- 6:37 am and 6:48 pm
- Antipode Coordinates:
- -8.819 and -140.068 (Lat./Lng.)
- Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Anaho - References
- This place on Geonames.org
Safety Score: 3,1 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning please reconsider your need to travel to Kenya.
Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning Kenya. Last Update: 2024-08-13 08:21:03
Discover Karura
Karura in Kiambu is a city in Kenya a little north-west of Nairobi, the country's capital city.
Local time in Karura is now 08:59 AM (Wednesday). The local timezone is named Africa / Nairobi with an UTC offset of 3 hours. We know of 8 airports in the vicinity of Karura, of which one is a larger airport. The closest airport in Kenya is Nairobi Wilson Airport in a distance of 11 mi (or 17 km), South-East. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).
There are several Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site in Kenya is Mount Kenya National Park/Natural Forest in a distance of 102 mi (or 165 km), North-East. We discovered 3 points of interest in the vicinity of this place. Looking for a place to stay? we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.
When in this area, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Kiambu, Nairobi, Machakos, Murang'a and Kajiado. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.
Local weather forecast
Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 22°C / 72 °F
| Morning Temperature | 14°C / 57 °F |
| Evening Temperature | 21°C / 70 °F |
| Night Temperature | 16°C / 60 °F |
| Chance of rainfall | 0% |
| Air Humidity | 41% |
| Air Pressure | 1014 hPa |
| Wind Speed | Moderate breeze with 13 km/h (8 mph) from South-West |
| Cloud Conditions | Overcast clouds, covering 94% of sky |
| General Conditions | Overcast clouds |
Thursday, 16th of January 2025
23°C (73 °F)
16°C (60 °F)
Scattered clouds, moderate breeze.
Friday, 17th of January 2025
24°C (75 °F)
19°C (66 °F)
Overcast clouds, gentle breeze.
Saturday, 18th of January 2025
26°C (78 °F)
20°C (67 °F)
Few clouds, gentle breeze.
Hotels and Places to Stay
Sovereign Suites
The King Post Apartment Homes
Sankara Nairobi
Palacina The Residence & The Suites
Eden Gardens
PrideInn Hotel
ibis Styles Nairobi Westlands
TUNE HOTEL NAIROBI WESTLANDS
Westend Hotel
The Zehneria Portico
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