Karura
in Kiambu, Kenya

How to get there and get around
Noteable things around
Location Summary
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: 04:59 PM (Saturday)
Timezone: Africa/Nairobi
UTC/GMT offset: 3 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:28 am and 6:32 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-8.819 and -140.068 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Anaho
References
This place on Geonames.org
Current travel safety evaluation for Kenya in Eastern Africa

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: 2024-04-27 08:23:39

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 04:59 PM (Saturday). 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: 23°C / 74 °F

Morning Temperature 16°C / 60 °F
Evening Temperature 20°C / 68 °F
Night Temperature 17°C / 62 °F
Chance of rainfall 10%
Air Humidity 62%
Air Pressure 1013 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 7 km/h (4 mph) from North-East
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 89% of sky
General Conditions Moderate rain

Sunday, 28th of April 2024

21°C (69 °F)
17°C (63 °F)
Moderate rain, light breeze, overcast clouds.

Monday, 29th of April 2024

25°C (76 °F)
18°C (64 °F)
Moderate rain, light breeze, scattered clouds.

Tuesday, 30th of April 2024

25°C (77 °F)
18°C (65 °F)
Heavy intensity rain, light breeze, overcast clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Sovereign Suites

Address
2,4 mi
Limuru Road,Plot No. 166/5 Redhill Kiambu
00100 Nairobi
Kenya

Time Information

Checkout: 15:00 - Checkin: 10:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


The King Post Apartment Homes

Address
6,9 mi
Rhapta Rd
00100 Nairobi
Kenya

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 10:00
Reception
Weekday: 8:00 - 16:30
Weekend: 8:00 - 13:00


Sankara Nairobi

Address
7,3 mi
5 WOODVALE GROVE
00606 Nairobi
Kenya

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Palacina The Residence & The Suites

Address
7,7 mi
Palacina Court
00100 Nairobi
Kenya

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 12:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Eden Gardens

Address
6,3 mi
Convent Drive 26
00200 Nairobi
Kenya

Time Information

Checkout: 04:00 - Checkin: 04:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


PrideInn Hotel

Address
6,9 mi
Rhapta Road,Westlands
00200 Nairobi
Kenya

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 10:30
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 0:00
Weekend: closed


ibis Styles Nairobi Westlands

Address
6,9 mi
Rhapta Road Po Box 14746
00800 Nairobi
Kenya

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 10:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


TUNE HOTEL NAIROBI WESTLANDS

Address
6,9 mi
Rhapta Road, P.O. Box 14746-00800
Nairobi
Kenya

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 12:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Westend Hotel

Address
6,9 mi
Stima Lane, off Lower Kabete
11309 Nairobi
Kenya

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 12:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


The Zehneria Portico

Address
7,1 mi
10 KARUNA ROAD WESTLANDS P.O. BOX 66249
00800 Nairobi
Kenya

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 12:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


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Length: 00:00 min
Rating: 0 of 5
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Published: September 09, 2008
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Published: November 11, 2008
Length: 23:00 min
Rating: 0 of 5
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Published: October 10, 2012
Length: 41:43 min
Rating: 5 of 5
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Published: March 05, 2010
Length: 14:40 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: WRENmedia

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Published: April 02, 2011
Length: 48:44 min
Rating: 5 of 5
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