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Gilgil Destination Guide
Delve into Gilgil in Kenya
Gilgil in the region of Rift Valley is a city in Kenya - some 65 mi or ( 105 km ) North-West of Nairobi , the country's capital .
Current time in Gilgil is now 07:53 AM (Wednesday) . The local timezone is named " Africa/Nairobi " with a UTC offset of 3 hours. Depending on your travel modalities, these larger destinations might be interesting for you: Musoma, Moshi, Arusha, Turasha, and Nyeri. While being here, make sure to check out Musoma . We encountered some video on the web . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Are you curious about the possible sightseeing spots and facts in Gilgil ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Interesting facts about this location
Lake Elmenteita
Lake Elmenteita, also spelled Elementaita, is a soda lake, in the Great Rift Valley, about 120 km northwest of Nairobi, Kenya.
Located at -0.45 36.25 (Lat./Long.); Less than 8 km away
Turasha River
The Turasha River is a major tributary of the Malewa River, which feeds Lake Naivasha in the Great Rift Valley of Kenya. The Turasha rises to the east of Mount Kipipiri. {{#invoke:Footnotes|sfn}} As of 1994 there was a plan for impounding the river for rural water supply, which could threaten Lake Naivasha. {{#invoke:Footnotes|sfn}} It is dammed at an elevation of about 3,000 metres to supply fresh water to the town of Nakuru.
Located at -0.51 36.40 (Lat./Long.); Less than 10 km away
Nakuru Airport
Nakuru Airport is an airport in Kenya.
Located at -0.30 36.16 (Lat./Long.); Less than 27 km away
Hyrax Hill
Hyrax Hill is a prehistoric site near Nakuru in the Rift Valley province of Kenya. It is considered one of the country's most important neolithic excavation sites. Hyrax Hill dates from 1500 B.C. and was discovered by Louis and Mary Leakey in 1926. Excavations started in 1937, directed by Mary Leakey. Remains of settlements, tombs and a fortress built of stone were found, as well as 19 bodies, beheaded in an unusual way and in a crooked posture.
Located at -0.28 36.10 (Lat./Long.); Less than 33 km away
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