Bungoma
KenyaKE
Town in Bungoma County, Kenya
Bungoma town is the capital of Bungoma County in Kenya. It was established as a trading centre in the early 20th century. It is located in Kenya's fertile Western region and at the foot of Mount Elgon, Kenya's second-highest mountain. The town and the surrounding areas have one of Kenya's highest average rainfalls, making Bungoma one of the nation's most important food baskets.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 55,857
- Coordinates
- 0.564, 34.561
- Timezone
- Africa/Nairobi
- Elevation
- 1385 m
Overview of Bungoma
Set in Kenya, Bungoma is a compact city. Around 55,857 people live here. Which matters when you decide how long to stay. Plan around culture, nature and sports and you will not run out of ideas. Its northern-hemisphere position decides when the high season falls. Elevation is roughly 1,385 metres.
Things to do in Bungoma
Culture in Bungoma
(2)Under culture, Bungoma is tagged with Fountains and Monuments. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. Straight from the activity profile stored for Bungoma.
Nature in Bungoma
(2)On the nature side, Bungoma offers Natural Places and Nature. All of it is drawn from Bungoma's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Sports in Bungoma
(1)Sports lovers get Slopes. All of it is drawn from Bungoma's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Best time to visit Bungoma
Choose April to June and September to October for hiking without the heat or the crowds.
Getting there & around
Reach Bungoma by regional transport from the nearest hub in Kenya; the core is compact enough to walk. Time zone: Africa/Nairobi.
Similar destinations
Places near Bungoma that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Bungoma known for?
- Bungoma, in Kenya, is best known for culture, nature and sports. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 55,857 residents.
- What can you do in Bungoma?
- Recorded activities in Bungoma include Fountains, Monuments, Natural Places, Nature and Slopes. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- When is the best time to visit Bungoma?
- Choose April to June and September to October for hiking without the heat or the crowds.
- Where is Bungoma located?
- Bungoma is located in Kenya. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
Personal notes
Loading…