Wajir

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Town in Wajir County, Kenya

Wajir is the capital of Wajir County in Kenya. It is situated in the former North Eastern Province.

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Population
90,116
Coordinates
1.747, 40.057
Timezone
Africa/Nairobi
Elevation
1200 m

Overview of Wajir

Travellers heading to Kenya will find Wajir, a medium-sized town. Its resident count stands at approximately 90,116. Which matters when you decide how long to stay. Plan around culture, family and nature and you will not run out of ideas. Its northern-hemisphere position decides when the high season falls. Elevation is roughly 1,200 metres.

Things to do in Wajir

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Culture in Wajir

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Looking for culture? Wajir has Museums. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. Straight from the activity profile stored for Wajir.

Museums
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Family in Wajir

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For family, expect Zoo. Each one is worth building half a day around. Straight from the activity profile stored for Wajir.

Zoo
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Nature in Wajir

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On the nature side, Wajir offers Desert. All of it is drawn from Wajir's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.

Desert

Best time to visit Wajir

Culture, dining and nightlife hold up in every season.

Getting there & around

Reach Wajir by regional transport from the nearest hub in Kenya; the core is compact enough to walk. Time zone: Africa/Nairobi.

Similar destinations

Places near Wajir that share the same kinds of activities.

Frequently asked questions

What is Wajir known for?
Wajir, in Kenya, is best known for culture, family and nature. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 90,116 residents.
What can you do in Wajir?
Recorded activities in Wajir include Museums, Zoo and Desert. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
When is the best time to visit Wajir?
Culture, dining and nightlife hold up in every season.
Where is Wajir located?
Wajir is located in Kenya. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.

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