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Discover Melewa in Kenya
Melewa in the region of Rift Valley is a place located in Kenya - some 53 mi or ( 86 km ) North-West of Nairobi , the country's capital .
Local time in Melewa is now 09:35 AM (Wednesday) . The local timezone is named " Africa/Nairobi " with a UTC offset of 3 hours. Depending on your mobility, these larger cities might be interesting for you: Musoma, Moshi, Arusha, Turasha, and Nyeri. When in this area, you might want to check out Musoma . We discovered some clip posted online . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Are you looking for some initial hints on what might be interesting in Melewa ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
Videos
Travel Documentary - Journey to East Africa (Kenya)
www.viajeroproductions.com A young Canadian's travels through Kenya and Tanzania. Scene from Kenya African wood crafts, Lake Naivasha, and Hell's Gate National Park. ..
Lake Naivasha and Hell's Gate Honeymooners's photos around Lake Naivasha, Kenya (travel pics)
Preview of Honeymooners's blog at TravelPod. Read the full blog here: www.travelpod.com This blog preview was made by TravelPod using the TripAdvisor™ TripWow slideshow creator. Learn more about these ..
Mount Longonot
Kevin and Josh reach the crater rim of Mt. Longonot. From this vantage point, the Great Rift Valley, Lake Naivasha and the eerily carpet-like inner forest of the crater are all clearly visible. ..
Kevin on Mt. Longonot - KSL
Kevin atop Kenya's Mt. Longonot, greeting the viewer and describing the surrounding area in KSL. ..
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Interesting facts about this location
Naivasha
Naivasha is a market town in Rift Valley Province, Kenya, lying north west of Nairobi. It is located on the shore of Lake Naivasha and along the Nairobi - Nakuru highway and Uganda Railway. Naivasha is part of the Nakuru District. The town has an urban population of 14,563 (1999 census). The main industry is agriculture, especially floriculture. Naivasha is also a popular tourist destination. Hell's Gate National Park, Longonot National Park and Mount Longonot are nearby attractions.
Located at -0.72 36.43 (Lat./Long.); Less than 12 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 12 km away
Malewa River
The Malewa River rises in the western slopes of the Aberdare Range in Kenya and flows south and west into Lake Naivasha in the Great Rift Valley. Lake Naivasha is an important source of water in a semi-arid environment, and supports export-oriented horticulture and floriculture businesses as well as tourism. Malewa river water quality has deteriorated and the volume of water reaching the lake is dropping. {{#invoke:Footnotes|sfn}}
Located at -0.72 36.35 (Lat./Long.); Less than 15 km away
Gilgil River
The Gilgil River drains part of the floor of the Great Rift Valley, Kenya and the plateau to the east of the valley, flowing from the north into Lake Naivasha. The river runs to the east of the town of Gilgil, which is on the height of land between the Lake Naivasha and Lake Elmenteita basins. The river has its origins above 2,500 metres, where rainfall is around 1,100 millimetres annually. It has water year round. {{#invoke:Footnotes|sfn}} The Gilgil has three main headwaters.
Located at -0.71 36.34 (Lat./Long.); Less than 15 km away
Naivasha Airport
Naivasha Airport is an airport in Kenya.
Located at -0.79 36.43 (Lat./Long.); Less than 19 km away
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