Mbagathi Gorge

Mbagathi Gorge is a gorge in and has an elevation of 1,612 metres. Mbagathi Gorge is situated nearby to the locality , as well as near the area .

Places of Interest

Highlights include Nairobi National Park.

Photo: U.S. Department of State, Public domain.
is the closest national park to in . It is a half-hour drive from the city, making it a good destination for a day trip.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Syokimau and Imara Daima.

Suburb
is a residential area in the west of Machakos County, , just south of and . The place is named after the legendary Akamba medicine woman Prophetess . is situated 9 km east of Mbagathi Gorge.

Suburb
is a middle class neighbourhood in the city of . It is approximately 8.2 kilometres south of the central business district of Nairobi. is situated 9 km north of Mbagathi Gorge.

Suburb
or South Compton is an upper-class residential estate located in the southland area of . lies next to Wilson Airport. It is bordered by South B to the north-east, Langata Estate to the west and the to the south. is situated 9 km north of Mbagathi Gorge.

Mbagathi Gorge

Latitude
-1.4° or 1° 24′ south
Longitude
36.85° or 36° 51′ east
Elevation
1,612 metres (5,289 feet)
Open location code
6GCRHRXX+XX
Geo­Names ID
187122
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Satellite Map

Discover Mbagathi Gorge from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
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