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Rift Valley Viewpoint

Iconic escarpment overlook — vast volcanic valley floor stretching to the horizon.

Country

🇰🇪 Kenya

Region

Central Kenya

Best time

Year-round

Coordinates

-1.050, 36.600

About Rift Valley Viewpoint

The classic Great Rift Valley escarpment stop on the A104 out of Nairobi. Curio stalls and panoramic views over Longonot, Suswa and Naivasha make it a compulsory photo stop.

Highlights

  • Longonot and Suswa panoramas
  • Valley-floor viewpoint
  • Curio and coffee stops
Live forecast · Rift Valley Viewpoint
21°C Overcast · 6 km/h wind
Updated 2026-05-18T16:00
  1. 🌦 22° 13° 💧 2.5mm
  2. 🌦 22° 14° 💧 1.0mm
  3. 🌦 22° 13° 💧 1.6mm
  4. 🌧 21° 14° 💧 8.8mm
  5. 🌦 22° 12° 💧 1.2mm
  6. 🌦 21° 14° 💧 3.0mm
  7. 22° 14°
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Best time to visit

Year-round

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