Athi River

#176 among destinations in Kenya

Town

Gallery (1)

Map

Facts and practical information

Athi River is a town outside Nairobi, Kenya in Machakos County. The town is named after the Athi River, which passes through. It is also known as Mavoko. ()

Alternative names: Population: 81.3 thous. (2019)Area: 267.57 mi²Coordinates: 1°26'39"S, 36°58'24"E

Location

MachakosKenya

ContactAdd

Social media

Add

Day trips

Athi River – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Athi River Super Bridge.

~1820 ftW
Bridge
Athi River Super Bridge
9 min walk • The Athi River Super Bridge is the longest bridge on the Mombasa–Nairobi Standard Gauge Railway. It was built to carry a single-track railway line over the Athi River as it approaches the Kenyan capital city of Nairobi.