Major city · Kenya
Webuye
Skip Webuye unless you are passing through on the Eldoret–Malaba road: a 30-minute stop for an ATM or a basic meal, not an overnight.
Webuye is a small market town on the A104 highway between Eldoret and the Uganda border at Malaba. It has a bank with a fee-free ATM, two very basic hotels and a handful of eateries. There are no tourist sights, parks or guided activities. Most travellers pass through in under an hour.
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More ways in
Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- KES
- Best months
- Jun–Oct, Jan–Feb
- avoid Mar–May (long rains)
- Airport
- EDL
- Nights
- 0
Not a trip line yet
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- East Africa ↗Price park, reserve and permit fees before comparing lodges: they are charged per person per day, often with VAT, and are fixed whatever bed you choose.
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- Kenya ↗Plastic carrier bags are banned; leave shop and duty-free plastic bags behind before you fly in.
- Kenya ↗Light aircraft to the parks have strict baggage limits, usually soft-sided bags only and a low total weight (often around 15 kg); confirm the limit with your operator and leave a hard case in Nairobi.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Webuye999 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Webuye, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Kenyan shilling (KES).Kenya-wide
- SIM or eSIMSafaricom (best park coverage) and Airtel sell SIMs at JKIA arrivals; registration needs your passport.Kenya-wide
- Tap waterNot drinkable from the tap.Kenya-wide
- TippingRestaurant: 10% if no service charge.Kenya-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets G. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): fits · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 240 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Kenya-wide
- SafetyWebuye is a quiet transit town.
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- RestroomsWestern toilets in hotels and lodges; long-drop toilets at some park gates and bush stops.Kenya-wide
- Emergency numbers999 police · 999 fire and ambulance
- Sundays & holidaysGovernment offices close on public holidays; parks and lodges open every day.Kenya-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportcheckEDL Eldoret International Airport (About 1 h 15 min by road; check).
- Getting aroundWalkable centre; matatus and buses stop at the main junction on the A104.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Budget bedBasic single room (own bathroom), a night, per roomKES 1,000
- Mid-range bedBasic single room (own bathroom), a night, per roomKES 1,100
- High-end bedBasic single room (own bathroom), a night, per roomKES 1,500
A day, not counting the bed: Budget KES 1,500 · Mid KES 2,500 · High KES 4,000
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- EDL Eldoret International Airport (About 1 h 15 min by road; check)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Feb
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Mar
Avoid
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Apr
Avoid
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
May
Avoid
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Jun
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Jul
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Aug
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Sep
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Oct
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Nov
not flagged
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Dec
not flagged
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Best: Jan–Feb, Jun–Oct. Avoid: Mar–May. Month by month →
Warmest Feb (29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)), coolest Jan (14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C) low), wettest May (16 rain days), driest Jan (6). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Webuye: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
6 rd
Feb
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
6 rd
Mar
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
10 rd
Apr
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
15 rd
May
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
16 rd
Jun
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
12 rd
Jul
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
13 rd
Aug
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
14 rd
Sep
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
12 rd
Oct
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
12 rd
Nov
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
11 rd
Dec
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
7 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Walkable centre; matatus and buses stop at the main junction on the A104.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: 1 h
Bus or matatu, about 1 h
Kitale has the Kitale Museum and Saiwa Swamp National Park.
Door to door: 1 h 15 min
Bus or matatu, about 1 h 15 min
Larger town with more accommodation and restaurants.
Door to door: 1 h 30 min
Bus or matatu via Bungoma, about 1 h 30 min
Base for Kakamega Forest.
Door to door: 2 h
Bus or matatu, about 2 h
Lake Victoria city with Impala Sanctuary and Kisumu Museum.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Along Bungoma-Webuye Road
Leisure Resort and Half London Hotel are the only options; both are basic, with shared or private bathroom, TV and no restaurant.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- Ksh 1,000–1,500 for a room; meals from Ksh 200
Trip budget
| Basic single room (own bathroom)1 × 1 night × KES 1,000 | KES 1,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × KES 1,500 | KES 1,500 |
| Trip total≈ KES 2,500 per person per day, bed included | KES 2,500 |
2026 estimate in KES; only relevant if you stay overnight.
Prices of common things
| Bus Webuye → Eldoret | Ksh 300–500 |
| Bus Webuye → Kitale | Ksh 300–500 |
| Bus Webuye → Kisumu | Ksh 500–800 |
| Roadside meal (chapati, beans, chai) | Ksh 200–400 |
| Water (1.5 L bottle) | Ksh 50–80 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- No tourist information office or guided tours.
- Hotels have early check-out (9–10 AM) and no restaurant; eat at a roadside kiosk or bring food.
- The town is a transport stop: keep your bags close at the bus station.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 999
- Fire and ambulance
- 999
Pocket card
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My bed tonight
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Nipeleke kituo cha basi, tafadhali.Take me to the bus stop, please.
Emergency
- Police999
- Fire and ambulance999
Embassy
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Bus Webuye → Eldoret: Ksh 300–500, about 1 h 15 min
- Bus Webuye → Kitale: Ksh 300–500, about 1 h
Say or show
- Eldoret ni kiasi gani? — How much to Eldoret? (el-DO-ret nee kee-AH-see GAH-nee)
- ATM iko wapi? — Where is the ATM? (AY-tee-em ee-KO WAH-pee)
- Nahitaji basi kwenda Kitale. — I need a bus to Kitale. (na-HEE-tah-jee BAH-see KWEHN-dah kee-TAH-leh)
- Asante — Thank you (ah-SAHN-teh)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Webuye. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Jun–Oct, Jan–Feb · avoid Mar–May (long rains) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 1 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
Sources
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