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The 15 Best Day Trips from Kikuyu

Drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan for every place worth the trip.

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There are 15 good day trips from Kikuyu, Kenya, led by Nairobi, Nakuru, Ruiru. The closest is Lang'ata, about 25 min by car, and 11 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Day trips from Kikuyu at a glance

DestinationDistanceDrive timeBest as
Nairobi18 km E25 minHalf-day trip
Nakuru123 km NW1 hr 55 minFull-day trip
Ruiru35 km E40 minHalf-day trip
Thika51 km NE1 hrHalf-day trip
Naivasha65 km NW1 hr 15 minFull-day trip
Mwala89 km E1 hr 25 minFull-day trip
Lang'ata15 km SE25 minHalf-day trip
Ongata Rongai20 km SE30 minHalf-day trip
Juja42 km E50 minHalf-day trip
Kitengela42 km SE50 minHalf-day trip
Kiambu21 km NE30 minHalf-day trip
Mlolongo35 km SE40 minHalf-day trip
Athi River42 km SE50 minHalf-day trip
Nyeri97 km N1 hr 30 minFull-day trip
Kiserian20 km S30 minHalf-day trip

Drive times are estimates from the distance. Check live traffic before you leave.

The best day trips from Kikuyu

  1. 1

    Nairobi, Kenya

    Half-day trip
    About 25 min by car18 km east of Kikuyu50 min round trip

    Known for Bomas of Kenya.

  2. 2

    Nakuru, Kenya

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 55 min by car123 km north-west of Kikuyu3 hr 50 min round trip
  3. 3

    Ruiru, Kenya

    Half-day trip
    About 40 min by car35 km east of Kikuyu1 hr 20 min round trip
  4. 4

    Thika, Kenya

    Half-day trip
    About 1 hr by car51 km north-east of Kikuyu2 hr round trip
  5. 5

    Naivasha, Kenya

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 15 min by car65 km north-west of Kikuyu2 hr 30 min round trip
  6. 6

    Mwala, Kenya

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car89 km east of Kikuyu2 hr 50 min round trip
  7. 7

    Lang'ata, Kenya

    Half-day trip
    About 25 min by car15 km south-east of Kikuyu50 min round trip
  8. 8

    Ongata Rongai, Kenya

    Half-day trip
    About 30 min by car20 km south-east of Kikuyu1 hr round trip
  9. 9

    Juja, Kenya

    Half-day trip
    About 50 min by car42 km east of Kikuyu1 hr 40 min round trip
  10. 10

    Kitengela, Kenya

    Half-day trip
    About 50 min by car42 km south-east of Kikuyu1 hr 40 min round trip
  11. 11

    Kiambu, Kenya

    Half-day trip
    About 30 min by car21 km north-east of Kikuyu1 hr round trip
  12. 12

    Mlolongo, Kenya

    Half-day trip
    About 40 min by car35 km south-east of Kikuyu1 hr 20 min round trip
  13. 13

    Athi River, Kenya

    Half-day trip
    About 50 min by car42 km south-east of Kikuyu1 hr 40 min round trip
  14. 14

    Nyeri, Kenya

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 30 min by car97 km north of Kikuyu3 hr round trip
  15. 15

    Kiserian, Kenya

    Half-day trip
    About 30 min by car20 km south of Kikuyu1 hr round trip

A sample day trip: Kikuyu to Nairobi

A realistic pace for Nairobi, 18 km from Kikuyu. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.

  1. 08:30Leave Kikuyu
  2. 08:55Arrive in Nairobi (25 min drive)
  3. 09:10Bomas of Kenya
  4. 11:10Lunch
  5. 12:25Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Nairobi
  6. 14:55Head back to Kikuyu
  7. 15:20Home in Kikuyu

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Kikuyu?
The best day trips from Kikuyu are Nairobi, Nakuru, Ruiru, Thika, Naivasha. The closest is Lang'ata, about 25 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Kikuyu?
Lang'ata is the closest, 15 km south-east of Kikuyu, roughly 25 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of Kikuyu?
11 places are within about an hour's drive of Kikuyu: Lang'ata (25 min), Nairobi (25 min), Ongata Rongai (30 min), Kiserian (30 min), Kiambu (30 min), Ruiru (40 min).
What is the biggest city near Kikuyu for a day out?
Nairobi is the largest city in day-trip range, 18 km east of Kikuyu and about 25 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
How far is too far for a day trip from Kikuyu?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Nakuru at 123 km, around 1 hr 55 min by car.

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