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The 13 Best Day Trips from Kitengela

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

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There are 13 good day trips from Kitengela, Kenya, led by Nairobi, Ruiru, Kikuyu. The closest is Ongata Rongai, about 35 min by car, and 10 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Day trips from Kitengela at a glance

DestinationDistanceDrive timeBest as
Nairobi27 km NW40 minHalf-day trip
Ruiru37 km N45 minHalf-day trip
Kikuyu42 km NW50 minHalf-day trip
Thika51 km N1 hrHalf-day trip
Naivasha103 km NW1 hr 35 minFull-day trip
Karuri40 km NW45 minHalf-day trip
Mwala57 km E1 hr 5 minFull-day trip
Ongata Rongai24 km W35 minHalf-day trip
Limuru54 km NW1 hrHalf-day trip
Juja42 km N50 minHalf-day trip
Kiambu37 km N45 minHalf-day trip
Nyeri117 km N1 hr 50 minFull-day trip
Kiserian31 km W35 minHalf-day trip

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

The best day trips from Kitengela

  1. 1

    Nairobi, Kenya

    Half-day trip
    About 40 min by car27 km north-west of Kitengela1 hr 20 min round trip

    Known for Bomas of Kenya.

    Also nearby: Lang'ata, Ngong.

  2. 2

    Ruiru, Kenya

    Half-day trip
    About 45 min by car37 km north of Kitengela1 hr 30 min round trip
  3. 3

    Kikuyu, Kenya

    Half-day trip
    About 50 min by car42 km north-west of Kitengela1 hr 40 min round trip
  4. 4

    Thika, Kenya

    Half-day trip
    About 1 hr by car51 km north of Kitengela2 hr round trip
  5. 5

    Naivasha, Kenya

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 35 min by car103 km north-west of Kitengela3 hr 10 min round trip
  6. 6

    Karuri, Kenya

    Half-day trip
    About 45 min by car40 km north-west of Kitengela1 hr 30 min round trip
  7. 7

    Mwala, Kenya

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 5 min by car57 km east of Kitengela2 hr 10 min round trip
  8. 8

    Ongata Rongai, Kenya

    Half-day trip
    About 35 min by car24 km west of Kitengela1 hr 10 min round trip
  9. 9

    Limuru, Kenya

    Half-day trip
    About 1 hr by car54 km north-west of Kitengela2 hr round trip
  10. 10

    Juja, Kenya

    Half-day trip
    About 50 min by car42 km north of Kitengela1 hr 40 min round trip
  11. 11

    Kiambu, Kenya

    Half-day trip
    About 45 min by car37 km north of Kitengela1 hr 30 min round trip
  12. 12

    Nyeri, Kenya

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 50 min by car117 km north of Kitengela3 hr 40 min round trip
  13. 13

    Kiserian, Kenya

    Half-day trip
    About 35 min by car31 km west of Kitengela1 hr 10 min round trip

A sample day trip: Kitengela to Nairobi

A realistic pace for Nairobi, 27 km from Kitengela. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.

  1. 08:30Leave Kitengela
  2. 09:10Arrive in Nairobi (40 min drive)
  3. 09:25Bomas of Kenya
  4. 11:25Lunch
  5. 12:40Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Nairobi
  6. 15:10Head back to Kitengela
  7. 15:50Home in Kitengela

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Kitengela?
The best day trips from Kitengela are Nairobi, Ruiru, Kikuyu, Thika, Naivasha. The closest is Ongata Rongai, about 35 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Kitengela?
Ongata Rongai is the closest, 24 km west of Kitengela, roughly 35 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of Kitengela?
10 places are within about an hour's drive of Kitengela: Ongata Rongai (35 min), Nairobi (40 min), Kiserian (35 min), Ruiru (45 min), Kiambu (45 min), Karuri (45 min).
What is the biggest city near Kitengela for a day out?
Nairobi is the largest city in day-trip range, 27 km north-west of Kitengela and about 40 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
How far is too far for a day trip from Kitengela?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Nyeri at 117 km, around 1 hr 50 min by car.

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