The 14 Best Day Trips from Limuru
Drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan for every place worth the trip.
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There are 14 good day trips from Limuru, Kenya, led by Nairobi, Nakuru, Ruiru. The closest is Kiambu, about 35 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 Limuru at a glance
| Destination | Distance | Drive time | Best as |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nairobi | 27 km SE | 40 min | Half-day trip |
| Nakuru | 110 km NW | 1 hr 45 min | Full-day trip |
| Ruiru | 36 km E | 40 min | Half-day trip |
| Thika | 48 km E | 55 min | Half-day trip |
| Naivasha | 50 km NW | 1 hr | Half-day trip |
| Mwala | 94 km E | 1 hr 30 min | Full-day trip |
| Lang'ata | 30 km S | 35 min | Half-day trip |
| Juja | 41 km E | 45 min | Half-day trip |
| Kitengela | 54 km SE | 1 hr | Half-day trip |
| Kiambu | 22 km E | 35 min | Half-day trip |
| Mlolongo | 46 km SE | 55 min | Half-day trip |
| Ngong | 27 km S | 40 min | Half-day trip |
| Athi River | 53 km SE | 1 hr | Half-day trip |
| Nyeri | 84 km NE | 1 hr 20 min | Full-day trip |
Drive times are estimates from the distance. Check live traffic before you leave.
The best day trips from Limuru
- 1
Nairobi, Kenya
Half-day tripAbout 40 min by car27 km south-east of Limuru1 hr 20 min round tripKnown for Bomas of Kenya.
Also nearby: Ongata Rongai.
- 2
Nakuru, Kenya
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 45 min by car110 km north-west of Limuru3 hr 30 min round trip - 3
Ruiru, Kenya
Half-day tripAbout 40 min by car36 km east of Limuru1 hr 20 min round trip - 4
Thika, Kenya
Half-day tripAbout 55 min by car48 km east of Limuru1 hr 50 min round trip - 5
Naivasha, Kenya
Half-day tripAbout 1 hr by car50 km north-west of Limuru2 hr round trip - 6
Mwala, Kenya
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 30 min by car94 km east of Limuru3 hr round trip - 7
Lang'ata, Kenya
Half-day tripAbout 35 min by car30 km south of Limuru1 hr 10 min round trip - 8
Juja, Kenya
Half-day tripAbout 45 min by car41 km east of Limuru1 hr 30 min round trip - 9
Kitengela, Kenya
Half-day tripAbout 1 hr by car54 km south-east of Limuru2 hr round trip - 10
Kiambu, Kenya
Half-day tripAbout 35 min by car22 km east of Limuru1 hr 10 min round trip - 11
Mlolongo, Kenya
Half-day tripAbout 55 min by car46 km south-east of Limuru1 hr 50 min round trip - 12
Ngong, Kenya
Half-day tripAbout 40 min by car27 km south of Limuru1 hr 20 min round trip - 13
Athi River, Kenya
Half-day tripAbout 1 hr by car53 km south-east of Limuru2 hr round trip - 14
Nyeri, Kenya
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 20 min by car84 km north-east of Limuru2 hr 40 min round trip
A sample day trip: Limuru to Nairobi
A realistic pace for Nairobi, 27 km from Limuru. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.
- 08:30Leave Limuru
- 09:10Arrive in Nairobi (40 min drive)
- 09:25Bomas of Kenya
- 11:25Lunch
- 12:40Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Nairobi
- 15:10Head back to Limuru
- 15:50Home in Limuru
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Frequently asked questions
- What are the best day trips from Limuru?
- The best day trips from Limuru are Nairobi, Nakuru, Ruiru, Thika, Naivasha. The closest is Kiambu, about 35 min away by car.
- What is the closest day trip from Limuru?
- Kiambu is the closest, 22 km east of Limuru, roughly 35 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
- Where can I go within an hour of Limuru?
- 11 places are within about an hour's drive of Limuru: Kiambu (35 min), Nairobi (40 min), Ngong (40 min), Lang'ata (35 min), Ruiru (40 min), Juja (45 min).
- What is the biggest city near Limuru for a day out?
- Nairobi is the largest city in day-trip range, 27 km south-east of Limuru 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 Limuru?
- Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Nakuru at 110 km, around 1 hr 45 min by car.
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