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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

DestinationDistanceDrive timeBest as
Nairobi27 km SE40 minHalf-day trip
Nakuru110 km NW1 hr 45 minFull-day trip
Ruiru36 km E40 minHalf-day trip
Thika48 km E55 minHalf-day trip
Naivasha50 km NW1 hrHalf-day trip
Mwala94 km E1 hr 30 minFull-day trip
Lang'ata30 km S35 minHalf-day trip
Juja41 km E45 minHalf-day trip
Kitengela54 km SE1 hrHalf-day trip
Kiambu22 km E35 minHalf-day trip
Mlolongo46 km SE55 minHalf-day trip
Ngong27 km S40 minHalf-day trip
Athi River53 km SE1 hrHalf-day trip
Nyeri84 km NE1 hr 20 minFull-day trip

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The best day trips from Limuru

  1. 1

    Nairobi, Kenya

    Half-day trip
    About 40 min by car27 km south-east of Limuru1 hr 20 min round trip

    Known for Bomas of Kenya.

    Also nearby: Ongata Rongai.

  2. 2

    Nakuru, Kenya

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 45 min by car110 km north-west of Limuru3 hr 30 min round trip
  3. 3

    Ruiru, Kenya

    Half-day trip
    About 40 min by car36 km east of Limuru1 hr 20 min round trip
  4. 4

    Thika, Kenya

    Half-day trip
    About 55 min by car48 km east of Limuru1 hr 50 min round trip
  5. 5

    Naivasha, Kenya

    Half-day trip
    About 1 hr by car50 km north-west of Limuru2 hr round trip
  6. 6

    Mwala, Kenya

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 30 min by car94 km east of Limuru3 hr round trip
  7. 7

    Lang'ata, Kenya

    Half-day trip
    About 35 min by car30 km south of Limuru1 hr 10 min round trip
  8. 8

    Juja, Kenya

    Half-day trip
    About 45 min by car41 km east of Limuru1 hr 30 min round trip
  9. 9

    Kitengela, Kenya

    Half-day trip
    About 1 hr by car54 km south-east of Limuru2 hr round trip
  10. 10

    Kiambu, Kenya

    Half-day trip
    About 35 min by car22 km east of Limuru1 hr 10 min round trip
  11. 11

    Mlolongo, Kenya

    Half-day trip
    About 55 min by car46 km south-east of Limuru1 hr 50 min round trip
  12. 12

    Ngong, Kenya

    Half-day trip
    About 40 min by car27 km south of Limuru1 hr 20 min round trip
  13. 13

    Athi River, Kenya

    Half-day trip
    About 1 hr by car53 km south-east of Limuru2 hr round trip
  14. 14

    Nyeri, Kenya

    Full-day trip
    About 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.

  1. 08:30Leave Limuru
  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 Limuru
  7. 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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