The 14 Best Day Trips from Limuru

How far each place is, what to see there, and a plan for the day.

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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.

Built from 14 nearby places, with sights from real traveler trips, on Packy AI. Last updated November 2026 by the Packy AI Travel Team.

Day trips from Limuru

  1. 1

    Nairobi, Kenya

    Half-day trip
    About 40 min by car27 km south-east of Limuru

    Known for Bomas of Kenya.

  2. 2

    Nakuru, Kenya

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

    Ruiru, Kenya

    Half-day trip
    About 40 min by car36 km east of Limuru
  4. 4

    Thika, Kenya

    Half-day trip
    About 55 min by car48 km east of Limuru
  5. 5

    Naivasha, Kenya

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

    Mwala, Kenya

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

    Lang'ata, Kenya

    Half-day trip
    About 35 min by car30 km south of Limuru
  8. 8

    Juja, Kenya

    Half-day trip
    About 45 min by car41 km east of Limuru
  9. 9

    Kitengela, Kenya

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

    Kiambu, Kenya

    Half-day trip
    About 35 min by car22 km east of Limuru
  11. 11

    Mlolongo, Kenya

    Half-day trip
    About 55 min by car46 km south-east of Limuru
  12. 12

    Ngong, Kenya

    Half-day trip
    About 40 min by car27 km south of Limuru
  13. 13

    Athi River, Kenya

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

    Nyeri, Kenya

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 20 min by car84 km north-east of Limuru

A sample day: Limuru to Nairobi

  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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