The 14 Best Day Trips from Mlolongo

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 Mlolongo, Kenya, led by Nairobi, Ruiru, Kikuyu. The closest is Nairobi, about 30 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 Mlolongo

  1. 1

    Nairobi, Kenya

    Half-day trip
    About 30 min by car19 km north-west of Mlolongo

    Known for Bomas of Kenya.

  2. 2

    Ruiru, Kenya

    Half-day trip
    About 40 min by car28 km north of Mlolongo
  3. 3

    Kikuyu, Kenya

    Half-day trip
    About 40 min by car35 km north-west of Mlolongo
  4. 4

    Thika, Kenya

    Half-day trip
    About 50 min by car43 km north of Mlolongo
  5. 5

    Naivasha, Kenya

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 30 min by car95 km north-west of Mlolongo
  6. 6

    Karuri, Kenya

    Half-day trip
    About 35 min by car32 km north-west of Mlolongo
  7. 7

    Mwala, Kenya

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

    Ongata Rongai, Kenya

    Half-day trip
    About 30 min by car20 km west of Mlolongo
  9. 9

    Lang'ata, Kenya

    Half-day trip
    About 35 min by car23 km west of Mlolongo
  10. 10

    Limuru, Kenya

    Half-day trip
    About 55 min by car46 km north-west of Mlolongo
  11. 11

    Juja, Kenya

    Half-day trip
    About 40 min by car34 km north of Mlolongo
  12. 12

    Ngong, Kenya

    Half-day trip
    About 35 min by car30 km west of Mlolongo
  13. 13

    Nyeri, Kenya

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 40 min by car109 km north of Mlolongo
  14. 14

    Kiserian, Kenya

    Half-day trip
    About 40 min by car28 km west of Mlolongo

A sample day: Mlolongo to Nairobi

  1. 08:30Leave Mlolongo
  2. 09:00Arrive in Nairobi (30 min drive)
  3. 09:15Bomas of Kenya
  4. 11:15Lunch
  5. 12:30Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Nairobi
  6. 15:00Head back to Mlolongo
  7. 15:30Home in Mlolongo

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Mlolongo?
The best day trips from Mlolongo are Nairobi, Ruiru, Kikuyu, Thika, Naivasha. The closest is Nairobi, about 30 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Mlolongo?
Nairobi is the closest, 19 km north-west of Mlolongo, roughly 30 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of Mlolongo?
11 places are within about an hour's drive of Mlolongo: Nairobi (30 min), Ongata Rongai (30 min), Lang'ata (35 min), Ruiru (40 min), Kiserian (40 min), Ngong (35 min).
How far is too far for a day trip from Mlolongo?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Nyeri at 109 km, around 1 hr 40 min by car.

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