The 15 Best Day Trips from Nairobi
Nearby Kenya destinations worth a visit - with distance, direction, and what to see.
The best day trips from Nairobi, Kenya - 15 nearby places worth a visit, including Nakuru, Ruiru, Kikuyu. Each is within easy reach, with the distance, direction, and what to see so you can plan your days.
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Nakuru, Kenya
136 km NW of Nairobi570,674 people - 2
Ruiru, Kenya
22 km NE of Nairobi490,120 people - 3
Kikuyu, Kenya
18 km W of Nairobi323,881 people - 4
Thika, Kenya
40 km NE of Nairobi251,407 people - 5
Naivasha, Kenya
76 km NW of Nairobi198,444 people - 6
Mwala, Kenya
71 km E of Nairobi181,896 people - 7
Limuru, Kenya
27 km NW of Nairobi159,314 people - 8
Juja, Kenya
30 km NE of Nairobi156,041 people - 9
Kitengela, Kenya
27 km SE of Nairobi154,436 people - 10
Mlolongo, Kenya
19 km SE of Nairobi136,351 people - 11
Ngong, Kenya
18 km SW of Nairobi102,323 people - 12
Athi River, Kenya
26 km SE of Nairobi81,302 people - 13
Nyeri, Kenya
97 km N of Nairobi80,081 people - 14
Kiserian, Kenya
22 km SW of Nairobi76,903 people - 15
Nanyuki, Kenya
146 km N of Nairobi72,813 people
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Frequently asked questions
- What are the best day trips from Nairobi?
- Popular day trips from Nairobi include Nakuru, Ruiru, Kikuyu, Thika, Naivasha. All are within about 150 km.
- How far are day trips from Nairobi?
- These destinations sit roughly 15-150 km from Nairobi. The closest is Kikuyu, about 18 km W.
- How do you plan day trips from Nairobi?
- Pick a nearby destination, check the distance and direction below, then build it into a day-by-day trip with Packy AI to get routes, timings, and things to do.
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