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The 8 Best Day Trips from Naivasha

Drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan for every place worth the trip.

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There are 8 good day trips from Naivasha, Kenya, led by Nairobi, Nakuru, Karuri. The closest is Limuru, about 1 hr by car, and 1 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Day trips from Naivasha at a glance

Destination	Distance	Drive time	Best as
Nairobi	76 km SE	1 hr 30 min	Full-day trip
Nakuru	60 km NW	1 hr 10 min	Full-day trip
Karuri	63 km SE	1 hr 15 min	Full-day trip
Mwala	134 km SE	2 hr 5 min	Full-day trip
Limuru	50 km SE	1 hr	Half-day trip
Kitengela	103 km SE	1 hr 35 min	Full-day trip
Mlolongo	95 km SE	1 hr 30 min	Full-day trip
Ngong	76 km S	1 hr 30 min	Full-day trip

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The best day trips from Naivasha

1
Nairobi, Kenya
Full-day trip
About 1 hr 30 min by car76 km south-east of Naivasha3 hr round trip
Known for Bomas of Kenya.
Also nearby: Ruiru, Kikuyu, Thika, Lang'ata, Ongata Rongai, Juja, Kiambu.
2
Nakuru, Kenya
Full-day trip
About 1 hr 10 min by car60 km north-west of Naivasha2 hr 20 min round trip
3
Karuri, Kenya
Full-day trip
About 1 hr 15 min by car63 km south-east of Naivasha2 hr 30 min round trip
4
Mwala, Kenya
Full-day trip
About 2 hr 5 min by car134 km south-east of Naivasha4 hr 10 min round trip
5
Limuru, Kenya
Half-day trip
About 1 hr by car50 km south-east of Naivasha2 hr round trip
6
Kitengela, Kenya
Full-day trip
About 1 hr 35 min by car103 km south-east of Naivasha3 hr 10 min round trip
7
Mlolongo, Kenya
Full-day trip
About 1 hr 30 min by car95 km south-east of Naivasha3 hr round trip
8
Ngong, Kenya
Full-day trip
About 1 hr 30 min by car76 km south of Naivasha3 hr round trip

A sample day trip: Naivasha to Nairobi

A realistic pace for Nairobi, 76 km from Naivasha. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.

08:30Leave Naivasha
10:00Arrive in Nairobi (1 hr 30 min drive)
10:15Bomas of Kenya
12:15Lunch
13:30Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Nairobi
16:00Head back to Naivasha
17:30Home in Naivasha

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Naivasha?: The best day trips from Naivasha are Nairobi, Nakuru, Karuri, Mwala, Limuru. The closest is Limuru, about 1 hr away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Naivasha?: Limuru is the closest, 50 km south-east of Naivasha, roughly 1 hr by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of Naivasha?: One place is within about an hour's drive of Naivasha: Limuru (1 hr).
What is the biggest city near Naivasha for a day out?: Nairobi is the largest city in day-trip range, 76 km south-east of Naivasha and about 1 hr 30 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
How far is too far for a day trip from Naivasha?: Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Mwala at 134 km, around 2 hr 5 min by car.

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