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The 8 Best Day Trips from Nakuru

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 Nakuru, Kenya, led by Nairobi, Eldoret, Kisumu. The closest is Naivasha, about 1 hr 10 min by car. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Day trips from Nakuru at a glance

Destination	Distance	Drive time	Best as
Nairobi	136 km SE	2 hr 10 min	Full-day trip
Eldoret	128 km NW	2 hr	Full-day trip
Kisumu	147 km W	2 hr 20 min	Long day or overnight
Kikuyu	123 km SE	1 hr 55 min	Full-day trip
Naivasha	60 km SE	1 hr 10 min	Full-day trip
Karuri	123 km SE	1 hr 55 min	Full-day trip
Limuru	110 km SE	1 hr 45 min	Full-day trip
Nyeri	98 km E	1 hr 30 min	Full-day trip

Drive times are estimates from the distance. Check live traffic before you leave.

The best day trips from Nakuru

1
Nairobi, Kenya
Full-day trip
About 2 hr 10 min by car136 km south-east of Nakuru4 hr 20 min round trip
Known for Bomas of Kenya.
Also nearby: Ruiru, Thika, Lang'ata, Ongata Rongai, Juja, Kiambu, Ngong.
2
Eldoret, Kenya
Full-day trip
About 2 hr by car128 km north-west of Nakuru4 hr round trip
3
Kisumu, Kenya
Long day or overnight
About 2 hr 20 min by car147 km west of Nakuru4 hr 40 min round trip
4
Kikuyu, Kenya
Full-day trip
About 1 hr 55 min by car123 km south-east of Nakuru3 hr 50 min round trip
5
Naivasha, Kenya
Full-day trip
About 1 hr 10 min by car60 km south-east of Nakuru2 hr 20 min round trip
6
Karuri, Kenya
Full-day trip
About 1 hr 55 min by car123 km south-east of Nakuru3 hr 50 min round trip
7
Limuru, Kenya
Full-day trip
About 1 hr 45 min by car110 km south-east of Nakuru3 hr 30 min round trip
8
Nyeri, Kenya
Full-day trip
About 1 hr 30 min by car98 km east of Nakuru3 hr round trip

A sample day trip: Nakuru to Nairobi

A realistic pace for Nairobi, 136 km from Nakuru. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.

07:30Leave Nakuru
09:40Arrive in Nairobi (2 hr 10 min drive)
09:55Bomas of Kenya
11:55Lunch
13:10Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Nairobi
15:40Head back to Nakuru
17:50Home in Nakuru

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Nakuru?: The best day trips from Nakuru are Nairobi, Eldoret, Kisumu, Kikuyu, Naivasha. The closest is Naivasha, about 1 hr 10 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Nakuru?: Naivasha is the closest, 60 km south-east of Nakuru, roughly 1 hr 10 min by car. Best as a full-day trip.
What is the biggest city near Nakuru for a day out?: Nairobi is the largest city in day-trip range, 136 km south-east of Nakuru and about 2 hr 10 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
How far is too far for a day trip from Nakuru?: Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Kisumu at 147 km, around 2 hr 20 min by car, which is better as a long day or an overnight stay.

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