Best Road Trips in Kenya

Best Road Trips in Kenya

           

Best Road Trips in Kenya

Kenya is one of the African countries that is mostly preferred by tourists worldwide because of its beauty and best known for its wildlife, huge National Parks rich cultures, beautiful landscapes, scenic views, and numerous adventure activities. Experiencing an open road trip makes tourists see more of a country exploring the hidden gems off the beaten tourist tracks. When traveling through Kenya, Nairobi is the usual destination whether you are a local Kenyan or international traveler. Road trips will give the traveler the best fun to fulfill wanderlust. Most of the road trips in Kenya are family-friendly so it is safe to travel with your children. Let us look at some of the places travelers can explore over the weekend.

 

7 Best Road Trips in Kenya from Nairobi

 

  1. Nairobi to Mombasa

Yes, we know the fastest means of transport from Nairobi to Mombasa is taking a flight but instead, for travelers who want to adventure and see more of the country it’s advisable to make it a road trip. Distance from Nairobi to Mombasa is about 480Km which is basically 300 miles and the journey may take about six hours. Along the road during the trip, you will pass through towns such as Emali, Mtito Andei, and Voi where you can stop for breakfast, stretch your legs, and freshen up for the next part of the journey to Mombasa.

 

 

  1. Nairobi to Nyahururu

Nyahururu is one of the many towns in Kenya located in the Northeast of  Nakuru county straddling the Aberdare Range about 200 km (124 miles) from Nairobi. The trip has two alternative routes: through the Nairobi-Nakuru highway and through the Nairobi-Nyeri highway which can take up to four hours. Either route has equally beautiful scenery i.e Great Rift Valley on the Nakuru route and Mt. Kenya and Aberdare scenes on the Nyeri route. Once you get to Nyahururu as a traveler make sure you pass through the following to make your trip memorable; Thomson Falls, Menengai Crater, Lake Naivasha, and Lake Nakuru.

 

 

  1. Nairobi to Kisumu

The trip from Nairobi to Kisumu is of about 400 Km (250 miles) and takes around six hours.  Along the way, it is an enjoyable one that gives a lot of pleasure where the travelers get a chance to stop and appreciate lots of like the Great Rift Valley along the Nairobi-Naivasha highway and stunning views of Lake Elementaita.

 

 

  1. Nairobi to Meru

Meru is located in the central parts of Kenya a region known because of the Mt. Kenya and other national park Conservancies. Meru is approximately 270 Kilometers (167 miles) far from Nairobi a trip that can take about 4 hours. Take your time to fully appreciate the country’s diversity as you pass through towns like Embu and Chuka. To make your trip to Meru more enjoyable and memorable, a traveler should pass through the following scenic places; Ngare Ndare Forest Reserve, Meru Museums Lewa Wildlife Conservancy, Mount Kenya Wildlife Conservancy, and Mount Kenya Safaris. Meru a beautiful land to take a tour.

 

 

  1. Nairobi to Aberdares

Aberdare Range is a beautiful highland that has lots of grassland, Mountains, rivers and Waterfalls. Its landscape makes it a good attraction to tourists. Aberdare is roughly 200 kilometers (124 miles) from the centre of  Nairobi a road trip that will take about three and a half hours. The best route for a road trip is via MMt. Kenya region on your way to Nyeri town. The best landing of the trip in Aberdare is the Aberdare National Park, a place where you get a chance to see Africa’s big five (Lion, Leopard, Elephant, Buffalo, and Rhinoceros) as well as the breathtaking of view of the Aberdare Range.

 

 

 

 

 

  1. Nairobi to Samburu

Samburu is very far away from Nairobi a distance of 310 kilometers (193 miles). The trip is quite long and may take between eight to ten hours. On your trip to Samburu you will enjoy very rare species that are only found in Kenya among them include; Beisa Oryx, Reticulated giraffe, Somali Ostrich, Grevy’s Zebra and Gerenuk. Other tourist spots that you can visit once you land Samburu are Samburu Game Reserve or Buffalo Springs National Reserve.

 

 

  1. Nairobi to Namanga

Namanga is located along Kenya and Tanzania border a distance of 163 kilometers from the city of Nairobi. A road trip from Nairobi to Namanga can take up to three hours drive due to the road is an express highway with fewer speed bumps giving drivers a fantastic driving experience. Travelers will enjoy viewing the cities of Kitengela, Isinya, and Kjiando during the trip. You can opt to reach Namanga town and make a U-turn or just decide to pass over to Tanzania for a while to sample Swahili cuisine delicacies because no immigration documents are required for a distance of about 8 kilometers.

 

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