Nairobi and beyond
Start in the capital. Keep going.
Twenty connected Kenyan cities and destinations for continuing a journey from Nairobi. Confirm current travel times and connections before departure.
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Nairobi
Wildlife, culture, food, design and global business meet in Kenya’s capital.
Rail, air or road from Nairobi
Mombasa
An Indian Ocean city shaped by Swahili heritage, historic architecture, trade and the sea.
Air or road from Nairobi
Kisumu
A lively lakeside city with distinctive cuisine, cultural experiences and western Kenya connections.
Road from Nairobi
Nakuru
A Rift Valley city and useful base for lake country, landscapes, farms and wildlife areas.
Road from Nairobi
Naivasha
A lakeside town close to Nairobi, known for birdlife, flower farms and access to Rift Valley landscapes.
Road or air from Nairobi
Nanyuki
A highland town with views towards Mount Kenya and links to conservation landscapes and the Laikipia region.
Air or road from Nairobi
Malindi
A coastal town where beaches, marine life, Swahili culture and layers of history invite a slower pace.
Air from Nairobi, then local transfer
Lamu
A historic Swahili town and archipelago best approached with time, cultural awareness and light-footed travel.
Air, rail or road via the coast
Diani
A south-coast destination for beach time, marine activities and a wider Kwale County journey.
Air or road via Malindi
Watamu
A coastal destination associated with marine conservation, beaches and nearby cultural landscapes.
Air or road from Nairobi
Eldoret
A fast-growing highland city and gateway to Kenya’s North Rift, athletics culture and agricultural landscapes.
Road from Nairobi
Nyeri
A central highlands town with connections to Mount Kenya, Aberdare landscapes and important heritage sites.
Road from Nairobi
Machakos
An eastern highlands city near Nairobi with rolling landscapes, local culture and regional business connections.
Road or air connection from Nairobi
Kericho
A green highland town associated with tea country, cool air and routes into western Kenya.
Air or road from Nairobi
Kakamega
A western Kenya city and gateway to Kakamega Forest’s distinctive rainforest ecosystem.
Road from Nairobi
Narok
A regional centre on routes from Nairobi towards Maasai Mara landscapes and communities.
Road from Nairobi
Embu
A central Kenya town with agricultural heritage and access to the eastern side of Mount Kenya.
Road or air connection from Nairobi
Meru
A lively town connected to Mount Kenya’s north-eastern landscapes and routes towards Meru National Park.
Rail or road from Nairobi
Voi
A transport town between Nairobi and the coast, closely connected to Tsavo landscapes.
Air or road from Nairobi
Kitale
A fertile western highlands town and base for exploring farms, museums and routes towards Mount Elgon.