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Nairobi to Nakuru

Replies: 5 - Last Post: Feb 1, 2013 8:20 PM Last Post By: rajivms

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rajivms

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Jan 18, 2013 11:34 AM
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Nairobi to Nakuru

My flight lands at Nairobi at 1:30pm. Is it possible to travel to Nakuru on the same day either from the airport itself or Nairobi city? What would be the best way and how long does the journey take?

christopher_haslett

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Jan 19, 2013 2:07 AM
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Buses take about 3 hours to Nakuru from central Nairobi and they run late, so I see no problem.

You would find the 7-seat "executive" minivans the most comfortable. They leave from Accra Rd.

Muriuki

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Jan 20, 2013 11:41 PM
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Its possible to get to Nakuru. You may use public mini-buses from downtown Nairobi to Nakuru. Or you can hire a cub from the airport (Might be costly)
Rgrds

catw

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Jan 22, 2013 2:03 AM
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I think it's feasible, but that you'll be on a tight schedule. Bear in mind that it's not advisable to travel outside major cities at night, so make sure the bus will reach Nakuru before dark. If you were a friend I'd advise you to spend the night in Nairobi and depart the following morning.

Moving2Nairobi

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Jan 23, 2013 9:08 PM
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I think you're fine. You'll be out of the airport by 2:30, downtown by 3:30, and then it takes 3-4 hours so you'll be arriving in Nakuru at dusk 7-7:30. You can take the mini-vans "matatus" as others have suggested, or you can hire a car and driver, so you can ride by yourself for about 5-6,000 KSH per day. I would advise taking the private car cause you'll get there quicker as you'll have to make less stops and it will be safer than the mini-van. If you're in Nairobi check me out at: www.moving2nairobi.com

rajivms

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Feb 1, 2013 8:20 PM
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Can you hire a car and a driver from Nairobi airport to Nakuru or do you have to get to Nairobi downtown first? Any recommendations from other travelers who might know a reliable driver with car? How much would such a car cost to drive u to Nakuru?
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