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HomeRoad TripsNanyuki & Mount Kenya
Road Trip

Nanyuki & Mount Kenya

3 days · Round trip from Nairobi

Cross the equator, sleep in the shadow of Africa's second-highest mountain, and add a game drive in Ol Pejeta Conservancy.

  • 410 km
  • 3 days
  • Any car
  • All year, clearest in Jan–Feb

Price
On request

Depends on travel style, group size and season.

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  • Self-drive, our fleet or a convoy
  • Flexible start dates
  • 24/7 roadside support
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Route MapItineraryTravel StylesChecklistMore Trips
NaivashaMount KenyaAmboseliMaasai MaraThe CoastCape Town
NakuruMeruKituiEmbuNarokEQUATOR50 kmMt KenyaNairobiThikaNanyukiNyeri
Round trip from Nairobi
km410 km

3 days · Any car

Route at a Glance

410 kmTotal distance
≈ 9 hDriving time
3 daysTrip length
Any carVehicle
  1. Nairobi → ThikaAbout 1 h on the road45 km
  2. Thika → NanyukiAbout 3 h on the road155 km
  3. Nanyuki → NyeriAbout 1 h on the road60 km
  4. Nyeri → NairobiAbout 3 h on the road150 km

Distances and driving times are approximate.

Itinerary

  1. Day 1
    Nairobi to Nanyuki

    Drive north via Thika and Karatina, stop at the equator, and watch the sun set over the mountain from your lodge.

    200 km
  2. Day 2
    Ol Pejeta & the foothills

    Game drive among rhinos and visit the chimpanzee sanctuary, or take a guided forest walk.

  3. Day 3
    Back via Nyeri

    Return through Nyeri and the central highlands, home by afternoon.

    210 km

Pack & Bring

  • Warm layers for cool highland nights
  • Rain jacket
  • Binoculars & camera
  • Walking shoes

Self-Drive Vehicle Kit

Recommended if you're driving yourself or joining a convoy.

  • Full tank & a spare jerrycan
  • Spare tyre, jack & wheel spanner
  • Tow rope & basic tools
  • Two warning triangles
  • Logbook, licence & insurance papers

Your way

Choose How You Travel This Route

Self-Drive Your Own Vehicle

Any car on the main road; 4x4 recommended inside the conservancy.

Available · 4x4 required
PriceOn request
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Ride in Our Fleet

Land Cruiser with pop-up roof for the game drive.

Available on this route
PriceOn request
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Join a Tag-Along Convoy

Great first convoy for new overlanders.

Available on this route
PriceOn request
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