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HomeRoad TripsNairobi to the Coast
Road Trip

Nairobi to the Coast

6 days · Round trip from Nairobi

From the highlands to the Indian Ocean: Tsavo's red elephants, Mombasa's Old Town and the white sands of Diani.

  • 1,045 km
  • 6 days
  • Any car
  • All year, driest Dec–Mar

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
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Route MapItineraryTravel StylesChecklistMore Trips
NaivashaMount KenyaAmboseliMaasai MaraThe CoastCape Town
TANZANIAMachakosKajiadoKituiMalindiMoshiNarokArushaThikaEmali100 kmKilimanjaroNairobiMtito AndeiVoiMombasaDiani Beach
Round trip from Nairobi
km1,045 km

6 days · Any car

Route at a Glance

1,045 kmTotal distance
≈ 19 hDriving time
6 daysTrip length
Any carVehicle
  1. Nairobi → Mtito AndeiAbout 4 h on the road235 km
  2. Mtito Andei → VoiAbout 2 h on the road100 km
  3. Voi → MombasaAbout 3 h on the road155 km
  4. Mombasa → Diani BeachAbout 1 h on the road35 km
  5. Diani Beach → NairobiAbout 9 h on the road520 km

Distances and driving times are approximate.

Itinerary

  1. Day 1
    Nairobi to Tsavo

    Down the Mombasa road to Mtito Andei and a lodge in Tsavo.

    235 km
  2. Day 2
    Tsavo to Voi

    Morning game drive among Tsavo's red-dusted elephants, then on to Voi.

    100 km
  3. Day 3
    Voi to Mombasa

    Reach the coast and explore Old Town and Fort Jesus.

    155 km
  4. Day 4
    Mombasa to Diani

    Cross on the Likoni ferry to the beaches of Diani.

    35 km
  5. Day 5
    Free day in Diani

    Snorkelling, a dhow trip or simply the beach.

  6. Day 6
    The long road home

    An early start for the drive back to Nairobi.

    520 km

Pack & Bring

  • Swimwear & reef-safe sunscreen
  • Light, breathable clothing
  • Modest clothes for Old Town
  • Insect repellent

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. Long tarmac days, so share the driving.

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PriceOn request
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Ride in Our Fleet

Tour truck is ideal for groups doing the whole coast.

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Join a Tag-Along Convoy

Convoy with a support vehicle for the long legs.

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