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7 of the best road trips in Kenya: top tips for a memorable journey
14.12.2023 - 15:12 / lonelyplanet.com / Lake Victoria
With its expansive views, vast national parks and small towns that offer a glimpse into local life and culture, Kenya is the perfect place to take a road trip.
Driving – whether you're behind the wheel or traveling with a driver – provides the freedom to visit Kenya's biggest draws, plus lesser-visited viewpoints and restaurants that lie off the typical trails. When you’re driving in and around the Great Rift Valley and Western Highlands, you could end up making stops like these every few minutes to take in the sights or snap a photo.
Nairobi–Naivasha; 95km (60 miles); allow 1 day
If you want to take a short road trip out of the capital, this day-long drive takes in sweeping views of the Great Rift Valley from spots such as Mathore Viewpoint. From here, you can get an eyeful of this vast system of ridges or escarpments that forms one of Kenya’s most spectacular sights: the valley floor broken up by a series of lakes and volcanoes, active and dormant.
Around 50km (30 miles) along the road from Nairobi, stop off at the Traveler’s Chapel (known locally as the Mai Mahiu Church). This small stone Catholic church built by Italian prisoners of war in 1942 is one of the world’s tiniest churches. Look out for the colorful “Welcome to Nakuru County” sign soon after the church, too; with its map of Africa and distance markers, it’s a popular photo op.
Planning tip: If you decide to overnight near Naivasha, the extinct volcano Mt Longonot and the thick forest inside its crater make for a good stop. Enjoy views of the Great Rift Valley from the crater rim before heading to Lake Naivasha, where wildlife and birdlife gather around the freshwater lake.
Nairobi–Kisumu; 360km (225 miles); allow 7–10 days
Drive northwest from Nairobi to Lake Nakuru and then onward to the lake city of Kisumu for a beautiful journey through western Kenya, with views of the northern Great Rift Valley en route.
The Nairobi–Naivasha Highway passes through the town of Kericho, where you can stock up on snacks and drinks and experience everyday life outside of the capital. Here you'll also find beaches and safari lodges.
Around Kericho are several tea farms and the Mau Forest, prime road-trip territory with just the right amount of winding routes for driving pleasure. Once you reach Kisumu on the northeastern shore of Lake Victoria, stay a while to soak up the vibes of this relaxed port town, wander its market, explore its impala sanctuary, and enjoy sunset views.
Nairobi–Lake Magadi; 112km (70 miles); allow 2 days
If you don’t want to travel too far from Nairobi but would like a rewarding journey with a beautiful lakeside finale, head south to Kenya’s “pink lake,” Lake Magadi.
The Nyama Choma restaurant at Olepolos Country Club, about an hour along
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