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How to get fromAmboseli to Lake Nakuruby bus, taxi, train, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Amboseli to Lake Nakuru by bus, taxi, train, or car

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  1. Matatu, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Nairobi to Naivashabus bus
    2. Take the taxi from Naivasha to Lake Nakurutaxi taxi
    3h 30m
    $121–168

  2. Drive 158.7 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Amboseli to Lake Nakurucar car 158.7 km
    2h 29m
    $19–27

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Nairobi to Gilgiltrain train Nyahururu Safari
    4h 59m
    $98–123

  4. Matatu, taxi via Bandari

    1. Take the bus from Nairobi to Naivashabus bus
    2. Take the taxi from Naivasha to Lake Nakurutaxi taxi
    3h 47m
    $121–168

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Amboseli to Lake Nakuru.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 161.4 km
  • Duration: 3h 30m

What companies run services between Amboseli, Kenya and Lake Nakuru, Kenya?

Kenya Railways operates a train from Nairobi to Gilgil twice a week. Tickets cost $1–8 and the journey takes 4h.

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