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How to get fromNairobi to Shaba National Reserveby plane, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Nairobi to Shaba National Reserve by plane, taxi, or car

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  1. Fly to Samburu, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) to Samburu (UAS)plane plane WIL - UAS
    2. Take the taxi from Samburu (UAS) to Shaba National Reservetaxi taxi
    2h 26m
    $367–401

  2. Drive  313.4 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Nairobi to Shaba National Reservecar car 313.4 km
    5h 2m
    $37–53

  3. Fly to Nanyuki, drive

    1. Fly from Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) to Nanyuki (NYK)plane plane WIL - NYK
    2. Drive from Nanyuki (NYK) to Shaba National Reservecar car
    3h 3m
    $237–286

  4. Fly to Mulika Lodge Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) to Mulika Lodge Airport (JJM)plane plane WIL - JJM
    2. Take the taxi from Mulika Lodge Airport (JJM) to Shaba National Reservetaxi taxi
    3h 22m
    $359–762

Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) to Samburu (UAS) flights

Calendar42Weekly Planes
Duration2h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$41Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 266.9 km
  • Duration: 2h 26m

What companies run services between Nairobi, Kenya and Shaba National Reserve, Kenya?

There is no direct connection from Nairobi to Shaba National Reserve. However, you can fly to Samburu (UAS) then take the taxi to Shaba National Reserve. Alternatively, you can drive from Nairobi to Shaba National Reserve in around 5h 2m.

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