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Nairobi Airport to Karura Forest

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Kenya Nairobi Airport Karura Forest

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Nairobi Airport, Kenya → Karura Forest, Kenya

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Route Navigator Nairobi Airport - Karura Forest

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Continue onto B10E

224 м

Turn left onto B10E

2 km 194 м

At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Airport South Road

Airport South Road, 6 km 988 м

6 km 988 м

Keep right

54 м

Keep left onto Enterprise Road

Enterprise Road, 2 km 202 м

2 km 202 м

Bus operators

Zanzibar Airport Transfers

Phone:

+254 718 370 639

Email:

zanzibartours@gmail.com

Website:

hoteltoursandtransfers.com/

Bus from Nairobi JKIA to Karura

Ave. Duration:

26 min

Frequency:

On demand

Estimated price:

$50.81–$69.87

Airlines

Nairobi Matatu

Website:

digitalmatatus.com

Bus from JKIA - Passenger Boarding to Kencom/Ambassadeur

Ave. Duration:

47 min

Frequency:

Every 10 minutes

Estimated price:

$0.76–$1.08

Bus from Odeon to Muthaiga

Ave. Duration:

12 min

Frequency:

Every 5 minutes

Estimated price:

$0.36–$0.51

What is the cheapest way to get from Nairobi Airport (NBO) to Karura Forest?

The cheapest way to get from Nairobi Airport (NBO) to Karura Forest is to bus which costs $1 - $1.41 and takes 1h 37m.

What is the fastest way to get from Nairobi Airport (NBO) to Karura Forest?

The fastest way to get from Nairobi Airport (NBO) to Karura Forest is to Private Transfer which takes 26 min and costs $43.48 - $59.78 .

Is there a direct bus between Nairobi Airport (NBO) and Karura Forest?

No, there is no direct bus from Nairobi Airport (NBO) to Karura Forest. However, there are services departing from JKIA - Passenger Boarding and arriving at Muthaiga Mini Market via Odeon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 37m.

How far is it from Nairobi Airport (NBO) to Karura Forest?

The distance between Nairobi Airport (NBO) and Karura Forest is 37 km. The road distance is 25.5 km.

How do I travel from Nairobi Airport (NBO) to Karura Forest without a car?

The best way to get from Nairobi Airport (NBO) to Karura Forest without a car is to bus which takes 1h 37m and costs $1 - $1.41 .

How long does it take to get from Nairobi Airport (NBO) to Karura Forest?

It takes approximately 1h 37m to get from Nairobi Airport (NBO) to Karura Forest, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Nairobi Airport (NBO) to Karura Forest bus from?

Nairobi Airport (NBO) to Karura Forest bus services, operated by Nairobi Matatu, depart from JKIA - Passenger Boarding station.

Where does the Nairobi Airport (NBO) to Karura Forest bus arrive?

Nairobi Airport (NBO) to Karura Forest bus services, operated by Nairobi Matatu, arrive at Kencom/Ambassadeur station.

Can I drive from Nairobi Airport (NBO) to Karura Forest?

Yes, the driving distance between Nairobi Airport (NBO) to Karura Forest is 26 km. It takes approximately 26 min to drive from Nairobi Airport (NBO) to Karura Forest.

Where can I stay near Karura Forest?

There are 5160+ hotels available in Karura Forest. Prices start at $86.60 per night.

Karura Forest

Karura Forest is an urban forest in Nairobi, the capital of Kenya. It is the second largest urban forest in the world after the Tijuca Forest in Rio de Janeiro located in Brazil. The forest was gazetted in 1932 and is managed by the Kenya Forest Service in conjunction with the Friends of Karura Forest Community Forest Association.

Kibera

Kibera (Kinubi: Forest or Jungle) is a division and neighbourhood of Nairobi, Kenya, 6 kilometres (4 mi) from the city centre. Kibera is the largest slum in Nairobi, and also the largest urban slum in all of Africa. The 2009 Kenya Population and Housing Census reports Kibera's population as 170,070, contrary to previous estimates of one or two million people. Other sources suggest the total Kibera population may be 500,000 to well over 1,000,000 depending on which slums are included in defining Kibera.

Nairobi Railway Museum

The Nairobi Railway Museum is a railway museum in Nairobi, Kenya, adjacent to Nairobi railway station. Containing exhibits from the defunct East African Railways, it was opened in 1971 by East African Railways and Harbours Corporation. It is operated by Kenya Railways.

Karura Forest

Nairobi is the capital and largest city of Kenya. The name is derived from the Maasai phrase Enkare Nairobi, which translates to 'place of cool waters', a reference to the Nairobi River which flows through the city. The city proper had a population of 4,397,073 in the 2019 census. The city is commonly referred to as The Green City in the Sun.

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Transport providers

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Zanzibar Airport Transfers

Airlines

Nairobi Matatu

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