How to Travel from
Dar es Salaam to Lake Nakuru
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Dar es Salaam, Tanzania → Lake Nakuru, Kenya
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Dar Es Salaam to Lake Nakuru
Composite routes from Dar Es Salaam to Lake Nakuru
Cheapest
14 h 27 min
Car
980 km.
from $53
Other
5 h 37 min
Bus, Plane
800 km.
from $304.78
22 h 14 min
800 km.
from $110.39
18 h 44 min
800 km.
from $189.41
27 h 32 min
Train, Bus, Taxi
800 km.
from $228.57
9 h 44 min
Bus, Plane
800 km.
from $325.49
7 h 47 min
Bus, Plane
800 km.
from $326.01
8 h 42 min
Bus, Plane
800 km.
from $172.39
19 h 37 min
Bus, Taxi
798 km.
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83 м
83 м
Turn left onto Uhuru Street
Uhuru Street, 447 м
447 м
Keep left
1 km 861 м
1 km 861 м
Turn sharp left onto Swahili Street
Swahili Street, 395 м
395 м
Keep left
2 km 849 м
2 km 849 м
Turn right onto Kawawa Road
Kawawa Road, 9 km 836 м
9 km 836 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Kawe Roundabout
Kawe Roundabout, 5 km 996 м
5 km 996 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Africana Drive
Africana Drive, 2 km 618 м
2 km 618 м
Turn right onto Bagamoyo Road
Bagamoyo Road, 47 km 824 м
47 km 824 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto T35
63 km 786 м
63 km 786 м
Turn right onto T2
137 km 579 м
137 km 579 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto T2
21 km 731 м
21 km 731 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto T2
93 km 233 м
93 km 233 м
Turn right onto T2
148 km 565 м
148 km 565 м
Turn right onto T2
6 km 741 м
6 km 741 м
Turn left onto Himo Road, Njia Panda, Holili
Himo Road, Njia Panda, Holili, 12 km 525 м
12 km 525 м
Turn right onto T21
23 km 183 м
23 km 183 м
Turn right
357 м
357 м
Turn left
289 м
289 м
Turn right onto T21
16 km 711 м
16 km 711 м
Turn right onto T21
113 km 321 м
113 km 321 м
Keep left
115 km 980 м
115 km 980 м
Keep right
19 km 851 м
19 km 851 м
Keep right onto Waiyaki Way
Waiyaki Way, 159 м
159 м
Continue onto Waiyaki Way
Waiyaki Way, 22 km 90 м
22 km 90 м
Keep left
300 м
300 м
Turn left onto Kamandura-Maai Mahiu-Narok Road
Kamandura-Maai Mahiu-Narok Road, 56 km 127 м
56 km 127 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Naivasha-Mai Mahiu-Limuru Road
Naivasha-Mai Mahiu-Limuru Road, 1 km 571 м
1 km 571 м
Keep left onto Naivasha-Mai Mahiu
Naivasha-Mai Mahiu, 1 km 522 м
1 km 522 м
Turn slight left onto Nairobi - Nakuru Road
Nairobi - Nakuru Road, 27 km 915 м
27 km 915 м
Turn slight left onto Old Nairobi Road
Old Nairobi Road, 29 km
29 km
Keep left
73 м
73 м
Turn sharp left
66 м
66 м
Turn right
3 km 915 м
3 km 915 м
Turn left
5 km 771 м
5 km 771 м
Arrive at destination
Transport providers
Airlines
World Ticket
Website:
worldticket.com/
Plane from Julius Nyerere International Airport to Nairobi
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$36.94–$394.90
FlexFlight ApS
Website:
flexflight.dk/
Plane from Julius Nyerere International Airport to Nairobi
Ave. Duration:
4h 35m
Frequency:
Monday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$140.12–$292.99
Kenya Airways
Website:
kenya-airways.com/
Plane from Julius Nyerere International Airport to Nairobi
Ave. Duration:
1h 21m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$165.60–$700.62
Plane from Julius Nyerere International Airport to Eldoret
Ave. Duration:
4h 43m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$70.06–$1,019.09
Plane from Julius Nyerere International Airport to Kisumu
Ave. Duration:
4h 5m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$30.57–$420.37
Air Tanzania
Website:
airtanzania.co.tz/
Plane from Julius Nyerere International Airport to Nairobi
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.86–$382.16
Jambojet Limited
Website:
jambojet.com/
Plane from Julius Nyerere International Airport to Eldoret
Ave. Duration:
3h 58m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$70.06–$828.01
Plane from Julius Nyerere International Airport to Kisumu
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$30.57–$356.68
Skyward Express
Website:
skywardexpress.co.ke/
Plane from Julius Nyerere International Airport to Nairobi
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Monday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$70.06–$394.90
Nairobi Matatu
Website:
digitalmatatus.com
Bus from Nairobi to Naivasha
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
On demand
Estimated price:
$1.78–$9.55
Bus operators
Kidia One Express
Phone:
0729 553637
Email:
info@kidiaone.co.tz
Website:
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Bus from Dar es Salaam to Nairobi
Ave. Duration:
14h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$29.30–$40.76
Bus from Arusha to Nairobi
Ave. Duration:
4h 24m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$8.92–$10.19
Zambia Airways
Plane from Julius Nyerere International Airport to Nairobi
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$127.39–$318.46
Tahmeed Coach Ltd
Phone:
0724 581902
Website:
tahmeedexpress.com/
Bus from Kisumu to Nakuru
Ave. Duration:
3h 13m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$5.60–$33.12
Bus from Dar es Salaam to Mombasa
Ave. Duration:
9h 15m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$15.29–$34.39
Coast Bus
Phone:
(+254) 722-206-445
Email:
coast@coastbus.com
Website:
coastbus.co.ke/
Bus from Eldoret to Nakuru
Ave. Duration:
2h 28m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$6.68
Bus from Mwembe Tayari Rd to Nakuru
Ave. Duration:
11h 21m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$16.56–$18.47
Dar Express Co. Ltd
Phone:
+255 (22) 2860230
Website:
dar-express.com/
Bus from Dar es Salaam to Nairobi
Ave. Duration:
15h
Frequency:
Once daily
Train operators
Tanzania Railways Corporation
Phone:
+255 800 11 0042
Email:
info@trc.co.tz
Website:
trc.co.tz
Train from Dar es Salaam to Arusha
Ave. Duration:
18h 30m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$8.25–$19.59
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Dar es Salaam to Lake Nakuru?
The cheapest way to get from Dar es Salaam to Lake Nakuru is to bus which costs $65.22 - $92.39 and takes 22h 14m.
What is the fastest way to get from Dar es Salaam to Lake Nakuru?
The fastest way to get from Dar es Salaam to Lake Nakuru is to fly and Matatu and taxi which takes 5h 37m and costs $250 - $413.04 .
How far is it from Dar es Salaam to Lake Nakuru?
The distance between Dar es Salaam and Lake Nakuru is 862 km. The road distance is 980.6 km.
How do I travel from Dar es Salaam to Lake Nakuru without a car?
The best way to get from Dar es Salaam to Lake Nakuru without a car is to bus and Matatu and taxi via Urafiki which takes 18h 44m and costs $141.30 - $195.65 .
How long does it take to get from Dar es Salaam to Lake Nakuru?
It takes approximately 5h 37m to get from Dar es Salaam to Lake Nakuru, including transfers.
Train, bus or fly from Dar es Salaam to Lake Nakuru?
The best way to get from Dar es Salaam to Lake Nakuru is to bus which takes 22h 14m and costs $65.22 - $92.39 . There are no good options to train or fly between Dar es Salaam to Lake Nakuru.
Can I drive from Dar es Salaam to Lake Nakuru?
Yes, the driving distance between Dar es Salaam to Lake Nakuru is 981 km. It takes approximately 15h 16m to drive from Dar es Salaam to Lake Nakuru.
Where can I stay near Lake Nakuru?
There are 352+ hotels available in Lake Nakuru. Prices start at $10.32 per night.
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