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Tourism transport

Getting around Kenya

From domestic bush flights and 4x4 safari vehicles to SGR trains and dhow crossings — all your options for every type of trip.

Road transport

Self-drive or chauffeured 4x4s, safari vans and transfer saloons. The most flexible option for game drives and coastal self-drive.

Domestic flights

Scheduled and charter flights link Nairobi with the Mara, Lamu, Malindi, Diani and Samburu. Wilson Airport is the bush-flight hub.

Standard Gauge Railway

Nairobi to Mombasa in roughly 4 hours on the SGR. The most comfortable budget option for the coast route.

Boat & dhow

Essential for Lamu archipelago travel and coastal island excursions. Traditional dhows and speedboats both available.

Car hire

Vehicle types and daily rates

Reference rates from Nairobi and Mombasa operators. Confirm pricing and availability directly with the provider.

4x4 safari

Safari-ready

Toyota Land Cruiser (pop-top)

Nairobi

Passengers

6

Driver option

With driver

Transmission

Manual

Air conditioning

Yes

Daily rate fromKsh 22,000

Fridge, charging points and pop-top roof for game viewing.

Tour van

Safari-ready

Safari Tour Van

Nairobi

Passengers

7

Driver option

With driver

Transmission

Manual

Air conditioning

Yes

Daily rate fromKsh 13,500

The value option for graded park roads; not ideal in heavy rain.

Compact

Toyota Vitz

Nairobi

Passengers

4

Driver option

Self-drive or driver

Transmission

Automatic

Air conditioning

Yes

Daily rate fromKsh 4,500

Cheapest way to move around Nairobi and tarmac routes.

SUV

Safari-ready

Toyota Prado

Mombasa

Passengers

5

Driver option

Self-drive or driver

Transmission

Automatic

Air conditioning

Yes

Daily rate fromKsh 16,000

Comfortable for coast and Tsavo self-drive.

Group bus

29-Seat Coaster

Nairobi

Passengers

29

Driver option

Driver only

Transmission

Manual

Air conditioning

Yes

Daily rate fromKsh 32,000

Conference and school groups; tarmac routes only.

Airport transfer

Executive Airport Transfer

Nairobi

Passengers

3

Driver option

Driver only

Transmission

Automatic

Air conditioning

Yes

Daily rate fromKsh 3,500

Flat rate JKIA to city, flight tracking included.

Domestic flights

Sample routes and carriers

RouteCarrierDepartureDurationCabinFrom
Nairobi→Maasai MaraMara Air10:0050 minEconomyKsh 24,500
Nairobi→MombasaCoast Wings07:1565 minEconomyKsh 9,800
Nairobi→Lamu1 stopArchipelago Air11:30105 minEconomyKsh 21,000
Nairobi→SamburuNorthern Air09:0075 minEconomyKsh 27,500
Nairobi→KisumuLake Air16:4050 minEconomyKsh 8,600
Mombasa→DianiCoast Wings12:1020 minEconomyKsh 6,400

Schedules and prices are indicative reference fares. Book direct with the carrier or through a licensed tour operator.

Provider listings

Book a vehicle or transfer

Transport providers published through the HK Adventure catalog. Enquire directly for current availability.

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