Day trip from Kakamega to Ngong
Ngong lies 280 km (174 mi) south-east of Kakamega, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 280 km (174 mi) apart, Ngong is a realistic day trip from Kakamega: about 4 h 34 min each way by road.
| Kakamega | Ngong | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Kenya | Kenya |
| Population | 1.9 million | 102,323 |
| Elevation | 1,563 m (5,128 ft) | 1,924 m (6,312 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Africa/Nairobi) | UTC+3 (Africa/Nairobi) |
Where to book tours and tickets in Ngong
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Staying in Ngong
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Common questions
How far is Ngong from Kakamega?
280 km (174 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Kakamega; by road roughly 342 km (213 mi).
How long does it take to get from Kakamega to Ngong by road?
About 4 h 34 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Kakamega and Ngong?
No, both are on Africa/Nairobi at the moment.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.