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How To Get to Marsabit National Park – By Road and Air

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Your entry point to Kenya will most likely be Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO), 15km/9mi southeast of the capital city, Nairobi.

Marsabit National Park is usually entered via Ahmed Gate, which stands on the southern outskirts of Marsabit town, about 520km/320mi north of Nairobi. This road is now surfaced in its entirety, but it would still take at least 8 hours* to drive without breaks.

A visit to Marsabit NP can be added to a safari to Samburu, Buffalo Springs or Shaba National Reserves, which lie about 225km/140mi to the south. The surfaced road between these reserves and Marsabit is one of the best and quietest anywhere in Kenya. The drive can usually be easily done in under 3 hours*. It also passes through some spectacularly remote semi-desert scenery.

Marsabit is sometimes visited on a road expedition to Lake Turkana. This safari should only be undertaken by experienced 4x4 vehicle enthusiasts. This area is very remote, and advice should be taken before heading out here.

There are no commercial scheduled flights to Marsabit.

*Driving times are only a rough indication. You should always consider the possibility of significant delays.

Airlines & Ticket Prices

Please check Skyscanner to see which airlines can take you to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO), and what tickets would cost.

Passport, Visa & Other Entry Requirements

Please check our How To Get to Kenya page to learn more about passport, visa and other entry requirements.

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