​Getting There – Shaba NR

Anthony Ham
Expert
By Anthony Ham

Anthony is a renowned Africa expert and author of many Lonely Planet guidebooks, including the guide to Kenya.

Anthony is a renowned Africa expert and author of the Lonely Planet guide to Kenya.

Anthony is the author of the Lonely Planet guide to Kenya.

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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.

Shaba National Reserve is 355km/220mi north of Nairobi and the drive takes 6 to 8 hours*. The reserve is much closer to other northern parks, which are worth combining with a visit here, including the conservancies of Laikipia and Meru National Park.

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

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Airlines & Ticket Prices

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

Domestic Flights

Charter flights between parks are usually booked by tour operators as part of the tour package.

Domestic flights from Nairobi leave from Wilson Airport (WIL), 6km/4mi south of Nairobi. Scheduled flights to/from Samburu National Reserve (a short drive from Shaba) can be booked with the following domestic carriers:

  • AirKenya (To/from Nairobi’s Wilson Airport, Loisaba, Lewa Downs, Nanyuki, Meru and the Masai Mara)
  • Safarilink (To/from Nairobi’s Wilson Airport and the Masai Mara)

Passport, Visa & Other Entry Requirements

Please check our Getting There – Kenya page to learn more about passport, visa, COVID-19 and other entry requirements.

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