Kenya, Kiambu and Naivasha
The old road drops off the Kikuyu highlands into the floor of the Great Rift.
Length
90 km
In miles
55.9 mi
Driving time
1 hr 38 min
Atlas rating
8.6 / 10
The run
Nairobi to Naivasha, following the B3. Drive it in either direction, though the views usually favour the climb.
Season
Fog on the escarpment early in the morning
Checked by the Drivers Atlas desk
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Last reviewed 29 May 2026
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