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Nairobi to Suswa SGR Madaraka Express Train Service – Advance Booking, Schedule, Timings and Fare
You can now catch the Madaraka Express Passenger Service train to Ongata Rongai, Ngong, Maai Mahiu and Suswa
stations.
The Madaraka Express Commuter Service Operates every Monday to Friday between Nairobi Terminus and Ngong station, leaving Ngong terminus at 6:20 am arriving Nairobi terminus 7:04am. The return journey the trains leaves Nairobi terminus at 18:50pm to arrive Ngong station at 19:33pm.
The Long Distance Service Nairobi Suswa trains operates on Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays between Nairobi Terminus and Suswa stations with stopovers at Ongata Rongai, Ngong and Maai Mahiu stations.
The train fare from Nairobi terminus to Suswa station is KES 200 one way.
How to book your Nairobi Suswa train ticket in advance
P.S. Tickets are sold over the counter at the nearest Madaraka Express Passenger Service station.
Word of caution though, the trains get really packed so you may want to call +254 709388888 to book your Nairobi Suswa train ticket in advance.
Make sure to carry your ID on the day of travel.
Below are the detailed schedules as well as the fare cost of train from Nairobi terminus to Suswa station and the in-between stations:
Nairobi-Terminus-to-Ngong-Suswa-Schedule
The train from Syokimau where the Nairobi terminus is located to the Ongata Rongai terminus in Kajiado County takes 21 to 23 minutes.
From Ongata Rongai terminus to Ngong terminus the train takes approximately 13 minutes.
Things to do on the Nairobi Suswa SGR Train Day Trip
Minutes trip at the Nairobi National Park 🙂
Immerse yourself in the views of Nairobi city’s towering skyline beautifully perched through the backdrop in the far distance, as the train quietly glides through a 6.563 KM bridge, hoisted by a 198 piers, 178 of which are within the iconic park.
You might also be lucky to spot some wild game.
Spot animals between Rongai station and Ngong Station from the train
Check out the uniquely picturesque views between Rongai station and Ngong Station as the train passes through the densely-forested animal migratory routes used by animals crisscrossing Nairobi and Amboseli National Parks.
The Great Rift Valley & the continuous mountain skyline
From Ngong station, the train smoothly cascades through the Great Rift Valley escarpments.
Watch out for impressive views of forested hills and a continuous mountain skyline dotted with the summits of the Aberdare Ranges, Mount Suswa and Mountain Longonot.
1 Day: Visit Zambezi Cabin Resort for lunch and a swim
Zambezi Cabin Resort is a new Restaurant and bar located 6km from Maai Mahiu on your way to Narok.
Contact Waweru, the Zambezi Cabin Resort manager on 0721 653151 to organize pick up for you from either the Suswa train station or the Maai Mahiu Station.
Make sure you’re back to the Mai Mahiu station by 16:15 to catch your train back to Nairobi.
3 Days 2 Nights
Day 1: Lunch and swim at Zambezi Cabin Resort
Day 2: Hike Mount Suswa or Mount Longonot. You can also test your adrenaline levels at the Great Rift Valley (TGRV) circuit-Circuit for go carting.
Day 3: Lounge at Zambezi Cabin Resort then take the train back to Nairobi
Well, there you go with all the information you need for the Nairobi Suswa train trip.
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