How to get fromUganda to Kitaleby bus, car, or plane

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There are 3 ways to get from Uganda to Kitale by bus, car, or plane

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Bus, drive
best
1. Take the bus from Kampala to Malababus
2. Drive from Malaba to Kitalecar
6h 56m
$40–56
Drive 356.3 km
1. Drive from Buganda to Kitalecar 356.3 km
5h 31m
$54–77
Bus, fly, drive
1. Take the bus from Gapco - Post Office to Entebbe Townbus
2. Fly from Entebbe (EBB) to Kisumu International Airport (KIS)plane EBB - KIS
3. Drive from Kisumu International Airport (KIS) to Kitalecar
5h 20m

Entebbe (EBB) to Kisumu International Airport (KIS) flights

21Weekly Planes

50 minAverage Duration

$156Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Uganda to Kitale.

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Distance: 357.6 km
Duration: 6h 56m

What companies run services between Uganda and Kitale, Kenya?

There is no direct connection from Uganda to Kitale. However, you can take the taxi to Kampala, take the bus to Malaba, then drive to Kitale. Alternatively, you can drive from Buganda to Kitale in around 5h 31m.

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Kitale(opens in a new window), Kenya(opens in a new window)

Kitale is an agricultural town in the northern Rift Valley, situated between Mount Elgon and the Cherangany Hills.The town has an elevation of around 1,900 m Its population is 162,174 as of 2019. Kitale is the headquarter town of Trans-Nzoia County. Kitale is reachable by air through Kitale Airport. The postal code for Kitale is 30200. - Wikipedia (opens in a new window)

Things to do in Kitale

Kitale Museum(Opens in a new window)

First opened in 1924 to the public, the Kitale Museum is the first domestic museum opened in Kenya. Originally known as the Stoneham Museum, which was named after Colonel Hugh Stoneham who had been a large contributor and collector of the artifacts held within the Museum up until his death in 1966. It was later renamed the Kitale Museum when it was established by the National Museums of Kenya in 1974.

Saiwa Swamp National Park(Opens in a new window)

Saiwa Swamp National Park is located near Kitale, Rift Valley Province, Kenya. It is the smallest national park in Kenya, only 3 km², and was created as habitat for the Sitatunga, a rare aquatic antelope. There are a variety of trees at the national park.

Places to stay in Kitale

Bleu Haven(Opens in a new window)

9.5Superb

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Ace full-furnished in Kitale 360 luxury(Opens in a new window)

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Nest Luxe - Milimani, Kitale Private Home(Opens in a new window)

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