TGRV Circuit in Mai Mahiu, Naivasha: Hours, Facilities and Family Guide
Amusement and family entertainment in Mai Mahiu, Naivasha
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A 1.2 km kart track at Mai Mahiu with Rift Valley views, about 45 minutes from Nairobi and roughly 40 km from Naivasha.
What is TGRV Circuit?
TGRV Circuit, the Great Rift Valley Circuit, is a motorsport and karting track at Mai Mahiu on the floor of the Rift Valley. Its 1.2 km kart track was built to CIK-FIA standards.
Families come for arrive-and-drive karting and to watch race days, and the site also lists mountain biking and rock climbing. Junior kart age and height limits should be confirmed before booking.
💡 Money-saving tips for families
- Sessions Ask for the per-session price, not package rates | Groups
Is it right for your child's age?
| Age group | Verdict | What to expect |
|---|---|---|
| 0-2 years | Poor | Spectator area only, with ear protection | 3-5 years |
Key details
- Address
- TGRV Circuit, Mai Mahiu, Naivasha, Nakuru County, Naivasha
- Opening hours
- Tue–Sun 9am – 6pm (races by schedule)
- How long to plan
- 1 to 3 hours
- Suitable ages
- All ages (karting has junior age limits; confirm)
- Setting
- Outdoor
What to expect when you visit
Expect a working racetrack with karts, helmets and marshals, not a theme park. Sessions are timed, so arrive early to sign in and fit helmets.
Prices are not published per session, and the site is exposed, so bring water, sun protection and closed shoes.
Family essentials
- Facilities
- Toilets
- Safety notes
Motorsport venue: wear the helmet and restraints provided, keep children in spectator areas, and follow marshal instructions.
Tickets and costs
- Ticket notes
Session rates are not published; a social post quotes package rates from about KSh 21,000 for three days, which is not a single kart session.
- Extra costs (activities, rentals, food)
Go-karting, mountain biking, rock climbing
Plan your visit
- Best time to visit
- Weekday mornings
- Busiest times
- Weekends and race days
- How to get there
At Mai Mahiu, off the Nairobi-Naivasha road on the floor of the Rift Valley, about 43 km from Nairobi.
- By car
- About 45 minutes from Nairobi on the A104 to Mai Mahiu; roughly 40 km from Naivasha
- Uber / Bolt estimate
- Ride-hail from Naivasha or Nairobi is possible; agree the return pickup
- Public transport
Matatu to Mai Mahiu, then a boda boda
- Combine with
Lake Naivasha | Mount Longonot National Park
- What to bring
Closed shoes | Sun hat | Water | Camera
What to pack
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Frequently asked questions
- What are the TGRV Circuit opening hours?
- Tue–Sun 9am – 6pm (races by schedule). Busiest: Weekends and race days.
- How long do you need at TGRV Circuit?
- Plan for 1 to 3 hours.
- What is the best time to visit TGRV Circuit?
- Weekday mornings. It is busiest Weekends and race days.
- How do you get to TGRV Circuit?
- About 45 minutes from Nairobi on the A104 to Mai Mahiu; roughly 40 km from Naivasha. Ride-hailing: Ride-hail from Naivasha or Nairobi is possible; agree the return pickup. Public transport: Matatu to Mai Mahiu, then a boda boda At Mai Mahiu, off the Nairobi-Naivasha road on the floor of the Rift Valley, about 43 km from Nairobi.
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