Ngong Racecourse is one of Nairobi’s best-known sports and recreation venues, located along Ngong Road in the western part of the city. Best known for horse racing, the grounds are also used for exhibitions, festivals, entertainment events and other large public gatherings.
The racecourse sits on the busy Ngong Road transport corridor, making it accessible by matatu and bus from Nairobi CBD and surrounding areas.
For connections from different parts of the city, use the Nairobi Matatu Routes and Numbers database. Visitors travelling into Nairobi from other parts of Kenya can also consult the Kenya Domestic Flights: Airports, Airstrips & Flight Routes Guide.
Where Is Ngong Racecourse Located?
Ngong Racecourse is located off Ngong Road in Nairobi, near the Dagoretti Corner area.
Destination: Ngong Racecourse
City: Nairobi
Main road: Ngong Road
Main transport corridor: Ngong Road
Nearby areas: Dagoretti Corner, Jamhuri and Karen
Direction from Nairobi CBD: West/Southwest
The venue occupies a large site and may use different access arrangements depending on the event being held.
What Is Ngong Racecourse?
Ngong Racecourse is Nairobi’s principal horse-racing venue and is associated with the Jockey Club of Kenya.
Besides horse racing, the grounds host concerts, festivals, exhibitions, corporate events and other recreational activities.
Because access arrangements can change during major events, visitors should check their ticket or event organiser’s instructions before travelling.
How to Get to Ngong Racecourse From Nairobi CBD
From Nairobi CBD, use a matatu or bus travelling along Ngong Road towards Dagoretti Corner and the outer Ngong Road corridor.
The general journey is:
Nairobi CBD → Ngong Road → Adams Arcade → Jamhuri/Dagoretti Corner → Ngong Racecourse
Tell the conductor that you are travelling to Ngong Racecourse.
Which Matatu Goes to Ngong Racecourse?
Matatus operating along the Ngong Road corridor provide the main public transport connection.
Services travelling towards Dagoretti Corner and Ngong Road destinations can provide access to the racecourse area.
Passengers should confirm with the conductor before boarding:
“Does this matatu pass Ngong Racecourse?”
For wider route connections, use the Nairobi Matatu Routes and Numbers database.
Where to Board Matatus to Ngong Racecourse in Nairobi CBD
Ngong Road-bound matatus operate from designated stages within and around Nairobi CBD.
The precise boarding point depends on the route and operator.
Use the Nairobi Bus Stations & Termini: Complete Guide to Matatu Stages and Destinations to identify CBD stages serving different Nairobi corridors.
Tell the conductor that your destination is Ngong Racecourse rather than simply Ngong Road.
Where to Alight for Ngong Racecourse
Ask the conductor for the most convenient stop for Ngong Racecourse.
The appropriate alighting point can depend on the entrance being used for a particular event.
For major concerts, festivals or race days, organisers may designate specific pedestrian and vehicle entrances.
Follow event signage and security instructions once you reach the racecourse area.
Getting to Ngong Racecourse From Dagoretti Corner
Dagoretti Corner is one of the closest major public transport reference points.
From the Dagoretti Corner area, commuters can use a short connection along Ngong Road towards the racecourse or continue to the appropriate access point.
The general movement is:
Dagoretti Corner → Ngong Road → Ngong Racecourse
Getting to Ngong Racecourse From Adams Arcade
From Adams Arcade, board an outbound matatu travelling along Ngong Road towards Dagoretti Corner.
The general journey is:
Adams Arcade → Ngong Road → Jamhuri/Dagoretti Corner → Ngong Racecourse
Tell the conductor your destination before boarding.
Getting to Ngong Racecourse From Kilimani
Passengers travelling from Kilimani can connect directly to Ngong Road without going through Nairobi CBD.
The general journey is:
Kilimani → Ngong Road → Ngong Racecourse
This can be considerably more direct than travelling into the CBD first.
Getting to Ngong Racecourse From Kawangware
From Kawangware, commuters can connect towards Dagoretti Corner and Ngong Road.
The Route 2 Nairobi–Kawangware–Waithaka guide provides additional information about public transport serving the wider Kawangware area.
From the Ngong Road corridor, continue towards the racecourse.
Getting to Ngong Racecourse From Karen
Passengers travelling from Karen can connect towards Ngong Road through the Dagoretti Corner area.
Depending on the starting point, a local connection may be required.
The general movement is:
Karen → Dagoretti Corner/Ngong Road → Ngong Racecourse
Getting to Ngong Racecourse From Westlands
From Westlands, one straightforward option is to travel towards Nairobi CBD before transferring to a Ngong Road-bound service.
Westlands → Nairobi CBD → Ngong Road → Ngong Racecourse
Cross-city connections towards Kilimani or the Ngong Road corridor may provide alternatives depending on the starting point.
Getting to Ngong Racecourse From Eastlands
Passengers travelling from Umoja, Buruburu, Donholm, Kayole and other Eastlands neighbourhoods can travel towards Nairobi CBD and transfer to an Ngong Road service.
The general journey is:
Eastlands → Nairobi CBD → Ngong Road → Ngong Racecourse
Allow additional time when travelling across the city for a major event.
Getting to Ngong Racecourse From Thika Road
From Kasarani, Roysambu, Zimmerman, Githurai and other Thika Road areas, use a Nairobi-bound matatu and transfer to an Ngong Road service.
The general journey is:
Thika Road → Nairobi CBD → Ngong Road → Ngong Racecourse
Going to Ngong Racecourse for an Event
Ngong Racecourse can attract significant crowds during horse-racing meetings, concerts, festivals and exhibitions.
On major event days, commuters should consider:
Arriving earlier than usual, confirming the entrance specified by the organiser, allowing additional time for Ngong Road traffic and expecting increased public transport demand after the event.
Temporary traffic controls may also affect where vehicles stop near the venue.
Ngong Racecourse and the Ngong Road Corridor
Ngong Racecourse is part of one of Nairobi’s strongest recreation and entertainment corridors.
The wider corridor connects:
Nairobi CBD → Upper Hill → Kilimani → Adams Arcade → RFUEA Ground → Jamhuri Park → Dagoretti Corner → Ngong Racecourse
This concentration means commuters can use the wider Ngong Road public transport network to reach several major Nairobi destinations.
Ngong Racecourse Public Transport Guide
Destination: Ngong Racecourse
City: Nairobi
Main road: Ngong Road
Main corridor: Ngong Road
Nearby areas: Dagoretti Corner, Jamhuri and Karen
From Nairobi CBD: Use an Ngong Road-bound matatu or bus
Where to alight: Ask for the most convenient stop for Ngong Racecourse
Event days: Confirm the designated entrance before travelling
For additional connections, use the Nairobi Matatu Routes and Numbers database.
More Nairobi Sports and Recreation Venues
Ngong Racecourse is part of the Nairobi Sports and Recreation Venues database connecting stadiums, sports grounds, parks, forests and other major leisure destinations with Nairobi’s public transport network.
Other destinations include Moi International Sports Centre Kasarani, Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi City Stadium, Ulinzi Sports Complex, RFUEA Ground, Nairobi Club and Jamhuri Park.
For CBD boarding points and termini, use the Nairobi Bus Stations & Termini: Complete Guide to Matatu Stages and Destinations.
Information last verified: September 2026.
