12 days in Kenya Itinerary

Bring the kids along to Nairobi National Park and Off-Road Tours. You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Samburu National Reserve and Horseback Riding Tours. Spend the 17th (Mon) spotting exotic species with a safari tour. There's still lots to do: take in the awesome beauty at Elephant Hill.

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Amsterdam, The Netherlands to Nairobi is an approximately 12-hour flight. You'll lose 2 hours traveling from Amsterdam to Nairobi due to the time zone difference. In July, daily temperatures in Nairobi can reach 26°C, while at night they dip to 16°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 19th (Wed) to allow enough time to fly to Diani Beach.

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Traveling by flight from Nairobi to Diani Beach takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train, ferry, and car; or drive. Expect a bit warmer temperatures when traveling from Nairobi in July; daily highs in Diani Beach reach 33°C and lows reach 24°C. On the 20th (Thu), you're off to Maasai Mara National Reserve.

Explore hidden gems such as Musiara Swamp and Mara North Conservancy. Step out of Maasai Mara National Reserve to go to Narok and see Maasai Mara National Reserve, which is approximately 1h 50 min away. Spend the 23rd (Sun) surrounded by wildlife at Mara Triangle. There's more to do: take a memorable tour with Tours.

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Traveling by combination of ferry and flight from Diani Beach to Maasai Mara National Reserve takes 5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of car, ferry, and bus. Cap off your sightseeing on the 24th (Mon) early enough to catch the flight to Naivasha.

Kick off your visit on the 25th (Tue): explore the striking landscape of Hell's Gate National Park.

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You can fly from Maasai Mara National Reserve to Naivasha in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of car, bus, and shuttle. In July, plan for daily highs up to 28°C, and evening lows to 13°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 26th (Wed) early enough to travel back home.