14 days in Nairobi & Cape Town Itinerary

You're likely to visit Nairobi at least once on a trip to Kenya, as the sprawling city houses the country's international airport and remains the jump-off point for many tours and safaris.

Spend the 2nd (Mon) exploring nature at Nairobi National Park. Spend the 4th (Wed) spotting exotic species with a safari tour. There's lots more to do: tour the pleasant surroundings at Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, browse the different shops at The Hub Karen, look for gifts at Utamaduni Craft Centre, and take a memorable tour with ToKenya.

For other places to visit, more things to do, maps, and other tourist information, read our Nairobi trip maker website.

If you are flying in from Kenya, the closest major aiport is Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. Expect a daytime high around 30°C in October, and nighttime lows around 19°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 5th (Thu) to allow enough time to fly to Cape Town.

Sweeping beaches, towering hilltops, and picturesque vineyards adorn the landscape of Cape Town, dominated by the imposing Table Mountain.

Cape Town is known for nature, sightseeing, and beaches. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: admire the natural beauty at Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden, observe the fascinating underwater world at Two Oceans Aquarium, take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Signal Hill, and admire all the interesting features of Cape Point.

To see where to stay, more things to do, ratings, and tourist information, read Cape Town trip maker tool.

Traveling by flight from Nairobi to Cape Town takes 9.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and car. Traveling from Nairobi to Cape Town, you'll gain 1 hour due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Nairobi in October, things will get slightly colder in Cape Town: highs are around 27°C and lows about 13°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 14th (Sat) to allow enough time to fly back home.