16 days in Kenya Itinerary

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Fly to Nairobi, Bus to Kitengela, Taxi to Nairobi, Train to Kibwezi, Drive to Tsavo National Park East
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Tsavo National Park East
— 2 nights
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Drive to Mtito Andei, Train to Mombasa, Ferry to Likoni, Drive to Diani Beach
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Diani Beach
— 1 day
Drive to Likoni, Ferry to Mombasa
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Mombasa
— 2 nights
Taxi to Mombasa, Fly to Malindi
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Malindi
— 2 nights
Fly
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Lamu Island
— 1 night
Fly
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Maasai Mara National Reserve
— 2 nights
Fly
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Nairobi
— 4 nights
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Tsavo National Park East — 2 nights

On the 2nd (Sat), tour the pleasant surroundings at Tsavo East. Here are some ideas for day two: stroll through Epiya Chapeyu Tented Safari Camp.

To find more things to do, maps, where to stay, and more tourist information, go to the Tsavo National Park East trip itinerary builder app.

London, UK to Tsavo National Park East is an approximately 18.5-hour combination of flight, bus, taxi, train, and car. You'll lose 3 hours traveling from London to Tsavo National Park East due to the time zone difference. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 4th (Mon) early enough to travel to Diani Beach.
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Diani Beach — 1 day

On the 4th (Mon), kick back and relax at Diani Beach and then cast your line with a fishing tour.

For where to stay, ratings, traveler tips, and more tourist information, use the Diani Beach trip itinerary planning site.

Getting from Tsavo National Park East to Diani Beach by combination of car, train, and ferry takes about 8 hours. Other options: drive; or do a combination of car, train, and flight. In September, plan for daily highs up to 34°C, and evening lows to 24°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 4th (Mon) to allow enough time to travel to Mombasa.
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Mombasa — 2 nights

Start off your visit on the 5th (Tue): get a dose of the wild on a nature and wildlife tour. On the 6th (Wed), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: identify plant and animal life at Wildlife Areas.

To find reviews, maps, photos, and tourist information, go to the Mombasa road trip planner.

You can do a combination of car and ferry from Diani Beach to Mombasa in 1.5 hours. Another option is to do a combination of flight and taxi. September in Mombasa sees daily highs of 34°C and lows of 24°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 6th (Wed) so you can travel to Malindi.
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Malindi — 2 nights

On the 7th (Thu), appreciate the extensive heritage of Mangrove Boardwalk Mida Creek, see exotic creatures in open habitats at a safari tour, and then get engrossed in the history at Gede Ruins. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 8th (Fri): enjoy the sand and surf at Spiaggia delle Tartarughe and then kick back and relax at Che Shale Beach.

To find other places to visit, more things to do, traveler tips, and other tourist information, read our Malindi day trip planner.

Traveling by combination of taxi and flight from Mombasa to Malindi takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Plan for a bit warmer nights when traveling from Mombasa in September since evenings lows in Malindi dip to 28°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 8th (Fri) early enough to fly to Lamu Island.
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Lamu Island — 1 night

On the 9th (Sat), get to know the fascinating history of Siyu Fort, then examine the collection at Lamu Museum, and then steep yourself in history at Lamu Old Town.

To see where to stay, traveler tips, and more tourist information, go to the Lamu Island online trip itinerary maker.

You can fly from Malindi to Lamu Island in 3 hours. Another option is to take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 35°C in September, and nighttime lows around 28°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 9th (Sat) so you can catch the flight to Maasai Mara National Reserve.
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Maasai Mara National Reserve — 2 nights

Kick off your visit on the 10th (Sun): tour the pleasant surroundings at Musiara Swamp and then identify plant and animal life at Wildlife Areas. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: look for all kinds of wild species at Mara Triangle.

To find where to stay, other places to visit, more things to do, and more tourist information, read our Maasai Mara National Reserve day trip site.

Fly from Lamu Island to Maasai Mara National Reserve in 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and car; or do a combination of bus and car. Prepare for much colder weather when traveling from Lamu Island in September: high temperatures in Maasai Mara National Reserve hover around 17°C and lows are around 10°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 11th (Mon) early enough to catch the flight to Nairobi.
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Wildlife · Parks · Nature · Tours
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Nairobi — 4 nights

Green City in the Sun

Aero Club of East Africa (ACEA) and Karen Blixen Coffee Garden and Cottages are good opportunities to explore the local culture. Take a break from the city and head to Nairobi National Park and Safaris. Spend the 15th (Fri) wandering through the wild on a nature and wildlife tour. The adventure continues: tour the pleasant surroundings at Sheldrick Wildlife Trust and take a peaceful walk through Karura Forest.

To see reviews, ratings, traveler tips, and tourist information, use the Nairobi trip maker tool.

Fly from Maasai Mara National Reserve to Nairobi in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of car and bus. Prepare for somewhat warmer weather when traveling from Maasai Mara National Reserve in September: high temperatures in Nairobi hover around 29°C and lows are around 17°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 15th (Fri) to allow time to fly back home.
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Kenya travel guide

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Nature & Parks · National Parks · Safaris
The savannahs of Kenya contain some of the most iconic sights in Africa, stirred in the minds of many when they think of the continent. Big cats, elephants, and rhinos remain major inhabitants of this vast country, with a number of safari centers running trips across the region's World Heritage-listed national parks. Trips to rural villages, where many travelers choose to join up various volunteer projects, represent some of the most inspiring and enriching things to do in Kenya.
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