22 days in Kenya Itinerary

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Fly to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, Drive to Lake Nakuru National Park
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Lake Nakuru National Park
— 1 night
Drive
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Naivasha
— 2 nights
Fly
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Maasai Mara National Reserve
— 4 nights
Fly
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Nairobi
— 4 nights
Train to Kibwezi, Drive to Tsavo National Park East
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Tsavo National Park East
— 1 night
Drive
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Watamu
— 2 nights
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Drive to Mombasa, Ferry to Likoni, Drive to Diani Beach
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Diani Beach
— 3 nights
Drive to Likoni, Ferry to Mombasa
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Mombasa
— 4 nights
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Lake Nakuru National Park — 1 night

Start off your visit on the 23rd (Sun): explore the activities along Lake Nakuru.

To find other places to visit, photos, reviews, and more tourist information, refer to the Lake Nakuru National Park road trip planning tool.

Amsterdam, The Netherlands to Lake Nakuru National Park is an approximately 16-hour combination of flight and car. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 2 hours traveling from Amsterdam to Lake Nakuru National Park. In July in Lake Nakuru National Park, expect temperatures between 28°C during the day and 13°C at night. On the 23rd (Sun), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can drive to Naivasha.
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Naivasha — 2 nights

Kick off your visit on the 24th (Mon): explore the wealth of natural beauty at Hell's Gate National Park. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 25th (Tue): explore the striking landscape of Mount Longonot.

For where to stay, reviews, ratings, and tourist information, read our Naivasha day trip planner.

You can drive from Lake Nakuru National Park to Naivasha in 2 hours. Another option is to drive. In July, daytime highs in Naivasha are 28°C, while nighttime lows are 13°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 25th (Tue) to allow enough time to fly to Maasai Mara National Reserve.
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Maasai Mara National Reserve — 4 nights

Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Maasai Mara National Reserve and Musiara Swamp. Get outdoors at Olare Orok Conservancy and Balloon Rides. There's more to do: stroll through Mara North Conservancy and see exotic creatures in open habitats at a safari tour.

To see ratings, maps, other places to visit, and more tourist information, go to the Maasai Mara National Reserve route planning tool.

Getting from Naivasha to Maasai Mara National Reserve by flight takes about 3 hours. Other options: drive; or do a combination of shuttle, bus, and car. Cap off your sightseeing on the 29th (Sat) early enough to catch the flight to Nairobi.
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Nairobi — 4 nights

Green City in the Sun

Visiting Nairobi National Park and Off-Road Tours will get you outdoors. Karen Blixen Museum and Nairobi National Museum are good opportunities to explore the local culture. Spend the 31st (Mon) spotting exotic species with a safari tour. The adventure continues: tour the pleasant surroundings at Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, take an unforgettable tour with a helicopter tour, and browse the different shops at The Hub Karen.

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You can fly from Maasai Mara National Reserve to Nairobi in 2.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or do a combination of car and bus. July in Nairobi sees daily highs of 26°C and lows of 16°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Wed) to allow enough time to travel to Tsavo National Park East.
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Tsavo National Park East — 1 night

On the 3rd (Thu), stroll through Tsavo East.

For more things to do, photos, reviews, and other tourist information, use the Tsavo National Park East travel planner.

Getting from Nairobi to Tsavo National Park East by combination of train and car takes about 5.5 hours. Other options: drive. On the 3rd (Thu), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can drive to Watamu.
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Watamu — 2 nights

On the 4th (Fri), see Off-Road Tours, then stroll through Local Ocean Conservation, and then take a peaceful walk through Arabuko-Sokoke Forest. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: discover the deep blue sea with a scuba or snorkeling tour and then get engrossed in the history at Gede Ruins.

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Traveling by car from Tsavo National Park East to Watamu takes 8.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and train; or do a combination of car, train, bus, and taxi. In August, daily temperatures in Watamu can reach 32°C, while at night they dip to 27°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 5th (Sat) to allow time to travel to Diani Beach.
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Diani Beach — 3 nights

You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at African Bush & Beach Adventures - Day tours and Colobus Conservation. Take a break from the city and head to Safaris and Diani Beach. There's still lots to do: fulfill a lifelong dream with a swim-with-the-dolphins experience.

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Do a combination of car and ferry from Watamu to Diani Beach in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and flight; or do a combination of taxi, bus, ferry, and car. Traveling from Watamu in August, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be a bit cooler in Diani Beach, with lows of 24°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 8th (Tue) early enough to travel to Mombasa.
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Mombasa — 4 nights

Get in touch with nature at Scuba & Snorkeling and Safaris. Explore hidden gems such as Mombasa Marine National Park and Imani Collective. There's more to do: enjoy the sand and surf at Nyali Beach.

To see more things to do, ratings, photos, and tourist information, refer to the Mombasa online road trip planner.

You can do a combination of car and ferry from Diani Beach to Mombasa in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of flight and taxi. In August, plan for daily highs up to 33°C, and evening lows to 24°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 12th (Sat) 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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