22 days in Kenya Itinerary

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Fly
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Mombasa
— 4 nights
Ferry to Likoni, Drive to Diani Beach
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Diani Beach
— 4 nights
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Drive to Likoni, Ferry to Mombasa, Drive to Watamu
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Watamu
— 3 nights
Fly
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Nairobi
— 4 nights
Fly
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Maasai Mara National Reserve
— 4 nights
Drive
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Narok
— 2 nights
Drive to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, Fly to Amsterdam

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Mombasa — 4 nights

Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Mombasa Marine National Park and Off-Road Tours. Plan for a day of cool, family-friendly fun on the 26th (Wed) at Wild Waters. There's lots more to do: look for all kinds of wild species at Wildlife Areas, tour the pleasant surroundings at Nyali Beach, and look for gifts at Dazzle Jewellers.

To find photos, traveler tips, other places to visit, and more tourist information, read our Mombasa route builder site.

Amsterdam, The Netherlands to Mombasa is an approximately 13.5-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Amsterdam to Mombasa is 2 hours. In July, Mombasa is somewhat warmer than Amsterdam - with highs of 33°C and lows of 24°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 26th (Wed) early enough to travel to Diani Beach.
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Diani Beach — 4 nights

You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Waterskiing & Jetskiing and African Bush & Beach Adventures - Day tours. Change things up with a short trip to Wasini Island in Shimoni (about 1h 35 min away). Spend the 27th (Thu) spotting exotic species with a safari tour. There's more to do: tour the pleasant surroundings at Colobus Conservation and take a peaceful walk through Kaya Kinondo Sacred Forest.

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You can do a combination of ferry and car from Mombasa to Diani Beach in 1.5 hours. Another option is to do a combination of taxi and flight. July in Diani Beach sees daily highs of 33°C and lows of 24°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 30th (Sun) early enough to travel to Watamu.
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Watamu — 3 nights

Step off the beaten path and head to Off-Road Tours and Yoga at Watamu Treehouse. And it doesn't end there: stroll through Local Ocean Conservation, delve into the lush surroundings at Arabuko-Sokoke Forest, discover the deep blue sea with a scuba or snorkeling tour, and get engrossed in the history at Gede Ruins.

To see maps, where to stay, traveler tips, and more tourist information, use the Watamu trip builder.

You can do a combination of car and ferry from Diani Beach to Watamu in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of flight and car; or do a combination of car, ferry, bus, and taxi. Traveling from Diani Beach in July, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be a bit warmer in Watamu, with lows of 28°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Wed) to allow enough time to fly to Nairobi.
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Nairobi — 4 nights

Green City in the Sun

You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Photography Tours and The Hub Karen. Take a break from Nairobi with a short trip to Mount Longonot in Maai Mahiu, about 1h 45 min away. Make the 6th (Sun) a memorable day with a climbing tour. The adventure continues: trek along Ngong Hills and get interesting insight from Tours.

To see reviews, more things to do, maps, and other tourist information, read our Nairobi visit app.

You can fly from Watamu to Nairobi in 3.5 hours. Other options are to do a combination of car and train; or drive. Traveling from Watamu in August, expect Nairobi to be little chillier, temps between 27°C and 16°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 6th (Sun) to allow enough time to fly to Maasai Mara National Reserve.
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Maasai Mara National Reserve — 4 nights

Discover out-of-the-way places like Ol Kinyei Conservancy and Musiara Swamp. Spend the 9th (Wed) surrounded by wildlife at Olare Orok Conservancy. There's still lots to do: stroll through Mara North Conservancy and see Off-Road Tours.

For maps, other places to visit, where to stay, and more tourist information, refer to the Maasai Mara National Reserve trip planner.

You can fly from Nairobi to Maasai Mara National Reserve in 2.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or do a combination of bus and car. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 10th (Thu) early enough to drive to Narok.
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Narok — 2 nights

Kick off your visit on the 11th (Fri): tour the pleasant surroundings at Mara Naboisho Conservancy.

To see other places to visit, photos, where to stay, and other tourist information, you can read our Narok trip planning app.

Traveling by car from Maasai Mara National Reserve to Narok takes 4 hours. In August, daily temperatures in Narok can reach 26°C, while at night they dip to 13°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 12th (Sat) early enough to travel 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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