22 days in Nairobi & Tsavo National Park East Itinerary

Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Samburu National Reserve and Horseback Riding Tours. Visiting Nairobi National Park and Safaris will get you outdoors. Change things up with these side-trips from Nairobi: The Reserve at Rimpa Estates Wildlife Conservancy (in Kiserian) and Mount Longonot (in Maai Mahiu). Spend the 23rd (Sun) behind the viewfinder with an inspiring photography tour. Make the 26th (Wed) an unforgettable day with an extreme tour. And it doesn't end there: stroll through Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, take in the exciting artwork at Nairobi Gallery, get interesting insight from Tours, and see the world from above with a helicopter tour.

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Amsterdam, The Netherlands to Nairobi is an approximately 12-hour flight. The time zone changes from Central European Standard Time (CET) to East Africa Time (EAT), which is usually a 2 hour difference. July in Nairobi sees daily highs of 26°C and lows of 16°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Thu) so you can travel to Tsavo National Park East.

Kick off your visit on the 4th (Fri): stroll through Tsavo East. On the next day, tour the pleasant surroundings at Epiya Chapeyu Tented Safari Camp.

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You can do a combination of train and car from Nairobi to Tsavo National Park East in 5.5 hours. Another option is to drive. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 5th (Sat) early enough to drive back home.