25 days in Kenya Itinerary
Created using Inspirock Kenya trip planner
Start: Munich
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Nairobi
— 1 day
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Maasai Mara National Reserve
— 3 nights
Fly to Kisumu, Drive to Lake Nakuru National Park
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Lake Nakuru National Park
— 2 nights
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Mount Kenya National Park
— 2 nights
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Naivasha
— 2 nights
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Lamu Island
— 3 nights
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Mombasa
— 1 night
Ferry to Likoni, Drive to Diani Beach
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Diani Beach
— 1 night
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Drive to Likoni, Ferry to Mombasa, Train to Mtito Andei, Drive to Tsavo National Park East
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Tsavo National Park East
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Chyulu Hills National Park
— 2 nights
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Amboseli National Park
— 2 nights
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Nairobi
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Nairobi — 1 day

Green City in the Sun
On the 23rd (Fri), tour the pleasant surroundings at Nairobi National Park.
To find maps, reviews, ratings, and more tourist information, go to the Nairobi road trip planning app.
Munich, Germany to Nairobi is an approximately 14.5-hour flight. You can also drive. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 2 hours traveling from Munich to Nairobi. Prepare for much warmer weather when traveling from Munich in December: high temperatures in Nairobi hover around 28°C and lows are around 19°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Fri) so you can catch the flight to Maasai Mara National Reserve.
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To find maps, reviews, ratings, and more tourist information, go to the Nairobi road trip planning app.
Munich, Germany to Nairobi is an approximately 14.5-hour flight. You can also drive. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 2 hours traveling from Munich to Nairobi. Prepare for much warmer weather when traveling from Munich in December: high temperatures in Nairobi hover around 28°C and lows are around 19°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Fri) so you can catch the flight to Maasai Mara National Reserve.
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Maasai Mara National Reserve — 3 nights

Step off the beaten path and head to Maasai Mara National Reserve and Mara North Conservancy. Escape the urban bustle at Olare Orok Conservancy and Mara Triangle. There's more to do: stroll through Musiara Swamp.
For traveler tips, reviews, more things to do, and tourist information, use the Maasai Mara National Reserve trip builder site.
Traveling by flight from Nairobi to Maasai Mara National Reserve takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and car. Traveling from Nairobi in December, things will get slightly colder in Maasai Mara National Reserve: highs are around 23°C and lows about 11°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 27th (Tue) so you can travel to Lake Nakuru National Park.
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For traveler tips, reviews, more things to do, and tourist information, use the Maasai Mara National Reserve trip builder site.
Traveling by flight from Nairobi to Maasai Mara National Reserve takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and car. Traveling from Nairobi in December, things will get slightly colder in Maasai Mara National Reserve: highs are around 23°C and lows about 11°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 27th (Tue) so you can travel to Lake Nakuru National Park.
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Lake Nakuru National Park — 2 nights

Kick off your visit on the 28th (Wed): explore the striking landscape of Baboons & Vervits. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: see exotic creatures in open habitats at County Simba Safaris Day Tours and then delve into the distant past at Hyrax Hill Prehistoric Site.
For where to stay, maps, photos, and tourist information, read Lake Nakuru National Park trip itinerary builder website.
Getting from Maasai Mara National Reserve to Lake Nakuru National Park by combination of flight and car takes about 6.5 hours. Other options: drive. Traveling from Maasai Mara National Reserve in December, you will find days in Lake Nakuru National Park are a bit warmer (30°C), and nights are about the same (12°C). Finish your sightseeing early on the 29th (Thu) to allow enough time to travel to Mount Kenya National Park.
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For where to stay, maps, photos, and tourist information, read Lake Nakuru National Park trip itinerary builder website.
Getting from Maasai Mara National Reserve to Lake Nakuru National Park by combination of flight and car takes about 6.5 hours. Other options: drive. Traveling from Maasai Mara National Reserve in December, you will find days in Lake Nakuru National Park are a bit warmer (30°C), and nights are about the same (12°C). Finish your sightseeing early on the 29th (Thu) to allow enough time to travel to Mount Kenya National Park.
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Mount Kenya National Park — 2 nights

Start off your visit on the 30th (Fri): appreciate the extensive heritage of Mount Kenya.
For reviews, where to stay, traveler tips, and tourist information, read our Mount Kenya National Park trip planning site.
The Route module can help you plan travel from Lake Nakuru National Park to Mount Kenya National Park. Traveling from Lake Nakuru National Park in December, you will find days in Mount Kenya National Park are little chillier (26°C), and nights are about the same (15°C). You'll set off for Naivasha on the 31st (Sat).
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For reviews, where to stay, traveler tips, and tourist information, read our Mount Kenya National Park trip planning site.
The Route module can help you plan travel from Lake Nakuru National Park to Mount Kenya National Park. Traveling from Lake Nakuru National Park in December, you will find days in Mount Kenya National Park are little chillier (26°C), and nights are about the same (15°C). You'll set off for Naivasha on the 31st (Sat).
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Naivasha — 2 nights
Kick off your visit on the 1st (Sun): explore the activities along Lake Naivasha, then explore the activities along Lake Naivasha, and then tour the pleasant surroundings at The Naivasha Raptor Centre. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 2nd (Mon): relax and rejuvenate at Siyara Spa and then get engrossed in the history at Enashipai Maa Museum.
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Traveling by flight from Mount Kenya National Park to Naivasha takes 3 hours. While traveling from Mount Kenya National Park, expect a bit warmer days and slightly colder nights in Naivasha, ranging from highs of 30°C to lows of 12°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 2nd (Mon) early enough to fly to Lamu Island.
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Traveling by flight from Mount Kenya National Park to Naivasha takes 3 hours. While traveling from Mount Kenya National Park, expect a bit warmer days and slightly colder nights in Naivasha, ranging from highs of 30°C to lows of 12°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 2nd (Mon) early enough to fly to Lamu Island.
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Lamu Island — 3 nights

Your inner history buff will appreciate Lamu Old Town and Siyu Fort. You'll discover tucked-away gems like Lamu Museum and Natural Lamu Beauty Spa.
To see traveler tips, reviews, photos, and more tourist information, read Lamu Island day trip site.
Traveling by flight from Naivasha to Lamu Island takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi, train, and bus; or take a bus. Expect a bit warmer weather when traveling from Naivasha in January: highs in Lamu Island hover around 36°C, while lows dip to 25°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 5th (Thu) so you can catch the flight to Mombasa.
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To see traveler tips, reviews, photos, and more tourist information, read Lamu Island day trip site.
Traveling by flight from Naivasha to Lamu Island takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi, train, and bus; or take a bus. Expect a bit warmer weather when traveling from Naivasha in January: highs in Lamu Island hover around 36°C, while lows dip to 25°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 5th (Thu) so you can catch the flight to Mombasa.
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Mombasa — 1 night

To find maps, reviews, traveler tips, and tourist information, refer to the Mombasa itinerary planner.
You can fly from Lamu Island to Mombasa in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In January, plan for daily highs up to 38°C, and evening lows to 27°C. On the 6th (Fri), you're off to Diani Beach.
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You can fly from Lamu Island to Mombasa in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In January, plan for daily highs up to 38°C, and evening lows to 27°C. On the 6th (Fri), you're off to Diani Beach.
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Diani Beach — 1 night

Start off your visit on the 6th (Fri): take an exotic tour of Jackal Adventure Safaris and then enjoy the sand and surf at Diani Beach.
To see photos, where to stay, more things to do, and more tourist information, go to the Diani Beach day trip website.
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. In January, daytime highs in Diani Beach are 38°C, while nighttime lows are 27°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 7th (Sat) early enough to travel to Tsavo National Park East.
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To see photos, where to stay, more things to do, and more tourist information, go to the Diani Beach day trip website.
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. In January, daytime highs in Diani Beach are 38°C, while nighttime lows are 27°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 7th (Sat) early enough to travel to Tsavo National Park East.
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Tsavo National Park East — 2 nights

Take a break from the city and head to Tsavo East and Epiya Chapeyu Tented Safari Camp.
To find maps, traveler tips, ratings, and more tourist information, read our Tsavo National Park East trip itinerary planner.
You can do a combination of car, ferry, and train from Diani Beach to Tsavo National Park East in 8 hours. Other options are to drive; or do a combination of flight, train, and car. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 9th (Mon) to allow time to travel to Chyulu Hills National Park.
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To find maps, traveler tips, ratings, and more tourist information, read our Tsavo National Park East trip itinerary planner.
You can do a combination of car, ferry, and train from Diani Beach to Tsavo National Park East in 8 hours. Other options are to drive; or do a combination of flight, train, and car. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 9th (Mon) to allow time to travel to Chyulu Hills National Park.
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Chyulu Hills National Park — 2 nights

Start off your visit on the 10th (Tue): take in the dramatic natural features at Chyulu Hills Lava Tube.
For ratings, other places to visit, where to stay, and tourist information, use the Chyulu Hills National Park holiday app.
The Route module can help you plan travel from Tsavo National Park East to Chyulu Hills National Park. In January, daily temperatures in Chyulu Hills National Park can reach 35°C, while at night they dip to 22°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 11th (Wed) to allow time for travel to Amboseli National Park.
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For ratings, other places to visit, where to stay, and tourist information, use the Chyulu Hills National Park holiday app.
The Route module can help you plan travel from Tsavo National Park East to Chyulu Hills National Park. In January, daily temperatures in Chyulu Hills National Park can reach 35°C, while at night they dip to 22°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 11th (Wed) to allow time for travel to Amboseli National Park.
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Amboseli National Park — 2 nights

Start off your visit on the 11th (Wed): explore the wealth of natural beauty at Amboseli National Park. On the 12th (Thu), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: see exotic creatures in open habitats at Elephant Garden Safaris and then stroll through Selenkay Conservancy.
For traveler tips, ratings, where to stay, and other tourist information, read Amboseli National Park travel route planning tool.
Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Chyulu Hills National Park to Amboseli National Park. In January, daily temperatures in Amboseli National Park can reach 35°C, while at night they dip to 22°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 13th (Fri) to allow enough time to fly to Nairobi.
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For traveler tips, ratings, where to stay, and other tourist information, read Amboseli National Park travel route planning tool.
Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Chyulu Hills National Park to Amboseli National Park. In January, daily temperatures in Amboseli National Park can reach 35°C, while at night they dip to 22°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 13th (Fri) to allow enough time to fly to Nairobi.
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Nairobi — 2 nights

Green City in the Sun
On the 13th (Fri), take an unforgettable tour with a helicopter tour, tour the pleasant surroundings at Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, then see the interesting displays at Karen Blixen Museum, and finally tour the pleasant surroundings at Samburu National Reserve. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: take an exotic tour of a safari tour.
To see where to stay, reviews, and more tourist information, read our Nairobi day trip app.
You can fly from Amboseli National Park to Nairobi in 2.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or do a combination of car and bus. Traveling from Amboseli National Park in January, expect Nairobi to be a bit cooler, temps between 30°C and 19°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 15th (Sun) so you can catch the flight back home.
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To see where to stay, reviews, and more tourist information, read our Nairobi day trip app.
You can fly from Amboseli National Park to Nairobi in 2.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or do a combination of car and bus. Traveling from Amboseli National Park in January, expect Nairobi to be a bit cooler, temps between 30°C and 19°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 15th (Sun) so you can catch the flight back home.
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Kenya travel guide
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.