29 days in Kenya Itinerary

You're likely to visit Nairobi at least once on a trip to Kenya, as the sprawling city houses the country's international airport and remains the jump-off point for many tours and safaris.

Nairobi is known for parks, museums, and wildlife. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: explore the striking landscape of Nairobi National Park, examine the collection at Karen Blixen Museum, take a peaceful walk through Karura Forest, and stroll through Sheldrick Wildlife Trust.

To find more things to do, reviews, photos, and other tourist information, go to the Nairobi trip planner.

Amsterdam, The Netherlands to Nairobi is an approximately 12-hour flight. You'll lose 2 hours traveling from Amsterdam to Nairobi due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Amsterdam in January, expect Nairobi to be much warmer, temps between 30°C and 19°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 21st (Tue) so you can fly to Maasai Mara National Reserve.

Home to the Great Migration and Africa's exceptional wildlife, Maasai Mara is a must on a Kenya itinerary.

Spend the 22nd (Wed) surrounded by wildlife at Mara Triangle. There's more to do: identify plant and animal life at Olare Orok Conservancy and tour the pleasant surroundings at Olypunyata Swamp.

To find other places to visit, where to stay, traveler tips, and more tourist information, use 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. Plan for a bit cooler temperatures traveling from Nairobi in January, with highs in Maasai Mara National Reserve at 26°C and lows at 11°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 25th (Sat) to allow enough time to travel to Diani Beach.

On a vacation in Diani Beach, a bustling resort town on Kenya's eastern coast, you can take advantage of a pristine sandy shore fringed by a verdant forest.

Venture out of the city with trips to Shimoni (Kisite-Mpunguti Marine National Park and Reserve & Slave Caves) and Coral Gardens (in Wasini Island). There's still lots to do: stroll through Diani Beach, see exotic creatures in open habitats at a safari tour, glide peacefully along the water with some of the best stand-up paddleboarding in the area, and get interesting insight from Tours.

For photos, reviews, maps, and tourist information, read Diani Beach road trip website.

Do a combination of flight and ferry from Maasai Mara National Reserve to Diani Beach in 5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of car, bus, and ferry. Expect somewhat warmer weather when traveling from Maasai Mara National Reserve in January: highs in Diani Beach hover around 38°C, while lows dip to 27°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 29th (Wed) early enough to travel to Watamu.

Hailed for its picturesque scenery and pristine beaches, the village of Watamu on Kenya's Indian Ocean coastline attracts both adventure seekers and those looking for a relaxing seaside holiday.

Watamu is known for wildlife, nature, and adventure. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: explore the wealth of natural beauty at Watamu National Marine Park, get engrossed in the history at Gede Ruins, delve into the lush surroundings at Arabuko-Sokoke Forest, and discover the deep blue sea with a scuba or snorkeling tour.

To see photos, ratings, other places to visit, and other tourist information, read our Watamu road trip planning app.

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. Expect a daytime high around 36°C in January, and nighttime lows around 29°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 2nd (Sun) early enough to travel to Mombasa.

Mombasa rests on the exotic shores of the Indian Ocean and serves as a globally popular vacation destination thanks to its classy hotels and friendly and relaxed atmosphere.

Spend the 4th (Tue) wandering through the wild on a nature and wildlife tour. There's much more to do: tour the pleasant surroundings at Haller Park, see Off-Road Tours, look for gifts at Imani Collective, and look for all kinds of wild species at Wildlife Areas.

For maps, reviews, more things to do, and other tourist information, use the Mombasa trip planner.

Traveling by combination of flight and taxi from Watamu to Mombasa takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of taxi and bus. In February, daytime highs in Mombasa are 38°C, while nighttime lows are 28°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 6th (Thu) early enough to travel to Tsavo National Park East.

Kick off your visit on the 7th (Fri): stroll through Tsavo East.

For traveler tips, reviews, more things to do, and other tourist information, read Tsavo National Park East trip planning app.

You can do a combination of train and car from Mombasa to Tsavo National Park East in 6.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or do a combination of flight, train, and car. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 7th (Fri) to allow time for travel to Isiolo.

Isiolo is a town in the former Eastern Province, Kenya. Start off your visit on the 8th (Sat): stroll through Lewa Wildlife Conservation and then stroll through Lewa Wildlife Conservancy.

To find maps, other places to visit, reviews, and tourist information, go to the Isiolo online itinerary planner.

Traveling by combination of car, train, and flight from Tsavo National Park East to Isiolo takes 7 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car, train, and flight; or drive. In February in Isiolo, expect temperatures between 30°C during the day and 14°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 8th (Sat) so you can fly to Mount Kenya National Park.

Kick off your visit on the 9th (Sun): take in the dramatic natural features at Lewis Glacier and then take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Mount Kenya.

To see other places to visit, photos, ratings, and tourist information, go to the Mount Kenya National Park planning site.

Getting from Isiolo to Mount Kenya National Park by flight takes about 2.5 hours. Expect a daytime high around 31°C in February, and nighttime lows around 16°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 9th (Sun) to allow enough time to fly to Naivasha.

Nestled on the shore of the eponymous lake, the market town of Naivasha boasts an enviable location and serves as gateway to several national parks, including Hell's Gate--inspiration for the landscapes of Disney's "The Lion King." Boating among the hippos of the vast, placid lake; camping; and bird-watching top the list of things to do in Naivasha.

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Naivasha: Mount Longonot (in Maai Mahiu) and Lake Nakuru (in Lake Nakuru National Park). There's lots more to do: explore the wealth of natural beauty at Hell's Gate National Park, examine the collection at Enashipai Maa Museum, and tour the pleasant surroundings at Crescent Island Game Park.

For reviews, traveler tips, ratings, and tourist information, read Naivasha trip builder app.

Fly from Mount Kenya National Park to Naivasha in 3 hours. Expect little chillier evenings in Naivasha when traveling from Mount Kenya National Park in February, with lows around 13°C. You will leave for home on the 13th (Thu).