30 days in Nairobi & Johannesburg Itinerary

Venture out of the city with trips to Mount Longonot (in Maai Mahiu) and Solio Game Reserve (in Nyeri). The adventure continues: stroll through Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, examine the collection at Karen Blixen Museum, admire the striking features of African Heritage House, and get a dose of the wild on a nature and wildlife 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. Expect much warmer temperatures when traveling from Amsterdam in January; daily highs in Nairobi reach 30°C and lows reach 19°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 14th (Fri) early enough to catch the flight to Johannesburg.

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Johannesburg: Pretoria (National Library of South Africa, Pretoria National Botanical Garden, &more), Cradle of Humankind World Heritage Site (Sterkfontein Cave & The Cradle of Humankind) and Monkey and Bird Park (in Benoni). The adventure continues: examine the collection at Apartheid Museum, contemplate the long history of Mandela House, see exotic creatures in open habitats at a safari tour, and stroll through Ukutula Conservation Center.

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Traveling by flight from Nairobi to Johannesburg takes 8 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and car. You'll gain 1 hour traveling from Nairobi to Johannesburg due to the time zone difference. In February in Johannesburg, expect temperatures between 32°C during the day and 19°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 29th (Sat) to allow time to fly back home.