31 days in Kenya, Zimbabwe & Johannesburg Itinerary
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Start: Milan, Italy
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Nairobi, Kenya
— 4 nights
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Samburu National Reserve, Kenya
— 1 night
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Fly to Nairobi Wilson, Train to Kibwezi, Drive to Tsavo National Park East
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Tsavo National Park East, Kenya
— 1 night
Drive to Amboseli, Fly to Maasai Mara National Reserve
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Maasai Mara National Reserve, Kenya
— 5 nights
Fly to Mombasa, Ferry to Diani Beach
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Diani Beach, Kenya
— 2 nights
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Drive to Likoni, Ferry to Mombasa, Drive to Watamu
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Watamu, Kenya
— 3 nights
Fly to Livingstone, Drive to Victoria Falls
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Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
— 6 nights
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Johannesburg, South Africa
— 8 nights
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End: Milan, Italy
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Nairobi, Kenya — 4 nights
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Green City in the Sun
Spend the 17th (Thu) exploring nature at Nairobi National Park. Spend the 19th (Sat) spotting exotic species with a safari tour. There's lots more to do: stroll through Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, examine the collection at Karen Blixen Museum, get interesting insight from Tours, and stop by Ocean Sole (Flip the Flop Tour).
To find ratings, other places to visit, more things to do, and other tourist information, refer to the Nairobi day trip planning website.
Milan, Italy to Nairobi is an approximately 12-hour flight. You can also drive. Traveling from Milan to Nairobi, you'll lose 2 hours due to the time zone difference. September in Nairobi sees daily highs of 29°C and lows of 17°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 19th (Sat) so you can catch the flight to Samburu National Reserve.
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To find ratings, other places to visit, more things to do, and other tourist information, refer to the Nairobi day trip planning website.
Milan, Italy to Nairobi is an approximately 12-hour flight. You can also drive. Traveling from Milan to Nairobi, you'll lose 2 hours due to the time zone difference. September in Nairobi sees daily highs of 29°C and lows of 17°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 19th (Sat) so you can catch the flight to Samburu National Reserve.
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Samburu National Reserve, Kenya — 1 night
Kick off your visit on the 20th (Sun): take an exotic tour of Elephant Watch Camp & Safaris.
To see traveler tips, other places to visit, where to stay, and more tourist information, you can read our Samburu National Reserve online attractions planner.
You can fly from Nairobi to Samburu National Reserve in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 20th (Sun) to allow time for travel to Tsavo National Park East.
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To see traveler tips, other places to visit, where to stay, and more tourist information, you can read our Samburu National Reserve online attractions planner.
You can fly from Nairobi to Samburu National Reserve in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 20th (Sun) to allow time for travel to Tsavo National Park East.
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Tsavo National Park East, Kenya — 1 night
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Start off your visit on the 21st (Mon): stroll through Tsavo East.
To see other places to visit, maps, traveler tips, and more tourist information, go to the Tsavo National Park East itinerary app.
Do a combination of flight, train, and car from Samburu National Reserve to Tsavo National Park East in 8.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of car, flight, and train. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 21st (Mon) to allow enough time to travel to Maasai Mara National Reserve.
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To see other places to visit, maps, traveler tips, and more tourist information, go to the Tsavo National Park East itinerary app.
Do a combination of flight, train, and car from Samburu National Reserve to Tsavo National Park East in 8.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of car, flight, and train. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 21st (Mon) to allow enough time to travel to Maasai Mara National Reserve.
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Maasai Mara National Reserve, Kenya — 5 nights
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Spend the 22nd (Tue) surrounded by wildlife at Olare Orok Conservancy. Spend the 23rd (Wed) surrounded by wildlife at Mara Triangle. Next up on the itinerary: see exotic creatures in open habitats at a safari tour and stroll through Mara North Conservancy.
To see where to stay, photos, other places to visit, and other tourist information, read our Maasai Mara National Reserve trip itinerary site.
Traveling by combination of car and flight from Tsavo National Park East to Maasai Mara National Reserve takes 8.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of car, train, and bus. In September, daytime highs in Maasai Mara National Reserve are 17°C, while nighttime lows are 10°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 26th (Sat) so you can travel to Diani Beach.
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To see where to stay, photos, other places to visit, and other tourist information, read our Maasai Mara National Reserve trip itinerary site.
Traveling by combination of car and flight from Tsavo National Park East to Maasai Mara National Reserve takes 8.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of car, train, and bus. In September, daytime highs in Maasai Mara National Reserve are 17°C, while nighttime lows are 10°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 26th (Sat) so you can travel to Diani Beach.
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Diani Beach, Kenya — 2 nights
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On the 27th (Sun), enjoy the sand and surf at Diani Beach and then see what you can catch with a fishing tour. Here are some ideas for day two: get the adrenaline pumping with Wild Coast Air Safaris and then see Marco Polo Safaris.
For where to stay, ratings, traveler tips, and other tourist information, use the Diani Beach travel planner.
Traveling by combination of flight and ferry from Maasai Mara National Reserve to Diani Beach takes 5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of car, bus, and ferry. Expect warmer temperatures when traveling from Maasai Mara National Reserve in September; daily highs in Diani Beach reach 34°C and lows reach 24°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 28th (Mon) early enough to travel to Watamu.
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For where to stay, ratings, traveler tips, and other tourist information, use the Diani Beach travel planner.
Traveling by combination of flight and ferry from Maasai Mara National Reserve to Diani Beach takes 5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of car, bus, and ferry. Expect warmer temperatures when traveling from Maasai Mara National Reserve in September; daily highs in Diani Beach reach 34°C and lows reach 24°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 28th (Mon) early enough to travel to Watamu.
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Watamu, Kenya — 3 nights
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Spend the 29th (Tue) exploring nature at Watamu National Marine Park. There's still lots to do: take an in-depth tour of Gede Ruins, delve into the lush surroundings at Arabuko-Sokoke Forest, get a dose of the wild on a nature and wildlife tour, and relax and rejuvenate at Yoga at Watamu Treehouse.
For photos, ratings, where to stay, and more tourist information, read our Watamu day trip site.
Traveling by combination of car and ferry from Diani Beach to Watamu takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of flight and car; or do a combination of car, ferry, bus, and taxi. Plan for somewhat warmer nights when traveling from Diani Beach in September since evenings lows in Watamu dip to 28°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 1st (Thu) early enough to travel to Victoria Falls.
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For photos, ratings, where to stay, and more tourist information, read our Watamu day trip site.
Traveling by combination of car and ferry from Diani Beach to Watamu takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of flight and car; or do a combination of car, ferry, bus, and taxi. Plan for somewhat warmer nights when traveling from Diani Beach in September since evenings lows in Watamu dip to 28°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 1st (Thu) early enough to travel to Victoria Falls.
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Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe — 6 nights
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Victoria Falls is known for nature, adventure, and wildlife. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: take in the dramatic scenery at Mosi-oa-Tunya / Victoria Falls National Park, relax and float downstream with a rafting and tubing tour, see exotic creatures in open habitats at a safari tour, and test your problem-solving skills at Tribal Trap Escape Rooms.
To see reviews, other places to visit, ratings, and tourist information, go to the Victoria Falls route planning tool.
You can do a combination of flight and car from Watamu to Victoria Falls in 10 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of taxi, bus, and car. The time zone difference when traveling from Watamu to Victoria Falls is minus 1 hour. Expect somewhat warmer weather when traveling from Watamu in October: highs in Victoria Falls hover around 39°C, while lows dip to 23°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 7th (Wed) early enough to fly to Johannesburg.
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To see reviews, other places to visit, ratings, and tourist information, go to the Victoria Falls route planning tool.
You can do a combination of flight and car from Watamu to Victoria Falls in 10 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of taxi, bus, and car. The time zone difference when traveling from Watamu to Victoria Falls is minus 1 hour. Expect somewhat warmer weather when traveling from Watamu in October: highs in Victoria Falls hover around 39°C, while lows dip to 23°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 7th (Wed) early enough to fly to Johannesburg.
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Johannesburg, South Africa — 8 nights
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City of Light
Change things up with these side-trips from Johannesburg: Lion and Safari Park (in Broederstroom), Pretoria (Voortrekker Monument, Union Buildings, &more) and Spas (in Kempton Park). Spend the 9th (Fri) spotting exotic species with a safari tour. The adventure continues: see the interesting displays at Apartheid Museum, steep yourself in history at Mandela House, test your team's savvy at HintHunt, and stop by Maboneng Precinct.
For photos, reviews, where to stay, and tourist information, you can read our Johannesburg trip itinerary planner.
You can fly from Victoria Falls to Johannesburg in 5.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Victoria Falls in October, expect Johannesburg to be slightly colder, temps between 32°C and 13°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 15th (Thu) so you can fly back home.
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For photos, reviews, where to stay, and tourist information, you can read our Johannesburg trip itinerary planner.
You can fly from Victoria Falls to Johannesburg in 5.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Victoria Falls in October, expect Johannesburg to be slightly colder, temps between 32°C and 13°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 15th (Thu) so you can fly 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.
Zimbabwe travel guide
Tourism in Zimbabwe experienced a boost after the country's turbulent recent history seemed to settle down. Waterfalls, "Big Five" national parks, and the Eastern Highlands provide contrasting but complementary images of southern Africa, with the growing tourism infrastructure helping visitors see the best of what the country offers. Though corruption and unemployment remain everyday problems, the vast majority of Zimbabweans are a welcoming bunch, proud of the natural riches and culture of their hopeful country.
