57 days in Namibia, Kenya & Zambia Itinerary
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Start: Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Fly
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Mombasa, Kenya
— 5 nights
Ferry to Likoni, Drive to Diani Beach
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Diani Beach, Kenya
— 5 nights
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Drive to Likoni, Ferry to Mombasa, Drive to Watamu
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Watamu, Kenya
— 5 nights
Drive
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Tsavo National Park East, Kenya
— 1 night
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Drive to Kibwezi, Train to Nairobi, Fly to Samburu National Reserve
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Samburu National Reserve, Kenya
— 1 night
Fly
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Mount Kenya National Park, Kenya
— 1 night
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Nanyuki Town, Kenya
— 2 nights
Drive
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Nakuru, Kenya
— 4 nights
Drive
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Maasai Mara National Reserve, Kenya
— 5 nights
Fly
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Nairobi, Kenya
— 10 nights
Fly
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Livingstone, Zambia
— 5 nights
Drive to Victoria Falls, Fly to Windhoek
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Windhoek, Namibia
— 6 nights
Fly
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Namib-Naukluft Park, Namibia
— 5 nights
Drive to Walvis Bay Airport, Fly to Amsterdam
End: Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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Mombasa, Kenya — 5 nights
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Spend the 29th (Sun) spotting exotic species with a safari tour. Spend the 1st (Tue) wandering through the wild on a nature and wildlife tour. The adventure continues: stroll through Haller Park, kick back and relax at Nyali Beach, take a stroll through Old Town, and take an in-depth tour of Fort Jesus Museum.
For where to stay, traveler tips, other places to visit, and more tourist information, use the Mombasa attractions planner.
Amsterdam, The Netherlands to Mombasa is an approximately 13.5-hour flight. Traveling from Amsterdam to Mombasa, you'll lose 2 hours due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Amsterdam in November, expect Mombasa to be much hotter, temps between 36°C and 27°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Thu) so you can travel to Diani Beach.
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For where to stay, traveler tips, other places to visit, and more tourist information, use the Mombasa attractions planner.
Amsterdam, The Netherlands to Mombasa is an approximately 13.5-hour flight. Traveling from Amsterdam to Mombasa, you'll lose 2 hours due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Amsterdam in November, expect Mombasa to be much hotter, temps between 36°C and 27°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Thu) so you can travel to Diani Beach.
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Diani Beach, Kenya — 5 nights
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Explore Diani Beach's surroundings by going to Coral Gardens (in Wasini Island) and Shimoni (Slave Caves & Kisite-Mpunguti Marine National Park and Reserve). Spend the 6th (Sun) spotting exotic species with a safari tour. And it doesn't end there: stroll through Diani Beach, play a few rounds at Leisure Golf Club, zoom along the surf with a waterskiing or jet-skiing adventure, and take a peaceful walk through Kaya Kinondo Sacred Forest.
For more things to do, maps, other places to visit, and tourist information, read our Diani Beach attractions planner.
Do a combination of ferry and car from Mombasa to Diani Beach in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi and flight. December in Diani Beach sees daily highs of 37°C and lows of 26°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 8th (Tue) so you can travel to Watamu.
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For more things to do, maps, other places to visit, and tourist information, read our Diani Beach attractions planner.
Do a combination of ferry and car from Mombasa to Diani Beach in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi and flight. December in Diani Beach sees daily highs of 37°C and lows of 26°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 8th (Tue) so you can travel to Watamu.
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Watamu, Kenya — 5 nights
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Spend the 11th (Fri) exploring nature at Watamu National Marine Park. There's still lots to do: get engrossed in the history at Gede Ruins, get interesting insight from Tours, look for all kinds of wild species at Wildlife Areas, and explore the activities along Mida Creek.
To find other places to visit, maps, reviews, and other tourist information, refer to the Watamu itinerary builder app.
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. In December, daytime highs in Watamu are 36°C, while nighttime lows are 30°C. On the 13th (Sun), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can drive to Tsavo National Park East.
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To find other places to visit, maps, reviews, and other tourist information, refer to the Watamu itinerary builder app.
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. In December, daytime highs in Watamu are 36°C, while nighttime lows are 30°C. On the 13th (Sun), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can drive to Tsavo National Park East.
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Tsavo National Park East, Kenya — 1 night
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Kick off your visit on the 14th (Mon): stroll through Tsavo East.
To see traveler tips, ratings, more things to do, and more tourist information, use the Tsavo National Park East online trip maker.
Drive from Watamu to Tsavo National Park East in 8.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and train; or do a combination of taxi, bus, train, and car. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 14th (Mon) to allow enough time to travel to Samburu National Reserve.
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To see traveler tips, ratings, more things to do, and more tourist information, use the Tsavo National Park East online trip maker.
Drive from Watamu to Tsavo National Park East in 8.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and train; or do a combination of taxi, bus, train, and car. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 14th (Mon) to allow enough time to travel to Samburu National Reserve.
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Samburu National Reserve, Kenya — 1 night
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Kick off your visit on the 15th (Tue): explore the striking landscape of Shaba National Reserve.
To see traveler tips, reviews, photos, and more tourist information, refer to the Samburu National Reserve trip itinerary builder app.
Traveling by combination of car, train, and flight from Tsavo National Park East to Samburu National Reserve takes 8.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of car, train, and flight. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 15th (Tue) early enough to fly to Mount Kenya National Park.
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To see traveler tips, reviews, photos, and more tourist information, refer to the Samburu National Reserve trip itinerary builder app.
Traveling by combination of car, train, and flight from Tsavo National Park East to Samburu National Reserve takes 8.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of car, train, and flight. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 15th (Tue) early enough to fly to Mount Kenya National Park.
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Mount Kenya National Park, Kenya — 1 night
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Start off your visit on the 16th (Wed): take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Mount Kenya.
To see other places to visit, traveler tips, and more tourist information, read Mount Kenya National Park trip planner.
Traveling by flight from Samburu National Reserve to Mount Kenya National Park takes 2.5 hours. In December, plan for daily highs up to 26°C, and evening lows to 15°C. On the 16th (Wed), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can travel to Nanyuki Town.
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To see other places to visit, traveler tips, and more tourist information, read Mount Kenya National Park trip planner.
Traveling by flight from Samburu National Reserve to Mount Kenya National Park takes 2.5 hours. In December, plan for daily highs up to 26°C, and evening lows to 15°C. On the 16th (Wed), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can travel to Nanyuki Town.
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Nanyuki Town, Kenya — 2 nights
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Kick off your visit on the 17th (Thu): tour the pleasant surroundings at Mount Kenya Wildlife Conservancy, identify plant and animal life at Ol Pejeta Conservancy, and then don't miss a visit to Equator Marker. On the 18th (Fri), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: tour the pleasant surroundings at Ol Jogi Wildlife Conservancy.
To see photos, maps, ratings, and other tourist information, read Nanyuki Town road trip app.
Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Mount Kenya National Park to Nanyuki Town. Expect a daytime high around 26°C in December, and nighttime lows around 15°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 18th (Fri) early enough to drive to Nakuru.
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To see photos, maps, ratings, and other tourist information, read Nanyuki Town road trip app.
Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Mount Kenya National Park to Nanyuki Town. Expect a daytime high around 26°C in December, and nighttime lows around 15°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 18th (Fri) early enough to drive to Nakuru.
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Nakuru, Kenya — 4 nights
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Step out of Nakuru with an excursion to Hell's Gate National Park in Naivasha--about 2 hours away. Spend the 20th (Sun) exploring nature at Baboons & Vervits.
For more things to do, ratings, photos, and other tourist information, use the Nakuru trip planning website.
You can drive from Nanyuki Town to Nakuru in 3.5 hours. While traveling from Nanyuki Town, expect somewhat warmer days and a bit cooler nights in Nakuru, ranging from highs of 30°C to lows of 12°C. On the 22nd (Tue), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can drive to Maasai Mara National Reserve.
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For more things to do, ratings, photos, and other tourist information, use the Nakuru trip planning website.
You can drive from Nanyuki Town to Nakuru in 3.5 hours. While traveling from Nanyuki Town, expect somewhat warmer days and a bit cooler nights in Nakuru, ranging from highs of 30°C to lows of 12°C. On the 22nd (Tue), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can drive to Maasai Mara National Reserve.
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Maasai Mara National Reserve, Kenya — 5 nights
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Spend the 23rd (Wed) surrounded by wildlife at Mara Triangle. Spend the 24th (Thu) surrounded by wildlife at Olare Orok Conservancy. Next up on the itinerary: look for all kinds of wild species at Ol Kinyei Conservancy and stroll through Eluai Plain.
To see where to stay, maps, ratings, and other tourist information, refer to the Maasai Mara National Reserve trip itinerary planning site.
Traveling by car from Nakuru to Maasai Mara National Reserve takes 6 hours. When traveling from Nakuru in December, plan for slightly colder days and about the same nights in Maasai Mara National Reserve: temperatures range from 23°C by day to 11°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 27th (Sun) early enough to fly to Nairobi.
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To see where to stay, maps, ratings, and other tourist information, refer to the Maasai Mara National Reserve trip itinerary planning site.
Traveling by car from Nakuru to Maasai Mara National Reserve takes 6 hours. When traveling from Nakuru in December, plan for slightly colder days and about the same nights in Maasai Mara National Reserve: temperatures range from 23°C by day to 11°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 27th (Sun) early enough to fly to Nairobi.
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Nairobi, Kenya — 10 nights
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Green City in the Sun
Spend the 28th (Mon) exploring nature at Nairobi National Park. Spend the 3rd (Sun) wandering through the wild on a nature and wildlife tour. The adventure continues: examine the collection at Karen Blixen Museum, tour the pleasant surroundings at Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, indulge in some personalized pampering at some of the best spas, and take an exotic tour of a safari tour.
To find reviews, more things to do, ratings, and other tourist information, read our Nairobi online road trip planner.
You can fly from Maasai Mara National Reserve to Nairobi in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of car and bus. Plan for somewhat warmer temperatures traveling from Maasai Mara National Reserve in December, with highs in Nairobi at 28°C and lows at 19°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Wed) early enough to fly to Livingstone.
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To find reviews, more things to do, ratings, and other tourist information, read our Nairobi online road trip planner.
You can fly from Maasai Mara National Reserve to Nairobi in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of car and bus. Plan for somewhat warmer temperatures traveling from Maasai Mara National Reserve in December, with highs in Nairobi at 28°C and lows at 19°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Wed) early enough to fly to Livingstone.
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Livingstone, Zambia — 5 nights
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Livingstone is known for nature, adventure, and museums. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: take in the dramatic scenery at Victoria Falls, examine the collection at Railway Museum, tour the pleasant surroundings at Livingstone Crocodile Park, and take an unforgettable tour with a helicopter tour.
To find other places to visit, reviews, and tourist information, refer to the Livingstone holiday planner.
You can fly from Nairobi to Livingstone in 7 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and car. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 1 hour traveling from Nairobi to Livingstone. Traveling from Nairobi in January, plan for somewhat warmer nights in Livingstone, with lows around 24°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 11th (Mon) to allow time to travel to Windhoek.
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To find other places to visit, reviews, and tourist information, refer to the Livingstone holiday planner.
You can fly from Nairobi to Livingstone in 7 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and car. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 1 hour traveling from Nairobi to Livingstone. Traveling from Nairobi in January, plan for somewhat warmer nights in Livingstone, with lows around 24°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 11th (Mon) to allow time to travel to Windhoek.
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Windhoek, Namibia — 6 nights
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When in Windhoek, make a side trip to see Hoanib River in Kaokoland, approximately Kaokoland away. Next up on the itinerary: take in the spiritual surroundings of Christuskirche, browse the different shops at The Grove Mall of Namibia, brush up on your knowledge of spirits at Naute Kristall Cellar and Destillery, and look for gifts at Herrle & Herma Jewellers.
Discover how to plan a Windhoek trip in just a few steps with Inspirock's itinerary builder.
Do a combination of car and flight from Livingstone to Windhoek in 6 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus, car, and flight; or drive. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 1 hour traveling from Livingstone to Windhoek. Traveling from Livingstone in January, you will find days in Windhoek are a bit warmer (38°C), and nights are slightly colder (20°C). Wrap up your sightseeing on the 17th (Sun) to allow time to fly to Namib-Naukluft Park.
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Discover how to plan a Windhoek trip in just a few steps with Inspirock's itinerary builder.
Do a combination of car and flight from Livingstone to Windhoek in 6 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus, car, and flight; or drive. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 1 hour traveling from Livingstone to Windhoek. Traveling from Livingstone in January, you will find days in Windhoek are a bit warmer (38°C), and nights are slightly colder (20°C). Wrap up your sightseeing on the 17th (Sun) to allow time to fly to Namib-Naukluft Park.
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Namib-Naukluft Park, Namibia — 5 nights
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Explore Namib-Naukluft Park's surroundings by going to Tropic of Capricorn Sign (in Solitaire) and Gobabeb (Gobabeb Desert Research Station & Dorob National Park). There's still lots to do: admire nature's extreme beauty at Big Daddy Dune, make a trip to Kuiseb Pass, and explore the striking landscape at Elim Dunes.
To see where to stay, photos, maps, and tourist information, you can read our Namib-Naukluft Park trip planning tool.
You can fly from Windhoek to Namib-Naukluft Park in 3 hours. Another option is to take a train. When traveling from Windhoek in January, plan for a bit cooler days in Namib-Naukluft Park, with highs around 28°C, while nights are about the same with lows around 19°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Fri) to allow enough time to travel back home.
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To see where to stay, photos, maps, and tourist information, you can read our Namib-Naukluft Park trip planning tool.
You can fly from Windhoek to Namib-Naukluft Park in 3 hours. Another option is to take a train. When traveling from Windhoek in January, plan for a bit cooler days in Namib-Naukluft Park, with highs around 28°C, while nights are about the same with lows around 19°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Fri) to allow enough time to travel 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.
Zambia travel guide
Air Conditioned State
Landlocked Zambia remains best known, a little counter intuitively perhaps, for its bodies of water. Three large rivers run through the country, with most of the big urban areas and smaller settlements sticking close to waterways and the valleys they've cut over millennia. Holidays in Zambia are adventurous affairs, with real planning required to get the most out of the country--foreign visitors find the infrastructure lacking and familiar comforts practically nonexistent. Traditional villages remain the most culturally rewarding places to visit in Zambia, while superlative natural features include animal-rich national parks and picturesque waterfalls.
Namibia travel guide
Land of the Brave
Since gaining independence from South Africa in 1990, Namibia has sought to rival its neighbor in terms of tourist appeal. While it hasn't yet gotten up to the numbers of South Africa, Namibia tourism sector has plenty to work with. The desert and mountainous areas represent a real source of appeal, with species of classic African game animals, such as desert lions, zebras, and elephants real highlights of safaris through the national parks. Namibians are rightly proud of their country, and the myriad traditional villages, colonial German towns, and lively urban centers all deserve your attention.
