7 days in Kenya & Harare Itinerary

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

Kick off your visit on the 12th (Mon): identify plant and animal life at Olare Orok Conservancy. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 13th (Tue): look for all kinds of wild species at Mara Triangle.

To find photos, where to stay, ratings, and tourist information, read our Maasai Mara National Reserve road trip planning site.

Nairobi to Maasai Mara National Reserve is an approximately 2.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of bus and car. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 13th (Tue) so you can catch the flight to Nairobi.

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.

You'll visit kid-friendly attractions like Nairobi National Park and Sheldrick Wildlife Trust. You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at The Hub Karen and Helicopter Tours. Spend the 16th (Fri) spotting exotic species with a safari tour. There's more to do: stroll through Giraffe Centre and examine the collection at Karen Blixen Museum.

To see traveler tips, more things to do, photos, and tourist information, refer to the Nairobi online tour planner.

Traveling by flight from Maasai Mara National Reserve to Nairobi takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of car and bus. June in Nairobi sees daily highs of 26°C and lows of 17°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 16th (Fri) early enough to catch the flight to Harare.

Regarded as the nation's leading commercial, financial, and communications center, Harare attracts tourists with its modern architecture mixed with British colonial influence and traditional African flair.

Kick off your visit on the 17th (Sat): stop by kiki's gallery, make a trip to Raintree Venue, and then get your bearings at Mt Pleasant Library. Keep things going the next day: stroll through Kuimba Shiri Bird Sanctuary and then take in the exciting artwork at Shona Sculpture Gallery.

For reviews, other places to visit, photos, and tourist information, refer to the Harare trip planner.

You can fly from Nairobi to Harare in 6.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and shuttle. The time zone changes from East Africa Time (EAT) to Central Africa Time (CAT), which is usually a -1 hour difference. Plan for a bit cooler nights when traveling from Nairobi in June since evenings lows in Harare dip to 7°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 18th (Sun) to allow time to fly back home.