12 days in Nairobi, Amboseli National Park & Samburu National Reserve Itinerary

Your day by day itinerary now includes Kenya Expresso Tours and Safaris Ltd. Spend the 2nd (Mon) exploring nature at Nairobi National Park. There's still lots to do: see the interesting displays at Karen Blixen Museum, see Off-Road Tours, stop by Utamaduni Craft Centre, and take in the local highlights with Walking tours.

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Manchester, UK to Nairobi is an approximately 14-hour flight. Traveling from Manchester to Nairobi, you'll lose 3 hours due to the time zone difference. When traveling from Manchester in October, plan for warmer days and a bit warmer nights in Nairobi: temperatures range from 30°C by day to 19°C at night. On the 7th (Sat), you're off to Amboseli National Park.

Spend the 8th (Sun) exploring nature at Amboseli National Park. There's much more to do: enjoy breathtaking views from Observation Hill, tour the pleasant surroundings at Selenkay Conservancy, and see exotic creatures in open habitats at Elephant Garden Safaris.

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Fly from Nairobi to Amboseli National Park in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and car. Traveling from Nairobi in October, you will find days in Amboseli National Park are somewhat warmer (36°C), and nights are about the same (21°C). Finish up your sightseeing early on the 9th (Mon) so you can catch the flight to Samburu National Reserve.

Start off your visit on the 10th (Tue): explore the wealth of natural beauty at Shaba National Reserve. On the 11th (Wed), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: get interesting insight from Elephant Watch Camp & Safaris.

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You can fly from Amboseli National Park to Samburu National Reserve in 5 hours. Other options are to drive; or do a combination of car, bus, and train. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 11th (Wed) to allow time for travel back home.