15 days in Kenya Itinerary

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Nairobi
— 3 nights
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Amboseli National Park
— 1 night
Fly
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Nyeri
— 1 night
Drive
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Nanyuki Town
— 1 night
Fly
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Naivasha
— 2 nights
Drive
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Lake Nakuru National Park
— 2 nights
Drive to Kisumu, Fly to Maasai Mara National Reserve
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Maasai Mara National Reserve
— 2 nights
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Nairobi — 3 nights

Green City in the Sun

Spend the 11th (Wed) exploring nature at Nairobi National Park. There's still lots to do: stroll through Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, examine the collection at Nairobi National Museum, see Off-Road Tours, and take in the exciting artwork at Fundii Centre for the Arts.

To find more things to do, maps, other places to visit, and more tourist information, refer to the Nairobi driving holiday planning app.

Dallas, USA to Nairobi is an approximately 24-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Dallas to Nairobi is 9 hours. Plan for much warmer temperatures traveling from Dallas in January, with highs in Nairobi at 79°F and lows at 61°F. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 13th (Fri) to allow time for the flight to Amboseli National Park.
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Amboseli National Park — 1 night

To find traveler tips, ratings, other places to visit, and more tourist information, go to the Amboseli National Park road trip planner.

Traveling by flight from Nairobi to Amboseli National Park takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and car. Traveling from Nairobi in January, you will find days in Amboseli National Park are a bit warmer (86°F), and nights are about the same (66°F). Finish your sightseeing early on the 14th (Sat) to allow enough time to fly to Nyeri.
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Nyeri — 1 night

Start off your visit on the 15th (Sun): stroll through Solio Game Reserve.

For photos, maps, other places to visit, and other tourist information, refer to the Nyeri day trip planning site.

You can fly from Amboseli National Park to Nyeri in 5 hours. Other options are to drive; or do a combination of car and bus. Prepare for a bit cooler weather when traveling from Amboseli National Park in January: high temperatures in Nyeri hover around 78°F and lows are around 50°F. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 15th (Sun) to allow time for the car ride to Nanyuki Town.
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Nanyuki Town — 1 night

Start off your visit on the 16th (Mon): trek along with Hiking & Camping Tours, stroll through Mount Kenya Wildlife Conservancy, and then make a trip to Equator Marker.

For maps, ratings, traveler tips, and other tourist information, read Nanyuki Town travel itinerary planner.

Getting from Nyeri to Nanyuki Town by car takes about an hour. Expect somewhat warmer evenings in Nanyuki Town when traveling from Nyeri in January, with lows around 58°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 16th (Mon) to allow time to fly to Naivasha.
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Naivasha — 2 nights

On the 17th (Tue), explore the activities along Lake Naivasha, tour the pleasant surroundings at The Naivasha Raptor Centre, and then contemplate the waterfront views at Lake Naivasha. Here are some ideas for day two: explore the wealth of natural beauty at Hell's Gate National Park.

To see traveler tips, maps, other places to visit, and tourist information, read Naivasha travel planner.

Traveling by flight from Nanyuki Town to Naivasha takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. Plan for a bit cooler nights when traveling from Nanyuki Town in January since evenings lows in Naivasha dip to 50°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 18th (Wed) so you can go by car to Lake Nakuru National Park.
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Lake Nakuru National Park — 2 nights

Start off your visit on the 19th (Thu): see exotic creatures in open habitats at County Simba Safaris Day Tours and then contemplate the waterfront views at Lake Nakuru.

To see reviews, traveler tips, and tourist information, read Lake Nakuru National Park attractions planner.

Drive from Naivasha to Lake Nakuru National Park in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. In January in Lake Nakuru National Park, expect temperatures between 82°F during the day and 50°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 20th (Fri) so you can travel to Maasai Mara National Reserve.
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Maasai Mara National Reserve — 2 nights

Spend the 22nd (Sun) surrounded by wildlife at Mara Triangle. Spend the 21st (Sat) surrounded by wildlife at Olare Orok Conservancy. There's more to do: tour the pleasant surroundings at Musiara Swamp.

To see more things to do, maps, and other tourist information, you can read our Maasai Mara National Reserve planner.

You can do a combination of car and flight from Lake Nakuru National Park to Maasai Mara National Reserve in 6.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. While traveling from Lake Nakuru National Park, expect little chillier days and about the same nights in Maasai Mara National Reserve, ranging from highs of 73°F to lows of 49°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 22nd (Sun) to allow time to travel back home.
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Kenya travel guide

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Nature & Parks · National Parks · Safaris
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.
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