15 days in Kenya Itinerary

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.

Spend the 5th (Wed) exploring nature at Nairobi National Park. Spend the 4th (Tue) spotting exotic species with a safari tour. Next up on the itinerary: stroll through Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, stop by Penny Winter Botique, take an unforgettable tour with a helicopter tour, and examine the collection at Nairobi National Museum.

To find ratings, reviews, more things to do, and tourist information, read Nairobi trip planning site.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates to Nairobi is an approximately 9-hour flight. You can also drive. The time zone changes from Gulf Standard Time (GST) to East Africa Time (EAT), which is usually a -1 hour difference. In July, Nairobi is colder than Dubai - with highs of 26°C and lows of 16°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 5th (Wed) so you can catch the flight to Mount Kenya National Park.

Start off your visit on the 6th (Thu): take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Mount Kenya.

For maps, other places to visit, more things to do, and tourist information, use the Mount Kenya National Park day trip planner.

Getting from Nairobi to Mount Kenya National Park by flight takes about 2.5 hours. In July in Mount Kenya National Park, expect temperatures between 28°C during the day and 14°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 6th (Thu) so you can travel to Lake Nakuru National Park.

Kick off your visit on the 7th (Fri): take an exotic tour of County Simba Safaris Day Tours and then explore the striking landscape of Lake Nakuru.

For ratings, where to stay, other places to visit, and other tourist information, refer to the Lake Nakuru National Park trip itinerary website.

Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Mount Kenya National Park to Lake Nakuru National Park. In July, daily temperatures in Lake Nakuru National Park can reach 28°C, while at night they dip to 13°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 7th (Fri) to allow time to drive to Naivasha.

Nestled on the shore of the eponymous lake, the market town of Naivasha boasts an enviable location and serves as gateway to several national parks, including Hell's Gate--inspiration for the landscapes of Disney's "The Lion King." Boating among the hippos of the vast, placid lake; camping; and bird-watching top the list of things to do in Naivasha.

Start off your visit on the 8th (Sat): explore the wealth of natural beauty at Hell's Gate National Park. On the 9th (Sun), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: tour the pleasant surroundings at Crescent Island Game Park, then contemplate the waterfront views at Lake Naivasha, and then get engrossed in the history at Enashipai Maa Museum.

To find maps, ratings, and other tourist information, read our Naivasha road trip website.

You can drive from Lake Nakuru National Park to Naivasha in 2 hours. July in Naivasha sees daily highs of 28°C and lows of 13°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 9th (Sun) so you can fly to Maasai Mara National Reserve.

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

Spend the 10th (Mon) surrounded by wildlife at Mara Triangle. Spend the 11th (Tue) surrounded by wildlife at Olare Orok Conservancy. And it doesn't end there: get interesting insight from Tours, tour the pleasant surroundings at Mara North Conservancy, and take an exotic tour of a safari tour.

To find reviews, photos, other places to visit, and other tourist information, use the Maasai Mara National Reserve road trip planning tool.

You can fly from Naivasha to Maasai Mara National Reserve in 3 hours. Other options are to drive; or do a combination of shuttle, bus, and car. Finish your sightseeing early on the 13th (Thu) to allow enough time to travel to Diani Beach.

On a vacation in Diani Beach, a bustling resort town on Kenya's eastern coast, you can take advantage of a pristine sandy shore fringed by a verdant forest.

Kick off your visit on the 14th (Fri): fulfill a lifelong dream with a swim-with-the-dolphins experience and then stroll through Diani Beach.

To find reviews, photos, and more tourist information, read our Diani Beach online sightseeing 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. In July, daytime highs in Diani Beach are 33°C, while nighttime lows are 24°C. You'll set off for home on the 15th (Sat).