16 days in Kenya Itinerary

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Nairobi
— 3 nights
Fly
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Maasai Mara National Reserve
— 3 nights
Fly
3
Watamu
— 2 nights
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Drive to Mombasa, Ferry to Likoni, Drive to Diani Beach
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Diani Beach
— 1 night
Drive to Likoni, Ferry to Mombasa
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Mombasa
— 2 nights
Train to Mtito Andei, Drive to Tsavo National Park East
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Tsavo National Park East
— 1 night
Drive
7
Lake Nakuru National Park
— 1 night
Drive
8
Mount Kenya National Park
— 2 nights
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Nairobi — 3 nights

Green City in the Sun

Spend the 20th (Mon) exploring nature at Nairobi National Park. There's much more to do: tour the pleasant surroundings at Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, see the interesting displays at Karen Blixen Museum, hike along Karura Forest, and get interesting insight from Tours.

To find photos, ratings, and other tourist information, go to the Nairobi trip itinerary builder site.

London, UK to Nairobi is an approximately 12-hour flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 3 hours traveling from London to Nairobi. Traveling from London in March, things will get much warmer in Nairobi: highs are around 32°C and lows about 20°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 20th (Mon) to allow time to fly to Maasai Mara National Reserve.
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Maasai Mara National Reserve — 3 nights

Spend the 22nd (Wed) surrounded by wildlife at Olare Orok Conservancy. There's lots more to do: identify plant and animal life at Ol Kinyei Conservancy, enjoy unforgettable views with a balloon tour, and see exotic creatures in open habitats at a safari tour.

For maps, traveler tips, other places to visit, and tourist information, go to the Maasai Mara National Reserve attractions planner.

Traveling by flight from Nairobi to Maasai Mara National Reserve takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and car. Plan for slightly colder temperatures traveling from Nairobi in March, with highs in Maasai Mara National Reserve at 28°C and lows at 11°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 23rd (Thu) to allow time to fly to Watamu.
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Watamu — 2 nights

Start off your visit on the 24th (Fri): take a peaceful walk through Arabuko-Sokoke Forest and then get engrossed in the history at Gede Ruins. On the 25th (Sat), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: tour the pleasant surroundings at Local Ocean Conservation and then discover the deep blue sea with a scuba or snorkeling tour.

For other places to visit, maps, and more tourist information, go to the Watamu planner.

Traveling by flight from Maasai Mara National Reserve to Watamu takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of car and bus. Traveling from Maasai Mara National Reserve in March, you will find days in Watamu are somewhat warmer (37°C), and nights are much hotter (30°C). Finish your sightseeing early on the 25th (Sat) to allow enough time to travel to Diani Beach.
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Diani Beach — 1 night

Start off your visit on the 26th (Sun): identify plant and animal life at Wildlife Areas and then stroll through Diani Beach.

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You can do a combination of car and ferry from Watamu to Diani Beach in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and flight; or do a combination of taxi, bus, ferry, and car. In March, daily temperatures in Diani Beach can reach 38°C, while at night they dip to 28°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 26th (Sun) early enough to travel to Mombasa.
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Mombasa — 2 nights

On the 27th (Mon), take an exotic tour of a safari tour. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 28th (Tue): tour the pleasant surroundings at Haller Park, stop by Dazzle Jewellers, and then get engrossed in the history at Fort Jesus Museum.

To find photos, more things to do, reviews, and more tourist information, go to the Mombasa trip itinerary planner.

Traveling by combination of car and ferry from Diani Beach to Mombasa takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of flight and taxi. In March in Mombasa, expect temperatures between 38°C during the day and 28°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 28th (Tue) early enough to travel to Tsavo National Park East.
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Tsavo National Park East — 1 night

On the 29th (Wed), tour the pleasant surroundings at Tsavo East.

To find other places to visit, maps, ratings, and other tourist information, you can read our Tsavo National Park East tour itinerary site.

Traveling by combination of train and car from Mombasa to Tsavo National Park East takes 6.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of flight, train, and car. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 29th (Wed) to allow enough time to drive to Lake Nakuru National Park.
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Lake Nakuru National Park — 1 night

On the 30th (Thu), take a memorable tour with County Simba Safaris Day Tours and then explore the activities along Lake Nakuru.

To find ratings, maps, and tourist information, read our Lake Nakuru National Park online trip itinerary planner.

You can drive from Tsavo National Park East to Lake Nakuru National Park in 8 hours. Other options are to do a combination of car and train; or do a combination of car, train, and flight. In March in Lake Nakuru National Park, expect temperatures between 33°C during the day and 14°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 30th (Thu) so you can travel to Mount Kenya National Park.
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Mount Kenya National Park — 2 nights

Kick off your visit on the 31st (Fri): take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Mount Kenya.

For where to stay, traveler tips, and other tourist information, read Mount Kenya National Park online route planner.

Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Lake Nakuru National Park to Mount Kenya National Park. Expect a daytime high around 30°C in March, and nighttime lows around 17°C. On the 1st (Sat), you'll 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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