20 days in Kenya Itinerary

Nairobi is known for parks, museums, and wildlife. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: examine the collection at Karen Blixen Museum and tour the pleasant surroundings at Giraffe Centre.

For other places to visit, ratings, maps, and tourist information, go to the Nairobi trip planner.

Chicago, USA to Nairobi is an approximately 22.5-hour flight. You'll lose 9 hours traveling from Chicago to Nairobi due to the time zone difference. In July, Nairobi is slightly colder than Chicago - with highs of 73°F and lows of 57°F. On the 25th (Tue), you'll travel to Tsavo National Park West.

To see ratings, more things to do, maps, and other tourist information, use the Tsavo National Park West visit site.

Do a combination of flight and car from Nairobi to Tsavo National Park West in 5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. Prepare for a bit warmer weather when traveling from Nairobi in July: high temperatures in Tsavo National Park West hover around 83°F and lows are around 66°F. On the 27th (Thu), you'll travel to Amboseli National Park.

Kick off your visit on the 27th (Thu): take in panoramic vistas at Observation Hill.

For other places to visit, maps, reviews, and tourist information, use the Amboseli National Park trip maker site.

Getting from Tsavo National Park West to Amboseli National Park by car takes about 3.5 hours. Traveling from Tsavo National Park West in July, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be little chillier in Amboseli National Park, with lows of 60°F. On the 28th (Fri), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can fly to Nyeri.

On the 28th (Fri), tour the pleasant surroundings at Solio Game Reserve.

For other places to visit and other tourist information, refer to the Nyeri travel planner.

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 July: high temperatures in Nyeri hover around 68°F and lows are around 53°F. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 29th (Sat) to allow enough time to fly to Samburu National Reserve.

Kick off your visit on the 29th (Sat): explore the striking landscape of Shaba National Reserve. On the next day, stroll through Reteti Elephant Santuary and then take a memorable tour with Elephant Watch Camp & Safaris.

For reviews, maps, more things to do, and tourist information, read Samburu National Reserve trip planning app.

You can fly from Nyeri to Samburu National Reserve in 2.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or do a combination of train and car. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 31st (Mon) so you can go by car to Marsabit.

On the 31st (Mon), delve into the lush surroundings at Marsabit National Park.

To see maps, where to stay, ratings, and other tourist information, read our Marsabit road trip planning site.

Drive from Samburu National Reserve to Marsabit in 4 hours. On the 1st (Tue), you're off to Nanyuki Town.

Start off your visit on the 2nd (Wed): tour the pleasant surroundings at Mount Kenya Wildlife Conservancy, don't miss a visit to Equator Marker, and then see the sights as you ascend with a climbing tour.

To see maps, reviews, more things to do, and more tourist information, read our Nanyuki Town route builder site.

Getting from Marsabit to Nanyuki Town by car takes about 4.5 hours. Expect a daytime high around 76°F in August, and nighttime lows around 55°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Wed) so you can go by car to Nakuru.

Start off your visit on the 3rd (Thu): stop by KraftyArtZ and then take an exotic tour of Hisia Safaris.

To find photos, traveler tips, ratings, and more tourist information, go to the Nakuru road trip planning app.

Traveling by car from Nanyuki Town to Nakuru takes 3.5 hours. In August, daily temperatures in Nakuru can reach 76°F, while at night they dip to 53°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 4th (Fri) so you can drive to Baringo District.

On the 4th (Fri), explore the activities along Lake Bogoria.

For traveler tips, photos, where to stay, and other tourist information, read our Baringo District trip itinerary maker site.

You can drive from Nakuru to Baringo District in 3.5 hours. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 5th (Sat) so you can go by car to Kisumu.

Kick off your visit on the 5th (Sat): explore the striking landscape of Kisumu Impala Sanctuary.

For ratings, traveler tips, maps, and tourist information, read Kisumu online sightseeing planner.

Traveling by car from Baringo District to Kisumu takes 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and flight. August in Kisumu sees daily highs of 84°F and lows of 63°F at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 6th (Sun) early enough to catch the flight to Maasai Mara National Reserve.

Start off your visit on the 6th (Sun): enjoy unforgettable views with a balloon tour. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: look for all kinds of wild species at Mara Triangle.

For reviews, where to stay, and tourist information, refer to the Maasai Mara National Reserve route planning app.

Traveling by flight from Kisumu to Maasai Mara National Reserve takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. Finish your sightseeing early on the 8th (Tue) to allow enough time to fly to Nairobi.

Start off your visit on the 8th (Tue): soar above the sights with a balloon tour.

For more things to do, reviews, photos, and other tourist information, refer to the Nairobi trip 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. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 9th (Wed) early enough to fly back home.