21 days in Kenya Itinerary
Created using Klarna Trips Kenya itinerary planner
Start: Detroit
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Nairobi
— 4 nights
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Maasai Mara National Reserve
— 3 nights
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Watamu
— 3 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
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Lake Nakuru National Park
— 1 night
Drive to Nanyuki, Fly to Samburu National Reserve
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Samburu National Reserve
— 2 nights
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Mount Kenya National Park
— 1 night
Drive to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, Fly to Detroit
End: Detroit
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Nairobi — 4 nights

Green City in the Sun
Spend the 6th (Mon) exploring nature at Nairobi National Park. Spend the 3rd (Fri) spotting exotic species with a safari tour. There's much more to do: examine the collection at Karen Blixen Museum, stroll through Giraffe Centre, take an unforgettable tour with a helicopter tour, and test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms.
To find more things to do, traveler tips, photos, and other tourist information, refer to the Nairobi trip itinerary app.
Detroit, USA to Nairobi is an approximately 20-hour flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 8 hours traveling from Detroit to Nairobi. Traveling from Detroit in November, things will get much warmer in Nairobi: highs are around 75°F and lows about 62°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 6th (Mon) to allow enough time to fly to Maasai Mara National Reserve.
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Detroit, USA to Nairobi is an approximately 20-hour flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 8 hours traveling from Detroit to Nairobi. Traveling from Detroit in November, things will get much warmer in Nairobi: highs are around 75°F and lows about 62°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 6th (Mon) to allow enough time to fly to Maasai Mara National Reserve.
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Maasai Mara National Reserve — 3 nights

Spend the 7th (Tue) surrounded by wildlife at Mara Triangle. Spend the 8th (Wed) surrounded by wildlife at Olare Orok Conservancy. It doesn't end there: soar above the sights with a balloon tour and look for all kinds of wild species at Wildlife Areas.
To see reviews, ratings, where to stay, and more tourist information, use the Maasai Mara National Reserve trip maker website.
Fly from Nairobi to Maasai Mara National Reserve in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and car. In November, Maasai Mara National Reserve is little chillier than Nairobi - with highs of 68°F and lows of 54°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 9th (Thu) so you can fly to Watamu.
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Fly from Nairobi to Maasai Mara National Reserve in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and car. In November, Maasai Mara National Reserve is little chillier than Nairobi - with highs of 68°F and lows of 54°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 9th (Thu) so you can fly to Watamu.
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Watamu — 3 nights

Spend the 12th (Sun) exploring nature at Watamu National Marine Park. There's still lots to do: take an in-depth tour of Gede Ruins, take a peaceful walk through Arabuko-Sokoke Forest, contemplate the waterfront views at Mida Creek, and get a dose of the wild on a nature and wildlife tour.
For where to stay, traveler tips, other places to visit, and other tourist information, read our Watamu online trip maker.
You can fly from Maasai Mara National Reserve to Watamu in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of car and bus. Expect a bit warmer weather when traveling from Maasai Mara National Reserve in November: highs in Watamu hover around 87°F, while lows dip to 77°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 12th (Sun) to allow time to travel to Diani Beach.
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For where to stay, traveler tips, other places to visit, and other tourist information, read our Watamu online trip maker.
You can fly from Maasai Mara National Reserve to Watamu in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of car and bus. Expect a bit warmer weather when traveling from Maasai Mara National Reserve in November: highs in Watamu hover around 87°F, while lows dip to 77°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 12th (Sun) to allow time to travel to Diani Beach.
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Diani Beach — 1 night

Kick off your visit on the 13th (Mon): take a tour by water with Boat Tours & Water Sports and then enjoy the sand and surf at Diani Beach.
For more things to do, photos, reviews, and more tourist information, read our Diani Beach attractions planner.
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 November, daily temperatures in Diani Beach can reach 87°F, while at night they dip to 74°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 13th (Mon) early enough to travel to Mombasa.
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For more things to do, photos, reviews, and more tourist information, read our Diani Beach attractions planner.
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 November, daily temperatures in Diani Beach can reach 87°F, while at night they dip to 74°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 13th (Mon) early enough to travel to Mombasa.
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Mombasa — 2 nights
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On the 14th (Tue), tour the pleasant surroundings at Haller Park, stop by Imani Collective, and then take an in-depth tour of Fort Jesus Museum. Here are some ideas for day two: take an exotic tour of a safari tour.
For ratings, reviews, and more tourist information, use the Mombasa trip itinerary app.
You can do a combination of car and ferry from Diani Beach to Mombasa in 1.5 hours. Another option is to do a combination of flight and taxi. November in Mombasa sees daily highs of 87°F and lows of 74°F at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 15th (Wed) so you can travel to Tsavo National Park East.
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You can do a combination of car and ferry from Diani Beach to Mombasa in 1.5 hours. Another option is to do a combination of flight and taxi. November in Mombasa sees daily highs of 87°F and lows of 74°F at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 15th (Wed) so you can travel to Tsavo National Park East.
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Tsavo National Park East — 1 night

Kick off your visit on the 16th (Thu): stroll through Tsavo East.
To see ratings, more things to do, maps, and other tourist information, read Tsavo National Park East trip itinerary maker site.
Getting from Mombasa to Tsavo National Park East by combination of train and car takes about 6.5 hours. Other options: drive; or do a combination of flight, train, and car. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 16th (Thu) to allow time for the car ride to Lake Nakuru National Park.
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To see ratings, more things to do, maps, and other tourist information, read Tsavo National Park East trip itinerary maker site.
Getting from Mombasa to Tsavo National Park East by combination of train and car takes about 6.5 hours. Other options: drive; or do a combination of flight, train, and car. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 16th (Thu) to allow time for the car ride to Lake Nakuru National Park.
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Lake Nakuru National Park — 1 night

Kick off your visit on the 17th (Fri): see exotic creatures in open habitats at County Simba Safaris Day Tours and then explore the striking landscape of Lake Nakuru.
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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. November in Lake Nakuru National Park sees daily highs of 76°F and lows of 52°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 17th (Fri) to allow enough time to travel to Samburu National Reserve.
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For photos, maps, ratings, and more tourist information, use the Lake Nakuru National Park day trip 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. November in Lake Nakuru National Park sees daily highs of 76°F and lows of 52°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 17th (Fri) to allow enough time to travel to Samburu National Reserve.
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Samburu National Reserve — 2 nights

Kick off your visit on the 18th (Sat): explore the wealth of natural beauty at Shaba National Reserve. Here are some ideas for day two: stroll through Reteti Elephant Santuary and then look for all kinds of wild species at Elephant Watch Camp & Safaris.
To see ratings, more things to do, reviews, and other tourist information, refer to the Samburu National Reserve trip planner.
You can do a combination of car and flight from Lake Nakuru National Park to Samburu National Reserve in 6 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 19th (Sun) so you can catch the flight to Mount Kenya National Park.
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You can do a combination of car and flight from Lake Nakuru National Park to Samburu National Reserve in 6 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 19th (Sun) so you can catch the flight to Mount Kenya National Park.
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Mount Kenya National Park — 1 night

On the 20th (Mon), take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Mount Kenya.
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Traveling by flight from Samburu National Reserve to Mount Kenya National Park takes 2.5 hours. Expect a daytime high around 73°F in November, and nighttime lows around 58°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 20th (Mon) so you can travel back home.
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To see ratings, other places to visit, maps, and other tourist information, use the Mount Kenya National Park trip itinerary builder website.
Traveling by flight from Samburu National Reserve to Mount Kenya National Park takes 2.5 hours. Expect a daytime high around 73°F in November, and nighttime lows around 58°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 20th (Mon) so you can travel back home.
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Kenya travel guide
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.