22 days in Kenya Itinerary

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Fly to Mombasa, Ferry to Diani Beach
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Diani Beach
— 2 nights
Drive to Likoni, Ferry to Mombasa
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Mombasa
— 3 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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Drive to Kibwezi, Train to Nairobi, Fly to Samburu National Reserve
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Samburu National Reserve
— 2 nights
Fly
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Mount Kenya National Park
— 1 night
Drive
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Lake Nakuru National Park
— 1 night
Drive
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Naivasha
— 1 night
Fly
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Maasai Mara National Reserve
— 4 nights
Fly
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Nairobi
— 6 nights
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Diani Beach — 2 nights

Start off your visit on the 23rd (Sun): take an exotic tour of Jackal Adventure Safaris and then kick back and relax at Diani Beach.

To find maps, where to stay, ratings, and tourist information, refer to the Diani Beach vacation planner.

Amsterdam, The Netherlands to Diani Beach is an approximately 15-hour combination of flight and ferry. You'll lose 2 hours traveling from Amsterdam to Diani Beach due to the time zone difference. In July, Diani Beach is a bit warmer than Amsterdam - with highs of 33°C and lows of 24°C. You will leave for Mombasa on the 24th (Mon).
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Mombasa — 3 nights

Spend the 26th (Wed) spotting exotic species with a safari tour. Spend the 25th (Tue) wandering through the wild on a nature and wildlife tour. There's lots more to do: tour the pleasant surroundings at Haller Park, stop by Dazzle Jewellers, and take an in-depth tour of Fort Jesus Museum.

For traveler tips, other places to visit, photos, and other tourist information, use the Mombasa online sightseeing 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 July, daily temperatures in Mombasa can reach 33°C, while at night they dip to 24°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 27th (Thu) to allow time to travel to Tsavo National Park East.
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Tsavo National Park East — 1 night

Kick off your visit on the 28th (Fri): tour the pleasant surroundings at Tsavo East.

To find traveler tips, other places to visit, more things to do, and other tourist information, go to the Tsavo National Park East online sightseeing planner.

You can do a combination of train and car from Mombasa to Tsavo National Park East in 6.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of flight, train, and car. On the 28th (Fri), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can travel to Samburu National Reserve.
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Samburu National Reserve — 2 nights

Start off your visit on the 29th (Sat): explore the wealth of natural beauty at Shaba National Reserve. On the 30th (Sun), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: stroll through Reteti Elephant Santuary and then see exotic creatures in open habitats at Elephant Watch Camp & Safaris.

To find where to stay, maps, ratings, and other tourist information, refer to the Samburu National Reserve visit planner.

Getting from Tsavo National Park East to Samburu National Reserve by combination of car, train, and flight takes about 8.5 hours. Other options: drive; or do a combination of car, train, and flight. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 30th (Sun) so you can catch the flight to Mount Kenya National Park.
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Mount Kenya National Park — 1 night

On the 31st (Mon), take in the awesome beauty at Mount Kenya.

To find photos, where to stay, and other tourist information, go to the Mount Kenya National Park trip maker site.

You can fly from Samburu National Reserve to Mount Kenya National Park in 2.5 hours. In July, daily temperatures in Mount Kenya National Park can reach 28°C, while at night they dip to 14°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 31st (Mon) so you can travel to Lake Nakuru National Park.
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Lake Nakuru National Park — 1 night

On the 1st (Tue), identify plant and animal life at County Simba Safaris Day Tours and then explore the activities along Lake Nakuru.

To find photos, traveler tips, more things to do, and tourist information, use the Lake Nakuru National Park trip planning app.

The Route module can help you plan travel from Mount Kenya National Park to Lake Nakuru National Park. July in Lake Nakuru National Park sees daily highs of 28°C and lows of 13°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 1st (Tue) so you can go by car to Naivasha.
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Naivasha — 1 night

Start off your visit on the 2nd (Wed): explore the striking landscape of Hell's Gate National Park.

For photos, more things to do, and tourist information, use the Naivasha route website.

Traveling by car from Lake Nakuru National Park to Naivasha takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. In August, plan for daily highs up to 28°C, and evening lows to 13°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Wed) so you can fly to Maasai Mara National Reserve.
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Maasai Mara National Reserve — 4 nights

Spend the 4th (Fri) surrounded by wildlife at Olare Orok Conservancy. Spend the 5th (Sat) surrounded by wildlife at Mara Triangle. Next up on the itinerary: soar above the sights with a balloon tour, stroll through Mara North Conservancy, and look for all kinds of wild species at Wildlife Areas.

For traveler tips, other places to visit, maps, and other tourist information, refer to the Maasai Mara National Reserve itinerary builder tool.

You can fly from Naivasha to Maasai Mara National Reserve in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of shuttle, bus, and car. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 6th (Sun) so you can catch the flight to Nairobi.
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Nairobi — 6 nights

Green City in the Sun

Spend the 7th (Mon) exploring nature at Nairobi National Park. Spend the 10th (Thu) spotting exotic species with a safari tour. And it doesn't end there: take a memorable tour with Tours, see the interesting displays at Karen Blixen Museum, buy something for everyone on your list at The Hub Karen, and see the world from above with a helicopter tour.

To find other places to visit, ratings, maps, and more tourist information, read our Nairobi trip itinerary builder.

You can fly from Maasai Mara National Reserve to Nairobi in 2.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or do a combination of car and bus. In August, plan for daily highs up to 27°C, and evening lows to 16°C. On the 12th (Sat), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can fly 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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