22 days in Kenya Itinerary

Start off your visit on the 23rd (Sun): explore the activities along Lake Nakuru.

To find other places to visit, photos, reviews, and more tourist information, refer to the Lake Nakuru National Park road trip planning tool.

Amsterdam, The Netherlands to Lake Nakuru National Park is an approximately 16-hour combination of flight and car. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 2 hours traveling from Amsterdam to Lake Nakuru National Park. In July in Lake Nakuru National Park, expect temperatures between 28°C during the day and 13°C at night. On the 23rd (Sun), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can drive to Naivasha.

Kick off your visit on the 24th (Mon): explore the wealth of natural beauty at Hell's Gate National Park. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 25th (Tue): explore the striking landscape of Mount Longonot.

For where to stay, reviews, ratings, and tourist information, read our Naivasha day trip planner.

You can drive from Lake Nakuru National Park to Naivasha in 2 hours. Another option is to drive. In July, daytime highs in Naivasha are 28°C, while nighttime lows are 13°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 25th (Tue) to allow enough time to fly to Maasai Mara National Reserve.

Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Maasai Mara National Reserve and Mara North Conservancy. Get outdoors at Olare Orok Conservancy and Balloon Rides. There's more to do: stroll through Musiara Swamp and see exotic creatures in open habitats at a safari tour.

To see ratings, maps, other places to visit, and more tourist information, go to the Maasai Mara National Reserve route planning tool.

Getting from Naivasha to Maasai Mara National Reserve by flight takes about 3 hours. Other options: drive; or do a combination of shuttle, bus, and car. Cap off your sightseeing on the 29th (Sat) early enough to catch the flight to Nairobi.

Visiting Nairobi National Park and Sheldrick Wildlife Trust will get you outdoors. Karen Blixen Museum and Nairobi National Museum are good opportunities to explore the local culture. Spend the 31st (Mon) spotting exotic species with a safari tour. Next up on the itinerary: tour the pleasant surroundings at Giraffe Centre, take a memorable tour with Tours, buy something for everyone on your list at The Hub Karen, and take an unforgettable tour with a helicopter tour.

To find maps, photos, other places to visit, and tourist information, use the Nairobi trip itinerary site.

Getting from Maasai Mara National Reserve to Nairobi by flight takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: drive; or do a combination of car and bus. In July, daily temperatures in Nairobi can reach 26°C, while at night they dip to 16°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 2nd (Wed) to allow time to travel to Tsavo National Park East.

On the 3rd (Thu), stroll through Tsavo East.

For more things to do, photos, reviews, and other tourist information, use the Tsavo National Park East travel planner.

Getting from Nairobi to Tsavo National Park East by combination of train and car takes about 5.5 hours. Other options: drive. On the 3rd (Thu), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can drive to Watamu.

On the 4th (Fri), see Off-Road Tours, then stroll through Local Ocean Conservation, and then take a peaceful walk through Arabuko-Sokoke Forest. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: discover the deep blue sea with a scuba or snorkeling tour and then get engrossed in the history at Gede Ruins.

Take the guesswork out of planning a Watamu vacation by using our trip itinerary maker.

Traveling by car from Tsavo National Park East to Watamu takes 8.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and train; or do a combination of car, train, bus, and taxi. In August, daily temperatures in Watamu can reach 32°C, while at night they dip to 27°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 5th (Sat) to allow time to travel to Diani Beach.

You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at African Bush & Beach Adventures - Day tours and Swim with Dolphins. Take a break from the city and head to Safaris and Diani Beach. The adventure continues: tour the pleasant surroundings at Colobus Conservation.

To find reviews, where to stay, other places to visit, and tourist information, read Diani Beach trip planner.

Getting from Watamu to Diani Beach by combination of car and ferry takes about 3.5 hours. Other options: do a combination of car and flight; or do a combination of taxi, bus, ferry, and car. Traveling from Watamu in August, expect a bit cooler with lows of 24°C in Diani Beach. Cap off your sightseeing on the 8th (Tue) early enough to travel to Mombasa.

Get in touch with nature at Scuba & Snorkeling and Safaris. Explore hidden gems such as Mombasa Marine National Park and Nyali Beach. There's still lots to do: look for gifts at Imani Collective.

To find maps, reviews, where to stay, and tourist information, you can read our Mombasa trip planner.

Do a combination of car and ferry from Diani Beach to Mombasa in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of flight and taxi. In August in Mombasa, expect temperatures between 33°C during the day and 24°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 12th (Sat) to allow time to fly back home.