22 days in Kenya Itinerary

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Fly to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, Drive to Lake Nakuru National Park
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Lake Nakuru National Park
— 1 night
Drive
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Naivasha
— 2 nights
Drive
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Maasai Mara National Reserve
— 3 nights
Drive
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Nairobi
— 3 nights
Drive
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Tsavo National Park East
— 1 night
Drive
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Watamu
— 2 nights
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Drive to Mombasa, Ferry to Likoni, Drive to Diani Beach
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Diani Beach
— 3 nights
Drive to Likoni, Ferry to Mombasa
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Mombasa
— 4 nights
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Lake Nakuru National Park — 1 night

On the 23rd (Sun), contemplate the long history of Hyrax Hill Prehistoric Site and then explore the activities along Lake Nakuru.

To find more things to do, traveler tips, photos, and more tourist information, read Lake Nakuru National Park trip planner.

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, daytime highs in Lake Nakuru National Park are 28°C, while nighttime lows are 13°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Sun) to allow enough time to drive to Naivasha.
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Parks · Historic Sites · Nature
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Naivasha — 2 nights

On the 24th (Mon), explore the wealth of natural beauty at Hell's Gate National Park. On the 25th (Tue), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: explore the striking landscape of Mount Longonot.

To see where to stay, photos, ratings, and more tourist information, read our Naivasha tour itinerary builder website.

You can drive from Lake Nakuru National Park to Naivasha in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. In July, daytime highs in Naivasha are 28°C, while nighttime lows are 13°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 25th (Tue) early enough to fly to Maasai Mara National Reserve.
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Maasai Mara National Reserve — 3 nights

Get in touch with nature at Olare Orok Conservancy and Mara Triangle. Explore hidden gems such as Mara North Conservancy and Musiara Swamp. It doesn't end there: enjoy unforgettable views with a balloon tour and see exotic creatures in open habitats at a safari tour.

To find reviews, more things to do, ratings, and more tourist information, you can read our Maasai Mara National Reserve online trip itinerary maker.

You can fly from Naivasha to Maasai Mara National Reserve in 3 hours. Other options are to drive; or do a combination of shuttle, bus, and car. Finish your sightseeing early on the 29th (Sat) so you can fly to Nairobi.
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Wildlife · Parks · Nature · Outdoors
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Nairobi — 3 nights

Green City in the Sun

Take a break from the city and head to Nairobi National Park and Samburu National Reserve. Explore hidden gems such as Silole Sanctuary and Room Escape Games. Spend the 31st (Mon) spotting exotic species with a safari tour. And it doesn't end there: tour the pleasant surroundings at Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, take in the awesome beauty at Elephant Hill, and get interesting insight from Tours.

To see more things to do, photos, maps, and other tourist information, you can read our Nairobi day trip planning tool.

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, plan for daily highs up to 26°C, and evening lows to 16°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Wed) so you can travel to Tsavo National Park East.
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Tsavo National Park East — 1 night

Start off your visit on the 3rd (Thu): tour the pleasant surroundings at Tsavo East.

To see other places to visit, photos, and other tourist information, refer to the Tsavo National Park East trip itinerary planning tool.

Do a combination of train and car from Nairobi to Tsavo National Park East in 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 3rd (Thu) to allow time for the car ride to Watamu.
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Highlights from your trip

Watamu — 2 nights

Kick off your visit on the 4th (Fri): see Off-Road Tours, gain insight at Local Ocean Conservation, and then delve into the lush surroundings at Arabuko-Sokoke Forest. On the 5th (Sat), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: take an in-depth tour of Gede Ruins and then see some colorful creatures with a scuba or snorkeling tour.

To see where to stay, photos, ratings, and other tourist information, use the Watamu trip planner.

Drive from Tsavo National Park East to Watamu in 8.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and train; or do a combination of car, train, bus, and taxi. August in Watamu sees daily highs of 32°C and lows of 27°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 5th (Sat) to allow time to travel to Diani Beach.
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Side Trip
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Diani Beach — 3 nights

Eschew the tourist crowds and head to African Bush & Beach Adventures - Day tours and Colobus Conservation. Take a break from the city and head to Diani Beach and Swim with Dolphins. Spend the 7th (Mon) spotting exotic species with a safari tour.

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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. Plan for little chillier nights when traveling from Watamu in August since evenings lows in Diani Beach dip to 24°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 8th (Tue) to allow enough time to travel to Mombasa.
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Side Trip
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Mombasa — 4 nights

Explore hidden gems such as Scuba & Snorkeling and Mombasa Marine National Park. Take a break from the city and head to Nyali Beach and Safaris. The adventure continues: stop by Imani Collective.

To see where to stay and other tourist information, read Mombasa travel route builder site.

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. Expect a daytime high around 33°C in August, and nighttime lows around 24°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Sat) so you can fly back home.
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Outdoors · Parks · Wildlife · Tours
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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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