22 days in Kenya, Zanzibar Island & Seychelles Itinerary

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Nairobi, Kenya
— 9 nights
Fly
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Zanzibar City, Tanzania
— 1 night
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Drive to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport, Fly to Seychelles International Airport, Drive to Bel Ombre
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Bel Ombre, Seychelles
— 2 nights
Ferry
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La Digue Island, Seychelles
— 3 nights
Ferry
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Praslin Island, Seychelles
— 5 nights
Ferry to Mahé, Fly to Los Angeles

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Nairobi, Kenya — 9 nights

Green City in the Sun

Spend the 20th (Sat) exploring nature at Nairobi National Park.

To see traveler tips, more things to do, other places to visit, and more tourist information, read Nairobi trip planning site.

Los Angeles, USA to Nairobi is an approximately 25.5-hour flight. The time zone changes from Pacific Standard Time to East Africa Time, which is usually a 11 hour difference. Expect a daytime high around 75°F in May, and nighttime lows around 62°F. On the 28th (Sun), you're off to Zanzibar City.
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Zanzibar City, Tanzania — 1 night

Start off your visit on the 29th (Mon): browse the exhibits of Yawara Massage & TingatingaArts, examine the collection at Freddie Mercury Museum, and then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Old Slave Market/Anglican Cathedral.

For more things to do, reviews, where to stay, and other tourist information, read Zanzibar City tour planner.

Traveling by flight from Nairobi to Zanzibar City takes 5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and ferry; or do a combination of bus, train, and ferry. In May, Zanzibar City is somewhat warmer than Nairobi - with highs of 85°F and lows of 73°F. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 29th (Mon) to allow enough time to travel to Bel Ombre.
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Bel Ombre, Seychelles — 2 nights

Kick off your visit on the 30th (Tue): make a trip to Tempio hindu, stroll through Beau Vallon Beach, and then take in the spiritual surroundings of Eglise de Saint Roch. On the 31st (Wed), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: step off the mainland to explore Eden Island Seychelles, identify plant and animal life at Wildlife Areas, make a trip to Victoria Market, then contemplate the long history of Clock Tower, and finally appreciate the history behind Diamond Jubilee Fountain.

To see maps, traveler tips, reviews, and tourist information, you can read our Bel Ombre day trip planning app.

The Route module can help you plan travel from Zanzibar City to Bel Ombre. The time zone changes from East Africa Time to Seychelles Time, which is usually a 1 hour difference. Plan for a bit warmer nights when traveling from Zanzibar City in May since evenings lows in Bel Ombre dip to 79°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 31st (Wed) so you can catch the ferry to La Digue Island.
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La Digue Island, Seychelles — 3 nights

Kick off your visit on the 1st (Thu): kick back and relax at Anse Source D'Argent, kick back and relax at Anse La Reunion Beach, and then enjoy the sand and surf at Grand Anse. On the 2nd (Fri), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: tour the pleasant surroundings at Anse Coco Beach, then step off the mainland to explore Coco Island, and then look for all kinds of wild species at Union Estate Park.

To see ratings, maps, and tourist information, go to the La Digue Island tour itinerary planner.

Getting from Bel Ombre to La Digue Island by ferry takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: do a combination of flight and ferry. In May, daily temperatures in La Digue Island can reach 87°F, while at night they dip to 79°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Sat) so you can ride a ferry to Praslin Island.
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Praslin Island, Seychelles — 5 nights

Visit Anse Lazio and Petite Anse Kerlan for some beach relaxation. Get a sense of the local culture at Galerie Passerose and Rita's Art Sudio & Gallery. There's still lots to do: take a peaceful walk through Vallee de Mai Nature Reserve, tour the pleasant surroundings at Anse La Blague, identify plant and animal life at Fond Ferdinand Nature Reserve, and hike along Le Glacis Noir.

To find ratings, maps, other places to visit, and tourist information, read our Praslin Island trip itinerary tool.

Traveling by ferry from La Digue Island to Praslin Island takes an hour. In June, daily temperatures in Praslin Island can reach 85°F, while at night they dip to 77°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 8th (Thu) so you can travel back home.
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Kenya travel guide

4.3
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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Zanzibar Island travel guide

3.8
Beaches · Scuba & Snorkeling · Islands
Unguja
Experience the bustling Zanzibar Island, the financial and economical metropolis of the Zanzibar Archipelago. Most tours of Zanzibar Island start in Zanzibar Town, where centuries of history are on display in Persian bathhouses, street coffee vendors, and the world's last open slave market in Stone Town, the historical center. Beyond that, attractions on Zanzibar Island include numerous archaeological sites dotted across the area.
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Seychelles travel guide

4.1
Beaches · Islands · Forests
Luxury to please visitors with deep pockets and scenery to astound the eye and warm the soul--that's Seychelles in a nutshell. The coastal areas boast a number of upscale beach resorts, with the fine sands and bright blue sea drawing visitors from distant corners of the world. The matriarchal culture that predominates in most households around the archipelago represents a fascinating cultural quirk to learn about during holidays in Seychelles, while the tropical rhythms of the local Creole folk music set the pace of everyday life.
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