31 days in Kenya Itinerary

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Watamu
— 5 nights
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Drive to Mombasa, Ferry to Likoni, Drive to Diani Beach
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Diani Beach
— 5 nights
Drive to Likoni, Ferry to Mombasa
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Mombasa
— 5 nights
Train to Mtito Andei, Drive to Tsavo National Park East
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Tsavo National Park East
— 1 night
Drive
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Naivasha
— 3 nights
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Maasai Mara National Reserve
— 5 nights
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Nairobi
— 6 nights
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Watamu — 5 nights

You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Off-Road Tours and Spiaggia delle Tartarughe. Get in touch with nature at Local Ocean Conservation and Scuba & Snorkeling. Next up on the itinerary: step off the mainland to explore Isola dell'Amore Watamu, relax and rejuvenate at Yoga at Watamu Treehouse, delve into the lush surroundings at Arabuko-Sokoke Forest, and take an in-depth tour of Gede Ruins.

For other places to visit, photos, ratings, and tourist information, read Watamu online day trip planner.

London, UK to Watamu is an approximately 15-hour flight. The time zone difference moving from Greenwich Mean Time to East Africa Time is 3 hours. Traveling from London in December, expect Watamu to be much hotter, temps between 36°C and 30°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 6th (Wed) so you can travel to Diani Beach.
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Diani Beach — 5 nights

Get in touch with nature at African Bush & Beach Adventures - Day tours and Safaris. Your cultural itinerary includes sights like Slave Caves and Diani Beach Art Gallery. Take a break from Diani Beach with a short trip to Kisite-Mpunguti Marine National Park and Reserve in Shimoni, about 1h 40 min away. There's lots more to do: identify plant and animal life at Wildlife Areas, kick back and relax at Diani Beach, tour the pleasant surroundings at Colobus Conservation, and tee off at Leisure Golf Club.

To see traveler tips, maps, more things to do, and more tourist information, read Diani Beach travel planning tool.

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. Expect a bit cooler evenings in Diani Beach when traveling from Watamu in December, with lows around 26°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 11th (Mon) so you can travel to Mombasa.
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Mombasa — 5 nights

Escape the urban bustle at Nyali Beach and Off-Road Tours. Do some cultural sightseeing at Fort Jesus Museum and Shree Cutch Satsang Swaminarayan Temple. Spend the 14th (Thu) spotting exotic species with a safari tour. Spend the 12th (Tue) exploring nature at Mombasa Marine National Park. There's lots more to do: discover the deep blue sea with a scuba or snorkeling tour, tour the pleasant surroundings at Haller Park, and stop by Imani Collective.

For traveler tips, photos, more things to do, and more tourist information, use the Mombasa trip itinerary planner.

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. Expect a daytime high around 37°C in December, and nighttime lows around 26°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 16th (Sat) 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 17th (Sun): stroll through Tsavo East.

To find ratings and other tourist information, go to the Tsavo National Park East road trip planner.

Traveling by combination of train and car from Mombasa to Tsavo National Park East takes 6.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of flight, train, and car. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 17th (Sun) to allow enough time to drive to Naivasha.
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Naivasha — 3 nights

Discover out-of-the-way places like Mount Longonot and Crater Lake Game Sanctuary. Escape the urban bustle at Lake Oloidien and Hell's Gate National Park.

To see maps, traveler tips, more things to do, and tourist information, refer to the Naivasha sightseeing planner.

Traveling by car from Tsavo National Park East to Naivasha takes 6.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car, train, and taxi; or do a combination of car, train, and shuttle. In December, daytime highs in Naivasha are 30°C, while nighttime lows are 12°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 20th (Wed) early enough to catch the flight to Maasai Mara National Reserve.
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Maasai Mara National Reserve — 5 nights

Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Maasai Mara National Reserve and Musiara Swamp. Get in touch with nature at Olare Orok Conservancy and Mara North Conservancy. Spend the 23rd (Sat) surrounded by wildlife at Mara Triangle. It doesn't end there: look for all kinds of wild species at Wildlife Areas and soar above the sights with a balloon tour.

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Traveling by flight from Naivasha to Maasai Mara National Reserve takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of shuttle, bus, and car. When traveling from Naivasha in December, plan for little chillier days in Maasai Mara National Reserve, with highs around 23°C, while nights are about the same with lows around 11°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 25th (Mon) early enough to catch the flight to Nairobi.
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Nairobi — 6 nights

Green City in the Sun

Karen Blixen Museum and Nairobi National Museum are good opportunities to explore the local culture. Take a break from the city and head to Nairobi National Park and Giraffe Centre. Spend the 28th (Thu) spotting exotic species with a safari tour. Spend the 30th (Sat) wandering through the wild on a nature and wildlife tour. Next up on the itinerary: stroll through Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, see Off-Road Tours, look for all kinds of wild species at Karura Forest, and test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms.

To see maps, more things to do, ratings, and other tourist information, go to the Nairobi online travel planner.

Traveling by flight from Maasai Mara National Reserve to Nairobi takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of car and bus. Plan for somewhat warmer temperatures traveling from Maasai Mara National Reserve in December, with highs in Nairobi at 28°C and lows at 19°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 31st (Sun) to allow enough time to fly back home.
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Kenya travel guide

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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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