32 days in Kenya Itinerary

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Samburu National Reserve
— 3 nights
Taxi to Samburu, Fly to Nanyuki Town
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Nanyuki Town
— 3 nights
Fly
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Naivasha
— 2 nights
Fly
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Maasai Mara National Reserve
— 3 nights
Fly
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Nairobi
— 1 night
Fly
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Shimoni
— 3 nights
Drive
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Wasini Island
— 3 nights
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Fly to Mombasa, Drive to Mombasa, Ferry to Likoni, Drive to Diani Beach
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Diani Beach
— 3 nights
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Drive to Likoni, Ferry to Mombasa, Drive to Watamu
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Watamu
— 3 nights
Drive
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Malindi
— 3 nights
Drive
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Tsavo National Park East
— 4 nights
Drive to Kibwezi, Train to Nairobi

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Samburu National Reserve — 3 nights

Step out of Samburu National Reserve with an excursion to Buffalo Springs National Reserve in Buffalo Springs Game Reserve--about 56 minutes away. Spend the 5th (Thu) exploring nature at Shaba National Reserve.

To find other places to visit, reviews, ratings, and more tourist information, you can read our Samburu National Reserve attractions planner.

Nairobi to Samburu National Reserve is an approximately 2.5-hour flight. You can also drive. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 8th (Sun) to allow time to drive to Nanyuki Town.
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Nanyuki Town — 3 nights

Take a break from Nanyuki Town with a short trip to Solio Game Reserve in Nyeri, about 1 hour away.

For maps, photos, more things to do, and more tourist information, use the Nanyuki Town trip itinerary planning website.

You can drive from Samburu National Reserve to Nanyuki Town in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi and flight. Expect a daytime high around 28°C in May, and nighttime lows around 17°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 11th (Wed) to allow time to fly to Naivasha.
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Naivasha — 2 nights

Kick off your visit on the 11th (Wed): explore the striking landscape of Hell's Gate National Park. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: stroll through Crescent Island Game Park and then contemplate the waterfront views at Lake Naivasha.

For reviews, where to stay, maps, and other tourist information, read our Naivasha trip itinerary builder website.

You can fly from Nanyuki Town to Naivasha in 2.5 hours. Another option is to drive. May in Naivasha sees daily highs of 28°C and lows of 15°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 13th (Fri) so you can fly to Maasai Mara National Reserve.
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Maasai Mara National Reserve — 3 nights

Spend the 14th (Sat) surrounded by wildlife at Mara Triangle. It doesn't end there: soar above the sights with a balloon tour and stroll through Eluai Plain.

For traveler tips, maps, reviews, and more tourist information, go to the Maasai Mara National Reserve trip itinerary maker website.

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. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 16th (Mon) to allow enough time to fly to Nairobi.
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Nairobi — 1 night

Green City in the Sun

To find where to stay, other places to visit, traveler tips, and tourist information, refer to the Nairobi trip planner.

You can fly from Maasai Mara National Reserve to Nairobi in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of car and bus. May in Nairobi sees daily highs of 28°C and lows of 19°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 17th (Tue) to allow enough time to travel to Shimoni.
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Shimoni — 3 nights

Shimoni is known for wildlife, nature, and parks. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: stroll around Kisite-Mpunguti Marine National Park and Reserve, head off the coast to Wasini Island, and explore the fascinating underground world of Slave Caves.

To find more things to do, traveler tips, and tourist information, use the Shimoni trip planner.

Traveling by flight from Nairobi to Shimoni takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of flight and taxi; or do a combination of train, ferry, and car; or drive. Expect a bit warmer evenings in Shimoni when traveling from Nairobi in May, with lows around 28°C. You'll set off for Wasini Island on the 20th (Fri).
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Wasini Island — 3 nights

Wasini Island is known for wildlife, sightseeing, and nature. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: explore the striking landscape at Coral Gardens, take a tour by water with Boat Tours & Water Sports, and take a leisurely stroll along Wasini Womens Group Boardwalk.

For maps, other places to visit, photos, and more tourist information, read our Wasini Island trip itinerary maker website.

Wasini Island is just a stone's throw from Shimoni. In May, daily temperatures in Wasini Island can reach 29°C, while at night they dip to 28°C. On the 23rd (Mon), you're off to Diani Beach.
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Diani Beach — 3 nights

Spend the 24th (Tue) spotting exotic species with a safari tour. The adventure continues: get a dose of the wild on African Bush & Beach Adventures - Day tours and explore the galleries of Diani Beach Art Gallery.

To see photos, maps, and tourist information, use the Diani Beach online trip builder.

You can do a combination of flight, car, and ferry from Wasini Island to Diani Beach in 4.5 hours. While traveling from Wasini Island, expect a bit warmer days and about the same nights in Diani Beach, ranging from highs of 34°C to lows of 26°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 26th (Thu) early enough to travel to Watamu.
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Watamu — 3 nights

Kick off your visit on the 27th (Fri): explore the activities along Mida Creek and then get engrossed in the history at Gede Ruins. Here are some ideas for day two: explore the wealth of natural beauty at Watamu National Marine Park.

To see reviews, maps, more things to do, and tourist information, you can read our Watamu trip itinerary builder app.

You can do a combination of car and ferry from Diani Beach to Watamu in 3.5 hours. Other options are to do a combination of flight and car; or do a combination of car, ferry, bus, and taxi. May in Watamu sees daily highs of 34°C and lows of 29°C at night. On the 29th (Sun), you'll travel to Malindi.
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Malindi — 3 nights

Malindi is known for beaches, nature, and wildlife. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: explore the striking landscape at Marafa-Hells Kitchen, appreciate the history behind Vasco da Gama Pillar, identify plant and animal life at Wildlife Areas, and tour the pleasant surroundings at Watamu Beach.

For where to stay, other places to visit, photos, and tourist information, you can read our Malindi tour itinerary planner.

Drive from Watamu to Malindi in an hour. In May in Malindi, expect temperatures between 34°C during the day and 29°C at night. On the 1st (Wed), you're off to Tsavo National Park East.
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Tsavo National Park East — 4 nights

Tsavo National Park East is known for parks and sightseeing. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: stroll through Tsavo East.

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You can drive from Malindi to Tsavo National Park East in 8 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of flight and car; or do a combination of bus, train, and car. On the 5th (Sun), you're off to 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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