39 days in Kenya Itinerary
Created using Klarna Trips Kenya trip itinerary builder
Start: London
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Nairobi
— 5 nights
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Naivasha
— 3 nights
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Lake Nakuru National Park
— 2 nights
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Nanyuki Town
— 2 nights
Fly
5
Amboseli National Park
— 2 nights
Fly
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Samburu National Reserve
— 1 night
Fly
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Lamu Island
— 3 nights
Fly
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Watamu
— 3 nights
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Drive to Mombasa, Ferry to Likoni, Drive to Diani Beach
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Diani Beach
— 12 nights
Drive to Likoni, Ferry to Mombasa
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Mombasa
— 4 nights
Fly
End: London
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Nairobi — 5 nights
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Green City in the Sun
Karen Blixen Museum and Fundii Centre for the Arts are good opportunities to explore the local culture. Step out of the city life by going to ToKenya and Safaris. Next up on the itinerary: stroll through Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Elephant Hill, see the interesting displays at Nairobi National Museum, and take an unforgettable tour with a helicopter tour.
For maps, other places to visit, where to stay, and tourist information, use the Nairobi online holiday planner.
London, UK to Nairobi is an approximately 12-hour flight. The time zone difference moving from Greenwich Mean Time to East Africa Time is 3 hours. Expect much warmer temperatures when traveling from London in December; daily highs in Nairobi reach 28°C and lows reach 19°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 6th (Wed) to allow enough time to drive to Naivasha.
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For maps, other places to visit, where to stay, and tourist information, use the Nairobi online holiday planner.
London, UK to Nairobi is an approximately 12-hour flight. The time zone difference moving from Greenwich Mean Time to East Africa Time is 3 hours. Expect much warmer temperatures when traveling from London in December; daily highs in Nairobi reach 28°C and lows reach 19°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 6th (Wed) to allow enough time to drive to Naivasha.
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Naivasha — 3 nights
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Get outdoors at Soysambu Conservancy and Hell's Gate National Park. Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Lake Naivasha and Siyara Spa. There's more to do: stroll through The Naivasha Raptor Centre and take an in-depth tour of Enashipai Maa Museum.
To see reviews, where to stay, and other tourist information, read our Naivasha trip itinerary maker site.
You can drive from Nairobi to Naivasha in 2 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a shuttle. Traveling from Nairobi in December, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be little chillier in Naivasha, with lows of 12°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 9th (Sat) to allow time to drive to Lake Nakuru National Park.
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To see reviews, where to stay, and other tourist information, read our Naivasha trip itinerary maker site.
You can drive from Nairobi to Naivasha in 2 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a shuttle. Traveling from Nairobi in December, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be little chillier in Naivasha, with lows of 12°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 9th (Sat) to allow time to drive to Lake Nakuru National Park.
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Lake Nakuru National Park — 2 nights
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Step off the beaten path and head to Baboons & Vervits and County Simba Safaris Day Tours. Visiting Lake Nakuru and Lake Elmenteita will get you outdoors.
For ratings, where to stay, photos, and other tourist information, go to the Lake Nakuru National Park trip builder.
You can drive from Naivasha to Lake Nakuru National Park in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. In December, plan for daily highs up to 30°C, and evening lows to 12°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 11th (Mon) so you can drive to Nanyuki Town.
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For ratings, where to stay, photos, and other tourist information, go to the Lake Nakuru National Park trip builder.
You can drive from Naivasha to Lake Nakuru National Park in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. In December, plan for daily highs up to 30°C, and evening lows to 12°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 11th (Mon) so you can drive to Nanyuki Town.
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Nanyuki Town — 2 nights
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Kick off your visit on the 12th (Tue): get a dose of the wild on a nature and wildlife tour, stroll through Mount Kenya Wildlife Conservancy, and then don't miss a visit to Equator Marker.
To find maps, reviews, ratings, and other tourist information, use the Nanyuki Town road trip site.
You can drive from Lake Nakuru National Park to Nanyuki Town in 4 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car, bus, and train. Traveling from Lake Nakuru National Park in December, expect nights in Nanyuki Town to be about the same, around 15°C, while days are slightly colder, around 26°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 13th (Wed) to allow time to fly to Amboseli National Park.
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To find maps, reviews, ratings, and other tourist information, use the Nanyuki Town road trip site.
You can drive from Lake Nakuru National Park to Nanyuki Town in 4 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car, bus, and train. Traveling from Lake Nakuru National Park in December, expect nights in Nanyuki Town to be about the same, around 15°C, while days are slightly colder, around 26°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 13th (Wed) to allow time to fly to Amboseli National Park.
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Amboseli National Park — 2 nights
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Discover out-of-the-way places like Amboseli National Park and Elephant Garden Safaris. There's still lots to do: tour the pleasant surroundings at Selenkay Conservancy and enjoy breathtaking views from Observation Hill.
Take the guesswork out of planning a Amboseli National Park vacation by using our trip itinerary maker.
Fly from Nanyuki Town to Amboseli National Park in 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. Plan for somewhat warmer temperatures traveling from Nanyuki Town in December, with highs in Amboseli National Park at 33°C and lows at 22°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 15th (Fri) early enough to fly to Samburu National Reserve.
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Take the guesswork out of planning a Amboseli National Park vacation by using our trip itinerary maker.
Fly from Nanyuki Town to Amboseli National Park in 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. Plan for somewhat warmer temperatures traveling from Nanyuki Town in December, with highs in Amboseli National Park at 33°C and lows at 22°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 15th (Fri) early enough to fly to Samburu National Reserve.
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Samburu National Reserve — 1 night
For photos, traveler tips, reviews, and tourist information, go to the Samburu National Reserve road trip planner.
Getting from Amboseli National Park to Samburu National Reserve by flight takes about 5 hours. Other options: drive; or do a combination of car, bus, and train. You'll set off for Lamu Island on the 16th (Sat).
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Getting from Amboseli National Park to Samburu National Reserve by flight takes about 5 hours. Other options: drive; or do a combination of car, bus, and train. You'll set off for Lamu Island on the 16th (Sat).
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Lamu Island — 3 nights
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Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Lamu Old Town and Natural Lamu Beauty Spa.
To see maps, reviews, other places to visit, and tourist information, refer to the Lamu Island day trip tool.
Traveling by flight from Samburu National Reserve to Lamu Island takes 20.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car, train, and bus; or do a combination of car, train, and bus. In December, daily temperatures in Lamu Island can reach 37°C, while at night they dip to 24°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 19th (Tue) so you can fly to Watamu.
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To see maps, reviews, other places to visit, and tourist information, refer to the Lamu Island day trip tool.
Traveling by flight from Samburu National Reserve to Lamu Island takes 20.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car, train, and bus; or do a combination of car, train, and bus. In December, daily temperatures in Lamu Island can reach 37°C, while at night they dip to 24°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 19th (Tue) so you can fly to Watamu.
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Watamu — 3 nights
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You'll discover tucked-away gems like Jawamu Tours and Safaris and Spiaggia delle Tartarughe. Get outdoors at Local Ocean Conservation and Watamu National Marine Park.
For photos, other places to visit, where to stay, and other tourist information, go to the Watamu travel route planning website.
Traveling by flight from Lamu Island to Watamu takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and taxi. Traveling from Lamu Island in December, Watamu is a bit warmer at night with lows of 30°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 22nd (Fri) early enough to travel to Diani Beach.
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For photos, other places to visit, where to stay, and other tourist information, go to the Watamu travel route planning website.
Traveling by flight from Lamu Island to Watamu takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and taxi. Traveling from Lamu Island in December, Watamu is a bit warmer at night with lows of 30°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 22nd (Fri) early enough to travel to Diani Beach.
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Diani Beach — 12 nights
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You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at African Bush & Beach Adventures - Day tours and Colobus Conservation. Get in touch with nature at Diani Beach and Leisure Golf Club. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Diani Beach: Sheldrick Falls (in Kwale), Wasini Island (Coral Gardens & Wasini Womens Group Boardwalk) and Shimoni (Slave Caves, Wasini Island, &more). Spend the 2nd (Tue) exploring nature at Shimba Hills National Reserve. There's much more to do: see exotic creatures in open habitats at Robert Safaris Adventure Day Excusions, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Kongo Mosque, stroll through Bora Bora Wildlife Park, and learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at Snake Park.
To see other places to visit, traveler tips, where to stay, and other tourist information, refer to the Diani Beach journey planner.
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. Traveling from Watamu in December, plan for slightly colder nights in Diani Beach, with lows around 26°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Wed) to allow enough time to travel to Mombasa.
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To see other places to visit, traveler tips, where to stay, and other tourist information, refer to the Diani Beach journey planner.
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. Traveling from Watamu in December, plan for slightly colder nights in Diani Beach, with lows around 26°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Wed) to allow enough time to travel to Mombasa.
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Mombasa — 4 nights
You'll discover tucked-away gems like Dolphin & Whale Watching and Shree Cutch Satsang Swaminarayan Temple. Escape the urban bustle at Safaris and Haller Park. Go for a jaunt from Mombasa to Kikambala to see Kikambala Beach about 46 minutes away. There's still lots to do: tour the pleasant surroundings at Nguuni Nature Sanctuary, indulge in some personalized pampering at some of the best spas, and look for gifts at Dazzle Jewellers.
To find where to stay, reviews, photos, and other tourist information, read Mombasa journey planner.
Traveling by combination of car and ferry from Diani Beach to Mombasa takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of flight and taxi. In January, plan for daily highs up to 38°C, and evening lows to 27°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 7th (Sun) to allow time to fly back home.
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To find where to stay, reviews, photos, and other tourist information, read Mombasa journey planner.
Traveling by combination of car and ferry from Diani Beach to Mombasa takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of flight and taxi. In January, plan for daily highs up to 38°C, and evening lows to 27°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 7th (Sun) to allow time to fly back home.
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