39 days in Kenya Itinerary
Created using Klarna Trips Kenya tour planner
Start: London
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Nairobi
— 5 nights
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Naivasha
— 3 nights
Drive
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Lake Nakuru National Park
— 2 nights
Drive
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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
— 10 nights
Drive to Likoni, Ferry to Mombasa
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Mombasa
— 6 nights
Fly
End: London
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Nairobi — 5 nights
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Green City in the Sun
Step off the beaten path and head to ToKenya and Oloolua Nature Trail. Get in touch with nature at Sheldrick Wildlife Trust and River Rafting & Tubing. There's much more to do: examine the collection at Karen Blixen Museum, take in the exciting artwork at Upepo Photography Gallery, identify plant and animal life at Karura Forest, and relax and rejuvenate at some of the top local wellness centers.
For photos, maps, and tourist information, read our Nairobi road trip planner.
London, UK to Nairobi is an approximately 12-hour flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 3 hours traveling from London to Nairobi. Expect much hotter temperatures when traveling from London in December; daily highs in Nairobi reach 28°C and lows reach 19°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 17th (Sun) early enough to go by car to Naivasha.
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For photos, maps, and tourist information, read our Nairobi road trip planner.
London, UK to Nairobi is an approximately 12-hour flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 3 hours traveling from London to Nairobi. Expect much hotter temperatures when traveling from London in December; daily highs in Nairobi reach 28°C and lows reach 19°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 17th (Sun) early enough to go by car to Naivasha.
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Naivasha — 3 nights
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Get outdoors at Soysambu Conservancy and Lake Naivasha. Explore hidden gems such as The Naivasha Raptor Centre and Siyara Spa. Spend the 17th (Sun) exploring nature at Hell's Gate National Park. Next up on the itinerary: see the interesting displays at Enashipai Maa Museum.
To see ratings, traveler tips, photos, and tourist information, refer to the Naivasha trip itinerary planning tool.
Traveling by car from Nairobi to Naivasha takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a shuttle. Expect a bit cooler evenings in Naivasha when traveling from Nairobi in December, with lows around 12°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 20th (Wed) to allow enough time to drive to Lake Nakuru National Park.
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To see ratings, traveler tips, photos, and tourist information, refer to the Naivasha trip itinerary planning tool.
Traveling by car from Nairobi to Naivasha takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a shuttle. Expect a bit cooler evenings in Naivasha when traveling from Nairobi in December, with lows around 12°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 20th (Wed) to allow enough time to drive to Lake Nakuru National Park.
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Lake Nakuru National Park — 2 nights
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You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Baboons & Vervits and Hyrax Hill Prehistoric Site. Step out of the city life by going to Lake Nakuru and County Simba Safaris Day Tours.
To find maps, reviews, and tourist information, use the Lake Nakuru National Park online trip itinerary planner.
Traveling by car from Naivasha to Lake Nakuru National Park takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. Expect a daytime high around 30°C in December, and nighttime lows around 12°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Fri) so you can go by car to Nanyuki Town.
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To find maps, reviews, and tourist information, use the Lake Nakuru National Park online trip itinerary planner.
Traveling by car from Naivasha to Lake Nakuru National Park takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. Expect a daytime high around 30°C in December, and nighttime lows around 12°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Fri) so you can go by car to Nanyuki Town.
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Nanyuki Town — 2 nights
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Start off your visit on the 23rd (Sat): see the sights as you ascend with a climbing tour, stroll through Mount Kenya Wildlife Conservancy, and then make a trip to Equator Marker.
For traveler tips, maps, photos, and more tourist information, use the Nanyuki Town trip planner.
You can drive from Lake Nakuru National Park to Nanyuki Town in 4 hours. Another option is to do a combination of car, bus, and train. While traveling from Lake Nakuru National Park, expect slightly colder days and about the same nights in Nanyuki Town, ranging from highs of 26°C to lows of 15°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 24th (Sun) so you can fly to Amboseli National Park.
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For traveler tips, maps, photos, and more tourist information, use the Nanyuki Town trip planner.
You can drive from Lake Nakuru National Park to Nanyuki Town in 4 hours. Another option is to do a combination of car, bus, and train. While traveling from Lake Nakuru National Park, expect slightly colder days and about the same nights in Nanyuki Town, ranging from highs of 26°C to lows of 15°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 24th (Sun) so you can fly to Amboseli National Park.
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Amboseli National Park — 2 nights
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Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Amboseli National Park and Elephant Garden Safaris. There's still lots to do: tour the pleasant surroundings at Selenkay Conservancy and take in panoramic vistas at Observation Hill.
To find more things to do, ratings, traveler tips, and more tourist information, read Amboseli National Park online trip itinerary builder.
You can fly from Nanyuki Town to Amboseli National Park in 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. Plan for a bit warmer temperatures traveling from Nanyuki Town in December, with highs in Amboseli National Park at 33°C and lows at 22°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 26th (Tue) to allow enough time to fly to Samburu National Reserve.
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To find more things to do, ratings, traveler tips, and more tourist information, read Amboseli National Park online trip itinerary builder.
You can fly from Nanyuki Town to Amboseli National Park in 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. Plan for a bit warmer temperatures traveling from Nanyuki Town in December, with highs in Amboseli National Park at 33°C and lows at 22°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 26th (Tue) to allow enough time to fly to Samburu National Reserve.
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Samburu National Reserve — 1 night
To see traveler tips, ratings, maps, and more tourist information, go to the Samburu National Reserve road trip site.
You can fly from Amboseli National Park to Samburu National Reserve in 5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of car, bus, and train. On the 27th (Wed), you're off to Lamu Island.
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You can fly from Amboseli National Park to Samburu National Reserve in 5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of car, bus, and train. On the 27th (Wed), you're off to Lamu Island.
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Lamu Island — 3 nights
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Explore hidden gems such as Lamu Old Town and Natural Lamu Beauty Spa.
For reviews, traveler tips, more things to do, and other tourist information, read our Lamu Island sightseeing planner.
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, plan for daily highs up to 37°C, and evening lows to 24°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 30th (Sat) so you can fly to Watamu.
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For reviews, traveler tips, more things to do, and other tourist information, read our Lamu Island sightseeing planner.
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, plan for daily highs up to 37°C, and evening lows to 24°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 30th (Sat) so you can fly to Watamu.
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Watamu — 3 nights
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You'll discover tucked-away gems like Local Ocean Conservation and Isola dell'Amore Watamu. Step out of the city life by going to Spiaggia delle Tartarughe and Watamu National Marine Park. There's more to do: get engrossed in the history at Gede Ruins.
For other places to visit, more things to do, ratings, and other tourist information, refer to the Watamu sightseeing site.
You can fly from Lamu Island to Watamu in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and taxi. Traveling from Lamu Island in December, expect a bit warmer with lows of 30°C in Watamu. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 2nd (Tue) to allow time for travel to Diani Beach.
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For other places to visit, more things to do, ratings, and other tourist information, refer to the Watamu sightseeing site.
You can fly from Lamu Island to Watamu in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and taxi. Traveling from Lamu Island in December, expect a bit warmer with lows of 30°C in Watamu. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 2nd (Tue) to allow time for travel to Diani Beach.
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Diani Beach — 10 nights
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Your cultural itinerary includes sights like Slave Caves and Kongo Mosque. Step out of the city life by going to Diani Beach and Leisure Golf Club. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Diani Beach: Coral Gardens (in Wasini Island), Wasini Island (in Shimoni) and Sheldrick Falls (in Kwale). Spend the 11th (Thu) exploring nature at Shimba Hills National Reserve. There's lots more to do: take a memorable tour with African Bush & Beach Adventures - Day tours, delve into the lush surroundings at Kaya Kinondo Sacred Forest, stroll through Colobus Conservation, and identify plant and animal life at Robert Safaris Adventure Day Excusions.
Start your trip to Diani Beach by creating a personalized itinerary on Klarna Trips.
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. Expect a daytime high around 38°C in January, and nighttime lows around 27°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 12th (Fri) so you can travel to Mombasa.
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Start your trip to Diani Beach by creating a personalized itinerary on Klarna Trips.
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. Expect a daytime high around 38°C in January, and nighttime lows around 27°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 12th (Fri) so you can travel to Mombasa.
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Mombasa — 6 nights
Discover out-of-the-way places like Nyali Beach and Kikambala Beach. Do some cultural sightseeing at Jumba la Mtwana and Shree Cutch Satsang Swaminarayan Temple. Spend the 14th (Sun) spotting exotic species with a safari tour. And it doesn't end there: get a new perspective on things with Boat Tours & Water Sports, tour the pleasant surroundings at Bamburi Beach, stop by Dazzle Jewellers, and relax and rejuvenate at some of the best spas.
To see traveler tips, where to stay, and other tourist information, read Mombasa trip itinerary app.
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 38°C in January, and nighttime lows around 27°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 18th (Thu) so you can fly back home.
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To see traveler tips, where to stay, and other tourist information, read Mombasa trip itinerary app.
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 38°C in January, and nighttime lows around 27°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 18th (Thu) so you can fly back home.
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