30 days in Kenya Itinerary

Nestled on the shore of the eponymous lake, the market town of Naivasha boasts an enviable location and serves as gateway to several national parks, including Hell's Gate--inspiration for the landscapes of Disney's "The Lion King." Boating among the hippos of the vast, placid lake; camping; and bird-watching top the list of things to do in Naivasha.

Kick off your visit on the 2nd (Fri): take an in-depth tour of Enashipai Maa Museum, stroll through Crescent Island Game Park, then explore the activities along Lake Naivasha, then contemplate the waterfront views at Lake Oloidien, and finally tour the pleasant surroundings at Crater Lake Game Sanctuary. On the 3rd (Sat), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: stop by Life Beads Kenya and then tour the pleasant surroundings at Soysambu Conservancy.

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Cape Town, South Africa to Naivasha is an approximately 11-hour combination of flight and car. You can also drive. The time zone difference moving from South Africa Standard Time to East Africa Time is 1 hour. In April, daytime highs in Naivasha are 30°C, while nighttime lows are 15°C. On the 3rd (Sat), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can drive to Lake Nakuru National Park.

Start off your visit on the 4th (Sun): explore the wealth of natural beauty at Baboons & Vervits.

To find photos, reviews, maps, and other tourist information, go to the Lake Nakuru National Park trip itinerary planning site.

Traveling by car from Naivasha to Lake Nakuru National Park takes 2 hours. In April, daily temperatures in Lake Nakuru National Park can reach 30°C, while at night they dip to 15°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 4th (Sun) to allow time to travel to Mount Kenya National Park.

Start off your visit on the 5th (Mon): take in the awesome beauty at Mount Kenya.

To see reviews, more things to do, ratings, and more tourist information, read our Mount Kenya National Park day trip website.

Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Lake Nakuru National Park to Mount Kenya National Park. April in Mount Kenya National Park sees daily highs of 29°C and lows of 17°C at night. On the 5th (Mon), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can travel to Samburu National Reserve.

Start off your visit on the 6th (Tue): stroll through Reteti Elephant Santuary. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: take an exotic tour of Elephant Watch Camp & Safaris.

To see where to stay, ratings, other places to visit, and other tourist information, read our Samburu National Reserve trip planner.

Traveling by flight from Mount Kenya National Park to Samburu National Reserve takes 3 hours. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 7th (Wed) to allow enough time to travel to Tsavo National Park East.

Start off your visit on the 8th (Thu): tour the pleasant surroundings at Tsavo East.

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You can do a combination of flight, train, and car from Samburu National Reserve to Tsavo National Park East in 8 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of car, flight, and train. You'll have a few hours on the 8th (Thu) to wrap things up before traveling to Watamu.

Hailed for its picturesque scenery and pristine beaches, the village of Watamu on Kenya's Indian Ocean coastline attracts both adventure seekers and those looking for a relaxing seaside holiday.

Explore hidden gems such as Spiaggia delle Tartarughe and Local Ocean Conservation. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Watamu: Kilifi (Jawamu Tours and Safaris, Mnarani Ruins (Museum), &more). Spend the 11th (Sun) exploring nature at Watamu National Marine Park. The adventure continues: relax and rejuvenate at Yoga at Watamu Treehouse, don't miss a visit to Malindi, get interesting insight from Tours, and experience rural life at Bio-Ken Snake Farm.

To see photos, traveler tips, more things to do, and more tourist information, read our Watamu online trip itinerary builder.

Traveling by car from Tsavo National Park East to Watamu takes 8.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and train; or do a combination of car, train, bus, and taxi. In April, plan for daily highs up to 36°C, and evening lows to 30°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 12th (Mon) so you can travel to Diani Beach.

On a vacation in Diani Beach, a bustling resort town on Kenya's eastern coast, you can take advantage of a pristine sandy shore fringed by a verdant forest.

Step off the beaten path and head to Colobus Conservation and Sheldrick Falls. Step out of Diani Beach to go to Shimoni and see Slave Caves, which is approximately 1h 25 min away. There's much more to do: take a tour by water with Boat Tours & Water Sports, see exotic creatures in open habitats at Robert Safaris Adventure Day Excusions, get a dose of the wild on Prince Adventure Tours And Travel Kenya, and view the masterpieces at Diani Beach Art Gallery.

For maps, reviews, traveler tips, and other tourist information, read Diani Beach online travel route planner.

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 daytime high around 37°C in April, and nighttime lows around 28°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 15th (Thu) early enough to travel to Mombasa.

Mombasa rests on the exotic shores of the Indian Ocean and serves as a globally popular vacation destination thanks to its classy hotels and friendly and relaxed atmosphere.

Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Nyali Beach and Nguuni Nature Sanctuary. Step out of Mombasa to go to Kikambala and see Kikambala Beach, which is approximately 48 minutes away. Spend the 17th (Sat) exploring nature at Mombasa Marine National Park. And it doesn't end there: contemplate the long history of Jumba la Mtwana, tour the pleasant surroundings at Bamburi Nature Trail, take in the spiritual surroundings of Jain Temple, and kick back and relax at Bamburi Beach.

To see maps and tourist information, read Mombasa trip itinerary builder site.

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 April, and nighttime lows around 28°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 20th (Tue) so you can travel to Maasai Mara National Reserve.

Home to the Great Migration and Africa's exceptional wildlife, Maasai Mara is a must on a Kenya itinerary.

Step off the beaten path and head to Olare Orok Conservancy and Musiara Swamp. Spend the 23rd (Fri) surrounded by wildlife at Mara Triangle. And it doesn't end there: look for all kinds of wild species at Ol Kinyei Conservancy, stroll through Eluai Plain, see exotic creatures in open habitats at a safari tour, and soar above the sights with a balloon tour.

For maps, more things to do, traveler tips, and tourist information, use the Maasai Mara National Reserve road trip planner.

Traveling by flight from Mombasa to Maasai Mara National Reserve takes 4 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and car. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 25th (Sun) early enough to travel to Nairobi.

You're likely to visit Nairobi at least once on a trip to Kenya, as the sprawling city houses the country's international airport and remains the jump-off point for many tours and safaris.

Discover out-of-the-way places like Kiambethu Farm and Ngong Hills. Step out of Nairobi to go to Limuru and see Limuru Country Club, which is approximately 56 minutes away. There's lots more to do: stroll through Samburu National Reserve, indulge in some personalized pampering at some of the best spas, examine the collection at Aero Club of East Africa (ACEA), and take in nature's colorful creations at Nairobi Arboretum.

For more things to do, photos, reviews, and tourist information, read Nairobi online driving holiday planner.

Getting from Maasai Mara National Reserve to Nairobi by flight takes about 3 hours. Other options: drive; or do a combination of car and bus. In April, daytime highs in Nairobi are 30°C, while nighttime lows are 20°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 30th (Fri) to allow time to travel back home.