31 days in Kenya Itinerary

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.

You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Off-Road Tours and Local Ocean Conservation. Get in touch with nature at Scuba & Snorkeling and Isola dell'Amore Watamu. And it doesn't end there: enjoy the sand and surf at Spiaggia delle Tartarughe, delve into the lush surroundings at Arabuko-Sokoke Forest, soothe aching muscles at Yoga at Watamu Treehouse, and get engrossed in the history at Gede Ruins.

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London, UK to Watamu is an approximately 15-hour flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 3 hours traveling from London to Watamu. 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.

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.

Get in touch with nature at African Bush & Beach Adventures - Day tours and Colobus Conservation. 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. Spend the 7th (Thu) spotting exotic species with a safari tour. There's lots more to do: discover the deep blue sea with a scuba or snorkeling tour, enjoy the sand and surf at Diani Beach, and play a few rounds at Leisure Golf Club.

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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. Traveling from Watamu in December, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be slightly colder in Diani Beach, with lows of 26°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 11th (Mon) to allow time 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.

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.

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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.

Start off your visit on the 17th (Sun): stroll through Tsavo East.

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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.

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.

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.

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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.

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

Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Maasai Mara National Reserve and Mara North Conservancy. Get in touch with nature at Olare Orok Conservancy and Musiara Swamp. 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.

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.

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 Safaris. Spend the 30th (Sat) wandering through the wild on a nature and wildlife tour. There's lots more to do: stroll through Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, trek along Karura Forest, see Off-Road Tours, and take an unforgettable tour with a helicopter tour.

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Fly from Maasai Mara National Reserve to Nairobi in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of car and bus. Plan for a bit warmer temperatures traveling from Maasai Mara National Reserve in December, with highs in Nairobi at 28°C and lows at 19°C. On the 31st (Sun), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can fly back home.