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Nairobi
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Maasai Mara National Reserve
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Amboseli National Park
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Malindi
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Ferry to Likoni, Drive to Diani Beach
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Diani Beach
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Lake Nakuru National Park
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Naivasha
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Green City in the Sun
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.Spend the 7th (Fri) exploring nature at Nairobi National Park. Spend the 10th (Mon) wandering through the wild on a nature and wildlife tour. There's lots more to do: see the interesting displays at Karen Blixen Museum, look for gifts at Penny Winter Boutique, buy something for everyone on your list at The Village Market, and tour the pleasant surroundings at Giraffe Centre.
Use Inspirock's suggestions to plan your Nairobi trip and find the best activities and attractions for your vacation.
Dammam, Saudi Arabia to Nairobi is an approximately 12-hour flight. Expect much colder weather when traveling from Dammam in May: highs in Nairobi hover around 28°C, while lows dip to 19°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Wed) to allow enough time to travel to Maasai Mara National Reserve.
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Home to the Great Migration and Africa's exceptional wildlife, Maasai Mara is a must on a Kenya itinerary.Spend the 15th (Sat) surrounded by wildlife at Mara Triangle. Next up on the itinerary: look for all kinds of wild species at Ol Kinyei Conservancy, take an exotic tour of a safari tour, and tour the pleasant surroundings at Mara North Conservancy.
To see other places to visit and other tourist information, refer to the Maasai Mara National Reserve holiday planning website.
You can fly from Nairobi to Maasai Mara National Reserve in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and car. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 16th (Sun) to allow time to travel to Amboseli National Park.
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On a tour of Amboseli National Park, you can discover Kenya's diverse wildlife while enjoying stunning views of Mount Kilimanjaro in the distance.On the 17th (Mon), take in panoramic vistas at Observation Hill.
To find more things to do, ratings, photos, and more tourist information, go to the Amboseli National Park trip planner.
You can fly from Maasai Mara National Reserve to Amboseli National Park in 3.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or do a combination of car and bus. In May, plan for daily highs up to 33°C, and evening lows to 21°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 17th (Mon) to allow time for travel to Malindi.
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Offering pristine, palm-lined beaches, all-inclusive resorts, and warm, sunny weather, the port town of Malindi rightly established itself as one of Kenya's prime tourism spots.Venture out of the city with trips to Watamu (Yoga at Watamu Treehouse, Watamu National Marine Park, &more). The adventure continues: get engrossed in the history at Gede Ruins, take a peaceful walk through Arabuko-Sokoke Forest, take in the dramatic natural features at Marafa-Hells Kitchen, and explore the galleries of Ndoro Sculpture Garden Malindi.
For maps, ratings, other places to visit, and tourist information, you can read our Malindi day trip app.
Fly from Amboseli National Park to Malindi in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of car, train, and bus. Expect somewhat warmer evenings in Malindi when traveling from Amboseli National Park in May, with lows around 29°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 21st (Fri) so you can travel to Mombasa.
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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.Spend the 23rd (Sun) spotting exotic species with a safari tour. Spend the 25th (Tue) wandering through the wild on a nature and wildlife tour. The adventure continues: tour the pleasant surroundings at Haller Park, stop by Imani Collective, see Off-Road Tours, and get engrossed in the history at Fort Jesus Museum.
To find other places to visit, photos, where to stay, and more tourist information, read Mombasa attractions planner.
Getting from Malindi to Mombasa by combination of flight and taxi takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. May in Mombasa sees daily highs of 34°C and lows of 26°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 25th (Tue) early enough to travel to Diani Beach.
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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.You'll find plenty of places to visit near Diani Beach: Shimoni (Slave Caves & Kisite-Mpunguti Marine National Park and Reserve). Spend the 27th (Thu) observing fascinating marine mammals with a dolphin and whale watching tour. Spend the 29th (Sat) spotting exotic species with a safari tour. There's still lots to do: enjoy the sand and surf at Diani Beach and tour the pleasant surroundings at Colobus Conservation.
For ratings, other places to visit, photos, and tourist information, read our Diani Beach online attractions planner.
Getting from Mombasa to Diani Beach by combination of ferry and car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: do a combination of taxi and flight. May in Diani Beach sees daily highs of 34°C and lows of 26°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 29th (Sat) early enough to travel to Tsavo National Park East.
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Start off your visit on the 30th (Sun): stroll through Tsavo East.
For reviews, other places to visit, ratings, and tourist information, read Tsavo National Park East online trip itinerary maker.
You can do a combination of car, ferry, and train from Diani Beach to Tsavo National Park East in 8 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of flight, train, and car. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 30th (Sun) to allow enough time to drive to Lake Nakuru National Park.
For reviews, other places to visit, ratings, and tourist information, read Tsavo National Park East online trip itinerary maker.
You can do a combination of car, ferry, and train from Diani Beach to Tsavo National Park East in 8 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of flight, train, and car. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 30th (Sun) to allow enough time to drive to Lake Nakuru National Park.
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On the 31st (Mon), take an exotic tour of County Simba Safaris Day Tours and then explore the wealth of natural beauty at Lake Nakuru.
For other places to visit, more things to do, reviews, and tourist information, you can read our Lake Nakuru National Park planning website.
Traveling by car from Tsavo National Park East to Lake Nakuru National Park takes 8 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car, train, taxi, and flight; or do a combination of car, train, and flight. In May, daily temperatures in Lake Nakuru National Park can reach 28°C, while at night they dip to 15°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 31st (Mon) to allow time to drive to Naivasha.
For other places to visit, more things to do, reviews, and tourist information, you can read our Lake Nakuru National Park planning website.
Traveling by car from Tsavo National Park East to Lake Nakuru National Park takes 8 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car, train, taxi, and flight; or do a combination of car, train, and flight. In May, daily temperatures in Lake Nakuru National Park can reach 28°C, while at night they dip to 15°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 31st (Mon) to allow time to drive to Naivasha.
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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 1st (Tue): explore the striking landscape of Hell's Gate National Park. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 2nd (Wed): explore the activities along Lake Naivasha and then explore the activities along Lake Oloidien.
Planning Naivasha trip won't be overwheling when you use's Insprock itinerary maker.
Getting from Lake Nakuru National Park to Naivasha by car takes about 2 hours. In May, daytime highs in Naivasha are 28°C, while nighttime lows are 15°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Thu) to allow enough time to travel back home.
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