53 days in Kenya Itinerary

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.

Aero Club of East Africa (ACEA) and Nairobi War Cemetery are good opportunities to explore the local culture. Get outdoors at Ngong Hills and Samburu National Reserve. Make the 18th (Thu) a memorable day with a climbing tour. And it doesn't end there: look for gifts at Anselm's Kitengela Hot Glass, browse the different shops at Two Rivers Mall, get outside with Outdoor Activities, and view the masterpieces at Upepo Photography Gallery.

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New York City, USA to Nairobi is an approximately 18.5-hour flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 8 hours traveling from New York City to Nairobi. Expect a bit warmer temperatures when traveling from New York City in November; daily highs in Nairobi reach 75°F and lows reach 62°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Mon) to allow enough time to fly to Samburu National Reserve.

Start off your visit on the 23rd (Tue): explore the wealth of natural beauty at Shaba National Reserve.

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Traveling by flight from Nairobi to Samburu National Reserve takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. Cap off your sightseeing on the 23rd (Tue) early enough to catch the flight to Narok.

Narok is a town west of Nairobi that supports Kenya's economy in south-west of the country, along the Great Rift Valley. Step off the beaten path and head to Mara Naboisho Conservancy and Narok Museum.

To find where to stay, reviews, more things to do, and other tourist information, read our Narok trip planner.

Traveling by flight from Samburu National Reserve to Narok takes 4 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of car, train, and bus. In November in Narok, expect temperatures between 75°F during the day and 56°F at night. On the 26th (Fri), you'll travel to Maai Mahiu.

On the 27th (Sat), explore the striking landscape of Mount Longonot. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 28th (Sun): play a few rounds at Limuru Country Club.

To see reviews, ratings, and other tourist information, go to the Maai Mahiu trip maker.

You can drive from Narok to Maai Mahiu in 1.5 hours. In November in Maai Mahiu, expect temperatures between 75°F during the day and 56°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 28th (Sun) early enough to fly to Maasai Mara National Reserve.

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

Discover out-of-the-way places like Olare Orok Conservancy and Mara North Conservancy. Step out of the city life by going to Ol Kinyei Conservancy and Safaris. Spend the 30th (Tue) surrounded by wildlife at Mara Triangle. The adventure continues: stroll through Musiara Swamp.

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Traveling by flight from Maai Mahiu to Maasai Mara National Reserve takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of taxi, bus, and car. When traveling from Maai Mahiu in November, plan for slightly colder days and about the same nights in Maasai Mara National Reserve: temperatures range from 68°F by day to 54°F at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Fri) so you can catch the flight to Wasini Island.

Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Wasini's Blue Whale Boat Operators and Wasini Womens Group Boardwalk. Get in touch with nature at Wasini Island and Kisite-Mpunguti Marine National Park and Reserve.

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You can fly from Maasai Mara National Reserve to Wasini Island in 4.5 hours. Other options are to do a combination of car and bus; or do a combination of car and bus. While traveling from Maasai Mara National Reserve, expect somewhat warmer days and much hotter nights in Wasini Island, ranging from highs of 80°F to lows of 80°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 6th (Mon) so you can catch the train to Tsavo National Park West.

Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary and LUMO Community Wildlife Sanctuary.

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Traveling by train from Wasini Island to Tsavo National Park West takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of flight, taxi, and train; or do a combination of flight and car. While traveling from Wasini Island, expect a bit warmer days and slightly colder nights in Tsavo National Park West, ranging from highs of 88°F to lows of 70°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 9th (Thu) to allow time to drive to Malindi.

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.

Discover out-of-the-way places like Che Shale Beach and Spiaggia delle Tartarughe. Malindi Museum and Gede Ruins will appeal to museum buffs. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Malindi: 3 Degrees South (in Kilifi) and Watamu (Bio-Ken Snake Farm, Isola dell'Amore, &more). There's lots more to do: take a tour by water with Boat Tours & Water Sports, tour the pleasant surroundings at Falconry of Kenya, and take a peaceful walk through Arabuko-Sokoke Forest.

To find traveler tips, maps, ratings, and other tourist information, use the Malindi tour planning site.

Drive from Tsavo National Park West to Malindi in 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train and bus; or do a combination of car and flight. Traveling from Tsavo National Park West in December, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be a bit warmer in Malindi, with lows of 78°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 15th (Wed) to allow time to fly to Lamu Island.

Kick off your visit on the 16th (Thu): explore the galleries of Lamu Museum and then steep yourself in history at Lamu Old Town. On your second day here, appreciate the extensive heritage of Siyu Fort.

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Fly from Malindi to Lamu Island in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Expect little chillier evenings in Lamu Island when traveling from Malindi in December, with lows around 70°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 17th (Fri) early enough to 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 Stand-Up Paddleboarding. Shop till you drop at Diani Beach Art Gallery and The Diani Beach Shopping Centre. When in Diani Beach, make a side trip to see Sheldrick Falls in Kwale, approximately Kwale away. Spend the 19th (Sun) spotting exotic species with a safari tour. There's lots more to do: tour the pleasant surroundings at Colobus Conservation, delve into the lush surroundings at Kaya Kinondo Sacred Forest, meet the residents at Snake Park, and kick back and relax at Diani Beach.

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Do a combination of flight and ferry from Lamu Island to Diani Beach in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus, ferry, and car. Expect a daytime high around 89°F in December, and nighttime lows around 73°F. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 24th (Fri) to allow time for 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.

Shree Cutch Satsang Swaminarayan Temple and Shiva Temple will appeal to history buffs. Give yourself a bit of retail therapy at Bombolulu Workshops and Nyali Centre. Take a break from Mombasa with a short trip to Kikambala Beach in Kikambala, about 48 minutes away. Spend the 29th (Wed) exploring nature at Mombasa Marine National Park. There's lots more to do: discover the deep blue sea with a scuba or snorkeling tour, don't miss a visit to Mombasa Tusks, explore the galleries of Rabai Museum, and stroll through Nguuni Nature Sanctuary.

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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. In December, plan for daily highs up to 89°F, and evening lows to 73°F. On the 5th (Wed), you're off to home.