The Kenya Guide

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Day-by-day travel plans — how to structure your trip to make the most of the time you have.

Swahili dhow sailing on the Indian Ocean off the Kenya coast
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Kenya Coast Itinerary: Mombasa, Diani, Watamu, and Lamu in 10 Days

10-day Kenya coast itinerary — Mombasa Old Town, Diani Beach, Watamu marine park, and Lamu archipelago. Day-by-day plan for Kenya's entire Indian Ocean coast.

Lamu Old Town harbour with dhow boats at sunset
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Lamu and Mombasa Coast Itinerary: 7 Days

7-day Lamu and Mombasa coast itinerary — 3 days in Lamu Old Town and Shela Beach, then 4 days in Mombasa and Diani, with flights, hotels, and restaurants.

Elephants on the semi-arid Tsavo plains along the Nairobi-Mombasa highway in Kenya
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Nairobi to Mombasa Road Trip: The A109 Highway Guide

Nairobi to Mombasa road trip guide — Tsavo National Park stops, Voi, Malindi, and coastal arrival. Distance, driving time, and what to see en route.

Wildebeest herd on the savanna during the Great Migration in Kenya
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2 Weeks in Kenya: The Complete Safari and Coast Itinerary

14-day Kenya itinerary combining Masai Mara, Amboseli, Samburu, Lake Nakuru, and the Kenya coast. Day-by-day plan for a thorough two-week trip.

Split image of a safari vehicle in the Masai Mara and Diani Beach white sand
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Kenya Beach and Safari Itinerary: 10 Days

Kenya 10-day beach and safari itinerary — 2 days Nairobi, 3 days Masai Mara, 5 days Diani Beach, with transport options, lodges, and a full budget breakdown.

Elephants with Mount Kilimanjaro in the background at Amboseli National Park
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10-Day Kenya Safari Itinerary: Mara, Amboseli, and Naivasha

10-day Kenya safari itinerary covering Masai Mara, Amboseli (Kilimanjaro views), Lake Naivasha, and Hell's Gate. Day-by-day plan with costs and camps.

Wildebeest crossing the Mara River with safari vehicles watching from the bank
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Nairobi to Masai Mara: 4-Day Safari Itinerary

Nairobi to Masai Mara 4-day itinerary — fly or drive options, lodge choices per budget, Big Five game drives, and practical tips for planning your Mara safari.

Giraffes feeding at the Giraffe Centre in Nairobi Karen suburb
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3 Days in Nairobi: The Perfect Short Itinerary

Best 3-day Nairobi itinerary — Giraffe Centre, DSWT, Karen Blixen Museum, Nairobi National Park, Karura Forest, with costs and hotels for every budget.

Wildebeest on the open savanna of the Masai Mara with acacia trees
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7 Days in Kenya: The Essential First-Timer Itinerary

Best 7-day Kenya itinerary for first-timers — Nairobi, Masai Mara safari, and Diani Beach. Day-by-day plan with transport, costs, and accommodation options.

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