15 days in Kenya & Tanzania Itinerary
15 days in Kenya & Tanzania Itinerary
Created using Inspirock Africa travel planner
Start: Cairo, Egypt
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Nairobi, Kenya
— 2 nights
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Lake Elementaita, Kenya
— 1 night
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Lake Nakuru National Park, Kenya
— 1 night
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Lake Elementaita, Kenya
— 1 night
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Maasai Mara National Reserve, Kenya
— 2 nights
Drive to Seronera, Fly to Arusha
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Arusha, Tanzania
— 1 night
Taxi to Arusha, Fly to Lake Manyara National Park
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Lake Manyara National Park, Tanzania
— 1 night
Fly
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Serengeti National Park, Tanzania
— 1 night
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Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Tanzania
— 1 night
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Arusha, Tanzania
— 2 nights
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End: Cairo, Egypt
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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.Kick off your visit on the 8th (Fri): tour the pleasant surroundings at Giraffe Centre, examine the collection at Karen Blixen Museum, and then take in the exciting artwork at Fundii Centre for the Arts. On the 9th (Sat), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: explore the striking landscape of Nairobi National Park.
To find traveler tips, reviews, more things to do, and tourist information, read Nairobi visit planning website.
Cairo, Egypt to Nairobi is an approximately 8.5-hour flight. You can also drive. The time zone changes from Eastern European Standard Time to East Africa Time, which is usually a 1 hour difference. Plan for a bit warmer temperatures traveling from Cairo in January, with highs in Nairobi at 30°C and lows at 19°C. On the 10th (Sun), you'll have the morning to explore before heading off to Lake Elementaita.
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To find photos, where to stay, more things to do, and more tourist information, read Lake Elementaita trip itinerary builder website.
You can drive from Nairobi to Lake Elementaita in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of shuttle and taxi; or do a combination of bus and car. Expect slightly colder evenings in Lake Elementaita when traveling from Nairobi in January, with lows around 11°C. You will have some time to spend on the 11th (Mon) before leaving for Lake Nakuru National Park.
You can drive from Nairobi to Lake Elementaita in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of shuttle and taxi; or do a combination of bus and car. Expect slightly colder evenings in Lake Elementaita when traveling from Nairobi in January, with lows around 11°C. You will have some time to spend on the 11th (Mon) before leaving for Lake Nakuru National Park.
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To find other places to visit, photos, maps, and more tourist information, refer to the Lake Nakuru National Park travel itinerary planner.
Getting from Lake Elementaita to Lake Nakuru National Park by car takes about an hour. In January, daily temperatures in Lake Nakuru National Park can reach 32°C, while at night they dip to 11°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 12th (Tue) early enough to go by car to Lake Elementaita.
Getting from Lake Elementaita to Lake Nakuru National Park by car takes about an hour. In January, daily temperatures in Lake Nakuru National Park can reach 32°C, while at night they dip to 11°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 12th (Tue) early enough to go by car to Lake Elementaita.
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To see more things to do, photos, maps, and other tourist information, you can read our Lake Elementaita vacation planner.
Traveling by car from Lake Nakuru National Park to Lake Elementaita takes an hour. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 13th (Wed) so you can go by car to Maasai Mara National Reserve.
Traveling by car from Lake Nakuru National Park to Lake Elementaita takes an hour. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 13th (Wed) so you can go by car 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 (Fri) surrounded by wildlife at Mara Triangle. Spend the 14th (Thu) surrounded by wildlife at Olare Orok Conservancy. The adventure continues: tour the pleasant surroundings at Musiara Swamp.
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Getting from Lake Elementaita to Maasai Mara National Reserve by car takes about 6.5 hours. Other options: do a combination of taxi, shuttle, and flight. When traveling from Lake Elementaita in January, plan for little chillier days and about the same nights in Maasai Mara National Reserve: temperatures range from 26°C by day to 11°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 16th (Sat) to allow enough time to travel to Arusha.
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Nestled in the verdant foothills of Mount Meru, Arusha remains the primary gateway and jump-off point for safaris into several national parks.Start off your visit on the 17th (Sun): shake up your sightseeing with a climbing tour.
To see ratings, maps, where to stay, and other tourist information, refer to the Arusha trip itinerary builder tool.
Traveling by combination of car and flight from Maasai Mara National Reserve to Arusha takes 8 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of car, bus, and shuttle. Expect somewhat warmer temperatures when traveling from Maasai Mara National Reserve in January; daily highs in Arusha reach 32°C and lows reach 19°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 17th (Sun) so you can travel to Lake Manyara National Park.
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A landscape rich in wildlife and diverse terrain, Lake Manyara National Park stretches across two Tanzanian regions.On the 18th (Mon), get a dose of the wild on Lake Manyara Treetop Walkway, look for gifts at African Galleria, and then explore the activities along Lake Manyara.
To see reviews, traveler tips, more things to do, and more tourist information, you can read our Lake Manyara National Park trip planner.
You can do a combination of taxi and flight from Arusha to Lake Manyara National Park in 2.5 hours. In January, daytime highs in Lake Manyara National Park are 32°C, while nighttime lows are 19°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 18th (Mon) so you can travel to Serengeti National Park.
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Few adventures in the world invoke such vivid natural imagery as a trip to Serengeti National Park, a World Heritage Site known for its diverse animal life and memorable scenery.Kick off your visit on the 19th (Tue): explore the striking landscape of Seronera.
To see maps, reviews, photos, and other tourist information, read Serengeti National Park travel route builder website.
You can fly from Lake Manyara National Park to Serengeti National Park in 2.5 hours. Prepare for slightly colder weather when traveling from Lake Manyara National Park in January: high temperatures in Serengeti National Park hover around 26°C and lows are around 11°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 19th (Tue) early enough to go by car to Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
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You can discover Tanzania's varied plant and animal life on a tour of Ngorongoro Conservation Area, a World Heritage Site known for its massive volcanic caldera.Kick off your visit on the 20th (Wed): explore the striking landscape at Ngorongoro Crater.
To find traveler tips, maps, and tourist information, refer to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area road trip tool.
You can drive from Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro Conservation Area in 2.5 hours. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 20th (Wed) to allow time to drive to Arusha.
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On the 21st (Thu), see the interesting displays at Isle of Jewels, then see the interesting displays at Cultural Heritage Centre, and then see Off-Road Tours.
To find reviews, maps, traveler tips, and more tourist information, read our Arusha trip builder website.
You can drive from Ngorongoro Conservation Area to Arusha in 3.5 hours. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 22nd (Fri) to allow time for travel back home.
To find reviews, maps, traveler tips, and more tourist information, read our Arusha trip builder website.
You can drive from Ngorongoro Conservation Area to Arusha in 3.5 hours. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 22nd (Fri) to allow time for travel back home.
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