5 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.

Kick off your visit on the 17th (Tue): stroll through Local Ocean Conservation, then tour the pleasant surroundings at Mida Creek, and then get engrossed in the history at Gede Ruins.

For reviews, ratings, maps, and more tourist information, read Watamu trip builder.

Lagos, Nigeria to Watamu is an approximately 11.5-hour flight. You can also drive. The time zone changes from West Africa Standard Time (WAT) to East Africa Time (EAT), which is usually a 2 hour difference. Traveling from Lagos in December, expect nights in Watamu to be about the same, around 30°C, while days are a bit cooler, around 36°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 17th (Tue) to allow time 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.

Kick off your visit on the 18th (Wed): kick back and relax at Diani Beach and then look for all kinds of wild species at Wildlife Areas.

To find ratings, reviews, more things to do, and more tourist information, read our Diani Beach trip planner.

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 little chillier in Diani Beach, with lows of 26°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 18th (Wed) early enough to travel 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.

On the 19th (Thu), stroll through David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, then take in the exciting artwork at Upepo Photography Gallery, and then explore the striking landscape of Nairobi National Park. On the 20th (Fri), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: tour the pleasant surroundings at Giraffe Centre, see the interesting displays at Karen Blixen Museum, and then examine the collection at Nairobi National Museum.

To see photos, where to stay, maps, and other tourist information, read our Nairobi travel planner.

Traveling by flight from Diani Beach to Nairobi takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car, ferry, and train; or drive. Expect a bit cooler temperatures when traveling from Diani Beach in December; daily highs in Nairobi reach 28°C and lows reach 19°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 20th (Fri) early enough to travel back home.