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The Ultimate 5 Day Itinerary For Kenya

The Perfect 5 Day Road Trip Itinerary For Kenya

The Ultimate 5 Day Itinerary For Kenya

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Kenya

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5 days

1136 km
  • Frolic with baby elephants in Nairobi.
  • Dance with the Maasai Tribe in Maasai Mara.
  • Discover rare wildlife on a Maasai Mara safari.
  • Experience sunrise from a hot air balloon over Maasai Mara.
  • Float and relax on the crystal-clear Watamu coast.
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travel-blog-collaborate-thumb-1 Chanel & StevoSouth Africa FlagSouth Africa

On March 2nd, 2015, we waved goodbye to our comfortable life and advertising jobs in Johannesburg, South Africa, and started a journey that would allow us to escape our comfort zones, refuel our creative needs, and say “yes” to a whole bunch of crazy cool experiences.

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Suggested Vehicles for hire

Volkswagen Polo Vivo Automatic Transmission

Volkswagen Polo Vivo Automatic Transmission
4 Seats | 5 Doors | 2 Medium Bags
  • Aircon
  • Power Steering
  • ABS
  • Petrol
Minimum rental: 1 day
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BMW 220i Convertible

BMW 220i Convertible
4 Seats | 2 Doors | 1 Medium Bags
  • Aircon
  • Power Steering
  • ABS
  • Petrol
Minimum rental: 1 day
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Toyota Corolla Quest

Toyota Corolla Quest
4 Seats | 4 Doors | 2 Medium Bags | 1 Small Bags
  • Aircon
  • Power Steering
  • ABS
  • Petrol
Minimum rental: 1 day
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Road Trip Itinerary

Activities Kms Stay
Day 1 After arriving in Kenya's capital Nairobi's airport. Pick up your rental car and drive to the first destination, Tribe Hotel for a 1 night stay. Visit the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust - an elephant orphanage in the national park. 29 Tribe Hotel
Day 2-4 Drive to the vast bush of the Maasai Mara. Check in to your luxury tent at Little Governors Camp for 3 nights, meet the Maasai Tribe, and join them in their singing and dancing rituals. 260 Little Governors Camp
Day 5 Drive to the coast of Watamu. Enjoy the Tidal Creek Float, which is only available for eight days per month. Take a scenic nature walk along the beach and then return to the Treehouse for a delectable lunch. 847 Watamu Treehouse

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Elephant Face Close Up
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