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Kenya

Maasai Mara game drives and the Great Migration, Rift Valley lakes, and Nairobi’s Indian food scene.

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Ideal length
6 to 10 days
Best months
January to February, June to October
Visa for Indians
Indian passport holders need a Kenya eTA before travel (official fee US$30, etakenya.go.ke) — verify.
Currency
KES

When to Go

  1. Janbest
  2. Febbest
  3. Marwet
  4. Aprwet
  5. Maywet
  6. Junbest
  7. Julbest, peak
  8. Augbest, peak
  9. Sepbest, peak
  10. Octbest, peak
  11. Novwet
  12. Decwet

Best: January to February, June to October. Busiest: July to October, so book early.

  • Great Migration is in the Mara: herds usually arrive July or August and head south from late September through October. August and September are the safest bet; river crossings are never guaranteed.
  • Long rains: wildlife stays plentiful, but rain can disrupt activities.
  • Short rains, with fewer crowds than migration season.
  • Mara Reserve fee is US$100 per non-resident adult per day (January to June, 2026 rate). Children 9–17 US$50, 8 and under free. Check the 2027 rate.
  • Mara Reserve fee is US$200 per non-resident adult per day (July to December, 2026 rate). Children 9–17 US$50, 8 and under free. Check the 2027 rate.
  • Yellow fever: Kenya asks for a certificate only if you arrive from or transit a risk country, and India is not one. But India lists Kenya as a risk country, so on return you need an original certificate (vaccinated at least 10 days earlier, age 9 months and over) or face up to 6 days’ quarantine. Verify before booking.
  • Malaria risk in all areas below 2,500 m including game parks, with rare cases in central Nairobi. Ask your doctor about prophylaxis for the Mara and Naivasha.
  • Protests have occurred in Nairobi and other cities since 2024. Check local news before travel.

Where to Stay

  • NairobiStay Westlands, close to Indian and vegetarian restaurants.
  • Maasai MaraStay a tented camp near Talek or Sekenani gate, usually full board.
  • NaivashaStay a resort on Moi South Lake Road or near the lake.

Highlights

  • Full-day Maasai Mara game drive
  • Hot air balloon safari over the Mara
  • Sheldrick elephant nursery visit
  • Mara River crossing-point game drive (best August–September)
  • Maasai village visit
  • Nairobi National Park game drive
  • Giraffe Centre
  • Karen Blixen Museum
  • Nairobi National Museum
  • BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir

Food

  • Indian lunch in Westlands, or your camp or resort lunch
  • Indian dinner in Westlands, or your camp or resort dinner

We plan vegetarian and Jain options into every day of your itinerary.

See What Your Kenya Plan Looks Like

This is a real day from a sample Kenya plan, made by the same planner you would use, for a fictional couple: 8 days, vegetarian, an easy pace. Your plan is built from your own answers.

  • Every day timed: morning, afternoon, evening
  • Why each stop was picked for you
  • Hotels, restaurants, transfers and every cost line in the full plan
  • No sales call unless you ask for one
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Day 2 of 8 · NairobiNairobi: Nairobi National Park game drive
  1. Morning
    Nairobi National Park game driveWhy: you said you enjoy mountains & nature
  2. Afternoon
    Karen Blixen MuseumWhy: you said you enjoy history & heritage
  3. Evening
    Free evening — dinner suggestion below

Meals: Indian lunch in Westlands, or your camp or resort lunch; Indian dinner in Westlands, or your camp or resort dinner

The other 7 days, hotels, restaurants and costs are in your plan: ₹1,999, adjusted when you book.

Kenya Questions

What is the best time to visit Kenya?

January to February, June to October. Peak months are July to October, so book early for those.

How many days do I need for Kenya?

Most travellers spend 6 to 10 days, staying in Nairobi, Maasai Mara, Naivasha.

Do Indians need a visa for Kenya?

Indian passport holders need a Kenya eTA before travel (official fee US$30, etakenya.go.ke) — verify.

Visa rules, entry requirements and seasons change. We confirm the current position for your dates before you book. Cover photo: Wikimedia Commons.

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