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Kenya
Big Five drives in the Masai Mara, hippos on Lake Naivasha
About Kenya
Kenya is the classic first safari, and the Masai Mara is its finest stage. The Mara's open grasslands make wildlife easy to see, and game drives in pop-up-roof 4x4 vehicles at dawn and dusk, when animals are most active, bring you close to lions, cheetahs, leopards, elephants, buffalo and giraffes. From around July to October the Great Migration arrives from Tanzania's Serengeti, and the crossings of the Mara River are among the most dramatic wildlife spectacles on earth. Even outside those months, the resident wildlife is outstanding.
After the intensity of the Mara, Lake Naivasha in the Great Rift Valley slows the pace. A boat safari takes you among hippos and fish eagles, and a walking safari on Crescent Island lets you stroll among giraffes, zebras and antelopes in an area without large predators. The journey ends in Nairobi, where the Giraffe Centre and the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust's elephant orphanage show the conservation work behind Kenya's wildlife.
Kenya is well suited to Indian travellers. There is a long-established Indian community, Indian vegetarian food is easy to find in Nairobi, and safari lodges are used to dietary requests. Flights from Mumbai are short, and Kenya runs an online electronic travel authorisation for visitors. A Kenya safari works for families with older children, couples and photographers alike. Two full nights in the Mara gives you at least four game drives, which greatly improves your chances of seeing big cats, and the lodges range from comfortable tented camps to more luxurious properties. Pack light, neutral clothing and a good pair of binoculars.
Highlights our travellers love
- Big Five game drives in the Masai Mara
- Great Migration river crossings (July–October)
- Optional sunrise hot-air balloon over the Mara
- Boat safari among hippos on Lake Naivasha
- Walking safari on Crescent Island
- Feed giraffes at Nairobi's Giraffe Centre
Kenya packages
Fixed departures from Hyderabad · original price struck through · prices per person
Top things to do in Kenya
When to go
Getting there from Hyderabad
By flight
Fly Hyderabad to Mumbai (about 1.5 hours) and take a nonstop to Nairobi (about 6 hours), for a total of around 10–12 hours with the connection.
By flight
One-stop options via Dubai, Doha or Addis Ababa typically take 11–14 hours in total.
By road
From Nairobi, the Masai Mara is about 5–6 hours by safari vehicle, or around 45 minutes by light aircraft from Wilson Airport.
Door-to-door
Flights, transfers and stays booked together
Every package includes airport pickup and drop on the ground.
Sample itinerary
From our most popular package — Kenya Safari (6N/7D)
- 1
Day 1 · Arrive Nairobi
- Arrive at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, meet-and-greet by our Kenya team
- Transfer to your Nairobi hotel and get a safari briefing from your driver-guide
- Evening at leisure; welcome dinner at the hotel
- Overnight in Nairobi
- 2
Day 2 · Nairobi to Masai Mara
- Early drive west with a stop at the Great Rift Valley viewpoint
- Pass through Narok town and into the Mara (approx. 5–6 hrs)
- Lunch at the camp, then your first afternoon game drive
- Sundowner on the savanna, overnight at a tented camp in the Mara
- 3
Day 3 · Full day in the Masai Mara
- Optional sunrise hot-air balloon flight with a champagne bush breakfast
- Full-day game drive with a picnic lunch, looking for lion, leopard, cheetah, elephant and buffalo
- Mara River crossing points in migration season (July–October)
- Optional visit to a Maasai village
- 4
Day 4 · Masai Mara to Lake Naivasha
- Final dawn game drive in the Mara
- Breakfast, then drive to Lake Naivasha (approx. 5 hrs)
- Check in at a lakeside lodge; evening walk in the lodge grounds among colobus monkeys
- Overnight at Lake Naivasha
- 5
Day 5 · Lake Naivasha
- Morning boat safari to watch hippo pods and African fish eagles
- Guided walking safari on Crescent Island among giraffes, zebras and waterbuck
- Optional afternoon cycling or hiking in Hell's Gate National Park
- Overnight at Lake Naivasha
- 6
Day 6 · Naivasha to Nairobi
- Drive back to Nairobi (approx. 2.5 hrs)
- Feed endangered Rothschild giraffes at the Giraffe Centre
- Visit the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust elephant orphanage during its public hour
- Farewell dinner, overnight in Nairobi
- 7
Day 7 · Depart Nairobi
- Breakfast and time for souvenir shopping at a Maasai market
- Transfer to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
- Flight back to Hyderabad with lifelong safari memories
What to eat
Nyama choma
Kenya's favourite grilled meat, usually goat or beef, served with kachumbari salad.
Ugali and sukuma wiki
Maize-meal staple served with sautéed greens; a simple local vegetarian meal.
Chapati and pilau
Swahili coastal dishes with Indian influences, popular across Kenya.
Bush breakfast and sundowners
Meals served outdoors in the Mara, a highlight of many safari stays.
Indian food in Nairobi
Nairobi's Indian community means excellent Gujarati and Punjabi restaurants.
Insider tips
- Check yellow fever vaccination requirements before travel and carry your certificate if needed.
- Pack neutral-coloured clothes, a warm layer for early morning drives, a hat and sunscreen.
- Light-aircraft flights to the Mara usually have strict soft-bag luggage limits of around 15 kg.
- Ask before photographing people, including in Maasai villages.
- Binoculars and a camera with a zoom lens make a huge difference on game drives.
Pack these
- Neutral-coloured clothes (khaki, olive, beige); avoid bright colours and dark blue
- Warm fleece for cold early-morning game drives
- Binoculars and a camera with a zoom lens
- Wide-brimmed hat and SPF 50 sunscreen
- Insect repellent and prescribed anti-malarials
- Yellow-fever vaccination certificate
- Soft duffel bag (light aircraft and safari vehicles prefer soft luggage)
- Universal travel adapter (Kenya uses UK-style 3-pin sockets)
Frequently Asked Questions
Kenya requires visitors, including Indian passport holders, to obtain an online electronic travel authorisation before travel. Check current rules and fees before booking.
Plan your Kenya trip
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