Wildlife
Masai Mara National Reserve
Narok
Kenya’s most famous reserve: rolling grassland full of lions, cheetahs and elephants and, from July to October, the Great Migration.
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Overview
Why visit Kenya?
Kenya is where many people take their first safari, and for good reason. In the Masai Mara, lions, cheetahs, elephants and vast herds of wildebeest and zebra roam open grassland, and from July to October the Great Migration brings dramatic river crossings. In Amboseli, elephants walk beneath the snows of Mount Kilimanjaro.
A typical trip starts in Nairobi, continues to the Rift Valley lakes of Nakuru and Naivasha, and ends with two or three nights in the Mara. Days follow the rhythm of the bush: early-morning and late-afternoon game drives in an open-roof vehicle, with a rest at the lodge in between. Many travellers finish with a few days on the beach south of Mombasa.
Kenya is easy for Indian travellers. There are direct flights from Mumbai, a long-established Indian community means vegetarian and Gujarati food is never far away, and safari lodges are used to preparing vegetarian meals. We choose lodges and camps that suit families, honeymooners and senior travellers alike.
Things to see
Top attractions in Kenya
The sights we build itineraries around. Tell us which ones you want, and we will plan the days for you.
Adventure
Masai Mara Hot Air Balloon Safari
Masai Mara
A dawn balloon flight drifting low over the Mara’s plains and herds, followed by a cooked breakfast out in the bush.
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Wildlife
Amboseli National Park
Kajiado
Large elephant herds against the snow-capped peak of Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa’s highest mountain, just across the Tanzanian border.
Discover : Amboseli National Park
Wildlife
Lake Nakuru National Park
Nakuru
A Rift Valley lake and rhino sanctuary, with black and white rhinos, Rothschild’s giraffes, pelicans and, in some seasons, flamingos.
Discover : Lake Nakuru National Park
Cruise & water
Lake Naivasha Boat Safari
Naivasha
A freshwater Rift Valley lake where boats glide past hippos and fish eagles, and walks on Crescent Island go among giraffes and zebras.
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Wildlife
Nairobi National Park
Nairobi
A real wildlife park on the edge of the capital, where rhinos, lions and giraffes roam with the city skyline in the background.
Discover : Nairobi National Park
Beach & island
Diani Beach
South Coast
A long white-sand beach on Kenya’s Indian Ocean coast, lined with palms and resorts, ideal for unwinding after a safari.
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Planning a trip to Kenya
Do Indians need a visa for Kenya?
Kenya asks visitors, including Indian passport holders, to apply online for an Electronic Travel Authorisation before travel instead of a traditional visa. We help with the application and check the current rules when you confirm your trip.
Do we need a yellow fever vaccination?
Indian health rules require travellers arriving from Kenya to show a valid yellow fever vaccination certificate, so we advise getting vaccinated at least ten days before you leave. Ask your doctor about malaria precautions too.
When is the best time to see the Great Migration?
The herds are usually in the Masai Mara from July to October, with river crossings most likely in August and September. The dry months of January, February and June to October are all good for general game viewing.
Is vegetarian food available on safari?
Yes. Kenya’s large Indian community has made Indian food familiar across the country, and the lodges and camps we use serve vegetarian meals, often including Indian dishes. Let us know about Jain or other requirements in advance.
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