🇮🇳 Kenya safaris from India
Kenya Safaris from India
Direct overnight flights from Mumbai and Delhi, vegetarian friendly lodges, and itineraries that fit Indian family travel, comfortable, safe, and full of Big-5 photo moments.
Flight time
~6h direct from Mumbai
Best season
July,October (Migration), December,February, lines up well with school breaks
Visa
Indian passport holders need an eTA, online, $30, typically 2 to 3 days.
Airlines
Kenya Airways (BOM,NBO and DEL,NBO direct), IndiGo, Emirates via Dubai, Qatar via Doha, Ethiopian via Addis
Why travellers from India choose us
Built for the way you travel
Kenya is one of the most popular international family trips for Indian travellers, short direct flights, Big 5 in one park, halal and Jain friendly food at most lodges, and a strong Indian Kenyan community on the ground.
8 to 12 days is typical for Indian families: a Mara Nakuru circuit plus a Nairobi day, or an extended trip with Mombasa beach time.
Suggested itineraries
Trips designed from India
7 days
Mara + Nakuru express
Three nights Mara, two nights Nakuru, Nairobi day on either side. Perfect for a school holiday trip.
Customise this trip →10 days
Mara, Amboseli & Mombasa
Two parks plus four nights on the Mombasa/Diani coast, beach, snorkelling, dhow sunsets.
Customise this trip →12 days
Family circuit + Diani
Mara, Lake Nakuru, and a full beach week. Family friendly lodges, vegetarian menus arranged in advance.
Customise this trip →FAQ
Questions from travellers in India
- How long is the flight from India to Kenya?
- Kenya Airways flies direct from Mumbai (~6h) and Delhi (~7h30) to Nairobi. Connections via Dubai or Doha are also frequent.
- Do Indian passport holders need a visa for Kenya?
- An eTA replaces the visa, apply online at etakenya.go.ke, pay $30, approved in 2 to 3 days. Print the PDF.
- Is vegetarian food easy to find?
- Yes. Nairobi and Mombasa have extensive Indian and vegetarian options. Most safari lodges accommodate Jain, vegetarian and halal diets, just let us know when booking.
- Best time for Indian families to visit?
- July,October (Migration, often coincides with school holidays), December break, and February,March (calving, fewer crowds).
- Is it safe for families travelling from India?
- Yes. Kenya has a very large and long established Indian origin community, and the safari circuits and coast are safe, family friendly destinations.
Ready when you are
Let's plan your safari from India.
Tell us your dates and what you'd love to see, we'll send back a tailor made itinerary, usually within 24 hours.