Kenya & Tanzania holiday guide for Indian travellers
Best timeJuly to October for the Great Migration; January to March is also good
Visa for IndiansKenya eTA US$30; Tanzania e-visa US$50 – both online
Flights from IndiaAbout 6–7 hours to Nairobi, non-stop from Mumbai, or one stop from other cities
Packages9 trips from ₹74,500 per person
East Africa is the home of the classic safari. Watch lions, cheetahs and huge herds of wildebeest on the plains of the Masai Mara, see elephants against the backdrop of Kilimanjaro in Amboseli, and spot flamingos and rhinos at Lake Nakuru and Lake Naivasha. In Tanzania, the Serengeti and the Ngorongoro Crater continue the adventure.
Most safaris are 4 to 8 nights in lodges or tented camps with game drives in 4x4 Land Cruisers. Lodges are used to Indian guests and can arrange vegetarian meals. Every Trip Inventor safari can be customised – add a hot-air balloon over the Mara, Zanzibar beaches or flights from your city.
Kenya & Tanzania tour FAQs
Do Indians need a visa for Kenya and Tanzania?
Yes. For Kenya, apply online for the Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) at etakenya.go.ke – it costs US$30 and usually takes up to 3 days. For Tanzania, apply for the e-visa at visa.immigration.go.tz – US$50 for a single-entry tourist visa, taking about 3 to 10 days. A yellow fever certificate is needed if you travel to Tanzania from Kenya.
How much does a Kenya safari from India cost?
Our Kenya and Tanzania safaris start from ₹74,500 per person on twin sharing, including taxes and GST. Lodge category, park fees and the number of parks you visit make the biggest difference, and we can add flights from your city.
How many days do I need for a Kenya safari?
4 to 5 nights covers the Masai Mara with Lake Naivasha or Nakuru. With 7 to 8 nights you can add Amboseli, Samburu or a few beach days in Zanzibar.
When can I see the Great Migration?
The wildebeest migration usually reaches the Masai Mara from July to October, with dramatic river crossings in August and September. January to March is calving season in Tanzania's southern Serengeti.
Is a safari safe and suitable for families?
Yes. Game drives are in closed or pop-top safari vehicles with experienced guides, and lodges are fenced or guarded. Many lodges welcome children, though some have minimum ages for game drives.
Is Indian and vegetarian food available on a Kenya safari?
Yes. Kenya and Tanzania have long-established Indian communities, and Nairobi, Mombasa and Dar es Salaam have many Indian restaurants. Safari lodges are used to Indian guests and can usually prepare vegetarian meals; Jain meals need advance notice – tell us your food needs when you enquire.