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Masai Mara, Kenya Travel Guide from India

Guide By

Bhavanandhi

Destination

Kenya • Masai Mara, Nairobi

Published

December 21, 2025

Visa

No

Highlights

Detailed guidance for travelers from India planning a trip to Masai Mara.

Advice on flights, vaccinations, visa, and accommodation.

Insights into the best times to visit and the benefits of staying outside the park.

Recommendations for books to prepare for the trip.

Masai Mara, Kenya Travel Guide from India

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Trip Overview

  • Destination: Masai Mara, Kenya
  • Travelers: From India
  • Theme: Travel tips and recommendations

Planning Your Trip

  • Flights: Book flights from Mumbai to Nairobi. Indigo flights are cheap.
  • Vaccinations: Apply for the yellow fever vaccination after booking your flights. If you opt for Kings Institute Guindy, book your slots online and carry your passport.
  • Visa: Apply for visas online; it's an easy process. The fee is about $50, and you'll get it within 48 working hours.
  • Accommodation: Book your stay outside the park for budget-friendly options.
  • Currency: Carry enough USD.

Masai Mara Experience

  • Inside vs. Outside Park Stays: Those staying outside the park often travel longer distances within the park as they pack breakfast and lunch.
  • Transportation: Opt for a car from Nairobi to Masai Mara for a budget trip, otherwise flights from Wilson Airport (Nairobi) to Mara are available.
  • Best Time to Visit: Avoid the Mara during the migration (July-August-September) if you dislike crowds. June and November offer less crowding and pleasant weather.
  • Accommodation Recommendation: Mara Duma Bush camp.
  • Culture: A significant percentage (65%) of the resorts in Mara are owned by Indians.

Additional Information

  • Read books about Kenya, the Masai, and wildlife to prepare for the trip. Consider "Imperial reckoning" by Caroline Elkins and works by Jonathan Scott.

Recommendations

  • Wildlife Viewing: The Leopard Tale by Jonathan Scott is very informative, as is Serengeti Lions by George Schaller. Spotted Hyena by Hans Kruuk is also recommended.

Tips, Do's & Don'ts

  • Pack a good amount of USD.
  • Consider staying outside of the park for a budget-friendly trip.

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