the short answer
Most Masai Mara packages from Mumbai run 5 to 10 days. A private, luxury 10-day route with four nights in the Mara starts at ₹2,95,000 per person (twin sharing) before your international flight. You fly nonstop to Nairobi in about 6 hours 20 minutes, apply for a Kenya eTA online, and can be on a game drive the day after you land.
If you are comparing Masai Mara packages from Mumbai, you have probably noticed two things: the prices are all over the place, and almost nobody explains what is actually inside them. We plan Kenya trips for Mumbai families, couples and small groups every season, so this is the page we wish more people read before paying a deposit. It covers the flight, honest price bands, the months worth spending your leave on, the paperwork, and the questions that separate a well-built package from a rushed one.
Mumbai to the Mara: easier than it sounds
The good news first: you do not need to change planes. Kenya Airways, Air India and IndiGo have all flown nonstop between Mumbai and Nairobi, and the flight takes roughly six hours twenty minutes. Kenya sits two and a half hours behind India, so jet lag barely registers. Several of the Mumbai departures leave in the small hours and land in Nairobi around breakfast, which means day one is a real day rather than a write-off. Timetables move with the season, so we check them live before we quote anything.
From Nairobi's Jomo Kenyatta airport, the Mara is a 45-minute hop on a light aircraft or a long road transfer. Whenever the budget allows, we fly guests in. A road day eats hours you have already paid for. If you spot a cheaper fare through Dubai, Doha or Addis Ababa, that works too, but allow for the layover and check the yellow fever rules if you transit a risk country.
Masai Mara package options from Mumbai, compared
Length is the biggest lever on both price and experience. Here is how the common Mumbai-departure routes stack up, all private, twin sharing and excluding international flights.
| Length | Route | Suits | Planning price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 days | Nairobi + fly-in to the Mara, 3 nights in camp | Long-weekend leave, first-timers | about ₹1,95,000 |
| 7 days | Nairobi, one Rift Valley lake or Nakuru, then the Mara | Couples, short school breaks | about ₹2,35,000 |
| 10 days | Nairobi, Naivasha, Nakuru and 4 nights in the Mara | Families, honeymoons, migration trips | from ₹2,95,000 |
| 10 days, Grand | Same route with balloon safari and private conservancy | Anniversaries, milestone trips | from ₹4,45,000 |
The 10-day prices are our published rates; the 5- and 7-day figures are planning estimates that shift with season and camp choice. Ask your designer for a fixed quote.
If you can spare ten days, take them. Kenya is really three destinations under one flag — the lakes, Nakuru's rhino country and the Mara — and the extra days let each drive stay a pleasure rather than a commute. Our full day-by-day 10-day Masai Mara itinerary shows exactly how those ten days unfold.
What Masai Mara packages from Mumbai include
Two packages with the same headline price can be very different trips. This is the split we see most often, and the lines worth reading twice.
Usually included
- Private 4x4 and a naturalist guide
- Camp or lodge stays with all meals
- Park and conservancy fees
- Nairobi airport transfers
- The Mara to Nairobi flight, if stated
Usually left out
- Mumbai to Nairobi return flights
- Kenya eTA fee and travel insurance
- Tips for guides and camp staff
- Balloon safari, often a few hundred US dollars each
- Spa treatments and premium drinks
Our own packages pre-pay park fees in INR and keep every vehicle private, but wherever you book, ask for the inclusions in writing. A low price that quietly omits park fees or the Mara flight is usually the most expensive one by day six.
Best time to book a Masai Mara package from Mumbai
The Mara works all year, but your leave probably does not. Here is how the calendar lines up with Indian holiday patterns.
eTA, health and money for Mumbai travellers
Paperwork is simpler than most first-timers fear, but a few items have lead times.
- Kenya eTA. Indian passport holders apply online before flying. Fees are quoted at roughly US$30 to 35, so confirm the current figure on the official portal, and apply two to three weeks ahead.
- Passport. At least six months of validity and a blank page. Children need their own eTA.
- Health. The Mara is a malaria area, so see your doctor early. A yellow fever certificate may be needed if you arrive from or transit a risk country; a direct Mumbai to Nairobi flight keeps this simple.
- Money. Carry some US dollars for tips. Cards work in Nairobi and most camps, but rupees are not used locally.
- Food. Vegetarian, Jain and no-onion-garlic meals are easy when flagged at booking, so the camp kitchen can plan ahead.
Six questions to ask before you pay for any package
Is the vehicle private?
Shared vehicles mean shared timings and window seats. Ask for a guaranteed private 4x4.
Where is the camp?
Inside the reserve or a conservancy saves an hour or more of driving each way.
Are park fees in the price?
Fees change by season. Get them stated, and pre-paid, in rupees.
How do you fly to the Mara?
Ask whether the Nairobi to Mara flight is included or if it is a long road day.
What if plans change?
Look for a rescheduling window. Ours is up to 45 days before travel.
Who is on the ground?
You want a named local guide and a 24-hour contact, not just a call centre in India.
How to book a Masai Mara package from Mumbai
Share your dates and headcount
Tell us when you can travel, who is coming, and whether it is a honeymoon, a family break or a first big safari.
Get a drafted route with a fixed INR price
Your designer sketches a day-by-day plan and quotes every rupee, so park fees, transfers and the Mara flight are settled before you commit.
Confirm and book your Mumbai to Nairobi flights
Once the land plan is locked, book the nonstop flight that lands in Nairobi at a sensible hour. We share the timings that suit the itinerary.
Complete the eTA, insurance and health checks
Apply for the Kenya eTA online, buy travel insurance, and speak to your doctor about malaria prevention. We send a plain-English documents pack.
Masai Mara packages from Mumbai: your questions
How much do Masai Mara packages from Mumbai cost?
A private, luxury 10-day Kenya route with four nights in the Masai Mara starts around ₹2,95,000 per person (twin sharing), and a version with a balloon safari and a private conservancy starts around ₹4,45,000. Shorter 5 to 7 day routes cost less. Your Mumbai to Nairobi flight, the Kenya eTA fee, travel insurance and tips are normally extra.
Are there direct flights from Mumbai to Nairobi?
Yes. Kenya Airways, Air India and IndiGo have all operated nonstop Mumbai to Nairobi flights, and the journey takes about 6 hours 20 minutes. Timetables change by season, so check the live schedule before you book flights.
How many days do I need for a Masai Mara trip from Mumbai?
Five days is the practical minimum for Nairobi plus the Mara. Seven days lets you add Lake Nakuru or Lake Naivasha. Ten days is what we recommend for most families and couples, because it leaves four full nights in the Mara without rushing the drive.
Do Indian citizens need a visa for Kenya?
Indian passport holders need a Kenya electronic travel authorisation (eTA), which is applied for online before departure and replaced the traditional visa in January 2024. Fees are quoted at roughly US$30 to 35, so confirm the current amount on the official portal. Your passport should have at least six months of validity and a blank page.
What is the best month to book Masai Mara packages from Mumbai?
July to October is the Great Migration and river-crossing season, and it sells out six to nine months ahead. December to February is the short dry season with good value, and June and November are quiet shoulder months. March to May is the long rains, when we would usually skip the Mara.
Can we get vegetarian or Jain food on a Masai Mara safari?
Yes, in most good camps, as long as you flag it at booking so the kitchen can plan. Tell your travel designer if you are strictly vegetarian, Jain or avoid onion and garlic, and they will brief every camp on the route in advance.
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