4 Days / 3 Nights Great Migration Package
Timed for July to October, with camps placed near the Mara River crossing points. Best with bush flights to protect safari time.
Migration Highlights
A six-hour flight from Kolkata to Nairobi, then straight into Africa's greatest wildlife reserve.
Our Masai Mara tour packages from Kolkata are built for travellers who want a proper African safari without spending half the holiday in transit. Kolkata is one of the few Indian cities with non-stop flights to Nairobi, so you can leave BOM in the morning and be on your first game drive the next day.
Every Masai Mara package from Kolkata is shaped by a few decisions that matter more than the brochure: when you travel (migration or quiet season), where you stay (the main reserve or a private conservancy), and how you reach the Mara from Nairobi (road or bush flight). We help you make those choices with clear costs in INR, so the trip fits your dates, leave and budget.
Kenya is only 2.5 hours behind India, so jet lag is minimal, which makes a short, high-quality safari realistic even for busy professionals and families.
All packages are planned by our international travel agency in Gurgaon, which specialises in African safaris and end-to-end travel for Indian travellers.
Three formats cover most Kolkata travellers. Each can be adjusted for dates, lodges, private vehicles and meal preferences.
Timed for July to October, with camps placed near the Mara River crossing points. Best with bush flights to protect safari time.
Migration Highlights
An unhurried safari with high-end camps, a private vehicle and guide, and room for a sunrise balloon flight.
Luxury Safari Experience
Adds Lake Nakuru, Naivasha or Amboseli for a broader Kenya safari, and makes the long-haul journey even more worthwhile.
Full Journey OverviewMost quotes online show only the land package. Below is the land cost first, then what the full trip from Kolkata usually costs once flights and fees are added. Figures are per person on twin sharing for 3–4 nights in the Mara.
For a detailed budget breakdown, see Masai Mara Trip Cost from India in 2026.
There is no direct flight from Kolkata to Masai Mara. Every itinerary connects through Nairobi, and the choice you make for the final leg shapes your whole trip.
Bush flights usually allow about 15 kg per person in soft-sided bags only. Pack in a duffel, not a hard suitcase; we can arrange to store extra luggage in Nairobi.
For a step-by-step guide, see How to Travel from India to Masai Mara.
Visa guidance for Indian passport holders: Kenya Visa Guide for Indians (2026).
Official references:
Kenya Tourism Board – Magical Kenya
Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS)
Kenya eTA Portal (official)
A well-paced plan with three nights in the Mara, built around Kolkata–Nairobi flight timings. Every day can be adjusted for your dates, lodge and transfer choice.
Non-stop flight from CCU to Nairobi, with meet-and-assist on arrival and a transfer to your hotel. If your flight lands early enough, we can connect you straight to the Mara on a same-day bush flight.
How to Travel from India to Masai MaraA 45–60 minute bush flight or a scenic road transfer to the Mara. After check-in and lunch at camp, head out on an afternoon game drive when predators become active.
Big Five Animals in KenyaMorning and afternoon game drives across the plains and predator territories, with time to relax at the lodge in between. In migration season, this is the day to wait at the Mara River for a crossing.
Hot Air Balloon Safari Private Jeep SafariExplore new wildlife zones, spend longer at a sighting, or visit a Maasai village. Stays in a private conservancy add walking safaris and night drives that the main reserve does not allow.
Luxury Conservancy Safari Masai Village Cultural VisitAn early morning game drive and breakfast at camp, then back to Nairobi to connect with your flight to Kolkata. If flight timings are tight, we add a Nairobi day room or an overnight stay.
Great Migration Dates in 2026Inclusions vary by camp and are confirmed in writing before you book.
Some of Africa's highest densities of lion, cheetah and leopard, with strong sightings in every season, not just during the migration.
Herds usually arrive from the Serengeti in July. Exact timing shifts with the rains, so we position camps based on current movement, not last year's calendar.
The main reserve offers classic open plains and river crossings. Private conservancies add fewer vehicles, off-road driving, walking safaris and night drives.
A non-stop flight of around six hours and a small time difference make a 5-day safari practical on limited leave.
Couples and honeymooners usually prefer intimate tented camps in a private conservancy, with sundowners, bush dinners and a balloon flight. Families do best with a private vehicle, so drive timings can follow the children, and camps that welcome younger guests (some have minimum ages). Professionals and entrepreneurs tend to choose 4–5 day trips with bush flights to make the most of limited leave. Photographers benefit from a private vehicle and longer stays near the river in migration season.
Time your safari for wildebeest and zebra crossing the Mara River.
View experience PrivateYour own vehicle and guide, with full control over timings and how long you stay at a sighting.
View experience IconicA sunrise flight over the plains, followed by a champagne bush breakfast.
View experience CultureMeet a Maasai community and learn about daily life, traditions and conservation.
View experience PhotographyGuides who understand light, angles and vehicle positioning for wildlife photography.
View experienceContemporary luxury tents on the Talek River, with familiar service standards for first-time safari travellers.
Explore stayClassic riverside tented camp in the Olchoro Oiroua conservancy, known for hippo views and relaxed pacing.
Explore stayIntimate 1920s-style tented camp in the south of the reserve, well placed for early migration herds.
Explore stayIndependent lodge research: SafariBookings – Masai Mara Lodges
Indian travellers should have the following ready:
The Mara is a malaria-risk area, so speak to your doctor about prophylaxis before you travel. We provide a full document checklist during planning.
For migration dates, book 6–9 months ahead to secure well-located camps. For other months, 2–3 months is usually enough.
Helpful planning guides:
Tell us your dates and budget, and we'll send a fully costed plan.
Including return flights from Kolkata, a 4–5 day Masai Mara trip typically costs about ₹1.8–2.5 lakh per person for a value safari, ₹2.5–3.6 lakh for mid-range, and ₹4 lakh or more for luxury camps with bush flights. The land package alone starts around ₹1.2 lakh per person. Season, lodge category, reserve vs private conservancy, and road vs flight transfers are the biggest cost drivers.
The Kolkata–Nairobi international flight is quoted separately so you can use your preferred airline, fare class or miles. We help you pick the right flight and timing. The Nairobi–Masai Mara leg can be included either as a road transfer or a light-aircraft flight.
No. You fly Kolkata (CCU) to Nairobi (NBO), which takes roughly 6–6.5 hours non-stop, then continue to the Mara by a 45–60 minute light-aircraft flight (mostly from Nairobi Wilson Airport) or a 5–6 hour road transfer.
Fly from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) to Nairobi, either non-stop or with one stop via Dubai, Doha, Abu Dhabi or Addis Ababa. From Nairobi, take a bush flight to a Mara airstrip or drive with your safari guide. We coordinate the connection, transfers and timings end to end.
Five to six days works best: one day each way for travel and three to four nights in the Mara. Kolkata travellers short on leave often choose 4 days / 3 nights with bush flights, which keeps safari time high without long road transfers.
July to October for the Great Migration, with August and September usually best for Mara River crossings. January to March offers good resident wildlife and fewer vehicles. April to June is the most affordable, though April and May bring the long rains and some camps close.
Indian passport holders apply online for a Kenya Electronic Travel Authorisation (eTA), which replaced the eVisa in 2024. Apply at least a couple of weeks before travel. We guide you through the application and documents.
Yes, in practice. India requires a valid yellow fever vaccination certificate from travellers arriving from Kenya, and those without one can face quarantine on return. Get vaccinated at an authorised centre at least 10 days before departure.
Yes. Couples often choose intimate tented camps and private conservancies, while families benefit from private vehicles and flexible drive timings. Note that some camps and activities, such as balloon flights, have minimum age limits.
Most lodges and camps accommodate vegetarian, Jain and Indian meal preferences when informed in advance. We share your preferences with every property before arrival.
Yes. Any package can be upgraded to a private vehicle with a dedicated guide, which gives you control over timings and sightings. Private conservancies add off-road driving, walking safaris and night drives that the main reserve does not allow.
Payments are made in INR through Indian banking channels. As with any overseas tour package, GST and TCS apply; TCS is not an extra cost and can be claimed against your income tax. The full payment schedule is shared before confirmation.
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