Kenya and Tanzania Tour Packages with Indian Food

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Worried you will see a lion in the Mara and then go to bed hungry because dinner was beef stew?

Our Kenya Tanzania tour packages with Indian food run 9 days from Nairobi to Arusha. You see the Masai Mara, Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater with pure vegetarian or Jain meals arranged at every stop. Guide price is from KES 345,500 (about USD 2,680) per person sharing, January to June, flights from India extra.

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Kenya Tanzania tour packages with Indian food are our answer to the most common worry we hear from Indian families. Will there be something to eat? Yes. Kenya has one of the oldest Indian communities in Africa. Chapati, rice, beans, dal and vegetable curries are everyday food here. Nairobi alone has many pure vegetarian restaurants.

The hard part is not finding veg food. It is getting the same standard in a tented camp three hours from the nearest town. That is where planning matters. We write your food rules to every lodge before you land. Your driver guide carries a copy. If the kitchen gets it wrong, he fixes it with the chef that same day.

This page shows a real 9 day route, honest guide prices in KES and USD. It also explains how we handle pure veg, Jain and no onion no garlic meals. If you only want Kenya, see our Kenya tour packages from India for shorter trips.

Highlights

• Masai Mara game drives with packed veg or Jain picnic lunches
• Serengeti for two nights, the classic migration park
• A morning inside Ngorongoro Crater, often called the best place to see black rhino in Tanzania
• Indian dinners in Nairobi and Arusha on your city nights
• Your food rules sent to every lodge in writing before you fly
• One private 4×4 per country, with a guide who speaks clear English
• Pay by bank transfer or card, with a deposit to hold dates

Day by day plan

1. Day 1

   Arrive in Nairobi

   Most direct flights from Mumbai land in the morning or late at night. We meet you at the arrivals hall with your name on a board. Drive to your hotel in Westlands or Parklands, the area with the most Indian restaurants. Rest after the flight. In the evening we book a pure vegetarian dinner close to the hotel. Night in Nairobi.

2. Day 2

   Nairobi to the Masai Mara

   Leave after breakfast. The drive takes about 5 to 6 hours with a stop at the Great Rift Valley viewpoint. Lunch is at your lodge, where the chef already has your food note. In the afternoon you go on your first game drive. Back at the lodge by sunset. Jain guests who prefer to eat before dark can have an early dinner served. Night in the Mara.

3. Day 3

   Full day in the Masai Mara

   A full day of game drives in the Maasai Mara National Reserve. We carry a packed lunch made to your rules, plus fruit, nuts and drinking water. From July to October the great migration is usually here and river crossings are possible. In other months the resident cats keep things lively. Evening at the lodge. Night in the Mara.

4. Day 4

   Masai Mara to Nairobi

   A short morning game drive, then breakfast and the drive back to Nairobi. Arrive mid afternoon. The evening is free for shopping or a visit to an Indian sweet shop in Parklands. Dinner at an Indian restaurant of your choice. Night in Nairobi.

5. Day 5

   Nairobi to Arusha via Namanga

   Early start for the road to Tanzania. The drive to the Namanga border takes about 2.5 hours. We help you through Kenya exit and Tanzania entry. Your Tanzania guide meets you on the other side with a second 4×4. Continue to Arusha, about 2 hours more. Arusha has pure vegetarian Indian restaurants, so dinner is easy tonight. Night in Arusha.

6. Day 6

   Arusha to the Serengeti

   A long and scenic day. Drive up through the Ngorongoro highlands and down onto the Serengeti plains. Lunch is packed to your rules. Game viewing starts on the way to your lodge. Arrive in the late afternoon. The lodge has your food note and the chef will ask if anything needs changing. Night in the Serengeti.

7. Day 7

   Full day in the Serengeti

   Morning and afternoon game drives in the central Serengeti. This area has resident lions, leopards and cheetahs all year. Between December and March the herds move south to calve. From June to October many cross north towards Kenya. Your guide plans the day around where the animals are. Night in the Serengeti.

8. Day 8

   Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater

   Leave early and drive to the crater rim. Descend into Ngorongoro Crater for a game drive on the crater floor. Look for black rhino, lions, hippos and flamingos. Picnic lunch by the hippo pool, packed to your rules. Climb out in the afternoon and drive to Karatu, a cool farming town on the highlands. Night in Karatu.

9. Day 9

   Karatu to Arusha and home

   Breakfast and drive to Arusha, about 2.5 hours. We drop you at Kilimanjaro International Airport for your flight home. You can also ride back to Nairobi by shuttle or fly to Nairobi to connect with a direct flight to Mumbai.

Guide prices per person sharing, private 4×4, group of 4 Indian passport holders, mid range lodges

• Guide prices built from current lodge rates and park fees. Your final price is confirmed in writing when you book.
• Christmas and New Year dates cost more at most lodges.
• Prices exclude international flights, visas, tips and drinks.

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What do Kenya Tanzania tour packages with Indian food include?

They include the safari plus a food plan you can trust. Every lodge on this route gets a written note before you arrive. It lists who is pure veg, who is Jain and who eats eggs. It also says if you avoid onion, garlic or root vegetables. Your guide keeps the same note in the vehicle.

Lodge buffets in Kenya and Tanzania always carry vegetarian dishes. Mara Serena Safari Lodge, for example, states that vegetarian options are served at breakfast, lunch and bush dinners. The note makes sure there is a full plate for you and not just salad and bread.

Can Jain travellers eat well on safari?

Yes, with notice. Jain food means no meat, fish or eggs and no root vegetables such as onion, garlic, potato and carrot. Some families also eat before sunset. Lodges can do this when they know in advance. They cannot do it well if you tell them at the table.

We ask the kitchen for simple dishes: dal without onion or garlic, rice, chapati, cooked greens, paneer or tofu where they stock it plus fresh fruit. We also suggest you pack khakhra, thepla and dry snacks for game drives. Nairobi has a large Jain community, so we can top up dry snacks in Parklands before you leave for the Mara.

• Tell us your rules when you book, not at the lodge
• Pack dry snacks for long drives and picnic days
• Ask for early dinner if you do not eat after sunset
• Carry a printed food card in English to show staff

How much does a Masai Mara trip cost from India?

On this route the safari part costs from KES 345,500 (about USD 2,680) per person in a group of four. Add return flights from Mumbai. Direct flights run on IndiGo, Kenya Airways and Air India and take about 6 hours. Skyscanner showed return fares from about INR 40,000 to 44,000.

The biggest swing is the Mara park fee. Non resident adults pay USD 100 per day from January to June and USD 200 per day from July to December. On a two day Mara stay that alone moves your price by USD 200. See our Masai Mara entry fees guide for the full list.

Which visas and vaccines do Indian travellers need?

Kenya needs an eTA, applied for online. The normal fee is USD 30 and approval takes up to 3 working days. Tanzania needs a visa for Indian passports. The single entry eVisa costs USD 50 on the official immigration portal. Apply 2 to 3 weeks before you fly. Read our Kenya visa for Indians guide for the steps.

Get a yellow fever vaccine at least 10 days before you leave India. Tanzania can ask for the certificate when you cross from Kenya. India also checks it when you fly home from Africa. Talk to your doctor about malaria tablets too.

Where do you eat in Nairobi and Arusha?

In Nairobi we base you in Westlands or Parklands. Diamond Plaza in Parklands is known for Indian street food and pure vegetarian restaurants. Chowpaty there is often named the best vegetarian restaurant in the city.

Arusha is smaller but still easy. Five Chutneys on Azimio Street is a pure vegetarian Indian restaurant. Other places serve Indian menus with large veg sections. We book a table on your city nights so you do not wander about after a long drive.

Why choose Kenya Tanzania tour packages with Indian food instead of a group tour?

Big group tours often fix one menu for everyone. A private trip lets your guide stop for lunch when your family is hungry and choose lodges that cook to your rules. You also choose your dates, which matters if you plan around Diwali or school holidays.

Private does not mean expensive. In a group of four the vehicle cost is shared. The price per person is close to a joining tour. For a cheaper shared option see our Kenya and Tanzania budget safari.

When is the best time for Kenya Tanzania tour packages with Indian food?

July to October is the classic time. The migration is in the Masai Mara and the northern Serengeti. Indian school holidays in May and June sit just before it. Prices are highest then.

January and February are a smart choice for Indian families. Calving season fills the southern Serengeti, the Mara fee is half and lodges are quieter. April and May bring the long rains, so we avoid them unless you want the lowest prices. Our great migration calendar shows where the herds are each month.

How do you book?

Send us a WhatsApp message with your dates, group size and food rules. We reply with a written plan and price, usually the same day. To confirm, pay a deposit by bank transfer or card through Pesapal. The balance is due before you travel.

Our office is at Pili Trade Centre on Mombasa Road in Nairobi. We have planned safaris since 2015 and hold a 4.9 rating from 47 Google reviews.

How to book Kenya and Tanzania Tour Packages with Indian Food

1. Send your dates. Message us on WhatsApp with your dates, how many people are coming and the ages of any children. Tell us your budget. We plan with it, not around it.
2. Get a written quote. We reply with a clear price per person, what it includes and what it does not. If a cheaper hotel or a shorter route makes more sense, we say so.
3. Tweak it until it fits. Change a hotel, add a night or swap an activity. Changes cost nothing until you confirm.
4. Confirm with a deposit. A deposit holds your rooms, seats and transport. You get a written confirmation with every detail and the date the balance is due.
5. Travel day. Your driver meets you with a name board. You have their number and ours for the whole trip.

Pay by Mpesa, bank transfer or card on our secure checkout at book and pay. Prefer to plan face to face? Our office is at Pili Trade Centre on Mombasa Road, opposite Hilton Garden Inn and next to Argyle Grand Hotel.

Questions people ask

Sources we checked: Mara Serena Safari Lodge dining; Kenya eTA guide for Indian citizens; Tanzania visa for Indian citizens; Maasai Mara entry fees 2026; Tanzania park fees; Skyscanner Nairobi to Mumbai fares. Rules and fees change, so we confirm them again when you book.

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