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Kenya Itinerary: 7 Days (2026)

This 7-day Kenya itinerary covers Nairobi, Masai Mara, Mombasa, Amboselia complete first-timer experience, day by day with honest costs.

Estimated cost: ₹61,000₹2,35,000 (≈ $710$2,730) per person for 7 days, excluding international flights.

Best months for this route: Jun – Oct

A day-by-day itinerary covering the best of Kenya — designed for Indian travellers with honest costs, visa tips, and the right cities in the right order.

7 days Jun – Oct ETA required (apply at etakenya.go.ke) KES (Shilling)

Your Route at a Glance

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Nairobi

Days 1–2

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Masai Mara

Days 3–4

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Mombasa

Days 5–6

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Amboseli

Day 7

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day

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Nairobi — Day 1
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Nairobi

Full guide

Safari Capital

Nairobi National Park — Nairobi National Park is one of Nairobi's signature experiences. Plan it with a …
Giraffe Centre — Giraffe Centre is one of Nairobi's signature experiences. Plan it with a relaxed…
David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust — David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust is one of Nairobi's signature experiences. Plan i…
Jun - Oct, Jan - Feb USD 50-180/day/day

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Nairobi — Day 2
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Nairobi

Full guide

Safari Capital

Karen Blixen Museum — Karen Blixen Museum is one of Nairobi's signature experiences. Plan it with a re…
Maasai Market — Maasai Market is one of Nairobi's signature experiences. Plan it with a relaxed …
Karura Forest — Karura Forest is one of Nairobi's signature experiences. Plan it with a relaxed …
Jun - Oct, Jan - Feb USD 50-180/day/day

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Masai Mara — Day 3
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Masai Mara

Full guide

Great Migration Plains

Game Drives — Game Drives is one of Masai Mara's signature experiences. Plan it with a relaxed…
Great Migration Crossings — Great Migration Crossings is one of Masai Mara's signature experiences. Plan it …
Hot Air Balloon Safari — Hot Air Balloon Safari is one of Masai Mara's signature experiences. Plan it wit…
Jul - Oct USD 180-700/day/day

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Masai Mara — Day 4
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Masai Mara

Full guide

Great Migration Plains

Maasai Village Visit — Maasai Village Visit is one of Masai Mara's signature experiences. Plan it with …
Mara River — Mara River is one of Masai Mara's signature experiences. Plan it with a relaxed …
Big Cat Tracking — Big Cat Tracking is one of Masai Mara's signature experiences. Plan it with a re…
Jul - Oct USD 180-700/day/day

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Mombasa — Day 5
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Mombasa

Full guide

Swahili Coast

Fort Jesus — Fort Jesus is one of Mombasa's signature experiences. Plan it with a relaxed buf…
Old Town — Old Town is one of Mombasa's signature experiences. Plan it with a relaxed buffe…
Diani Beach — Diani Beach is one of Mombasa's signature experiences. Plan it with a relaxed bu…
Jul - Oct, Jan - Mar USD 45-160/day/day

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Mombasa — Day 6
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Mombasa

Full guide

Swahili Coast

Haller Park — Haller Park is one of Mombasa's signature experiences. Plan it with a relaxed bu…
Mombasa Marine Park — Mombasa Marine Park is one of Mombasa's signature experiences. Plan it with a re…
Tamarind Dhow — Tamarind Dhow is one of Mombasa's signature experiences. Plan it with a relaxed …
Jul - Oct, Jan - Mar USD 45-160/day/day

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Amboseli — Day 7
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Amboseli

Full guide

Elephants Below Kilimanjaro

Elephant Herds — Elephant Herds is one of Amboseli's signature experiences. Plan it with a relaxe…
Kilimanjaro Viewpoints — Kilimanjaro Viewpoints is one of Amboseli's signature experiences. Plan it with …
Observation Hill — Observation Hill is one of Amboseli's signature experiences. Plan it with a rela…
Jun - Oct, Jan - Feb USD 160-650/day/day

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Kenya Itinerary FAQ

How many days do you need in Kenya?

Most first-time visitors need 5–7 days in Kenya to see the highlights at a comfortable pace. This 7-day plan covers Nairobi, Masai Mara, Mombasa, Amboseli. With more time, slow the pace or add day trips; with less, focus on Nairobi and skip the longer transfers.

How much does a 7-day Kenya trip cost from India?

Budget roughly ₹61,000–₹2,35,000 (about $710–$2,730) per person for 7 days on the ground in Kenya — covering accommodation, food, local transport and activities at a budget-to-mid-range level. International flights and visa fees are extra. Travelling in Jun – Oct (peak season) sits at the higher end of that range.

What is the best route for 7 days in Kenya?

The most efficient 7-day route is Nairobi (Days 1–2), then Masai Mara (Days 3–4), then Mombasa (Days 5–6), then Amboseli (Day 7). This order keeps travel legs short and one-directional, so you never backtrack. Each stop's day count matches how much there genuinely is to see — the day-by-day plan below breaks down exactly what to do in each.

Is 7 days enough for Kenya?

Yes — 7 days is enough for a complete first visit to Kenya, comfortably covering Nairobi, Masai Mara, Mombasa, Amboseli with time to explore each. You'd only need longer for regional deep-dives or a slower pace. The best months for this route are Jun – Oct.