🥂 Welcome & Meet and Greet
Dress codeMen: Smart shirt and trousers, or Indian waistcoat / Koti.
Women: Indo-western, or Anarkali.
The wedding celebrations
Three special occasions in Nairobi. Exact timings will be confirmed closer to the celebrations.
🪷 Mandvo
Dress codeMen: Smart shirt and trousers, or Indian waistcoat / Koti.
Women: Indo-western, or Anarkali.
💍 Wedding Ceremony
19 Ring Road, Parklands, Nairobi
Dress codeMen: Suit, or Indo-western jacket.
Women: Indo-western, or Anarkali.
🌿 Mehndi for guests · 22 July
Mehndi will be arranged on the morning of 22 July at Tejas's family home for girls who would like it. This is a casual gathering, not a formal event.
Travel essentials
✈️ Getting to Nairobi
Fly into Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA). The drive to Jalaram Hall is usually around 30–60 minutes, depending on traffic.
For local transport, Uber and Bolt are options. Airport taxis are also available.
🛂 Entry & health
Please apply for a Kenya eTA before travelling. Use the official website and check the requirements and fees close to departure.
Official Kenya eTA website ↗Speak to your GP or travel clinic about recommended vaccinations.
Entry rules, processing times, travel advice and prices may change before July 2027.
Hotels around Westlands & Parklands
Options near Jalaram Hall, ranging from good-value hotels to luxury stays. Prices are approximate per room, per night; check live rates before booking.
Eat, drink & go out
From Indian vegetarian favourites and coffee spots to rooftops and nightlife. Select a category or search for somewhere specific.
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Things to do in Nairobi
Wildlife, nature, family activities and shopping, with approximate visit lengths and costs to help you plan your days.
Activities, entry fees, hours and booking requirements may change. Check with each attraction before visiting.
Explore Nairobi on the map
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Maasai Mara safari
A three-day, two-night safari with return flights from Nairobi Wilson Airport, private game drives and a choice of camps and lodges.
Route & flights
Nairobi Wilson Airport to Maasai Mara and back. Return domestic flights are included.
Your safari
Private open-sided 4x4 Land Cruiser with an English-speaking Maasai driver-guide.
Stay & meals
Two nights at your selected camp or lodge, with full-board meals during the safari. Reserve/conservation fees are included for two days.
Camp options & prices
Approximate GBP prices per person for the safari package, by room type.
Mara Maisha Camp
Deluxe Tents
- Double / Twin
- £1,280
- Triple
- £1,240
- Single
- £1,510
Mara Ngenche Safari Camp
Standard Tents
- Double / Twin
- £1,900
- Triple
- £1,900
- Single
- £2,200
Sand River Mara Camp
Luxury Tents
- Double / Twin
- £2,170
- Triple
- £1,840
- Single
- £2,850
Sarova Mara Game Camp
Deluxe Tents
- Double / Twin
- £1,320
- Triple
- £1,250
- Single
- £1,670
Serenity Mara Legend Camp
Luxury Tents
- Double / Twin
- £1,480
- Triple
- £1,440
- Single
- £1,670
Serenity Mara Legend Camp
Superior Tents
- Double / Twin
- £1,360
- Triple
- £1,330
- Single
- £1,520
Tipilikwani Mara Camp
Standard Tents
- Double / Twin
- £1,330
- Triple
- £1,330
- Single
- £1,480
Best value: Mara Maisha Camp is the lowest-priced option, from approximately £1,240 per person in a triple room or £1,280 per person in a double/twin room.
GBP prices are approximate, converted from USD at an estimated rate of USD 1 = GBP 0.75 and rounded to the nearest £10. Final cost may change with exchange rates, availability and booking/payment terms.
Your three-day itinerary
Nairobi to Maasai Mara Reserve
Transfer to Wilson Airport and fly to Maasai Mara. The flight departs at 10:00 AM and arrives at 11:00 AM. On arrival, meet your local Maasai driver-guide and enjoy a game drive en route to the camp. Check in, have lunch, then head out for an afternoon game drive before returning to camp for dinner.
Meals: Lunch and dinner
Full day in Maasai Mara Reserve
Spend the day exploring one of Africa's best wildlife areas, with opportunities to see lions, elephants, buffalo, leopards, rhinos and many other animals. Choose a full-day safari with a picnic lunch or separate morning and afternoon game drives.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Maasai Mara Reserve to Nairobi
After breakfast, check out and transfer to the Mara airstrip for your flight back to Nairobi. The flight departs Maasai Mara at 11:00 AM and arrives at Nairobi Wilson Airport at around 12:10 PM. Transfer to JKIA, your hotel or residence.
Meals: Breakfast
What's included
- Two nights' accommodation at your selected camp or lodge
- Full-board meals during the safari
- Return flights between Nairobi Wilson Airport and Maasai Mara
- 15 kg luggage allowance on domestic flights
- Private open-sided 4x4 Safari Land Cruiser
- English-speaking Maasai safari driver-guide
- Private game drives and airstrip transfers within Maasai Mara
- Maasai Mara reserve/conservation fees for two days
Good to know
- Pack light: the domestic flight luggage allowance is 15 kg.
- Safari timings can change depending on airline schedules, weather and camp logistics.
- The private open-sided Land Cruiser is ideal for game viewing and photography.
Mombasa & Diani
Southern Palms Beach Resort
All-inclusive accommodation for July 2027. The quoted resident rates below are approximate GBP prices per room, per night for the stated number of adults.
Superior Rooms
- Double · 2 adults
- Approx. £280
- Triple · 3 adults
- Approx. £380
- Single · 1 adult
- Approx. £210
Superior Deluxe Rooms
The Superior Deluxe option simply offers more space than the Superior Rooms.
- Double · 2 adults
- Approx. £310
- Triple · 3 adults
- Approx. £410
- Single · 1 adult
- Approx. £230
GBP estimates use £1 = KES 171.64 and are rounded to the nearest £10. Rates are valid for July 2027 and subject to change and availability at the time of booking. Final GBP costs may vary with exchange rates.
Flights are separate
These prices cover accommodation only; flights are not included. Flight prices will be quoted closer to booking, once the actual July travel dates are confirmed. Flights are offered on a book-and-pay basis, with availability and fares confirmed when tickets are issued.