Kenya and Tanzania are the leading safari destinations in Africa and the world. A safari to both Kenya and Tanzania explores the diverse landscapes and wildlife in both countries. From the northern arid lands of Samburu to the open plains of the Masai Mara and Serengeti and the Ngorongoro Crater, its without doubt the best safari and big cat safari experience.
Other wildlife parks in the Kenya Tanzania safari circuit include Tarangire in Tanzania. Tarangire is the land of the Elephant Herds and majestic baobab trees. Lake Nakuru – Kenya is world renown for the Rhinos and water birds such as the Flamingo. Explore the Lake Manyara – Tanzania for the Tree Climbing Lions and Flamingos that dot the shores of the Lake with the picturesque backdrop of the Rift Valley Escarpment. A combination of Kenya and Tanzania gives you a front row seat to the huge herds that roam the Serengeti and Masai Mara eco system. This also can be done anytime of the year away from away from the crowds during summer safari holidays. The Wildebeest Great Migration spectacle happens in Tanzania and Kenya. Combining Kenya and Tanzania gives you a guarantee at encountering and experience the Wildebeest Migration all year.
Getting to Kenya Tanzania
Kenya and Tanzania can be easily accessed by air, land, or sea. Many international flights arrive at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi, Moi International Airport in Mombasa, or the Kisumu International Airport in western Kenya. For Tanzania, you can fly to Julius Nyerere International Airport in Dar es Salaam or Kilimanjaro International Airport in Arusha, all in Tanzania. From there, you can take inland flights to other airports in the country or travel by road or rail. It’s also possible to enter Kenya or Tanzania by bus from neighboring countries, such as Uganda, Rwanda, or Tanzania. Additionally, some coastal towns can be accessed by sea.
The most important land border crossing when taking the Kenya-Tanzania safari are highlighted below;
Namanga Border – When crossing from either Amboseli National Park or Nairobi. The Namanga border is the closest Land border crossing to Arusha, the safari capital of Northern Tanzania.
Isebania Border: This border connects the safari circuit into Masai Mara, Kenya or Serengeti, Tanzania.
Tarakea Border – Connects Amboseli to Moshi and mostly when taking the Mt Kilimanjaro Trek.
Holili – This Border connects Tsavo East or Tsavo West to Moshi or Kilimanjaro.
