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Kenya and Tanzania · Combined safaris
Kenya and Tanzania Safaris
Cross from Kenya into Tanzania in one seamless trip, linking the Maasai Mara and Amboseli with the Serengeti and the Ngorongoro Crater.
Countries
Kenya and Tanzania in one trip
Border
Crossing and transfers planned
Ecosystem
The Mara and the Serengeti
Style
Group or private departures
Border arranged
We plan the crossing and the transfers between the parks.
Combined safaris explained
Cross borders, follow the herds
The Maasai Mara and the Serengeti are two halves of one ecosystem. A combined safari lets you see both, plus Amboseli and the Ngorongoro Crater, without planning two separate trips.
Read about the Maasai Mara, the Serengeti and the Ngorongoro Crater to start shaping your route.
Parks on combined routes
Maasai MaraAmboseliSerengetiNgorongoro CraterLake ManyaraTarangire
All combined safaris
Choose your cross-border safari
Prices are per person. Inclusions vary by itinerary, so check each safari for its full list of what is and is not included.
- Zanzibar
- 8 Days / 7 Nights
- Maasai Mara, Lake Nakuru, Amboseli, Arusha, Lake Manyara, Serengeti, Ngorongoro
- 11 Days 10 Nights
- Maasai Mara, Lake Nakuru, Lake Naivasha, Amboseli, Arusha, Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro, Serengeti, Tarangire
- 14 Days 13 Nights
- Maasai Mara, Lake Nakuru, Lake Naivasha, Amboseli, Arusha, Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro, Serengeti, Tarangire
- 13 Days 12 Nights
- Maasai Mara, Lake Nakuru, Lake Naivasha, Amboseli, Arusha, Lake Manyara, Serengeti, Ngorongoro
- 12 Days 11 Nights
- Lake Nakuru, Maasai Mara, Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Arusha, Amboseli
- 10 Days 9 Nights
- Maasai Mara, Lake Nakuru, Amboseli, Arusha, Serengeti, Ngorongoro
- 10 Days 9 Nights
- Maasai Mara, Lake Nakuru, Nairobi, Arusha, Lake Manyara, Serengeti, Ngorongoro
- 9 Days 8 Nights
- Maasai Mara, Nairobi, Arusha, Lake Manyara, Serengeti, Ngorongoro
- 8 Days 7 Nights
Where you will go
The headline parks of East Africa
Combined safaris are built around these places, where East Africa’s wildlife is at its most spectacular.
Maasai Mara
Kenya’s great reserve, where the migration crosses the Mara River.
Explore Maasai Mara →
Serengeti
Endless plains and the heart of the Great Migration.
Explore Serengeti →
Ngorongoro Crater
A vast volcanic caldera full of wildlife.
Explore Ngorongoro Crater →
Amboseli
Elephants beneath Kilimanjaro, close to the border.
Explore Amboseli →
Why combine
Two countries, one journey
Hover or tap a card to see why so many travellers see both.
Two countries, one trip
Kenya and Tanzania in a single itinerary.
Border arranged
We plan the crossing and the transfers.
Follow the migration
Both sides of the Mara and Serengeti ecosystem.
Ngorongoro Crater
A day inside one of Africa’s great natural wonders.
Group or private
Share the cost or travel on your own dates.
More parks, more sightings
Varied landscapes and wildlife in one trip.
How it works
Two countries, one plan
We plan the route, the border crossing and the transfers, so the journey feels like one trip.
01
Step 1
Choose your route
Pick the parks and length, or ask us to suggest one.
02
Step 2
Check entry rules
Confirm visa and yellow fever requirements for your nationality.
03
Step 3
Confirm your trip
A 25% deposit secures your booking in both countries.
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Step 4
Cross with ease
We arrange the border crossing and transfers between the parks.
Planning your trip
Before you cross
Entry rules matter on a two-country safari.
Good to know
Before you book
- You need entry permission for both Kenya and Tanzania. Check the rules for your nationality.
- Some travellers need a yellow fever certificate to cross. Ask your doctor or travel clinic.
- Migration timing varies every year.
- Inclusions vary by itinerary, so check each trip for its full list.
What to pack
Pack light, pack smart
- A passport with blank pages and validity for your trip.
- A yellow fever certificate, if required for you.
- Layers for cool mornings and warm afternoons.
- Binoculars and a camera with spare batteries.
We confirm the route, the crossing and inclusions when you book.
Questions
Combined safari questions
What to know before crossing between Kenya and Tanzania.
Do I need visas for both countries?
Most visitors need entry permission for both Kenya and Tanzania. Check the current rules for your nationality before you travel.
Do I need a yellow fever certificate?
Some travellers need one to cross the border. Ask your doctor or travel clinic about your situation.
How is the border crossing arranged?
We plan the crossing and the transfers between the parks as part of your itinerary.
When is the best time for a combined safari?
The migration is usually in the Serengeti from about December to July and in the Maasai Mara from July to October, but timing varies every year.
How many days do I need?
Up to nine days covers the headline parks. Ten days or more adds Amboseli, the lakes and Lake Manyara.
What is included in the price?
It depends on the itinerary. Each safari lists what is included and excluded, and your quote confirms the details.
Two countries
Plan your cross-border safari
Tell us your dates and what you most want to see, and we will plan the crossing and the route between.
