Kenya and Tanzania Safari Packages: Mara, Serengeti & Zanzibar

Our Kenya and Tanzania safari packages combine the Masai Mara with the Serengeti and the Ngorongoro Crater, often with a beach finish on Zanzibar. They run from 7 to 14 days, start from about USD 3,500 per person for 10 days, and let you follow the Great Migration across two countries on one trip.

Sense of Adventure is a licensed safari company based in Nairobi, and we plan cross-border safaris every season. This page compares all of our Kenya and Tanzania safari packages, explains how the border crossing works, when to go, what it costs and which route suits you best.

✅ Kenya and Tanzania Safari Packages: The Quick Answer

• Route: Masai Mara in Kenya, then the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater in Tanzania, sometimes with Lake Manyara or Tarangire.
• Length: 10 to 14 days is ideal; 7 days works if you fly between the parks.
• Price: from USD 3,500 per person for 10 days, up to USD 4,600 for a 12-day Great Migration route.
• Best time: July to October to see the migration on both sides of the Mara River.
• Paperwork: a Kenya eTA and a separate Tanzania visa; we explain everything when you book.

Why Combine Kenya and Tanzania on One Safari?

Kenya and Tanzania share the same great ecosystem, so combining them gives you more variety, more wildlife and more chances to see the Great Migration than either country alone.

• Follow the migration: the herds move between the Serengeti and the Masai Mara, so two countries let you be where they are.
• Different landscapes: the rolling Mara plains, the endless Serengeti and the volcanic Ngorongoro Crater.
• Different experiences: Kenya’s compact reserve and private conservancies, Tanzania’s vast wilderness.
• Easy beach finish: Zanzibar is a short flight from the Serengeti or Arusha.

Kenya and Tanzania safari packages suit travellers who want the full East African story in one trip. If you are deciding between the two, read our comparison of Kenya vs Tanzania safari costs and our Kenya and Tanzania safari guide.

Many guests also find that a two-country trip feels like two holidays in one. Kenya gives you intimate conservancy camps and easy access from Nairobi, while Tanzania gives you vast horizons and the drama of the crater. Ending on Zanzibar adds a third, slower chapter by the sea.

Compare Our Kenya and Tanzania Safari Packages

All of our Kenya and Tanzania safari packages can be run privately and adjusted to your dates. Prices below are the published starting price per person; packages marked price on request are quoted to your dates and group size.

Prefer to spend more time in Tanzania? Our 8-day Tanzania safari and 9-day Tanzania safari can be added to a few days in Kenya.

Expert tip from our Nairobi team: if you have 10 days or fewer, fly at least one leg between Kenya and Tanzania. It saves a long day on the road and gives you an extra half day of game drives.

How Kenya and Tanzania Safari Packages Cross the Border

There is no open tourist crossing directly between the Masai Mara and the Serengeti, so Kenya and Tanzania safari packages either fly between the parks or drive through an official border post.

Flying between Kenya and Tanzania

Many itineraries fly from Nairobi or the Mara to Kilimanjaro or Arusha, then on to the Serengeti by light aircraft. Flying is faster and lets you spend more of your safari watching wildlife. Light aircraft have a soft-bag limit of about 15 kg. See luggage limits on small aircraft.

Driving through Namanga

The Namanga border on the Nairobi to Arusha road is the most common road crossing. It takes about five to six hours from Nairobi to Arusha, including the border formalities, and often links Amboseli with northern Tanzania.

Changing vehicles at the border

Kenyan and Tanzanian safari vehicles usually stay in their own countries, so you swap to a Tanzanian vehicle and guide at the border or airport. We arrange the hand-over so you are met on the other side.

Visas and Paperwork for Kenya and Tanzania

You need permission to enter both countries, so allow time to arrange paperwork before you travel.

• Kenya: most visitors need an Electronic Travel Authorisation, applied for online through the official Kenya eTA portal.
• Tanzania: most visitors need a Tanzania visa, which can be applied for online through the official immigration service.
• Returning to Kenya: if your trip goes back into Kenya after Tanzania, check whether your eTA covers re-entry; we confirm this when we plan your route.
• Yellow fever: Tanzania may ask for a yellow fever certificate if you arrive from Kenya, so check the current rules before you travel.
• Zanzibar: visitors to Zanzibar must buy the island’s own inbound travel insurance.

Check the latest entry rules on official advice pages such as the UK travel advice for Tanzania and UK travel advice for Kenya.

When to Book Kenya and Tanzania Safari Packages

The best time for most Kenya and Tanzania safari packages is from July to October, when the migration herds are in the northern Serengeti and the Masai Mara.

Months	Kenya	Tanzania
January to March	Dry, excellent predator viewing	Calving season in the southern Serengeti
April to May	Long rains, lowest prices	Long rains, some camps close
June	Herds approaching the Mara	Grumeti River crossings in the western Serengeti
July to October	Great Migration in the Masai Mara	Mara River crossings in the northern Serengeti
November to December	Short rains, quiet and green	Herds moving back south

For a calving safari from January to March, we adjust the route to spend more time in the southern Serengeti. See Masai Mara or Serengeti by month.

A Sample 10-Day Route From Our Kenya and Tanzania Safari Packages

This is how our classic 10-day route usually flows. Most Kenya and Tanzania safari packages follow a similar shape, with more or fewer nights in each park.

• Day 1: arrive in Nairobi, meet your guide and rest at a city hotel.
• Days 2 to 4: the Masai Mara, with sunrise and full-day game drives and, in season, time at the Mara River.
• Day 5: travel to Tanzania by air or through the border, and continue to the Serengeti.
• Days 6 to 8: the Serengeti, following the herds and the big cats across the plains.
• Day 9: descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a full day of game viewing.
• Day 10: drive to Arusha or Kilimanjaro Airport for your flight home, or fly to Zanzibar.

Kenya and Tanzania safari packages can also run in the opposite direction, starting in Arusha and ending in Nairobi, which can be easier for some international flights.

Tips for a Smooth Two-Country Safari

• Book flights last: confirm your route and camps first, then book international flights into Nairobi and out of Kilimanjaro or Zanzibar.
• Pack soft bags: most Kenya and Tanzania safari packages include at least one light-aircraft flight.
• Carry US dollars: small notes are useful for tips, visas and extras in both countries.
• Plan your rest: add a night in Nairobi or Arusha if your international flight arrives late.
• Keep documents together: passport, eTA, Tanzania visa, yellow fever card and insurance details.

How Much Do Kenya and Tanzania Safari Packages Cost?

Kenya and Tanzania safari packages start from about USD 3,500 per person for 10 days in mid-range camps and rise to USD 4,600 or more for longer or higher-end trips. Tanzania’s park and concession fees are generally higher than Kenya’s, and internal flights add to the cost.

Cost item	What affects it
Park fees	Tanzania’s parks and the Ngorongoro Crater charge more than most Kenyan parks
Accommodation	Camping, mid-range lodges or luxury tented camps
Flights	Cross-border and light-aircraft flights save time but add cost
Season	July to October is peak season on both sides of the border
Group size	Private vehicles cost less per person for groups of four or more

What You Will See on a Two-Country Safari

• Masai Mara: big cats, the migration and private conservancies with night drives.
• Serengeti: endless plains, huge herds and one of Africa’s largest lion populations.
• Ngorongoro Crater: a collapsed volcano with dense wildlife, including black rhinos.
• Tarangire and Lake Manyara: giant baobabs, big elephant herds and tree-climbing lions on some routes.
• Zanzibar: white beaches, spice farms and the old streets of Stone Town.

What Is Included in Our Kenya and Tanzania Safari Packages?

• Airport pick-up in Nairobi and drop-off at your final airport.
• 4×4 safari vehicles with pop-up roofs and professional driver-guides in each country.
• Accommodation and meals as listed, usually full board on safari.
• National park, reserve and conservancy fees in both countries, including the Ngorongoro Crater where listed.
• Border transfers or the flights listed in your itinerary.
• Complimentary AMREF emergency evacuation cover.

Our Kenya and Tanzania safari packages do not usually include international flights, visas, travel insurance, drinks, tips and optional activities. Read what is included in a safari.

How to Choose the Right Route

Kenya and Tanzania safari packages for the migration

From July to October, spend at least three nights in the Masai Mara and three in the northern Serengeti for the best chance of river crossings on both sides.

For families

Choose a route with shorter drives, family tents and a beach finish on Zanzibar. Our 14-day family holiday is built for this.

For honeymooners

Combine romantic camps in the Mara or Serengeti with a private villa on Zanzibar. See our Kenya honeymoon safari page.

For first-timers with limited time

Fly between the parks and focus on the Mara and the Ngorongoro Crater for the biggest variety in the fewest days.

How to Book Your Kenya and Tanzania Safari

1. Tell us your dates, interests and budget.
2. Receive a route and written quote, with flights or road transfers shown clearly.
3. Adjust it together until the parks, camps and pace are right.
4. Confirm with a deposit to hold your camps, vehicles and flights. See deposits and payment plans.
5. Prepare your paperwork: Kenya eTA, Tanzania visa, yellow fever check and travel insurance.

Expert tip from our Nairobi team: Kenya and Tanzania safari packages in August need more lead time because you are booking camps, vehicles and flights in both countries. Start planning six to nine months ahead. Explore more on Magical Kenya.

Why Book With Sense of Adventure?

• One team for both countries: we plan Kenya and Tanzania safari packages end to end and handle the hand-over at the border.
• Licensed in Kenya: Tourism Regulatory Authority licence TRA1/47/C01/77087.
• Honest advice: we tell you where the herds are likely to be and how to save time.
• Flexible: private trips on any date, from mid-range to luxury.

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