A lion roars at dusk in Kenya. The next morning, you cross into Tanzania and track a leopard resting in an acacia tree. No fences. No checkpoints for the wildlife. Just you, the open savannah, and the thrill of knowing you’re watching nature on a grand, borderless stage.
A Masai Mara & Serengeti safari gives you the best of both worlds — Kenya and Tanzania, big cats and river crossings, Maasai warriors and endless plains. It’s one journey, two legends, and thousands of stories written in pawprints.
Because together, these parks complete the story of the wild.
Here’s what this cross-border safari unlocks:
Front-row seats to the Great Migration as it moves between countries
The Masai Mara’s intense predator activity and tight-knit conservancies
The Serengeti’s scale and solitude, with massive herds and seasonal drama
Two cultures, two landscapes, one seamless safari
If the Mara is the action movie, the Serengeti is the slow-burning epic — and you get both.
Your timing matters — especially if you’re chasing the migration.
July to October – Start in Kenya (Mara) for the famous Mara River crossings. Cross into Tanzania (north Serengeti) by August for follow-up action.
December to March – Southern Serengeti calving season. Combine with Mara conservancies for peaceful wildlife encounters and great weather.
April to June – Fewer crowds, lower rates. Wildebeest move from central to western Serengeti. Less predictable, but full of surprises.
Smart itineraries follow the herds — and the drama they drag behind them.
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The Masai Mara is in southwest Kenya. The Serengeti sits just below it in northern Tanzania. Wildlife flows freely across the border. Humans? Not quite.
Crossings usually happen at:
Isebania Border Post – Drive between Mara and Serengeti with customs stop
Kogatende or Lobo airstrips – Fly-in safaris for faster transitions
Don’t worry — your tour guide will handle the logistics. You’ll barely notice the line on the map.
There are two main ways:
By road: Cross at Isebania. It’s a long day (7–9 hours), but full of local color, villages, and changing landscapes. You’ll stop for lunch, stretch your legs, and arrive with more than just animal photos.
By air: Charter or scheduled flights connect Masai Mara (Ol Kiombo or Keekorok) to Kogatende, Seronera, or Ndutu. Quick, scenic, and ideal for luxury safaris or shorter itineraries.
Either way, you’re traveling with your own guide, private vehicle, and a sense of crossing into the next chapter.
These handpicked camps and lodges offer continuity, comfort, and unforgettable views across both sides of the border.
Masai Mara (Kenya)
Northern Serengeti (Tanzania)
Southern/Central Serengeti
Expect luxury tents, gourmet meals, warm Maasai welcomes, and starry skies that feel closer than they should.
Let your operator handle the border
You’ll need your passport, a visa for Tanzania (unless already arranged), and sometimes a yellow fever card. Your guide handles paperwork at Isebania while you stretch your legs.
Pack for layers
Mornings are cold. Afternoons can cook. The Mara is grassy and green; the Serengeti can be dry and windy. Bring a scarf, fleece, and lightweight, breathable clothes.
Don’t overbook
Give yourself 3–4 nights per park. Two parks in five days? Possible. But seven to ten lets you breathe, track, and truly feel each location.
Consider flying one leg
Drive into the Serengeti, fly out from Seronera. It breaks up the long transfers and gives you more wildlife, less car time.
Go with a company that knows both countries
You need operators who can seamlessly handle Kenyan and Tanzanian logistics, guides, and camps. Experience here means fewer headaches for you.
Ask about balloon safaris
Balloon over the Mara at sunrise. Then do it again in the Serengeti. You won’t compare — you’ll just grin twice.
One Safari. Two Icons. Endless “Did You See That?” Moments
A Masai Mara & Serengeti safari is more than a border-crossing journey. It’s the full migration circuit, the big cat capital of the world, and two different flavors of wild all wrapped in one unforgettable trip.
Because if you’re going this far — why stop halfway?
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