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Tanzania Safari from Nairobi

Start in Nairobi and reach Tanzania's northern circuit — or combine the best of both countries on one cross-border trip.

100 viaggi trovati
13-Day Showcasing Kenya & Tanzania Safari
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13-Day Showcasing Kenya & Tanzania Safari

13 days·12 nights
Route  Nairobi→Laikipia Plateau & Ol Pejeta→Masai Mara National Reserve→Ngorongoro Conservation Area→Serengeti National Park→Arusha
Riserva privata

Conservancy privata — esclusiva, a bassa densità

Soggiorni  Sweetwaters Serena Camp · Basecamp Eagle View · Mt. Meru Game Lodge · Ngorongoro Oldeani Mountain Lodge · Kubu Kubu Tented Lodge · Ole Serai Kogatende Luxury Camp
$13,860 a persona per 2 viaggiatori
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Nairobi has far more international flight connections than Tanzania's Kilimanjaro or Arusha airports, so many travellers find it the natural gateway — even for a Tanzania safari. These itineraries begin in Nairobi and head south to Tanzania's northern circuit (Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, Tarangire), often combining Kenya's parks along the way.

Two Nairobi airports — and why it matters#

Nairobi has two airports that serve completely different purposes:

  • JKIA (Jomo Kenyatta International Airport) — Where your international flight arrives. Most international carriers land here.

  • Wilson Airport (WIL) — The domestic safari hub, about 18 km from JKIA and 30–60 minutes by road (allow 60–90 minutes during rush hour). All scheduled safari flights to the Masai Mara, Samburu, Amboseli and onward to Arusha depart from Wilson. If you plan to fly from Nairobi into Tanzania or Kenya's parks, you will transit through Wilson — plan the transfer time.

Two ways across the border into Tanzania#

  • Overland via Namanga — A scheduled shuttle or private transfer from Nairobi to Arusha via the Namanga border post, roughly a 4–5 hour drive. The budget-friendly option and one that lets you add Kenya's Amboseli — famous for big-tusker elephants beneath Kilimanjaro — en route.

  • Fly-in from Wilson — A direct flight from Wilson Airport to Kilimanjaro Airport (about 1 hour) or onward to a Serengeti airstrip saves a day and avoids the border drive. It costs more but is the smoother choice when time is limited.

Combining Kenya and Tanzania#

Because you are crossing the border anyway, a Nairobi start lends itself to a two-country trip: the Masai Mara and the Serengeti are one ecosystem, so a single safari can take in both sides of the Great Migration. Factor in border crossings and internal-flight costs, and give a combined trip enough days — typically ten or more — so it does not feel rushed.

How to choose#

Pick the overland route to save money and add Amboseli; pick fly-in to save time. Browse the Nairobi-start Tanzania itineraries below, or compare full Kenya safari options and full Tanzania safari options.

Frequently asked questions

Can I start a Tanzania safari from Nairobi?
Yes. Nairobi has more international connections than Tanzania's Kilimanjaro or Arusha airports. You can travel overland to Arusha via the Namanga border (a 4–5 hour drive) or fly from Wilson Airport to Kilimanjaro Airport (about 1 hour) or directly to a Serengeti airstrip.
What is Wilson Airport and how is it different from JKIA?
JKIA (Jomo Kenyatta International Airport) is where international flights arrive. Wilson Airport is the domestic safari hub about 18 km away — all scheduled flights to the Masai Mara, Amboseli, Samburu and Arusha depart from Wilson. Allow 60–90 minutes to transfer between the two during busy periods.
How do you get from Nairobi to Arusha?
By road through the Namanga border post — a scheduled shuttle or private transfer of roughly 4–5 hours — or by a short flight from Wilson Airport to Kilimanjaro Airport (approximately 1 hour). The overland route is cheaper and lets you add Kenya's Amboseli National Park on the way; flying saves a day.
Should I combine Kenya and Tanzania on one trip?
It works well because the Masai Mara and the Serengeti are the same ecosystem. Allow at least ten days, budget for the border crossing and internal flights, and the combination gives you both sides of the Great Migration and wildlife variety that neither country alone can match.
Is it better to drive or fly from Nairobi into Tanzania?
Drive via Namanga to save money and include Amboseli with its Kilimanjaro-backdrop elephant herds. Fly from Wilson Airport if your time is tight — a 1-hour flight to Kilimanjaro Airport saves the border drive, at a higher cost.