Travelling from Masai mara to Serengeti

Here we list the best ways of getting to Serengeti National Park from Masai Mara or Nairobi, the capital city of Kenya. Whilst the two destinations, the Masai Mara National Reserve and the Serengeti National Park are adjacent to each other and separated only by the border between Tanzania and Kenya, crossing from one side of the road to the other side isn’t as easy as it seems on the map.
Listed below is relevant information on how to reach Serengeti by road and air from Masai Mara with information also on how to reach Serengeti through Nairobi, Kenya from overseas, such as from USA, UK, Canada, Europe, Australia India and Dubai UAE. You may contact us for international flight options.

By Road From Masai Mara To Serengeti

Although not the most preferred mode of transport from Masai Mara to Serengeti, traveling by road between Masai Mara and the Serengeti is possible through either Isebania, located to the west of Serengeti or through the border at Namanga, located to the east side.

Crossing At Isebania
You can cross the border just west of the Masai Mara and Serengeti (between Kenya and Tanzania) at a little border post called Isebania. The problem with the route through Isebania is that the road on both sides of the border is very bumpy and uncomfortable. Moreover, the total time taken to travel from Mara to Isebania and then to a camp in Serengeti could take over half a day. This doesn’t include the time that might be wasted at the border, which could constitute about an hour to a few hours, depending on the traffic at the border. An overnight stay will usually be required in this route.

Crossing At Namanga
Namanga route is a better option for those wanting to avoid paying for flights and still wish to enjoy a safari in both countries. The problem with the route through Namanga is that it’s pretty far away from both the areas as well, even though the ride through this route is a bit more comfortable. Another problem with road travel includes the fact that you need to purchase a permit for vehicles when crossing the border. This can cost you a lot! If you’re not driving yourself, you can cross the border on foot and then request another travel agency to pick you up from the other side of the border.
All in all, the road trip isn’t worth all the hassle because at the end of the day, it wastes a lot of your time. It might even be more expensive than air travel, depending on how many people are accompanying you and among how many people the cost needs to be divided into.

By Air From Masai Mara To Serengeti

Option A: Masai Mara – Migori Airtstrip – Tarime Airstrip – Serengeti Flight
Flying is the best and most popular mode of transport from Masai Mara to Serengeti National Park. One of the ways you can travel through air is by flying to the Migori Airstrip on the Kenyan side of the border, near Isebania, then crossing the border at Isebania. After that, a car will meet you on the other side of the border and take you to the Tarime airstrip, through which you can fly to the airstrips in Serengeti National Park. However, this service is available only during the peak tourist season! The exact flight time cannot be said for sure because it all depends on how long the queue at the border is.

Typical Flight Timings: Masai Mara to Migori Airstrip; Depart at 08:45 am , Arrive at 09:30am :
Tarime Airstrip to Seronera Airstrip Serengeti; Depart at 13:20 hrs, Arrive at 14:15 hrs

Option B: Masai Mara – Nairobi Wilson – Kilimanjaro Tanzania – Seronera Airstrip Serengeti
Another option when traveling by air includes flying to Nairobi, then to Arusha and then to the Serengeti airstrips. Most convenient is the option of flying to the Migori Airstrip on the Kenyan side, crossing the border and then flying from the Tarime airstrip to reach Serengeti. If you want to go to the Masai Mara from Serengeti, you can just do this in the reverse order.