Border Crossings Between Kenya and Tanzania

Overland Travel Across Borders: A Tale of Two Frontiers

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Namanga Arusha Kilimanjaro Serengeti in Safari Ecosystem

The 775-kilometer border between Kenya and Tanzania is one of Africa’s classic safari routes, a passage that connects some of the continent’s most iconic national parks and wildlife reserves. It is a friendly and well-traveled frontier, familiar to thousands of tourists who combine the attractions of both countries into a single trip.

Lunga Lunga Isebania Visa in Wildebeest Migration Seamless

The most famous and frequently used crossing is at Namanga, located on the main highway between Nairobi and Arusha. This is the primary gateway for travelers heading to Mount Kilimanjaro or the Serengeti. On the coast, the Lunga Lunga-Horohoro crossing serves those traveling between Mombasa and Dar es Salaam. Another key crossing is at Isebania, for those coming from the Maasai Mara region.