Cross the border from Kenya to Tanzania and Tanzania to Kenya is one of the most asked questions. The two countries share a lot of wild life and the most common being the Wildebeests that cross form the Ngorongoro conservation area and the Serengeti national Park to the Masai Mara in the dry months to look for fresh green grazing fields. Some tourists would love to see the animals depart the Tanzania grazing land and cross to Kenya to see them arrive and settle in.
In some instances, one you like to do a safari in Kenya and add on an extension of Tanzania or vice versa. You can fly in via Kilimanjaro international airport and fly out from the Nairobi Airport. Here we give you a detailed explanation on how to access both countries via the land boarder.
There are National parks on the Kenya and Tanzania border that one would explore. The Amboseli National Park in Kenya is not far from the southern Kenya Tanzania border. On the other hand, the Kilimanjaro which is the tallest mountain in Africa, Ngorongoro conservation area and Serengeti National park which is an extension of the Masai Mara National Park in Kenya are all within a short drive from the Border.
The ecosystems in all these conservation areas is almost the same and I you miss one of the animals in one area; you can view it in another. This is therefore the reason why you have to have enough knowledge on how to cross the border from either Kenya to Tanzania or Tanzania to Kenya.
Namanga border
The Namanga Border is located in the Kajiado country on the Kenyans side and the Longido district of Tanzania. This border is close to the Amboseli National Park in Kenya and therefore one can us it if they are coming from Tanzania and are going to explore the Amboseli National Park and if one is leaving this park and want to explore Tanzania. When coming from Kenya and you want to explore the Kilimanjaro Mountain, this is the border to use. Despite the fact that it is in the wild, you will be taken through all the custom procedures and all the other entry requirements like the vaccinations.
What is the difference between a visa on arrival and an e-visa?
There is still a provision for visa on arrival despite the introduction of the e-visa. This however should not be a reason for you to just travel without applying first; you should only try the visa on arrival if you have no other alternative. It is important to note that the visa on arrival is not available for all nationalities, therefore make sure you have ascertained that your country is on the list of countries that can get visa on arrival.
The e-visa will however save you more time at the airport. The visa fees are usually $50 and $100 depending on your type of via and duration of stay. You must have the tour operator’s contacts you may need it
How to apply for a Tanzania VISA online?
You will visit this link https://eservices.immigration.go.tz/visa/ then fill in the forms. You will then follow the prompts and make payments and finally submit your application. After the government VISA agency processes your information, you will receive an email confirming your VISA status. You are also able to track the status of your VISA through this same portal.
It is important that you apply for your visa early, at least 45 days before your travel date.
It is crucial to apply well in advance because the processing time for this application might take over 60 days. Booking a flight before receiving approval for your referral visa is advised by Tanzania Immigration.
We have expertise assisting visitors to successfully enter Tanzania on a referral visa, and we can assist our customers with completing their referral visa applications. Please get in touch with us if you have any problems obtaining your visa; we would be pleased to help.
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