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Planning an African safari and can’t decide between Kenya and Tanzania? Both countries offer incredible wildlife, iconic landscapes, and once-in-a-lifetime safari experiences. But which one is better for your safari adventure?
| Category | Kenya Safari | Tanzania Safari |
|---|
| Best For | First-time travelers, shorter safaris | Longer safaris, remote wilderness |
| Top Parks | Maasai Mara, Amboseli, Lake Nakuru | Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Tarangire |
| Great Migration | July – October (Mara River crossings) | June – October (Serengeti calving season: Jan – Mar) |
| Big Five Sightings | Excellent (Maasai Mara, Amboseli) | Excellent (Serengeti, Ngorongoro) |
| Scenery | Savannahs, Mount Kilimanjaro, Rift Valley lakes | Endless plains, volcanic craters, Baobab trees |
| Safari Cost | More budget-friendly | Higher prices for entry fees & lodges |
| Accessibility | Easier (Nairobi hub, shorter drives) | Remote, longer drives, fly-in safaris recommended |
| Best Time to Visit | June – October (Dry season, best for wildlife) | June – October (Dry season, fewer crowds) |
Best Parks for Wildlife:
✔ Maasai Mara – Famous for Big Five sightings & Great Migration.
✔ Amboseli National Park – Best for elephants & Kilimanjaro views.
✔ Lake Nakuru – Home to rhinos & flamingos.
Kenya offers shorter, more accessible safaris with high wildlife density in smaller parks.
Best Parks for Wildlife:
✔ Serengeti National Park – Largest lion population & world-famous Great Migration.
✔ Ngorongoro Crater – Best place to see rhinos in Tanzania.
✔ Tarangire National Park – Home to Baobab trees & large elephant herds.
Tanzania’s parks are larger & more remote, offering less crowded game viewing.
✔ July – October: Witness the famous Mara River crossings as thousands of wildebeest dodge crocodiles.
✔ Best for: Close-up action of predator-prey interactions.
✔ January – March: Calving season in the Southern Serengeti (great for lion & cheetah hunting scenes).
✔ Best for: Seeing thousands of newborn wildebeest & predator action.
| Season | Kenya Safari | Tanzania Safari |
|---|---|---|
| Dry Season (Best for Wildlife) | June – October | June – October |
| Great Migration Season | July – October (Mara River crossings) | January – March (Calving) |
| Green Season (Fewer Tourists) | November – May | November – May |
June – October is the best time for both Kenya & Tanzania for optimal wildlife viewing.
✔ Choose Kenya if:
You have limited time (4-7 day safari).
You want a budget-friendly safari.
You want to see the Great Migration river crossings.
✔ Choose Tanzania if:
You have more time (7-14+ days for an extended safari).
You prefer a more remote, off-the-beaten-path experience.
You want to see the Great Migration calving season in Serengeti.
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✔ Kenya is better for budget travelers & shorter safaris.
✔ Tanzania is better for longer, more remote safaris.
✔ Kenya: Best for river crossings (July – October).
✔ Tanzania: Best for calving season (January – March).
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