Both countries offer world-class wildlife and the Great Migration. The better choice depends on your dates, the type of experience you want and how you like to travel. This guide compares the two and shows how to see both.
| Tanzania | Kenya | |
|---|---|---|
| Famous park | Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater | Masai Mara and Amboseli |
| Size and feel | Very large parks with space and variety | More compact reserves, often busy at peak times |
| Migration | Calving Dec–Mar, crossings Jul–Oct | Crossings roughly Aug–Oct |
| Variety | Crater, plains, lakes, Kilimanjaro, Zanzibar | Savannah, Amboseli elephants, conservancies |
| Gateway | Arusha and Kilimanjaro airport | Nairobi |
A 6 to 8 day Kenya and Tanzania itinerary lets you follow the migration across the border and enjoy both landscapes. We arrange the cross-border logistics.
Private departures with Maasai guides. Prices shown are current starting prices and each itinerary can be tailored.
Both. The herds are in Tanzania for most of the year and cross into Kenya's Masai Mara in the second half of the year. Calving season takes place in Tanzania.
Costs depend on season, accommodation level and itinerary in both countries. Ask us for quotes for each option.
Yes. We offer combined Kenya and Tanzania itineraries.