Tanzania and Kenya safari : Tanzania and Kenya are famous safari destinations in East Africa and many of the famous wildlife viewing destinations in Africa are found in these countries.
Although Kenya is small as compared to Tanzania which has many national parks, wildlife viewing in both countries is worth it. These wildlife viewing destinations are found across different parts of Kenya and Tanzania.
Some of the famous safari destinations in Kenya include the Masai Mara national reserve, Amboseli national park, Lake Nakuru national park, Tsavo west and east national park, Nairobi national park, Samburu game reserve among others.
In Tanzania the famous wildlife viewing destinations include Serengeti national park, the Ngorongoro conservation area, Ruaha national park, Nyerere national park, Tarangire national park, Arusha national park, Gombe national park, Lake Manyara national park, Mahale national park and many others.
Wildlife species in Kenya and Tanzania
The big five are also among the wildlife species which can be seen during safaris to Kenya and Tanzania. These big five include elephants, buffalos, rhinos, lions and leopards and they can be seen in destinations such as Serengeti national park, Ngorongoro crater and Masai Mara national reserve among others.
During safaris in Kenya and Tanzania, many other wildlife species can be seen when exploring the national parks and reserves and the wildlife species include wildebeests, zebras, giraffes, hippos, impalas, gazelles, cheetahs, hyenas, warthogs, kudu, waterbucks, hartebeests and many others.
Activities which are carried out during wildlife viewing experiences around Kenya and Tanzania include game drives which are carried out in the morning, afternoon or evening, nature walks, hot air balloon safaris, cultural tours, hikes and so much more. Different bird species can also be seen during tours around Kenya and Tanzania.
The best time to see wildlife species around Kenya and Tanzania during safaris is during the dry season from June to October and also in January, February and December. Wildlife viewing can however be done at any time of the year. The dry season is also a high season for tourism around destinations in Kenya and Tanzania.
Safaris to Kenya and Tanzania are often compared in terms of which destination offers the best wildlife viewing experience. Each country however offers a unique experience and can be visited at any time of the year.
Wildebeest migration in Kenya and Tanzania
The wildebeest migration can also be seen during safaris to Kenya and Tanzania when over 2 million wildebeests move across the Mara-Serengeti ecosystem. This migration takes place annually and can be seen during different months of the year.
This migration is among the greatest spectacles on earth and is a major attraction in Kenya and Tanzania. In Kenya the wildebeest migration takes place in Masai Mara reserve and in Tanzania the wildebeest migration can be seen in Serengeti national park, Tanzania and Kenya safari.
The best time to see the wildebeest migration is during the months of July, August and September when the river crossings take place along the Mara river. The wildebeest migration can also be seen from December to March when the calving season takes place around the Ndutu area where over 8,000 calves are born daily in the grass plains.\
The wildebeest migration takes place in different parts of Serengeti national park including the northern Serengeti known for the river crossings along the Mara river, the central plains of Serengeti, the western part of Serengeti and also the southern parts of Serengeti.
Cultural tours in Kenya and Tanzania
Maasai people are among the tribes which can be encountered during tours to Kenya and Tanzania. Both countries are known for their cultural diversity and tourists can interact with the tourists during these tours.
Interactions with the locals involve enjoying traditional dance performances, visiting the traditional homesteads and getting to know more about the way of life of the locals during tours around Kenya and Tanzania.
Transport used during safaris in Kenya and Tanzania
Different means of transport can be used during tours to Kenya and Tanzania and these include driving and also flight.
Flights during safaris around Kenya can be got from Wilson airport, Jomo Kenyatta international airport, Mombasa international airport. Wilson airport is used for domestic flights around the different destinations in Kenya and Jomo Kenyatta international airport is a gateway to different destinations in Kenya and it also connects Kenya to other East African countries. During tours to the coastal areas of Kenya, flights can be got to Mombasa international airport.
When visiting Tanzania, the airports which can be used to access different destinations in the country include Kilimanjaro international airport, Julius Nyerere international airport, Abeid Amani Karume international airport, Arusha airport among others. There are also different airstrips around Tanzania which can be used during safaris.
Some of the differences between Kenya and Tanzania include the currency where in Kenya the currency used is Kenya shillings (KES) while in Tanzania the currency used is Tanzania shillings (TSHS).
Both Kenya and Tanzania however share a lot in common including the Swahili language, the Indian ocean and they are also East African countries.
Visit Kenya and Tanzania for amazing tours across various destinations throughout the year.
