Kenya and Tanzania, planned as one journey
The Maasai Mara and the Serengeti are one continuous ecosystem split by a border. A combined safari lets you follow the wildlife across it: Kenya for Big Five game drives, Maasai culture and Amboseli views of Kilimanjaro, then Tanzania for the Serengeti plains and the Ngorongoro Crater. We arrange the vehicles, guides, lodges and border logistics so you travel as one trip with one itinerary and one point of contact.
What you gain over choosing one country
More variety
Open Mara savanna, the vast Serengeti plains, the Ngorongoro caldera and, on longer trips, Amboseli, Lake Nakuru or Zanzibar. Each park looks and feels different.
Better migration odds
The herds move between the Serengeti and the Mara through the year. Covering both sides puts you in the right place for more months of the calendar.
One plan, one price
No juggling two operators. You get a single itinerary and quote, with Kenya and Tanzania park fees, transfers and accommodation planned together.
Three ways to shape the trip
Maasai Mara → Serengeti → Ngorongoro
The fastest route to the headline wildlife. Start in Kenya with the Mara, continue into the Serengeti, then descend into the Ngorongoro Crater. Our 6-day luxury tour and the 9-day safari follow this spine.
Add the Rift Valley lakes and Amboseli
Open with Lake Nakuru, add Amboseli and its elephants under Kilimanjaro, then cross to the Serengeti and Ngorongoro. This is the best choice if you want Kenya and Tanzania at an unhurried pace. See the 8-day and 10-day mid-range safaris.
Finish on Zanzibar
Two weeks of game drives followed by white sand and warm water. Our 14-day itinerary ends on Zanzibar so you recover before the flight home. Prefer a Kenyan beach? See our Diani Beach guide.
Choose your Kenya and Tanzania itinerary
Maasai Mara, Serengeti and Ngorongoro Luxury Tour
Mara River crossings and the Serengeti plains, finishing in the Ngorongoro Crater, with a luxury level of comfort.
Kenya and Tanzania Mid-Range Safari
Lake Nakuru, Maasai Mara, Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater and Amboseli in one efficient loop.
Kenya and Tanzania Safari
From the Great Rift Valley to the Mara and the Serengeti, with the Big Five and the migration in range.
Kenya and Tanzania Mid-Range Safari
Kenya and Tanzania top destinations at an unhurried pace, with more time in each park.
Kenya and Tanzania with Zanzibar
The full safari circuit, then a beach finish on Zanzibar to rest after the early starts.
Prices are per person sharing, quoted for six guests in one safari vehicle, which is the lowest rate. Smaller groups cost more per person and every itinerary is private and tailor-made. Open any tour for the full price table.
Timing a Kenya and Tanzania safari
| Months | What to expect |
|---|---|
| July to October | The Mara River crossings in Kenya and the busiest, driest weeks. Book early. |
| November to December | Short rains bring green landscapes and fewer visitors as the herds head south. |
| January to March | Calving season in the southern Serengeti, plus warm, dry weather in Kenya. |
| April to May | The long rains: lowest rates and quiet parks, with some road and lodge closures. |
| June | Dry season begins and the herds head north towards the Mara. |
Animal movements vary from year to year. Read our Great Migration guide or best time to visit Tanzania before you fix dates. Entry rules also differ: Kenya uses an online electronic travel authorisation and Tanzania has its own visa, so check both before you travel.
Read before you book
Tell us your dates and we will design the route
Share your travel month, group size and budget. A consultant will reply, usually the same day, with a tailored Kenya and Tanzania itinerary and a clear price.