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Experiences
The experiences that make a combined safari
From the drama of the Great Migration to a barefoot finish on Zanzibar, a Kenya and Tanzania safari layers up the very best of East Africa. Flick through some of the experiences we can build into your trip.
The Great Migration
More than a million wildebeest and zebra move in a great clockwise loop between the Serengeti and the Maasai Mara, and a combined trip puts you on both sides of it. Time your safari well and you can witness the heart-stopping Mara River crossings, when the herds plunge through crocodile-filled water in their thousands.
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Every itinerary below combines both countries and is fully tailor-made, a starting point we'll shape around your dates, budget and the camps you love. Filter by length and price, then let our specialists perfect the routing.
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Multi-country
Kenya & Tanzania Group Tour
Our scheduled group tour is great for solo travellers or those looking to join a small group. Sharing with a group helps keep a lid on costs whilst exploring some of East Africa's best safari destinations.
13 Daysfrom $9,295
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Multi-country
Kenya and Tanzania Combined
From Nairobi the Zanzibar, this is the ultimate East African adventure. Combine the Masai Mara in Kenya with the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater in Tanzania. Close out your trip with a couple of days on the island paradise of Zanzibar.
14 Daysfrom $10,145
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Kenya & Tanzania Family Adventure
A luxury trip that combines the best of East Africa. Start your trip with a night at the famous Giraffe Manor, before heading into the countryside for a safari in the Serengeti. Finish your trip on the beautiful beaches of Zanzibar.
11 Daysfrom $12,720
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Classic Kenya & Tanzania Safari
The safari of your imagination. Explore Kenya and Tanzania's most impressive wildlife destinations. Our favourite safari camps will keep you comfortable at night, and the great East African outdoors takes care of the rest.
13 Daysfrom $13,635
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Kenya & Tanzania safaris: your questions answered
Can you combine Kenya and Tanzania on one safari?
Yes, and it's one of the most rewarding ways to see East Africa. The Maasai Mara in Kenya and the Serengeti in Tanzania are part of the same ecosystem, so combining them is natural and well-trodden. A typical trip pairs a few nights in the Mara with the Serengeti and the Ngorongoro Crater, often finishing on Zanzibar. We handle the border crossing, flights and timing so it feels seamless.
How long do you need for a Kenya and Tanzania safari?
We'd suggest at least 10 days to do both countries justice, and 12 to 14 days is ideal if you want to add the Ngorongoro Crater and a few nights on Zanzibar. Our combined itineraries on this page run from around 11 to 14 days. Tell us how long you have and we'll build the right balance of Kenya, Tanzania and beach.
How do you travel between Kenya and Tanzania?
Most combined trips connect by light aircraft, with a short flight linking the Maasai Mara and the Serengeti via a border post, or via Nairobi and Kilimanjaro. It's quick and scenic, and the formalities are straightforward. We arrange every internal flight, transfer and the border crossing for you, so you simply enjoy the safari.
Should you visit Kenya or Tanzania first?
Either works, and the best order depends on your dates and the migration. Many trips start in Kenya's Maasai Mara and move south into the Serengeti and Ngorongoro, finishing on Zanzibar, which flows neatly from city arrival to beach. We'll sequence it around where the herds are likely to be for your travel dates.
When is the best time for a combined Kenya and Tanzania safari?
Both countries are excellent year-round. The long dry season, roughly June to October, is prime for game viewing across both and overlaps with the Mara River crossings (around July to October). January to February brings the calving on the Serengeti's southern plains. The green months are quieter, lusher and better value. We time your trip around the wildlife you most want to see.
How much does a Kenya and Tanzania safari cost?
As a guide, a scheduled Kenya–Tanzania group tour starts from around $9,295 per person, a classic private combined safari runs roughly $10,000 to $14,000, and a luxury trip with the finest camps and Zanzibar typically starts around $15,000 and rises from there. Every trip is tailor-made, so we shape the camps, length and pace around your budget, and hold exclusive rates at many of the best camps.
Can we add Zanzibar to a Kenya and Tanzania safari?
Absolutely, and it's a classic finish. A short flight from the Serengeti or Arusha drops you on Zanzibar, where you can unwind on white-sand beaches, dive the reefs and explore Stone Town. We pair the right beach retreat to your trip and handle all the routing and timing.
What each country brings to the trip
Choose Kenya if…
The Maasai Mara delivers the densest big-cat action in East Africa, and Kenya's private conservancies let you enjoy it away from the crowds, with walking and night safaris the main reserves don't allow.
- It's your first safari and you want the classic Mara experience
- You value exclusive, low-vehicle private conservancies
- You want to pair the bush with Diani Beach quickly
- You're drawn to Mara River crossings (Jul–Oct)
Choose Tanzania if…
The Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater offer sheer scale and year-round migration drama, and a safari finishes perfectly on the white-sand beaches of Zanzibar.
- You want to follow the Great Migration year-round
- Endless wilderness and space matter most to you
- The Ngorongoro Crater is on your bucket list
- You dream of finishing on Zanzibar's beaches
Kenya vs Tanzania: side by side
Both deliver world-class safari. The right choice comes down to what matters most to you. Here's how they compare on the decisions travellers ask us about most.
| What matters to you | Kenya | Tanzania |
|---|---|---|
| Signature park | Maasai Mara National Reserve | Serengeti National Park & Ngorongoro Crater |
| Great Migration | Dramatic Mara River crossings (Jul–Oct) | Year-round, calving, plains, crossings |
| Landscape variety | Mara plains, Rift lakes, Mt Kenya, coast | Serengeti, crater, Tarangire, Kilimanjaro |
| Crowds | Busier core reserve; quiet private conservancies | Vast, easier to escape vehicles |
| Typical daily cost | Often slightly lower | Higher park fees, premium camps |
| Beach add-on | Diani Beach (short hop) | Zanzibar (iconic island finish) |
| Best for | First-timers, conservancies, classic Mara | Migration purists, wilderness, Zanzibar |
| Peak months | Jul–Oct (migration), Jan–Feb (dry) | Jun–Oct (dry), Jan–Feb (calving) |
How it works
How a combined safari fits together
Because the Mara and the Serengeti share a border and an ecosystem, a combined trip flows in one clean line, usually north to south and out to the coast. Here is the shape of a classic Kenya and Tanzania safari.
- 1Kenya
Nairobi
Arrive and ease in, often with a night at the famous Giraffe Manor before you meet your guide.
- 2Kenya
The Maasai Mara
Three or four nights of dense big cats and low-vehicle private conservancies on the classic plains.
- 3Kenya to Tanzania
Across the border
A short hop south into the Serengeti. The Mara and the Serengeti are one ecosystem, so it flows naturally.
- 4Tanzania
Serengeti & Ngorongoro
Sheer scale, year-round migration drama and a day on the floor of the Ngorongoro Crater.
- 5Optional finish
Zanzibar
Three or four nights of white sand and warm ocean to unwind at the end of the safari.
The Great Migration, month by month
Roughly two million wildebeest, zebra and gazelle move in a continuous clockwise loop around the Serengeti–Mara ecosystem each year. Here's where the herds are, season by season.
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Dec–Mar, Calving season on the southern plains (Ndutu)
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Apr–May, Herds mass and move through the central Serengeti
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May–Jun, Grumeti River & the Western Corridor
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Jul–Aug, North to the Mara River crossings into Kenya
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Aug–Oct, Grazing in the Maasai Mara
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Nov, Returning south down the eastern Serengeti
Timings are typical patterns, not guarantees. The herds follow the rains, so they shift year to year. Our specialists position you for the best chance of the action when you travel.
Ready to plan your Kenya & Tanzania safari?
Share as much or as little as you like, even just a rough idea is enough to start. One of our East Africa specialists will come back with first thoughts for your trip, with no obligation.
Where to stay across Kenya & Tanzania
From classic tented camps to Africa's most exclusive lodges, here are some of the camps our specialists love across the Maasai Mara and the Serengeti, at three levels of comfort. Every trip is tailored, so treat these as a taste of what's possible across both countries.
Classic tented camps
Authentic, great-value safari under canvas
Central Serengeti · Tanzania
Dunia Camp
Tanzania's only all-female-run camp, superbly placed in the central Serengeti for year-round game viewing and front-row migration access.
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Maasai Mara · Kenya
Governors' Camp
An iconic riverside classic on the banks of the Mara River, set in one of the most game-rich corners of the reserve.
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Central Serengeti · Tanzania
Kati Kati Tented Camp
An unpretentious, authentic tented camp right in the heart of the Serengeti, a brilliant choice for a classic first safari.
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Elevated comfort, prime locations and quiet exclusivity
Northern Serengeti · Tanzania
Sayari Camp
Elegant and quietly luxurious, perfectly positioned near the Mara River for the dramatic dry-season crossings.
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Mara North Conservancy · Kenya
Kicheche Mara Camp
An intimate, conservation-led camp in a private conservancy, with low vehicle numbers and superb big-cat sightings.
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Maasai Mara · Kenya
Mara Bushtops
Spacious luxury tents, each with a private hot tub, on a quiet private conservancy bordering the reserve.
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Africa's most exclusive lodges, at the very top end
Grumeti Reserve · Serengeti, Tanzania
Singita Sasakwa Lodge
Edwardian-style suites on a vast private reserve in the western Serengeti, exclusivity and service at the very top end.
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Maasai Mara · Kenya
Angama Mara
Suspended high above the Great Rift Valley, with breathtaking 'Out of Africa' views across the Mara below.
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Central Serengeti · Tanzania
Four Seasons Safari Lodge
Polished, family-friendly luxury with an infinity pool overlooking a perennially busy elephant waterhole.
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This page will get you started, but the best combined trip is the one built around you. Every Brilliant specialist has travelled deep across both Kenya and Tanzania, and we design each safari from scratch around your dates, budget and the wildlife you most want to see. No off-the-shelf packages, just impartial advice from people who know these camps first-hand.
Barry
Safari Specialist & Field Guide
Alyson
Guest Experience Specialist
Tracy
Tailor-Made Safari Specialist
Holly
Guest Experience Specialist
Marc
Africa Travel Specialist
What does a Kenya & Tanzania safari cost?
Every trip is tailor-made, so these are real starting points from the itineraries above rather than fixed packages, per person sharing and including internal flights. We shape the camps, length and pace around your budget, and hold exclusive rates at many of the best camps.
| Trip style | What's included | Guide price (per person) |
|---|---|---|
| Group & guided value (13 days) | A scheduled Kenya–Tanzania group tour taking in the Maasai Mara, Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater, comfortable camps, park fees and a guide | From ~$9,295 |
| Classic combined safari, private (13–14 days) | The Mara and the Serengeti by light aircraft and 4x4, superb camps, the Ngorongoro Crater and often a finish on Zanzibar | ~$10,000–14,000 |
| Luxury Kenya & Tanzania (11 days+) | The finest camps in both countries, private guiding and exclusive conservancies, finished in barefoot luxury on Zanzibar | $15,000–25,000+ |
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We fine-tune every detail with you, then place a 24 hour hold on your preferred camps, with no obligation, before you confirm.
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