WHY WOULD ANYONE SELECT TANZANIA VERSUS KENYA FOR A SAFARI?
Since northern Tanzania boasts the same species as are found in Kenya’s southern parks, Masai Mara and Amboseli, a decision as to whether to visit Tanzania versus Kenya should be based at least in part on the time of year of travel. The great migration across the Serengeti Plain is best viewed in Kenya’s Masai Mara from July through September. Much game can be found in Tanzania’s share of the Serengeti during the remainder of the year. Another factor to consider is Tanzania’s primary attraction, Ngorongoro Crater, which contains a captive wildlife population within its own ecosystem. As these animals never leave the crater, the seasonality of a visit to Ngorongoro is not critical. The typical safari circuit in northern Tanzania includes Lake Manyara and Serengeti Park in addition to Ngorongoro Crater. A final factor is the significant trend toward mass safari tourism in Kenya. This means that, in general, safari camps in Kenya are larger. On the other hand, due to economies of scale, a
