Tanzania and Kenya are a top option for 50×50. Can do both in ten days.
The Northern Circuit is probably Africa’s most dramatic wildlife area. Game safaris never fail to satisfy with the thrill of the big game; they also offer diverse flora, panoramic landscapes and spectacular mountains; the game migrations across the plains defy description. The Serengeti is an ‘Immortal Eden’ where nature reigns – vast endless plains echo with thundering hooves of over two million migrating wildebeest.
Why Tanzania
Combine four days of safari in Selous Game Reserve with five days of beach relaxation on the idyllic island of Zanzibar. Stay in Tanzania’s largest game reserve, where game drives, walking safaris and boat trips give you a chance of spotting packs of wild dog, herds of elephant and giraffe and some of the largest populations of lion and buffalo in Africa. The bush camp gives your safari an authentic feel, while the experienced guides have an infectious passion for the wildlife you encounter. Ending your trip in Zanzibar, you explore the island’s towns, forests and spice farms, fitting in plenty of time for relaxation on the white sand beaches.
- Search for wild dog, lion, elephant and buffalo on game drives in Selous Game Reserve.
- Enjoy a sunset boat trip along the Rufiji River, looking out for hippo, crocodiles and waders.
- Follow animal tracks and learn about smaller wildlife species on guided bush walks.
- Relax on the white sandy beaches of Zanzibar and explore the island’s spice farms.
Best times to Visit
June to October (All parks)
June-July and January-February (Serengeti for the wildebeest migration & calving)
Lodging Options
Airbnb, Casa Blanca – Zanzibar airbnb
Zanzibar Palace Private Hotel airbnb
Baraza Resort and Spa Zanzibar
Challenges
- 20 hour flight from New York
- ABout $4000 per person for a 10 day trip, which you kind of want to do given the time it takers to get there
Why Kenya
Kenya is a country in East Africa with coastline on the Indian Ocean. It encompasses savannah, lakelands, the dramatic Great Rift Valley and mountain highlands. It’s also home to wildlife like lions, elephants and rhinos. From Nairobi, the capital, safaris visit the Maasai Mara Reserve, known for its annual wildebeest migrations, and Amboseli National Park, offering views of Tanzania’s 5,895m Mt. Kilimanjaro.
Capital: Nairobi
Official languages:Swahili, English
Masai warriors in Kenya
