Kenya and Tanzania Tours & Trips

Best time to visit Kenya and Tanzania

• Summer 2026

  Summer brings the spectacular wildebeest migration, perfect timing for our full Kenya and Tanzania experiences. These premium tours run 20-21 days, starting from Kigali and finishing in Arusha or Zanzibar. You'll have quality time in both Masai Mara and Serengeti watching enormous herds cross rivers while crocodiles wait below. Our travelers really value our expert guides who know exactly where to position vehicles for the best views of river crossings. The cultural elements are equally rich - you'll craft traditional items with Maasai women, visit highland coffee farms and also explore Stone Town's narrow streets with local history experts. We also offer focused wildlife tours that concentrate on the migration corridor, with three to four nights each in the Mara and Serengeti.

  • July 2026 262 tours
  • August 2026 popular 286 tours
• Fall / Autumn 2026

  Fall touring captures East Africa as short rains start greening the landscape. Our most booked trips run 21-24 days, linking multiple countries and environments. Starting in Nairobi, you'll explore Kenya's parks, Tanzania's northern circuit and also finish with time on Zanzibar's beaches. Our travelers often mention how well these tours mix serious wildlife viewing with cultural experiences - one week you're tracking gorillas in Bwindi, the next you're snorkeling Zanzibar's coral reefs. Camping safaris become especially popular in autumn, offering great value while keeping you close to nature. Guests tell us they love drifting off to sleep hearing lions in the Serengeti and waking up to see the sun rise over Lake Victoria.

  • September 2026 293 tours
  • October 2026 popular 294 tours
  • November 2026 284 tours
• Winter 2026 / 2027

  The winter season in East Africa brings perfect conditions for both gorilla encounters and wildlife viewing. From December through February, our most requested tours connect Rwanda's forests with Tanzania's vast plains. These quality wildlife journeys begin in Kigali and take you into Bwindi's misty forests to meet mountain gorillas before heading into classic safari areas. Our travelers particularly enjoy the evening chats around the fire with Gorilla Doctors vets who tell fascinating stories about their work protecting these remarkable animals. We also run focused tours through Kenya and Tanzania's wildlife circuits, spending three to four nights in the Serengeti during wildebeest calving season. The camps sit in prime spots for both morning and evening game drives, and guests love watching newborn calves take their wobbly first steps while lions linger nearby.

  • December 2026 popular 284 tours
  • January 2027 254 tours
  • February 2027 247 tours
• Spring 2027

  Spring offers lighter crowds and better value, making it ideal for longer explorations. Our most popular routes span 15-24 days, giving proper time at each stop. The tours linking Rwanda's primate experiences with Kenya and Tanzania's parks consistently get top marks from our travelers. You'll meet gorillas in Bwindi, then move through Lake Nakuru, Masai Mara, Serengeti and also Ngorongoro Crater. Longer trips include real cultural connections - you'll cook traditional dishes with local families in Stone Town and learn about women's craft projects in Maasai villages. The safari camps are perfectly placed for wildlife viewing, and guests particularly enjoy their morning coffee while watching elephants gather at nearby water sources.

  • March 2027 popular 224 tours
  • April 2027 213 tours
  • May 2027 220 tours