Tourism In Kenya Vs Tourism In Tanzania : Are you looking for an epic destination to spend your holiday? Well, we all want to have an unforgettable journey during our precious vacation time. Tanzania is a spectacular destination for tourists who are interested in doing many things including mountain climbing, game viewing, cultural tours and, so on. Similarly, Kenya is also a gorgeous stop for almost the same activities. These two dazzling destinations share some things in common and differ in few things. Let’s start with their similarities.
They are homes to the Maasai. The Maasai are present in both Tanzania and Kenya. They are very a charming and welcoming society, known to be living with wild animals. In Tanzania, the Maasai are located around Arusha, Tanga (Handeni) and, a few in Manyara region. In Kenya, they are found in southern Kenya. They are very clever aircraftsmen and sell their handmade goods in Maasai markets.
They are homes to the Big Five animals. In Tanzania, all the Big Five animals (lion, leopard, buffalo, elephant, and rhino) can be sighted in Serengeti National Park and Ngorongoro Conservation Area. In Kenya, all the big five can be viewed in Masai Mara National Reserve, Tsavo National Park, and Meru National Park among others.
Actually, Tanzania and Kenya have many common things when it comes to the aspect of tourism. Despite sharing many things, they differ in some ways including:
Accessibility: Both countries are easily accessible to both local and international tourists. Kenya is home to four international airports that receive thousands of international flights from around the world. Some iconic Kenyan airports include Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi, Moi International Airport in Mombasa, Eldoret International Airport, and Kisumu International Airport.
On the other hand, Tanzania has three international airports namely Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) in Kilimanjaro, Julius Kambarage International Airport (DAR) in Dar es Salaam and Zanzibar Abeid Aman Karume Airport (ZNZ) in Zanzibar.
There are more direct flights from around the world to Kenya than there are in Tanzania. International direct flights to Kenya are relatively cheaper due to the availability of many options as compared to Tanzania.
Getting around within the countries: When trying to reach your desired destination within these two countries, Kenya has better infrastructure than Tanzania. Most Kenyan interior roads are paved while most Tanzanian roads are rough. However, all countries have good airstrips for getting around the parks by air.
In addition, Kenya has an operating Standard Gauge Railway that links its two spectacular cities, Mombasa and Nairobi thus making it easier for visitors to move to and fro. Other the other hand, the Tanzanian Standard Gauge Railway project is still under construction.
The Great Migration. This is an astonishing event in the world, which involves the never-ending circular migration of nearly 2 million wildebeest, along with hundreds of thousand of zebras and over two hundred thousand of gazelles. This spectacular event features two protected areas from these two nations; the Serengeti National Park from Tanzania and the Masai Mara National Reserve from Kenya. The herd migrates from the south of Serengeti and crosses the mighty Mara River (a wild Tanzania-Kenya border) into the Masai Mara National Reserve.
Most phenomenal events of this greatest mammal migration happen in Tanzania while a few take place in Kenya. You can witness the fascinating crossings of the Grumeti and Mara Rivers in Serengeti. Some iconic views of this event can also be seen in Masai Mara especially from September to December.
Exclusivity: Kenya receives a relatively huge number of tourists as compared to Tanzania. This is due to the cheap availability of direct flights and accommodation facilities. Therefore, most safaris in Kenya are crowded thus making them less private. You will explore wild animals with other tourists close to you. Contrary to Kenya, Tanzania is never crowded, and the safari packages are expensive and exclusive. This makes Tanzania a romantic gateway for honeymooners.
Top destinations: Tanzania beats Kenya in terms of top tourist destinations. It is home to the majestic Mount Kilimanjaro, the highest peak in Africa and one of the Seven Wonders of Africa. This tallest freestanding mountain in the world which is 5895 meters above sea level, draws the attention of thousands of climbers around the world. Tanzania is also home to the spectacular Serengeti National Park, the home of the Great Migration, and it also hosts the Ngorongoro Crater which is also the largest unbroken caldera, hosting thousands of flora and fauna species. Other top destinations in Tanzania include Selous Game Reserve, Lake Manyara National Park, and Zanzibar. In Kenya you will meet splendid tourist hotspots. They include Masai Mara National Reserve, Amboseli National Park, Lake Nakuru National Park, Mount Kenya and Tsavo National Parks.
When booking a safari to East Africa you should know Kenya and Tanzania are two countries that will make your trip an exceptional. Their wildlife experiences are thrilling not to mention their richness and their rich cultural diversity. Both countries have international access as they receive thousands of international flights in their majestic international airports. A safari to these two countries is always unappalled. For a better experience in Kenya and Tanzania, you can book a trip.
