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Kenya and Tanzania · Planned by Traveland

Kenya and Tanzania, the great safari of East Africa

Traveland designs personal safaris to Kenya and Tanzania, from the Maasai Mara and the Serengeti to the Ngorongoro Crater, the elephants of Amboseli and the beaches of Zanzibar, and handles every detail from the first conversation to your flight home. We are a family-owned travel agency in Connecticut, planning trips since 1978 as a member of the Signature Travel Network.

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Since 1978Family-owned and operated

Signature Travel NetworkMember agency

Orange & BridgeportTwo Connecticut offices

Every detail handledFlights, hotels, cruises and tours

The parks

Where should you go on safari?

The right camp in the right place at the right time makes a safari. We follow the Great Migration through the year, choose camps and guides, and plan the light aircraft flights that link the parks.

Wildebeest and zebras grazing in the Maasai Mara, Kenya

The Maasai Mara

Kenya’s most famous reserve, with big cats year round and the Great Migration’s river crossings from about July to October.

Zebras among acacia trees in the Serengeti

The Serengeti

Endless plains in Tanzania, home to the migration for most of the year and the calving season in the south from January to March.

Grassland on the floor of the Ngorongoro Crater below the crater rim

Ngorongoro Crater

A vast volcanic caldera with lions, black rhino and elephants on its floor, and lodges on the rim.

Snowcapped Mount Kilimanjaro above the savannah

Amboseli and Kilimanjaro

Large elephant herds with Mount Kilimanjaro rising behind them, and climbs on Kilimanjaro for the adventurous.

Palm trees and turquoise water on a Zanzibar beach

Zanzibar

White sand beaches, Stone Town’s history and spice farms, the perfect place to rest after a safari.

Wide skies, great herds and evenings by the campfire.

One advisor to shape every day around you.

Experiences

How would you like to experience East Africa?

Every journey begins with what matters most to you.

A large herd of wildebeest crossing a river

The Great Migration

We place you where the herds are expected, from the calving plains of the Serengeti to the river crossings of the Mara.

The interior of a canvas safari tent with a wooden floor

Camps and Lodges

Intimate tented camps and lodges with expert guides, private vehicles and family tents when you need them.

Hot air balloons over the Maasai Mara at sunrise

Balloon Safaris

Dawn balloon flights over the Mara or the Serengeti, followed by breakfast on the plains.

Maasai men in traditional dress on the Kenyan savannah

Culture and Community

Visits with Maasai communities and conservation projects, arranged with respect and local partners.

Working with Traveland

What is it like to plan Kenya and Tanzania with Traveland?

01

A conversation

Tell us how you like to travel, who is coming, and what you hope to feel. There is no charge to begin.

02

An itinerary made for you

Your advisor designs the route, hotels, transfers and experiences, then refines them with you.

03

Every detail handled

Flights, stays, cruises and tours are arranged, so you can focus on enjoying the journey.

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Timing

When is the best time to visit Kenya and Tanzania?

The long dry season from June to October is the classic safari time, with the Great Migration’s river crossings in the Mara. January to March is calving season in the southern Serengeti, and the green season brings fewer visitors and lush landscapes.

Spring

The long rains, lush green parks, fewer visitors and some camps closed.

Summer

Dry season begins, with the migration moving north toward the Mara.

Autumn

River crossings in the Mara and excellent game viewing across the parks.

Winter

Short rains then calving season in the southern Serengeti from January.

Questions

Questions travelers ask about Kenya and Tanzania

June to October is the classic dry season, with the migration in the Mara from about July. January to March is ideal for calving season in the southern Serengeti.

Nonstop flights from New York to Nairobi take about 15 hours. Other routes connect through Europe or the Middle East. We arrange the flights and your first night’s stay.

U.S. citizens need an electronic travel authorization for Kenya and a visa for Tanzania, applied for online before travel. Requirements change, so we confirm them for your trip.

Yes. Many safaris combine the Maasai Mara with the Serengeti and Ngorongoro, linked by short flights, and end with a few days on the beach in Zanzibar.

Some vaccinations and malaria prevention are often recommended, and a yellow fever certificate may be required in some situations. Please consult your doctor or a travel clinic well ahead of your trip.

Yes. Many camps welcome families, with private vehicles and family tents. Some have minimum ages for game drives, and we help you choose the right ones.

We are a family-owned travel agency in Connecticut, with offices at 564 Racebrook Road in Orange (203-929-6000) and 4270 Main Street in Bridgeport (203-371-1114).

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    Orange
    564 Racebrook Road, Orange, CT 06477
    203-929-6000

    Bridgeport
    4270 Main Street, Bridgeport, CT 06606
    203-371-1114

    Monday to Friday, 9am to 6pm
    info@traveland.net

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