African Wildlife Adventure! Kenya or Tanzania?

Who knows the best choice for chasing lions and cheetahs across the East African savannah? This is truly a hardcore experience that you'll remember for a lifetime!! I just got back and have compiled a super comprehensive guide to choosing between Kenya and Tanzania, plus tips to avoid common pitfalls. If you’ve stumbled upon this post, you’re in luck! ~ [Kenya vs Tanzania Quick Selection Guide] 🇰🇪 Kenya: Budget-Friendly Option ✔ Core area of the Great Migration: Maasai Mara ✔ Safari costs = 2/3 of Tanzania’s ✔ Ideal for students or first-time African travelers ~ 🇹🇿 Tanzania: Luxury Experience ✔ Serengeti Plains are 10 times larger than Maasai Mara ✔ Larger and denser animal populations ✔ Safari followed by a direct flight to Zanzibar for a beach vacation ~ 🌟 [Entry and Customs Tips] ✅ Apply for an e-visa on the official website in advance! Visa-free doesn’t mean you can enter directly; you need an ETA. ✅ Avoid exchanging money at the airport! Go to a TRADE BUREAU in the city. ✅ For SIM cards, choose AIRTEL/SAFARI (12GB ≈ $50). ⚠ Key Reminder: Don’t take public buses in Nairobi! Use Uber for all your transportation. 🗺 [7-Day Kenya Itinerary] DAY1⃣ Quick Tour of Nairobi 👉 Avoid: Giraffe Center/Nairobi Walk Safari 👉 Must-visit: KICC rooftop for a 360° panoramic view DAY2-4⃣ Explore Maasai Mara 💰 $350-420 gets you a 3-day, 2-night Safari tour 🦁 Big Five collection progress: 99%! 🌄 Hidden gem: Add-on experience at a Maasai village to explore their primitive lifestyle DAY5⃣ Romantic Nakuru Lake 💖 Pink storm alert! Witness millions of flamingos in their iconic scene 🚗 Recommended: Rent a car for a day trip DAY6-7⃣ Double Highlights at Amboseli 🐘 Family gathering of wild elephants 🗻 Mount Kilimanjaro as the perfect backdrop! ⚠ [Survival Tips] 1⃣ Prepare $5/day for driver tips 2⃣ Choose Safari vehicles with liftable roofs 3⃣ Bring a windbreaker for the temperature difference between morning and evening 4⃣ Must-have: Binoculars + 100-500mm camera lens! ~ Summer is the prime season for wildebeest river crossings! Witness the most spectacular scenes of the Great Migration, known as the "Heaven’s Crossing," in Kenya and Tanzania. If you want to capture the photo of a lifetime, don’t wait—go now!