Tanzania

TANZANIA TRAVEL INFO

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Accommodations

Standard, mid-range or luxury accommodation options available. Small group or private safaris. Standard accommodations, tailor made and custom itinerareis also available.

Best Time to Go

Year-round. The shoulder season is April through July and a great time to go for less crowds, but remarkable wildlife vieiwing. During this time the migration is gaining in numbers in the Serengerti and herds are seen in mass. August through October is high season with the greatest number of visitors and optimum wildlife viewing as the grasses are low. November and December are the light rains with scattered showers and fewer crowds and January through March is considered the proper rainy season. The rainy season still offers plentiful game drives with great wildlife viewing and many days of no rain. The wildebeest migrtion move in a circular pattern year-round throughout the region.

Climate

April - July cool during the morning and evening and hot during the day, August - October is hot and dry, Novemeber thrugh December- scattered showers, January - March - cool and wet rainy season.

Currency

Tanzania Shilling

Foreign Accepted Currency

USD, plus Visa, Mastercard. EUR and GBP also accepted, expect change in local currency and foreign transaction credit card fees.

Immunizations

Visit the CDC website for recommendations and consult with your travel doctor. A yellow fever vaccine has been required. For the most up to date information consult Tanzania consular website and the CDC website: http://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/traveler/none/tanzania

Visas

Can be issued upon arrival with a $100 fee. It is advisable to visit the Tanzania embassy website for the most up to date information: http://tanzaniaembassy-us.org/?page_id=76

Wifi

Don't expect good wifi service in Tanzania. Some lodges in Arusha and on safari will have a computer terminal with an internet connection, but it is often working only inermittantly.

Wildlife

Quintessential African Wildlife incluidng; antelope, lion, leopard, crocodile, hippo, buffalo, cheetah, zebra, giraffe, warthog, wildebeest, elephant, rhino, birdlife and more.

TANZANIA HIGHLIGHTS

Serengeti National Park - Tanzania’s flagship safari park and part of the Great Migration — where over 1.5 million wildebeest and zebras move in search of fresh grazing. Year-round Big Five viewing (lion, elephant, buffalo, leopard, rhino). Best time for the migration: June–October (river crossings) and January–March (calving season).
Ngorongoro Crater - A UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most wildlife-dense areas on Earth. The world’s largest intact volcanic caldera, home to lions, rhinos, elephants, hippos, and flamingos — all in one place.
Tarangire National Park - Famous for huge elephant herds and dramatic baobab-studded landscapes. Excellent birdlife and seasonal migration between June–October.
Lake Manyara National Park - Known for tree-climbing lions, flamingos, and lush groundwater forest. Compact, easy-to-visit park often included in northern circuit safaris.
Mount Kilimanjaro - Africa’s highest peak at 5,895 meters (19,341 ft).
One of the Seven Summits, attracting climbers from around the world.
Several trekking routes available — most popular is the Machame Route.
Mount Meru - Often overshadowed by Kilimanjaro but a beautiful, quieter climb.
Excellent warm-up trek with diverse scenery and wildlife.
Zanzibar (Unguja Island) - Famed for its white-sand beaches, turquoise waters, and Swahili-Arab culture. Stone Town (UNESCO site) offers history, spice markets, and ancient architecture. Popular beach areas: Nungwi, Paje, Kendwa.
Pemba & Mafia Islands - Quieter alternatives to Zanzibar, ideal for diving, snorkeling, and romantic escapes. Mafia Island is part of a marine park and known for whale sharks (Oct–March). Selous Game Reserve (Nyerere National Park) - One of Africa’s largest protected areas, offering boat safaris, walking safaris, and classic game drives. Remote and less crowded than the northern circuit.
Ruaha National Park - Tanzania’s best-kept secret: huge, wild, and rarely visited. Offers excellent predator sightings and a true wilderness feel.
Maasai Cultural Experiences - Visit traditional Maasai villages near Arusha, Ngorongoro, or in the Serengeti region. Learn about their customs, dress, and way of life through responsible tourism programs.
Lake Natron - A surreal soda lake with flamingos and eerie red-pink water.Set against the backdrop of Ol Doinyo Lengai, an active volcano sacred to the Maasai.

TANZANIA TRAVEL PACKAGES

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Cost: From $4979

Duration: 15 days

Trip Type: Small group overland safari max 12, minimum 4 guests

Starts/Ends: Arusha or Nairobi fixed scheduled dates and private tours on any date.

Tour Dates: Request itinerary

Highlights: Follow the East African Wildebeest Migration. Lake Manyara National Park, Village tour with traditional lunch, Centre for disabled kids, School visit, Masai Boma visit at Mto wa Mbu, Tarangire National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, Serengeti National Park, Lake Victoria boat excursion, Masai Mara,Karen Blixen (Out of Africa) Museum, Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage, Amboseli National Park
Cost: From $3505

Duration: 10 days

Trip Type: Small group overland safari max 12, minimum 4 guests

Starts/Ends: Arusha, fixed scheduled dates and private tours on any date.

Tour Dates: Request itinerary

Highlights: Tarangire National Park, Local School Visit, Centre for disabled kids Visit, Village Visit with traditional lunch, Lake Manyara National Park, Hadzabe Tribe (Bushmen)& Datoga Tribe(Blacksmiths), Serengeti National Park, Maasai Tribe, Ngorongoro Crater
Cost: From $2455

Duration: 7 days

Trip Type: Small group overland safari max 12, minimum 4 guests

Starts/Ends: Arusha fixed scheduled dates and private tours on any date (see private tour pricing below).

Tour Dates: Request itinerary

Highlights: Tarangire National Park, Lake Manyara National Park, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater
Cost: From $3340

Duration: 10 days

Trip Type: A family safari through the northern parks of Tanzania with an extension to Zanzibar.The tour starts in Arusha and ends in Zanzibar.

Starts/Ends: Starts Arusha/Ends Zanzibar. fixed scheduled dates and private tours on any date.

Tour Dates: Request itinerary

Highlights: Embark on a wild adventure through the northern parks of Tanzania and create memories for the whole family! You will have a chance to spot the Big Five, pass through small villages and farms where you can learn about rural life, visit a Maasai Village and spend time in the Ngorongoro Crater, the largest un-flooded and unbroken caldera in the world. End with a relaxing few days on one of the most beautiful beaches on Zanzibar.
Cost: From $4140

Duration: 22/24 days

Trip Type: Scheduled small group safari, max 12, minimum 4 guests

Starts/Ends: Cape Town to Victoria Falls and vice versa

Tour Dates: Request itinerary

Highlights: Cape Town, Cedarberg, Orange River, Fish River Canyon, Sossusvlei, Sesriem, Swakopmund, Himba Experience, Rock paintings in Brandberg and Twyfelfontein, Etosha National Park, Okavango Delta, Caprivi, Mahangu National Park, Chobe National Park,Victoria Falls.
Cost: $7015 pp based on 2 people. $4920 pp based on group of 4.

Duration: 8 days

Trip Type: Max 4 per vehicle, minimum 2 guests

Starts/Ends: Arusha, return flight from Serengeti

Tour Dates: February and September

Highlights: Bespoke photographic safaris, with Specialist Photographer Paul Joynson-Hicks.The Calving Season safari focuses on the calving time of year, which is a particularly good time for photographing predation as well as baby animals. The famed river crossing of the migration gives you the best possible opportunity to get the shot of a lifetime.