Tanzania Safaris

Tanzania Safari & Zanzibar Holidays

A Tanzania Safari offers endless opportunities for a truly great African safari holiday experience. Tanzania is a country of unrivaled, diverse beauty. The World renowned Serengeti National Park and the vast Julius Nyerere (Selous Game Reserve) are the pinnacle of a rich mosaic of protected areas that collectively are a huge array of biodiversity in Africa. In Tarangire, you find yourself surrounded by an astonishing number of Elephants – The highest density in the world. The Ngorongoro Crater is home to the world’s highest density of game – including the big cats. The annual Migration of millions of Wildebeest in Serengeti, accompanied by Zebras and Gazelle is a unique spectacle that will probably remain etched in your memories.
Tanzania has a daunting natural variety mirrored by a cultural diversity embracing different tribes. From the iconic Maasai on the foot of the Kilimanjaro stretching to the Ngorongoro highlands to the Arab influenced Swahili of Zanzibar to the Hadzabe Hunter Gatherers of Lake Eyasi. Zanzibar – The Magical Spice Island is without doubt a highlight of your Tanzania safari holiday. With a vast Indian Ocean Coastline studded with postcard perfect beaches, stunning off shore diving sites and the mediaeval ruins. The best stop for your Beach Holiday after your African Safari to unwind and experience the African hospitality.

Why Choose a Tanzania Safari

Tanzania is a realm of untamed wilderness, home to some of Africa’s largest game reserves and national parks. It offers a more secluded safari experience, with vast landscapes that have remained unchanged for millennia. The Great Migration, the dramatic ascents of Mount Kilimanjaro, and the unique Ngorongoro Crater make Tanzania an unforgettable safari destination.

Explore Tanzania Safari

Tanzania’s safari circuit is rich and varied:
Serengeti National Park is the quintessential African safari setting and the venue for the Great Migration’s dramatic chapters.
Ngorongoro Conservation Area: A world heritage site featuring the Ngorongoro Crater, a haven for abundant wildlife.
Tarangire National Park is well-known for its elephant population and vistas peppered with baobab trees.
Selous Game Reserve: Offers a wild, off-the-beaten-path safari experience, with walking safaris and boat trips on the Rufiji River.
Ruaha National Park is Tanzania’s best-kept secret, with fewer visitors and a rich concentration of wildlife.

When to Visit Tanzania for Safari

From late June to October, the dry season is the best time for wildlife viewing. The best months for those interested in hiking Kilimanjaro are January, February, and September.

Wildebeest Migration in Tanzania

In Tanzania, the Great Migration is a year-round event. The calving season occurs from January to March in the Southern Serengeti, while the dramatic river crossings happen in the Northern Serengeti from July to September.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Its always best to wear comfortable clothing. Since the temperatures in Tanzania while on safari might be high, averaging about 25 Degrees Centigrade to 30 degrees Centigrade towards the North and Southern Tanzania parks, its advisable to have loose cotton clothing. Also we would advise to have earth colors that easily blend with the environment. Avoid brightly colored clothing as they tent to attract insects.

On the safari jeeps, luggage space at the back is limited and especially when traveling as a group of 4-6 persons. Its advisable to carry duffel bags for safari that can easily fit into the back space for the safari jeeps. If you have any internal flights scheduled for your safari, we would advise a maximum of 15 kilograms for the Tanzania safari. This is because we have a limitation of 15 Kilograms on all the internal flights. Any extra luggage above 15 is charged at approximately 5 USD per kilogram.

Tanzania is an all year safari destination. This means you can book your safari and enjoy your safari any month of the year. However Tanzania has a rainy season between April to May (long Rains) and September to October (short Rains). It might rain in the other months of the year but this will not hamper your safari in any way. To experience the wildebeest Migration, , Tanzania is an all year Wildebeest Migration destination. With the vast wild plains of Serengeti and Lake Ndutu in the Ngorongoro Conservation area, the Wildebeest can be found in different areas of the vast Serengeti depending with the specific time of the year. They are in central and western Serengeti March to June and November to January. Northern Serengeti July to September and Ndutu plains in the Ngorongoro Conservation area February to March.

There are various ways to realize your Tanzania Safari. The type of safari will dictate the shoes needed to have a better overall experience of your holidays. In most Tanzania safaris, you will enjoy the safari in the vehicle. There are instances where you will need to walk or hike. Best shoes for safari are low heeled shoes that are comfortable to sit and walk short distances in. This could be canvas shoes or chukka boots. Around the lodges, you might need to pack some open sandals to wear around the lodge or during the short game drives.

The average cost of a Tanzania safari is determined by a number of factors. Number of days out on safari, level of accommodation comfort and type of travel mode employed and the attraction/parks visited. For instance a safari by flight would cost more than a safari using the 4×4 Jeep. That said, the average cost of a Tanzania safari in mid range tier accommodations will cost between 400 USD to 1500 USD per person per day with the lower cost covering an mid range tier while the higher covering a luxury 5* level safari.

Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater and Tarangire are some of the premium parks in Tanzania. These premium parks have abundance of wildlife and easy to spot. Other great parks worth taking into consideration on your Tanzania safari include Ruaha, Julius Nyerere (Selous), Mikumi, and Lake Manyara National Parks. Tanzania also host the highest peak in Afrika – Mt Kilimanjaro within easy reach of Arusha and Moshi towns. Arusha National Park has great hiking and walking safari oportunities for a day tour or overnight camping. Mt Meru aslo offer a great Mt climbing experience within the Arusha National Park.