Tanzania – A Wilderness of Wonders

Our Tanzania safari adventures cover the vast plains of the Serengeti, home to the legendary Great Migration. Experience the awe of the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage site teeming with wildlife. For a unique experience, visit the remote Selous Game Reserve or relax on the pristine beaches of Zanzibar.

Destination Info:

Capital City: Dodoma (official), Dar es Salaam (largest city and main economic hub)

Climate: Tanzania has a tropical climate along the coast and in Zanzibar, with a cooler highland climate around Kilimanjaro and Ngorongoro. The rainy season runs from March to May (long rains) and November to December (short rains). Average temperatures range from 25°C to 30°C (77°F to 86°F) in coastal areas.

Currency: Tanzanian Shilling (TZS)

Official Languages: Swahili, English

Time Zone: East Africa Time (EAT), UTC +3

Flight Routes:

  1. Africa: Direct flights from Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, Ethiopia, South Africa.

  2. Europe: Direct flights from Amsterdam, Zurich, and Istanbul.

  3. Middle East: Direct flights from Dubai and Doha.

Popular Activities:

  1. Witnessing the Great Migration in Serengeti National Park

  2. Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro (Africa’s highest peak)

  3. Game drives in Ngorongoro Crater (Big Five safari)

  4. Relaxing on Zanzibar’s white sandy beaches (Spice Island)

  5. Exploring the unique wildlife of Tarangire National Park

  6. Visiting Maasai villages and experiencing their culture

Best Time to Visit: June to October (Great Migration and dry season), January to February (climbing Mount Kilimanjaro)

National Parks: Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, Tarangire National Park, Kilimanjaro National Park, Ruaha National Park

Map of Tanzania

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FAQs

  • The best time for a safari in Serengeti National Park and Ngorongoro Crater is during the dry season from June to October. This is also the prime time to witness the Great Migration as herds of wildebeest cross the plains.

  • Yes, many travelers choose to combine their Tanzania safari with a relaxing beach getaway to Zanzibar. It’s easy to fly from major parks like Serengeti or Ngorongoro to Zanzibar Island for a few days of rest after your safari.

  • The Ngorongoro Crater is accessible by road or by domestic flights to nearby airstrips. Most tours of northern Tanzania include a day or two exploring the Crater, where you can spot a large variety of wildlife in a relatively small area.

  • In Tanzania, you can expect to see the Big Five (lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and rhino), large herds of wildebeest and zebra during the migration, and diverse birdlife. In parks like Selous and Ruaha, you can also see wild dogs and rare species.

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