Most safaris in Tanzania last between 3 to 7 days, allowing you to explore multiple national parks and experience diverse wildlife. The duration can vary based on your itinerary and interests.
The ideal time to visit Tanzania is during the dry season, from June to October. This period offers optimal wildlife viewing as animals gather around water sources, and conditions are generally pleasant for travel.
The Great Wildebeest Migration is an annual movement of over a million wildebeest, along with zebras and other animals, in search of fresh grazing grounds. This spectacular event occurs primarily in the Serengeti and Masai Mara, featuring stunning river crossings and dramatic predator-prey interactions.
The best time to witness the Great Wildebeest Migration is from June to September, when the herds typically traverse the Serengeti’s northern regions and cross the Mara River, creating breathtaking moments.
The most common way to reach Tanzania is by flying into Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) in Dar es Salaam or Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) near Arusha. From there, you can connect to various domestic flights or road transfers to your safari destination.
Dress in layers with neutral, earth-toned clothing to blend in with the environment. Lightweight, breathable fabrics are ideal, and don’t forget a wide-brimmed hat, sunglasses, and comfortable footwear. Be sure to bring a light jacket for cooler mornings and evenings.
Both Kenya and Tanzania offer incredible safari experiences. Tanzania is known for its vast national parks like the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater, while Kenya features the Maasai Mara and diverse landscapes. Your choice may depend on specific wildlife interests or timing during the migration.
For your safety, it’s generally not permitted to leave the vehicle while on a safari. Wildlife can be unpredictable, and staying inside the car ensures you maintain a safe distance from animals.
Using drones during safaris is typically restricted in Tanzania’s national parks and reserves. Always check local regulations and seek permission from the park authorities before planning to use a drone.
Internet coverage can vary depending on your location. Major lodges and camps may offer Wi-Fi, but signal strength may be limited in remote areas. It’s advisable to have a plan for limited connectivity during your safari.
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Janeth S2024-11-09 Wonderful Experience Amazing Trip and Amazing Guide, Thank you so much to our Guide and the whole Team, we will back again for Kilimanjaro Climbing Daydream2024-09-12 Amazing encounter! A Trip to Recall! Tanzania Wildlife Adventures provided our family of five with an amazing experience. Rafael, our tour, was really entertaining, patient, and informed! Communication was easy because he spoke French and English well. At Ngorongoro, we had the good fortune to witness a rhino up close in addition to the other species.With its gorgeous white sand beaches and pristine oceans, Zanzibar was similarly breathtaking. After our safari, the hotel we stayed at was a lovely place to unwind. Visiting a local spice farm was one of our favorite experiences; there, we tasted fresh spices straight from the source and discovered the island's long history of producing spices. Zanzibar was the ideal place to conclude our journey because of its beauty and culture. John W2023-11-22 BEST EXPERIENCE EVER Amazing Trip, Amazing Guide, Nice Hotel and Food As Well, Thank you so much Yusuph for Organizing us This amazing Trip. Milena2023-10-25 Best Safari Experience My husband and I had the most exciting and unforgettable safari in Tanzania. We went to four different parks with Mansoul who knew them all very well and worked hard to show us all the animals that we had hoped to see, and many more. This trip gave me the first close up experience with a leopard and with cubs. We had made a deliberate choice to stay in top of the range properties where we could enjoy first class service and great meals. We are happy that Patrick got it right as the hotel and lodges were fabulous. If you are not sure of the company to pick, go with TWA. They are exceptionally good. Daris2023-10-19 Unforgettable Family Safari We were very happy with the trip to Tanzania. We could not have asked for a better outcome. I have to commend this team for organizing everything the trip so well; we had a good vehicle an amazing guide and a perfectly arranged itinerary. Patmos was really tuned in during the trip, nothing could go past his keen eyes. He found wildlife in places where we could not find any and that enriched our experience in a big way. We managed to see many different animals and birds. We also enjoyed the beautiful landscapes together. Back in camp Patmos would keep us company in the evenings at the Bush Tv - Camp fire with his lively stories.I highly recommend TWA and Patmos. We had an unforgettable experience. Lonut2023-10-14 Super Adventure in Tanzania We recently had an opportunity to go on safari to Tanzania organized and hosted by the wonderful team at TWA. We spent the entire tour with guide Kihori, he is the reason our trip was so fabulous. His knowledge of the circuit animals, birds, history, tribes and migration routes was second to none. We managed to see some of the best sunsets in Serengeti. They are absolutely stunning, particularly from the pool deck at Serengeti Safari Lodge. It was everything we expected and much more! Aarne8642023-10-09 Highly rewarding An absolutely fabulous trip. It all came together because of the excellent planning and preparation by Patrick at the office, coupled with the partnership with an excellent guide - Mustapha. He made our trip to be a great adventure with his masterly in finding animals, captivating lessons about conservation, history, culture and so much more. Mustapha was great as our fixer with the Maasai and Hadzabe tribes.The evening stop overs were well thought out along the circuit, very comfortable and perfect for a safari traveler.It was a very rewarding and memorable trip. anonimousalexandra372023-10-05 The best Trip From the best Tour Companya A memorable tour. Both the tour guide and the chef were superb. Our tour guide was very educated and quite friendly. We found it to be so enjoyable that I would suggest it to everyone.We appreciate Yusuph's efforts in planning our enjoyable trip; we will return to climb Kilimanjaro. Katarina B2023-09-27 The most incredible vacation My family of six just got back from Tanzania where we had an incredible time. Baraka was an amazing guide. From the moment Baraka took collected us from our hotel in Moshi we immediately got to like him. He is easygoing, charming and very experienced guide. His presence enriched our trip because he knew where to find the animals, their routes, translated a lot of Swahili and Maasai between us the locals. He was there for everything! We even scored some very good bargains at the Masai market in Arusha. It would be an understatement to say that the trip was great. It was much more than that.....Definitely the most amazing safari experience that surpassed all our expectations. Oskar Bamble2023-09-19 We had a great trip in our favorite holiday destination. This was our second safari with Tanzania Wildlife Adventures and that must count for something. The level of organization, dedication and friendliness of everyone at Tanzania Wildlife Adventures is extremely reassuring. We were ecstatic to have Jason as our guide again, they had honored our request to have him with us on tour again, His service is a cut above the rest, full of life, friendly and considerate to our needs. With him we experienced the rich diversity of the people, flora, fauna and sceneries.We saw so many elephants, lions, baboons, zebras, antelopes, wildebeest, warthogs, cheetahs, birds, hippos, crocs and everything else on offer. We love staying in lodges for the comfort and we are very happy with the choices made. We already miss Tanzania and the great friends we have made, we will definitely be back for another visit.
Plan your trip with us and experience the beauty of Tanzania like no one else. Take time for yourself and live a unique experience: the trip of a lifetime. Let us plan your tailor-made trip for you.
Plan your trip with us and experience the beauty of Tanzania like no one else. Take time for yourself and live a unique experience: the trip of a lifetime. Let us plan your tailor-made trip for you.