Tanzania Travel Guide
When we think of Tanzania Safari, instantly the drama of wildebeest migration along a seemingly unending savannah runs in our minds. (Big 5, Wildlife, Big games Safari, Kilimanjaro and Zanzibar). But Tanzania Safari Tours has so much more to offer. Let’s take a look at African Scenic Safaris’ Tanzania Travel Guide to gain more insights about Tanzania’s national parks & game reserves, things to do, the Best Time To Visit Tanzania, along with awesome highlights of Tanzania Safari Activities.
How To Commute During Your Tanzania Safari Holidays?
International airports to Tanzania
- Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR); about 12km southwest of Dar es Salaam.
- Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO); about 40km from Arusha.
- Zanzibar international Airport
Getting around in Tanzania
Domestic flights: Small airlines linking Dar es Salaam to Kilimanjaro and a number of other small-town airports. (All major cities, Islands and National Parks have facilities for domestic flights for commute)
Ferries: Chanel through larger lakes and serve Zanzibar and Pemba from Dar es Salaam. (Most Tanzanian Islands are accessible through ferries)
Buses: operates in most parts of Tanzania. Mini Buses and Dalla-Dallas are best for shorter local routes.
Trains: Tazara line south-west from Dar es Salaam to the Zambian border, and the Central line north-west via Dodoma to Mwanza or Kigoma. There is also trains that go from Dar Es Salaam to Moshi and Arusha.
Best Time To Go On A Tanzania Safari
Tanzania Safari is slowly becoming a year-round activity. However, the Best Time For Safari Tanzania is during the Dry season, from late June to October. Because this is when wildlife viewing is generally at its best. Tanzania experiences mainly two dry seasons and wet seasons. If you want to witness the wildebeest calving, then December to March is a perfect time.
Tanzania Accommodations
African Scenic Safaris offer a wide and attractive range of Camping in Tanzania. Starting from basic camps in national parks to luxurious tented lodges costing upwards of £100 per night. (from Adventure Camping, tented camps (glamping) & Lodges to luxury that will leave you feeling like royalty)
Similarly, guesthouses and hotels have a wide range of options from budget dormitories to high-end resorts.
Tanzania Food & Drink
Tanzania is not exactly known for its haute cuisine. Basic meals revolve around ugali (thick maize meal mash), with a sauce containing meat, fish, and/or vegetables. Rice is widely eaten, sometimes with plantain. Mishikaki (kebabs) and Nyama Choma (grilled meat) are also popular. Don’t miss the delicious fresh fish on the coast and near lakes.
Tanzania Safari Health & Safety
You should consult a travel health clinic to check the appropriate vaccinations and malaria prophylaxis. Always listen to your Tanzania Safari Guide’s advice whether climbing Kilimanjaro, on safari, or around towns.
Tanzania Safari Cost
You ought to consider the following before determining Tanzania Safari Cost:
- The time of year you travel.
- Your preferred mode of communication.
- Your preferred comfort level for accommodations.
- Upgrade – like hot-air ballooning, cultural tours, and spa treatments.
Top Highlights Of Tanzania Safari Tours
- Witness the Great Wildebeest Migration during Tanzania Safari.
- Experience the drama of predator-prey unfolds right before your eyes.
- A chance to sleep among 500 different wildlife species in destinations like Northern Tanzania under the starry sky.
- Visit Tanzania’s Indian Ocean-side national park – Saadani – and its largest reserve, Selous
- Climb Mt. Kilimanjaro; the tallest free-standing mountain in the world.
- The most exhilarating part of Tanzania Safari Tours is to wake up to the sound of hippos grunting or lions roaring in the middle of the night
- Witness the largest species of flora and fauna.
- Spot the wildebeest, big 5, rare and endangered species of wildfires.
- Be a part of the Masai, Hadzabe, Dagota and many more tribal cultures during Safari Tanzania.
- Enjoy the superb combo of safari-and-beach experience in one go.
Embrace the wild within you with a Tanzania Safari Adventure. Don’t worry our Tanzania Travel Guide will be there every step of the way to help you plan the best Tanzania Safari Holidays. Visit African Scenic Safaris to know about our various new and attractive Tanzania Safari Packages carefully customized to your every need.
