What is a Tanzania safari?
A Tanzania safari provides you an opportunity to experience rare wonders of nature like the wildebeest migration, the big five, eye-catching sceneries, and rich cultural diversity.
The wildebeest migration on a Tanzania safari
The wildebeest migration is the largest animal movement in the world and here millions of wildebeests, thousands of zebras. Large numbers of antelopes find their way from Serengeti National Park to Masai Mara National Park in search of greener pastures.
what are the big 5 on a Tanzania safari?
Tanzania is home to the big five like lions, elephants, leopards, buffalos, and rhinos across its 22 national parks. Spotting all of them is almost a guarantee while a lucky visitor is likely to spot several kills.
In its Rubondo island, and Gombe National Park, Tanzania is also home to the endangered chimpanzees. Here tourists have an opportunity to encounter man’s closest cousin.
who is responsible for Tanzania tourism?
Tanzania Tourism Board is responsible for monitoring and maintaining all tourist attraction centers in the country and overseeing the activities in the sector.
what are some of Tanzania’s tourist attractions?
1-Serengeti national park, The wildebeest great migration
2-Ngorongoro conservation area, Lake Manyara National Park, Mount Kilimanjaro,Zanzibar beaches
3-Tarangire national park, Olduvai gorge, Lake natron, Mount Meru, The Masai culture
4-Hadzabe people, Rubondo island national park,Lake Victoria ,Nyerere National park
Tanzania Tourist Visa 2024
A tourist visa to Tanzania allows stay on both the mainland and Zanzibar for 3 months or one year.
A single-entry tourist visa allows entry at once for 3 months (90 days) while a multiple-entry visa allows various entries and exits for 12 months(one year)
A tourist visa to Tanzania can be applied for and obtained online through the immigration office of the United Republic of Tanzania.
Some requirements like a passport, travel itinerary, and return ticket are required while you submit your application for any type of visa
Tourist visa costs in Tanzania depend on the period intended and the number of applicants they expect ranges from $50 to $550. You can check full details about the visa on the official immigration website of Tanzania and start your visa application.
What is the average cost of a solo safari in Tanzania?
Solo luxury safaris can go for $600+ a day, midrange at $400 while budget can start from $350 per day.
For a family or group safari, it can cost around $1000 to $6000 depending on the number of pax and days on your Tanzania safari.
Tanzania is slightly more expensive than most of the African countries however it is value for money. Despite the costs, Tanzania remains a tourism hotspot on the African continent. Accommodation preferences, safari duration, and destinations are the determinants of your safari cost.
How many days are enough for a Tanzania safari?
8 to 20 days. For a safari in Serengeti for the great migration, Ngorongoro, Tarangire, and Ndutu game reserve for the birthing ceremony, you will need more than 10 days.
However, 3 to 6 days can also be enough for a taste safari, and here you will have small bits of everything likely to keep you yearning for more.
Which Tanzania safari is the best?
NORTHERN TANZANIA SAFARI CIRCUIT; the most preferred route on a Tanzania safari leads to Tarangire National park home of elephants and a birders haven, Serengeti the wonder land, Ngorongoro crater, lake Manyara, Kilimanjaro, lake natron the haven of landscapes, Zanzibar islands, and the coast with beautiful beaches provide breathtaking moments.
How to plan for a safari in Tanzania in 2024-Top tips to consider while planning a Tanzania safari
1. Decide when, where to go and what to do
You can select between the low season and the high season depending on your availability.
Whether to the Serengeti wildebeest migration, much calving, Kilimanjaro peaks, or Zanzibar coastal beaches, you can select your favorite destinations.
Game viewing, mt. Kilimanjaro hiking, or sunbathing at the beaches are some of the options on your to-do list.These are the first choices to make as you plan for your safari in Tanzania
2. Choose your operator.
Several tour operators are available for your safari in Tanzania and at discovergorillas.com, we are specialists in designing tailor-made itineraries and your wish is what we include on your bucket list. With our flexibility, feel free to make adjustments while already on your safari.
A team of our local experts will be readily available to handle the process on your behalf from the start to the next.
3. Apply for your visa in time.
Apply for a Tanzania tourist visa at the immigration department of tz.com and get the approval in time. Attach all required documents and upon approval, you can go ahead and take the next step.
4. Make your bookings on time.
With the help of your tour operator, make all accommodation and park entry reservations in time and receive receipts.
5. Prepare all the required documents.
Get your visa, passport, itinerary, or any required medication documents prepared and verified by the responsible authorities. Remember to carry proof of payment for your tourist visa as it will be available on arrival at the airport.
6. Get ready for your Tanzania safari.
Make your safari shopping and include items like long-sleeved trousers, shirts, insect repellant, hiking boots, binoculars, sunscreen, huts, a camera, and beach wear for a trip to Zanzibar. Make enough physical preparation especially for Mt Kilimanjaro hikers to cope with the challenge.
The best time to visit Tanzania
The best time for a Tanzania safari is during the long dry season from July to September when the great wildebeest migration and Zanzibar beaches provide breathtaking views.
Millions of animals congregate on river banks to quench their thirst while large numbers of predators like Nile crocodiles and lions gather to have a long-awaited kill.
Tanzania safari beach holidays
Tanzania offers some of the best packages for holidays and honeymoons with its breathtaking views across the Indian Ocean coast. You can have free quotations and inquiries on how best you can have a tailor-made itinerary for the beach holidays.
How do I pay for a safari in Tanzania?
You can pay by card to your operator for initial deposits and later pay the cash balance on arrival in Tanzania. The mode of payment for most activities can be an agreement between the parties involved.
You can have an agreement with your tour operator on the mode of payment that suits both parties.
Tanzania safari lodges.
Tanzania offers a variety of lodges from luxury, and midrange to budget prices. From Serengeti to Zanzibar, all tourist attraction centers are stacked with various lodges, hotels, and campsites.
You can arrange with your tour operator for the most affordable prices at your convenience. Your budget can also be considered when choosing the best safari lodge.
Tanzania airports
Tanzania has a host of international airports where your safari guide can pick you up from. These include Julius Nyerere International Airport, Kilimanjaro International Airport, Musoma International Airport, and Arusha International Airport.
For tourists, Kilimanjaro International Airport is the tourist favorite for its strategic location near the tourism hotspots.
Various airstrips provide chattered flights so movement from one national park to another can last a few minutes or one hour a distance that would take 7 hours on the road.Domestic airports and airstrips in Tanzania include Dodoma, Kilwa, Songea, Bukoba, Tanga, Lake Manyara, Seronera, Njombe, and Lindi airstrips.
some of our most selling Tanzania safari packages
5 day Serengeti ngorongoro Tanzania big 5 safari
16 day wildebeest migration Serengeti
7-day calving photography safari in Ndutu
10-day Zanzibar holiday and Big 5 safari
12 day Serengeti-Ngorongoro-Hadza tribe adventure
20-day Tanzania and Kenya combo safari
A variety of options are available at discovergorillas.com so you can reach us to get a tailor-made safari that fits your needs and desires. We are here for you and your preferences take priority.
Tanzania safari and Zanzibar packages
Combining a Tanzania safari with Zanzibar beach packages is the best way to experience all corners of beautiful Tanzania. On our 10-day Tanzania and Zanzibar safari, you will have not only fun and relaxation but also a memorable adventure.
Serengeti safaris Tanzania
Serengeti National Park is a world heritage site with mouth-watering millions of wildlife species. From wildebeests, thousands of predators (lions, cheetahs, leopards crocodiles), and hundreds of bird species to the big 5, Serengeti National Park is indeed a tourism hotspot.
Embark on a breathtaking great wildlife tour in Tanzania’s Serengeti National Park where you will encounter action-packed events from calving, cheetah chases to lion and crocodile kills.
Serengeti safari is worth it as you encounter the biggest animal populations on the planet. Mixed with vast open grasslands that cover Tanzania’s northeast. A trip further northwards is also possible to follow the great migration to Masai mara in Kenya.
Mount Kilimanjaro Tanzania safari
Mount Kilimanjaro has become a hotspot for hikers, mountaineers, and sunset watchers. Kikulwetwa Springs (maji moto), Muteruni Waterfall, Chaga Museum, Stella hiking point and Furtwangler Glaciers. The Kilimanjaro summit are all options available for you on your next Kilimanjaro safari.
The backdrop of Mount Kilimanjaro also provides eye-catching game views. It can be a good spot to encounter a lion kill while on the Amboseli National Park side.
Is Tanzania good for tourists?
Absolutely yes
With a record-breaking 1,808,205 tourists visiting Tanzania in 2023. It is no surprise that this country has become a tourist hotspot and a favorite for many. Numbers don’t lie as arrivals to Tanzania increased by an astonishing 24.3 % from 2022 at 1,454,920 tourists.
Is it safe to travel to Tanzania in 2024?
Tanzania is a tourist-friendly nation and one of the safest nations to spend your leisure time in. Having high levels of political stability and lower crime rates makes it a safe tourist zone. That said, however, you ought to stay cautious and put yourself in the safest position possible.
