Tanzania Travel Guide
Everything we tell our own guests before a safari — when to go, what it costs, visas and entry rules, what to pack, and how life on safari works. Written by the people who plan the trips.
Plan your trip
Best Time to Visit Tanzania
Dry season, calving season, green season — and where the Great Migration is each month. Read the guide
Tanzania Safari Cost
Prices per day for budget, mid-range and luxury safaris — and what changes them. Read the guide
Tanzania Visa
The official e-visa, fees, documents and how long it takes. Read the guide
Tanzania Travel Requirements
Passport, visa, yellow fever, Zanzibar insurance and the rules to know at the airport. Read the guide
Tanzania Travel Insurance
What your policy must cover for a safari, Kilimanjaro or Zanzibar. Read the guide
Safari Packing List for Tanzania
Clothes, gear, documents and luggage limits — and what to leave at home. Read the guide
On safari
Tanzania Safari Guide: How a Safari Works
A typical safari day, the vehicle, your guide and the park rules. Read the guide
Tanzania National Parks
The northern circuit, the wild south and west — and how to combine them. Read the guide
Things to Do in Tanzania
Balloon flights, walking safaris, culture, Kilimanjaro and Zanzibar. Read the guide
Solo Safari in Tanzania
Private or group, single supplements, safety and tips for travelling alone. Read the guide
Tipping on a Tanzania Safari
How much to tip your guide and lodge staff — and when. Read the guide
Tanzania safari FAQs
Short answers to the questions travellers ask us most. Read the guide
Know before you go
Tanzania Travel Safety
Wildlife, towns, health, roads — and where to find official advice. Read the guide
Tanzania Travel Advice
Money, SIM cards, plugs, flights and everyday etiquette. Read the guide
Tanzania Safari Facts
The country, the mountain, the migration and the wildlife in numbers. Read the guide
Tanzania Culture
The peoples, the Swahili coast, greetings and respectful visits. Read the guide
Tanzania Language: Swahili Phrases for Travellers
Greetings, thank you and the animal names to learn before you go. Read the guide
Tanzania Food
Dishes to try, Zanzibar street food, and eating well on safari. Read the guide
Planning questions
How far ahead should I plan a Tanzania safari?
For June to October, the busiest months, start four to six months ahead — the best-placed camps fill first. For the rest of the year two to three months is usually enough. Apply for your visa at least a few weeks before you fly.
How many days do I need for a safari in Tanzania?
For a first safari, 5–7 days covers the classic northern parks — Tarangire, the Serengeti and the Ngorongoro Crater — without rushing. With 7–10 days you can add more time in the Serengeti, a remote area, or a few days on Zanzibar.
Where does a Tanzania safari start?
Most northern safaris start in Arusha. Fly into Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) or Arusha Airport (ARK); we meet you on arrival. We recommend arriving a day early to rest before the first game drive.
Ready to plan? Talk to our team
Tell us your dates and plans — our team in Arusha will shape the trip around you.
