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Tanzania Safari

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Tanzania is arguably the best country in the world for safari. Firstly, it has one of the highest animal concentrations, especially when it comes to the Big Five. It's enormous game parks are pristine and gorgeous, and include famous wonders like Ngorongoro Crater and Mt Kilimanjaro. And then there's the Great Migration, which is a show-stopping journey of millions of wildebeests, zebras and antelopes across dangerous rivers and seemingly endless savannah.

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Country info and facts

Languages
Languages

Swahili, English

Currency
Currency

Tanzanian shilling (TZS)

Airports
Airports

Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO)

Seasons
Seasons

Tanzania's national parks are open all year round, and each season has its pros and cons.

That said, the long dry season (mid June to October) is considered by many as the optimal safari season. This is because the days are a bit cooler, there's little chance of rain, and the dry landscape makes animal spotting that much easier (because the foliage doesn't cover animals, and they're also forced to congregate around water sources).

The short dry season (January to mid March) is also a great time if you like lush landscapes, love birds, and would enjoy being present for the calving season.

Please read Best time for safari in Tanzania if you'd like to know more.

Visa and Immigration
Visa and Immigration

A Tanzanian tourist visa is valid for up to 90 days. It costs $50 for foreigners, and $100 for US citizens. But a visa isn't required for nationals from around 50 countries worldwide, including South Africa, Kenya, Hong Kong, Singapore, China, India, Brazil and Turkey. Learn more here.

Health and Safety
Health and Safety

There are no mandatory vaccines for entry into Tanzania. And there are no longer any Covid-19 rules and regulations in place with regards to travel.

Please note that some parts of Tanzania have malaria and tsetse flies (which can cause sleeping sickness). You may wish to take precautions against these. You can learn more in Your Tanzania travel questions answered.

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Kazi Khatibu

Kazi is a professional safari driver with 15 years of field experience. He's also an awesome individual! Kazi's job is to look after you, show you around the beautiful game parks of his home country of Tanzania, and ensure you have the best African safari ever. :)

What others have to say

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Jason OrakerJan 2023
The 5-day safari was fabulous. Thanks so much to Kazi for making it so informative and fun - what a learning experience. I strongly and enthusiastical...
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NeliDec 2022
The 5-day safari with Kazi was a "holiday" gift after the summit :) It was my first safari ever and I am really happy I chose to do it and see Tanzani...
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ThomasJun 2022
During our Tanzanian safari, Karim was absolutely fantastic and led us so well through a packed 5 days. We learned so much and were able to see so muc...
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Isis GaberMar 2021
Before climbing Kilimanjaro with Follow Alice, I had the opportunity to go on safari through Follow Alice as well and the experience was beyond anythi...
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Gigi NeuenfeldtFeb 2021
I am lucky enough to have visited Tanzania in February 2021 and after research decided to use Follow Alice because of the outstanding reviews. I'm hap...
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