Tanzania is an East African country known for its vast wilderness areas. They include the plains of Serengeti National Park, a safari mecca populated by the “big five” game (elephant, lion, leopard, buffalo, rhino), and Kilimanjaro National Park, home to Africa’s highest mountain. Offshore lie the tropical islands of Zanzibar, with Arabic influences, and Mafia, with a marine park home to whale sharks and coral reefs.
The most popular way to enjoy Tanzania safari tours lodge holiday can be by flight or overland experience. The country is well-known for sophisticated game viewing trips and the best way is via game drives in a safari vehicle.
Tanzania safari tours offer 16 iconic national parks in its 3 circuits along with many nature reserves. While the Western and Southern circuit has some remote national parks; the northern circuit has some of the most crowded parks.
Northern circuit national parks are more popular in the Tanzania safari tours and receive most of the visitors that are coming for Tanzania Holidays. Serengeti national park is considered one of the best safari destinations in Tanzania as well as the best national park of the African continent with the largest animal concentration. The national park welcomes travelers throughout the year. They are the best choice for your Tanzania Budget Safari.
Africa’s highest mountain, Mount Kilimanjaro, rises from lush, grassy plains and towers over the land. Its snow-capped Uhuru peak is a sight to behold. Climbing Kilimanjaro is surprisingly easy and standing on the roof of Africa is a life-changing experience that one should easily log in to while visiting Africa.
Kilimanjaro is the highest mountain on the continent, and you don’t need to be a mountaineer to get to its summit. The ascent – accounting for acclimatisation because of the high altitude – can be spread out over eight days, though there are five-day treks too. Climbers camp out on the mountain and porters carry their equipment, food and water. It’s a serious achievement to get to the top, requiring good fitness and training, and it’s often best to take a longer trek so that you can spend a good amount of time getting used to the altitude.
Visitors can witness the mighty herds of the Great Migration thundering across the Serengeti plains and Ngorongoro end their unforgettable safari with a serene beach holiday on Zanzibar.
The Great Migration occurs year-round across the Serengeti. Many people flock here between July and September for a chance to witness huge herds of wildebeest and zebra crossing the Mara River — panic ensues as they try to avoid the jaws of crocodiles and other predators waiting to pounce. You’ll see lots of vehicles in the park at this time of year.
You can see the Big Five, as well as some of the biggest herds of wildebeest and plains game in the world. Over 1.7 million wildebeest move through the Serengeti in search of good grazing during the Great Migration. July and August are peak season for seeing them in the northern Serengeti.
A hot air balloon safari over the plains of the Serengeti is a sublimely serene way to add a little romance to your Tanzania Balloon Safari. Nothing can quite compare to the feeling of soaring over the wide-open plains at sunrise before touching down for a champagne breakfast out amidst the wilderness.
If you are looking for the best Tanzania tours, there are varieties of safaris to give different tastes in different ways. Travelers and visitors come to Tanzania to experience the true wilderness with adventure via Balloon Safaris.
Rising bright and early, you’ll make your way to the designated launch site before the sun has even crested the horizon. While your brightly coloured hot air balloon is being inflated, your captain will brief you on safety practices as well as give you some idea as to what you can expect to see from your lofty perch.
In Zanzibar, you might be tempted to stroll around in shorts and swimwear, but remember the island is predominantly Muslim. On the beach, you can get away with skimpy attire, but as soon as you set foot in a village, be sure to cover up. I’ve seen locals stop girls walking through Stone Town (Zanzibar’s Old Town) in bikini tops, and ask them to put clothes on, so people do notice if you flaunt the dress code.
Children will be entranced by a family holiday in Tanzania. It usually starts with a safari and finishes with some time by the ocean – take a short flight to the island of Zanzibar to find the best beaches. Given the driving involved, safari holidays are best suited to children over the age of seven or eight who won’t get fidgety waiting for the animals to appear (though you won’t wait long in wildlife-rich places like the Ngorongoro Crater). Older children and teens might be interested in something more active – you could consider a cycling holiday.
There’s more chance of seeing wildlife in Selous game reserve, including endangered African wild dogs. Safari done and dusted, you could relax on a beach for a bit before heading home – head into the Indian Ocean and you’ll encounter the Zanzibar archipelago. From the beaches here, you’ll see dhows skimming across the horizon and fish being caught for Stone Town’s market. It’s definitely worth leaving the beach to see the island’s capital.
Decent clothing is advisable in the bigger towns and cities in Tanzania and particularly in Zanzibar out of respect for the prevalent Muslim beliefs and culture. It is especially important to cover shoulders and knees. That being said, in the various lodges and camps, and on the beaches of Zanzibar, it is perfectly acceptable to wear shorts and t-shirts or beachwear.
Generally speaking, light layers of clothing in neutral safari colours of green, khaki and beige are the best items to bring with you. Dark colours such as navy or black can attract tsetse flies and are best avoided, as are bright colours like yellow, red and purple if you are going on safari.
Self-drive safaris can be arranged but it’s not advisable if you’re a first-timer driving in Africa as the local drivers drive aggressively and there are usually few warnings, please ensure you hire a local driver who very well the driving rules in Tanzania.
