FAQs

• Clothing: Neutral-colored clothes (khaki, beige) for game drives, long-sleeved shirts, lightweight layers, a hat, and a warm jacket for cool mornings and evenings.
• Footwear: Comfortable walking shoes or lightweight boots.
• Accessories: Sunglasses, sunscreen, insect repellent, binoculars, a camera with extra batteries, and a daypack for essentials.
• Documents: Passport, visa, travel insurance, and any required vaccination certificates (e.g., yellow fever).

Yes, most travelers will require a visa to enter Tanzania. You can obtain a visa upon arrival at the airport or apply for an e-visa online before your trip. Be sure to check your country’s specific requirements before traveling.

It’s recommended to consult with your doctor or a travel clinic about vaccinations. Commonly recommended vaccines for Tanzania include:

• Yellow Fever: Required if you are arriving from a country with risk of yellow fever transmission.
• Malaria: Tanzania is a malaria-risk area, so anti-malarial medication is highly recommended.
• Routine vaccinations: Such as measles, mumps, rubella (MMR), hepatitis A, hepatitis B, and typhoid.

Tanzania is generally considered a safe destination for tourists. Most safaris take place in well-managed parks and reserves, and tourist areas like Arusha, Zanzibar, and the Serengeti are very secure. However, like any travel destination, it’s advisable to take common-sense precautions:

• Don’t carry large sums of money or valuables.
• Stay with your guide in wildlife areas.
• Follow local safety advice.

Tanzania is home to a rich diversity of wildlife. Depending on the parks you visit, you are likely to see:

• The Big Five: Lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and rhino.
• The Great Migration: Over 1 million wildebeest and hundreds of thousands of zebras and gazelles migrating through the Serengeti.
• Predators: Lions, cheetahs, leopards, hyenas, and African wild dogs.
• Other animals: Giraffes, hippos, crocodiles, antelopes, zebras, and a wide variety of bird species.

The Great Migration is one of the world’s most spectacular wildlife events, involving over a million wildebeest, zebras, and gazelles moving in a circular migration pattern through the Serengeti and Masai Mara ecosystems in search of fresh grazing. You can witness different stages of the migration throughout the year:

• June to July: River crossings in the Grumeti and Mara rivers.
• January to March: Calving season in the Southern Serengeti.
• November to December: Short rains and migration in Central Serengeti.

A typical day on safari usually follows this structure:

• Early morning game drive: The best time to spot wildlife, as many animals are more active in the cool morning hours.
• Late morning/afternoon rest: Return to the lodge or camp for breakfast, relaxation, and lunch during the hottest part of the day.
• Afternoon/evening game drive: After a short rest, you’ll head out again to see animals that become more active as the day cools down.
• Dinner and relaxation: Return to your lodge or camp for dinner and a peaceful evening around the campfire or under the stars.