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After having been on more than 80 African safaris, I can tell you first hand � Tanzania is simply dazzling. Home of the annual wildebeest migration, world famous Serengeti, and legendary Mount Kilimanjaro, this is a safari destination that can never disappoint.

One thing�s for sure, you will be amazed and left breathless. Safaris in Tanzania either by themselves or combined with a post safari beach holiday in exotic Zanzibar (and even better in nearby Mozambique�s Quirimbas) will leave you revitalized, with a lasting sense of well being and peace.

If you are like many of our friends, looking for an exotic vacation that will get you close to nature and to your loved ones, then a Tanzania Africa safari or a Kenya Tanzania safari (the countries border each other) is just for you.

No matter that we � my wife, our daughter, and I � get to go on many African safaris We jump at any chance to go back to Tanzania. For us, it is an African safari holiday second to none. So if you love wildlife, have always wanted to visit the most famous African safari parks, appreciate scenic splendor beauty and spectacular beaches, you will love it too.

Here are some useful weather and game viewing guides to help you find the best time for your Tanzania safari or visit to Tanzania.

tanzania safari wildebeest migration
Tanzania Safari At Wildebeest Migration! A Magnificent Spectacle
photo courtesy of Cheli & Peacock

"I never knew of a morning in Africa
when I woke that I was not happy"
Ernest Hemingway

Tanzania Safari - Tanzania Seasons & Weather

Tanzania has an interesting geography which contributes to its differing climatic conditions. Zanzibar and the other spice islands off of Tanzania�s coast have a sunny, hot, & humid climate. The Serengeti and especially Ngorongoro Crater can be cool at night because they are on a high plateau. Tanzania�s north east enjoys temperate climates.

Spring: June � November
Summer: December � February
Fall: March � April
Winter: April - May

Tanzania Safari - Game Viewing Guide To Tanzania Safari Parks

Here�s Our Top 3 Tanzania Safari Parks

Serengeti
Ngorongoro Crater
Tangarire

And here is a more comprehensive guide to Tanzania safari parks so you can see why it is such an amazing safari destination!

**Tanzania Safari Parks At A Glance**

Ngorongoro Conservation Area
How Big	8,288 sq. km or 3,204 sq. mi., the Crater itself is 264 sq. km
Game Viewing Guide	Excellent: Jan to Mar, May to Dec Good: April
Where Is It	Northeastern corner of Tanzania, bordering the Serengeti
Why Visit	Contains a spectacular array of wildlife Home to several thousand Maasai The Crater is one of the most beautiful wildlife settings in all of Africa A World Heritage Site Near Olduvai Gorge, the "Cradle of Mankind" Best place in Tanzania to see black rhino Big Five - lion, leopard, elephant, rhino, buffalo
Selous Game Reserve
How Big	55,000 sq. km or 21,230 sq. mi.
Game Viewing Guide	Excellent: June-Nov Very Good: Dec Good: Jan, Feb Poor: Mar, April, May
Where Is It	In southeastern Tanzania
Why Visit	Africa's largest game reserve Has large populations of elephant, buffalo, crocodile, lion, leopard and some black rhino Has wonderful scenic variety
Serengeti National Park
How Big	14,763 sq. km or 5,699 sq. mi.
Game Viewing Guide Northern Serengeti	Excellent: Jun, Dec Very Good: May Good: July-Nov Fair: Jan-April
Game Viewing Guide Southern Serengeti	Excellent: Jan to May Very Good: Nov Good: Jun - Oct
Where Is It	Northern Tanzania
Why Visit	Tanzania's largest national park & Africa's most famous Vast grass plains support several million hoofed animals, plus lion, cheetah and large herds of giraffe Annual wildebeest migration (Dec to February depending on rainfall) A World Heritage Site
Arusha National Park
How Big	137 sq. km or 53 sq. mi.
Game Viewing Guide	Best time to go: June - Oct
Where Is It	In northern Tanzania, on the Kenyan border, near Arusha
Why Visit	Ngurdoto Crater, often called "little Ngorongoro" Mount Meru - Tanzania's second highest mountain Has elephant, buffalo, zebra, hippo, leopard
Gombe Stream National Park
How Big	52 sq. km or 20 sq. mi.
Game Viewing Guide	Best time to go is between May & October
Where Is It	On the north-eastern shores of Lake Tanganyika
Why Visit	See the chimpanzees Renowned for fantastic sunsets over Lake Tanganyika & Eastern Congo - essential for keen photographers
Katavi National Park
How Big	2253 sq. km or 870 sq. mi.
Game Viewing Guide	Best time to go: July - October
Where Is It	In southwestern Tanzania, near Mpanda
Why Visit	One of Tanzania's most unspoiled and beautiful parks The buffalo herds are said to be the largest in Tanzania Great birding - more than 400 bird species
Kilimanjaro National Park
How Big	756 sq. km or 292 sq. mi.
Game Viewing Guide	Kilimanjaro can be climbed at any time during the year. However, Christmas & New Year are usually fully booked. April, May & November are in the rainy seasons.
Where Is It	In northern Tanzania near the Kenya border
Why Visit	Contains the highest point in Africa, Mount Kilimanjaro Park was created to preserve the high altitude moorlands & forests of the mountain
Lake Manyara National Park
How Big	325 sq. km or 125 sq. mi.
Game Viewing Guide	Excellent: Jan - Mar, June-Dec Very Good: May Fair: April
Where Is It	In northern Tanzania, near Arusha
Why Visit	Tree-climbing lions, plus elephant, hippos Substantial populations of flamingoes & other birdlife
Mahale Mountains National Park
How Big	1600 sq. km or 618 sq. mi.
Game Viewing Guide	Best time to go is between May & October
Where Is It	In western Tanzania, near Kigoma
Why Visit	Sanctuary for chimpanzees, also elephant, lion, buffalo, giraffe, zebra Game viewing by boat or on foot Remote, unspoiled, beautiful - can only be reached by boat
Ruaha National Park
How Big	12,950 sq. km or 5,000 sq. mi.
Game Viewing Guide	Excellent: June-Nov Very Good: Dec Good: Jan, Feb Poor: Mar, April, May
Where Is It	In southern Tanzania, near Iringa
Why Visit	Tanzania's second largest park - almost as large as the Serengeti One of Tanzania's best national parks, one of the newest & least visited Large herds of elephant & buffalo Spectacular scenery, pristine vast wilderness area Great birding - over 400 bird species
Tarangire National Park
How Big	2600 sq. km or 1004 sq. mi.
Game Viewing Guide	Excellent: July to Oct Very Good: Nov Good: Jan to Mar, June, Dec Fair: April, May
Where Is It	In northeastern Tanzania, near Kondoa
Why Visit	Periodically has one of highest concentrations of wildlife in Tanzania (Aug - Oct) Large herds of zebra, wildebeest, hartebeest and elephant Excellent birdwatching - over 300 recorded species (best time Oct to May)

Top Tanzania Safari Park Game Viewing Guide
E-Excellent; VG-Very Good; G-Good; F-Fair; P-Poor
	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun
Tanzania
Serengeti Northern	F	F	F	F	VG	E
Serengeti Southern	E	E	E	E	E	G
Tarangire	G	G	G	F	F	G
Manyara	E	E	E	F	VG	E
Ngorongoro	E	E	E	G	E	E
Selous	G	G	P	P	P	E

Top Tanzania Safari Park Game Viewing Guide
E-Excellent; VG-Very Good; G-Good; F-Fair; P-Poor
	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Tanzania
Serengeti Northern	G	G	G	G	G	E
Serengeti Southern	G	G	G	G	VG	E
Tarangire	E	E	E	E	VG	G
Manyara	E	E	E	E	E	E
Ngorongoro	E	E	E	E	E	E
Selous	E	E	E	E	E	VG

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Essential Information For Your Tanzania Safari & Travels

Tanzania Travel Essentials

To be thoroughly prepared for your safari and African holiday, click here to go to our African Travel Guide. It gives you general information on how to prepare for your African safari & travels. For example, safari attire, what to pack for your African safari & more.
Here is what you specifically need to know for Tanzania.

In Tanzania, you should use bottled water or boiled water. You also need to take anti malaria pills (get your doctor�s advice on the best one for you), sleep under a mosquito net, use insect repellents. Malaria carrying mosquitoes are active between dusk and dawn so have on long sleeve shirts and long pants then.

A yellow fever vaccination is necessary. Yellow fever is endemic in Tanzania. It is also recommended vaccinations for typhoid, hepatitis A, tetanus, and meningitis.

You can click here to find out the visa requirements for Tanzania.

Click here to get the recommended CDC Travel Immunizations for Tanzania. The CDC is the USA�s Center for Disease Control.

Click here for first hand guidelines on how to avoid costly mistakes in choosing East Africa safari tour operators

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