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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 At Wildebeest Migration! A Magnificent Spectacle
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"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)
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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 | Here Are Some Excellent Tanzania Safari Deals
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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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