TANZANIA
Tanzania is an East African country known for its vast wildness areas, they include the plains of Serengeti National Park, unforgettable safari to experience big five game drive and Kilimanjaro National Park, home to Africa’s highest mountain. The western part along Lake Tanganyika, they are protected areas like Gombe stream and Mahale National Parks for chimpanzee trekking
Best Season
Jun–Oct
Key Parks
Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Kilimanjaro
Visa
e-Visa required ($50)
Currency
TZS
Why Visit Tanzania
Tanzania is home to Africa’s most iconic safari landscapes — the Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, and Mount Kilimanjaro. The annual Great Migration, where over two million wildebeest and zebra cross the Serengeti plains and the Mara River, is one of the greatest wildlife spectacles on Earth. Tanzania also offers Indian Ocean beaches on Zanzibar, making it ideal for a safari-and-beach combination.
National Parks & Wildlife
Serengeti National Park
Africa’s most famous park. Endless plains, abundant predators (lion, leopard, cheetah), and the Great Migration from December to July. Balloon safaris offer a bird’s-eye view of the herds.
Ngorongoro Crater
A UNESCO World Heritage Site and the world’s largest intact volcanic caldera. The crater floor supports 25,000+ large animals in a 260 km² area — one of the highest wildlife densities anywhere. Big Five sightings are common on a single game drive.
Kilimanjaro National Park
Africa’s highest peak at 5,895 meters. Multiple trekking routes from 5 to 9 days. No technical climbing required — just fitness and determination. The summit offers views across the East African plateau.
Gombe Stream & Mahale Mountains
Western Tanzania’s chimpanzee sanctuaries on the shores of Lake Tanganyika. Gombe is where Jane Goodall began her research in 1960. Mahale offers a more remote, exclusive chimp trekking experience with beach relaxation on the lake.
Visa & Entry
Since January 2025, Tanzania no longer issues visas at the border or airport. All visitors must apply for an e-Visa online at visa.immigration.go.tz before travel. EAC citizens (Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, South Sudan) enjoy visa-free access. US citizens must apply for a multiple-entry visa ($100) regardless of purpose.
| Visa type | e-Visa (must apply online before travel) |
| Cost | $50 single-entry / $100 multiple-entry (mandatory for US citizens) |
| Validity | Up to 90 days |
| Processing | Up to 10 business days |
| Zanzibar | Covered by Tanzania e-Visa (plus $44 Zanzibar travel insurance) |
Passport must be valid for at least 6 months. Yellow fever certificate required if arriving from an endemic country.
Best Time to Visit
The dry season (June–October) is best for game viewing as animals gather around water sources. The Great Migration river crossings happen July–October. The short rains (November–December) bring green scenery and newborn animals. Kilimanjaro is climbable year-round but January–March and June–October are driest.
Getting There
Main airports are Julius Nyerere International (DAR) in Dar es Salaam and Kilimanjaro International (JRO) near Arusha. We arrange seamless connections from Bujumbura and Kigali, including overland routes through Burundi’s eastern border.
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TANZANIA Tour Packages
11-Day Five Countries of the East African Community from Entebbe
Begin in Entebbe and journey through Uganda, Rwanda, D.R. Congo, Burundi and Tanzania. Track wildlife in Queen Elizabeth, Nyungwe and Gombe, meet lowland gorillas near Kahuzi-Biega, cruise on Lake Tanganyika, explore Bujumbura and Rusizi, and relax at hot springs—all with local cultural experiences throughout.
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6-Day Discover Burundi & Tanzania (Gombe Chimps)
Pair Burundi’s culture and lakeside charm with Tanzania’s famous Gombe Stream National Park. Start in Bujumbura and Gitega, cross Lake Tanganyika to Kigoma for chimp trekking in Gombe, then return via Rumonge’s beaches for a relaxed finish.
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