Tanzania spans vast swathes of East Africa, from the glittering shores of the Indian Ocean to the Great Rift Valley lakes of Tanganyika and Victoria. A Tanzania tour will introduce you to some of Africa's most iconic destinations: game parks such as the Serengeti and Ngorongoro, the exotic spice island of Zanzibar, the jacaranda-clad Usambara Mountains, the city of Dar-es-Salam, and — towering like an empress over it all — Mount Kilimanjaro.
Depending on what you want to do, the best time to visit Tanzania is from June to September and from December to January. The two wildebeest migration seasons on the Serengeti take place in June/July and January/February. So if you only have a small window to travel, these are the perfect times to visit.
From Arusha, you can set off on one of our short safaris to Lake Manyara and the Ngorongoro Crater or spot the Big Five— lion, elephant, leopard, buffalo, and rhinoceros—on a camping trip to Lake Manyara.
You could also take our Best of Tanzania Southern Circuit Safari to some of the country's lesser-known game parks, where expert guides will introduce you to the life of the Maasai people and take you to secret places where wildlife abounds.
For a longer stay, there are many things to do in Tanzania, where you could combine an ascent of Mount Kilimanjaro with some extended wildlife- spotting safaris in the Serengeti National Park, go elephant spotting in Ngorongoro and round off the trip with a beach holiday on Zanzibar, where palm trees overhang beaches of pure white sand and the blue Indian Ocean is always warm.
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What to do in Tanzania
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When to visit Tanzania
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- Jan Avg Daily: 31 ° C Avg Nightly: 23 ° C
- Feb Avg Daily: 31 ° C Avg Nightly: 22 ° C
- Mar Avg Daily: 31 ° C Avg Nightly: 22 ° C
- Apr Avg Daily: 30 ° C Avg Nightly: 22 ° C
- May Avg Daily: 28 ° C Avg Nightly: 20 ° C
- Jun Avg Daily: 29 ° C Avg Nightly: 19 ° C
- Jul Avg Daily: 27 ° C Avg Nightly: 18 ° C
- Aug Avg Daily: 28 ° C Avg Nightly: 17 ° C
- Sep Avg Daily: 29 ° C Avg Nightly: 17 ° C
- Oct Avg Daily: 30 ° C Avg Nightly: 19 ° C
- Nov Avg Daily: 30 ° C Avg Nightly: 21 ° C
- Dec Avg Daily: 30 ° C Avg Nightly: 22 ° C
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How long to stay in Tanzania
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FAQs for Tanzania
Read the most frequently asked questions and answer about traveling to Tanzania below.
- When is the great wildebeest migration?
- Is Tanzania a family-friendly safari destination?
- Do I need a visa and passport to travel to Tanzania?
- What is the best month to visit Tanzania?
- What are Tanzania's best birding spots?
Sustainable Travel — How to Travel Through Tanzania Responsibly
In line with Bookmundi's vision, we wish to provide our travelers with a sustainable travel experience through Tanzania. As part of this effort, we carbon offset any Tanzania tour that you purchase through us. You can read more details about our carbon offsetting program.
- Carbon-offset your trip to Tanzania via IATA Airways. The moment your tour starts in Tanzania and provided that you have purchased your tour through Bookmundi, we will carbon-offset your tour from its starting point to its ending point.
- You can donate a small amount to support the efforts of World Vision Tanzania, an NGO that is committed to children's well-being.
- Remember to explore the local cuisine and choose less-traveled routes by forgoing frequent stops in favor of in-depth exploration.
Tanzania Travel Tips and Insight
- Choose national parks that are less well-known and therefore attract fewer visitors.
- Do plenty of research before booking your tour. Tanzania has some fascinating destinations that are not always mentioned in the usual tourist information.
- Be respectful of local cultures. Take off your shoes and cover your head when visiting mosques, and always ask permission before taking photographs of people.
- Allow plenty of time to see as much of Tanzania as possible. Getting around can be slow so make sure your tour is not too rushed. In Swahili, the phrase “pole pole” means “slowly, slowly” and you will find that taking your time will make your experience much more enjoyable.
- Traveling in Africa can be frustrating at times so the less you carry the easier it will be.
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Popular Destinations
- Arusha
- Serengeti National Park
- Lake Manyara National Park
- Moshi
- Ngorongoro Crater
- Tarangire National Park
- Ngorongoro Conservation Area
- Kilimanjaro
- Kilimanjaro Machame route
- Zanzibar
- Kilimanjaro Lemosho route
- Tanzania Safari Parks
- Kilimanjaro Marangu Route
- Dar Es Salaam
- Stone Town
- Mount Kilimanjaro National Park
- Kilimanjaro Rongai route
- Selous Game Reserve
- Arusha National Park
- Mikumi National Park
- Kilimanjaro Northern Circuit Route