FAQs About Tanzania Safaris and Tours

When is the best time to visit Tanzania?

You can go for a Tanzania safari at any time of the year, but the best time depends on your interests. If you are interested in witnessing the Great Wildebeest Migration, you will need to do careful planning. The best time to see the migration in the Serengeti is from June to October.

And you will be required to stay in different areas of the park at different stages of the migration. The great wildebeest migration depends on the rain and is not completely predictable. If you want to escape the crowds, you will need to book your safari accommodation in the Serengeti away from the wildebeest migration. The wettest months are March, April and May, and any safari might be compromised at this time.

Why visit Tanzania? | Why Go For Tanzania Safaris?

Tanzania is a classic safari destination. The wildlife viewing in Tanzania is excellent, and there is so many places to visit and things to do. In fact, it would be hard to experience all of the highlights even in 3-day Tanzania safaris, let alone one. The country has three different safari circuits:

• The most popular Northern Tanzania safari circuit includes famous places such as the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater.
• The lesser-known Southern Tanzania safari circuit centres on Nyerere National Park and Ruaha National Park.
• The off-the-beaten-track Western Tanzania safari circuit includes Katavi National Park and the chimpanzee reserves on the shore of Lake Tanganyika.

Avid mountain trekkers might be surprised to learn that Tanzania has the highest summit in Africa. Mount Kilimanjaro is located between Tanzania and Kenya but is climbed from the Tanzanian side.

How much do Tanzania safaris and tours cost?

A budget Tanzania safari can cost as little as US$150 per person per day, a luxury Tanzania safari over US$1,000 per person per day. A mid-range safari in Tanzania costs US$300 to US$500 per person per day. Please note that this is a rough estimate, and it is difficult to put a specific figure on a trip, as a lot of variables need to be taken into account.

How many days is enough for a Tanzania safari?

The recommended duration for a safari tour in Tanzania is:

• 3 to 5 days for a quick taste of Tanzania wildlife safari, covering a couple of national parks
• 6 to 8 days for visiting the top parks, including Ngorongoro, Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Serengeti,
• 9 to 11 days for covering the top national parks at a relaxed pace
• 12+ days for once in a once-in-a-lifetime safari with maximum wildlife spotting potential

5. Is safari cheaper in Kenya or Tanzania?

A Tanzania safari may, on average, be slightly more expensive than a Kenya safari, especially if you want to take in very special reserves like the Grumeti, Ruaha, Nyerere, Gombe and Mahale. Tanzania is a far bigger country than Kenya, which means almost all travel outside the famous Northern safari Circuit includes transfers by light aircraft (this is also true if you visit northern Kenya, but the distances are shorter). But any price differences are marginal, and both offer great value for your safari money. Read More: Kenya Vs Tanzania safari

Which is better Masai Mara or the Serengeti?

Both the Masai Mara and the Serengeti win the prize for the best safari in Africa. In fact, these two destinations form part of the same cross-border ecosystem. They have much in common when it comes to landscapes and wildlife. But there are differences too. Which game park suits you better will depend not only on your preferences, but also on the time of year when you visit.

In terms of size, Serengeti is at 14,760km², which is huge, while the Masai Mara is at 1,510km², is very small in comparison. The smaller size of the Mara and higher concentration of lodges make it more difficult to get away from the crowds than is the case in the Serengeti.

That said, the greater number of vehicles out on game drives in the Mara does add up to more shared sightings, which makes wildlife viewing easier. Also due to the large size, the larger size of the Serengeti, the great migration is in here than in the Masai Mara.