Tanzania

Tanzania is a land of rolling plains, dramatic mountain ranges, beautiful lakes, and pristine, white-sand beaches. Add spectacular landscapes, one of the largest migrations on earth, some of the world’s most cunning predators (and among Africa’s highest density of lion), vibrant tribal culture, and unspoiled coral reefs.

Tanzania’s close proximity to the equator provides an idyllic climate, making it a nearly year-round destination for a once-in-a-lifetime safari. If you are short on time, a visit to one or two of Tanzania’s northern parks of Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro, or the Serengeti are a must. If you like, you can extend your custom tour of Tanzania with a relaxing break on the “Spice Island” of Zanzibar. And for those with more time on their hands, a trip to the less traveled southern parks can be a richly rewarding experience

Weather

Generally, Tanzania has a comfortable climate year round. The coastal areas have a tropical and humid climates, the highlands regions in the north have a temperature climate due to altitude and the vast central plateau is hot arid.

While Tanzania does not have distinct seasonal changes due to its proximity to the equator, there are some subtle climatic variations at different times of the year.

Mid-March through May

This season is normally characterized by heavy, intermittent rains and high humidity. In many recent years, however there has been more rain in January than in April and May.

June, July & August

Tanzania’s weather is coolest during these months, with low of about 45 ͦ

F or 7 ͦ C and highs of about 75 ͦ F or 24 ͦ C, During this time the country is refreshingly green.

September, October and November

This is delightful time to visit Tanzania, comparable to springtime in North America and Europe. These days are warmer with low of about 65 ͦ F or 18 ͦ C and high about 85 ͦ F or 29 ͦ C. Short scattered rains fall in November.

December, January and February

These are the warmest months of the year (Tanzania’s summertime) Temperature do not often exceed 90 ͦ F or 32 ͦ C and morning and evening temperature are refreshingly cool with low humidity.

At any time of year the temperature on the Ngorongoro Crater rim can be decidedly cooler than on the crater floor and in the Serengeti (Especially from mid-may through August

Getting into Tanzania

This is a guide only – Please check with your nearest Tanzania embassy to ensure you meet the correct requirements.

• All visitors are required to carry Passport that is valid for six month beyond the intended length of stay. There should be sufficient blank pages for entry stamps upon arrival. With a valid passport one may obtain Visa at any port on entry staffed by Immigration officials, such as International Airport Or applying an online Visa using https://eservices.immigration.go.tz/visa this need to be done at least one month prior arrival.

• Visa for US cost USD 100 per person.

Malaria: Anti malaria precautions are an absolute necessity when visiting Tanzania. It is important that you check with your qualified health professional for the most current information regarding your travel itinerary and personal health history. In addition, other personal protective measures such as the use of insect repellant (containing the active ingredient ‘DEET’)

Yellow Fever: If you arriving in Tanzania (or planning to re-enter) from an area that is infected with yellow or arriving from a country where yellow fever is endemic (Such as Kenya, Sudan, South America or Uganda) you are required to have a yellow fever vaccination and it must be administered at least ten (10) days before your arrival (or re-entry) into Tanzania.

If your travel itinerary requires you to have a yellow fever vaccination, you must ask your doctor to provide you with an “international Certificate of vaccination” which should be carried with you while travelling to serve as proof that you have fulfilled the vaccination requirements.

Direct arrivals from non-endemic countries in Europe and North America are not required to show the certificate

Covid-19: Guests with vaccination certificate do not need PCR nor will be subject to rapid antigen test upon arrival.

Guests not vaccinated are required to have PCR negative certificate obtained 72 hours before departure to Tanzania.

Children of 5 years and below will not be required to have PCR certificate nor subject to rapid antigen test on arrival, even if they have no vaccination certificate.

The best time to visit the Serengeti National Park is in the Dry season (from late June to October). This period offers the best wildlife viewing in general – with the wildebeest migration as its absolute highlight. Wildlife viewing is good throughout the year, but certain areas are better at specific times. The timing of the migration varies every year (the best chance of seeing it is during June and July) while the wildebeest calving is from late January to February.

The middle and end of the Dry season, from late June to October, is the best time for wildlife viewing in Tarangire National Park. Most of the animals migrate out of the park during the Wet season, and wildlife viewing is considerably less productive..