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Capital: Dodoma. Arusha is the safari capital and our home base.
Languages: Swahili and English.
Currency: Tanzanian shilling (TZS). US dollars are widely accepted for tours and park fees.
Best time to visit: The dry season, June to October, is best for game viewing. January to February is calving season in the southern Serengeti.

Best Time to Visit Tanzania

Best for game viewing: June – October, the dry season.
Mara River crossings: July – October in the northern Serengeti.
Calving season: January – February on the southern Serengeti plains around Ndutu.
Quieter parks, lower rates: The green season: March – May and November.
Climbing Kilimanjaro: January – mid-March and June – October.
Zanzibar beaches: June – October and December – February.

Clothing: Light, neutral-coloured layers, a warm fleece for early game drives, and a sun hat.
Footwear: Comfortable walking shoes. Broken-in hiking boots for mountain treks.
Essentials: Sunscreen, insect repellent, sunglasses, a reusable water bottle and any personal medication.
Gear: Binoculars, a camera with spare batteries, and a soft duffel bag that fits safari vehicles.

Visa: Most visitors need a visa. Apply online for an e-visa before you travel.
Flights: Fly into Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), about an hour from Arusha. We arrange airport transfers.
Health: A yellow fever certificate is required if you arrive from a yellow fever risk country. Ask your doctor about malaria prevention.
Insurance: Travel insurance covering medical evacuation is strongly recommended, and required for Kilimanjaro climbs.

When to go

There is no bad time for a safari, only the right place for each month. Here is where we would send you.

Good to know

The questions travellers ask us most before they book. Visas, health and packing are covered in our travel info.

Yes. Tanzania is one of East Africa’s most stable countries. Take normal precautions in towns and follow your guide’s advice in the parks.