FAQs

A list of frequently asked questions.
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How to Get to Tanzania?

Tanzania has two International Airports and many regional airports and bush airstrips. Julius Nyerere International Airport in Dar es Salaam is the best port of entry for the Southern and Western Circuits. Kilimanjaro International Airport is the usual port of entry for the Northern Circuit.

Best Time of Year to Visit Tanzania for Safari?

This is the best Tanzania Safari FAQ to keep in your mind. Generally, the dry months, late June to October, give better wildlife sightings, but they are also the most crowded months to visit. The “green” season before and after the rains, offer a substantial difference in prices and usually coincides with the arrival of migrant birds. The country has low and high seasons in different areas at different times, due to the movement of the animals and the rainfall. When booking your safari it is a good idea to ask our consultant the best time to visit according to what your specific needs are.

On the coastal areas, the climate is hot and humid, as you move inland towards the highlands the temperature becomes cooler and temperate.

There are two rainy seasons, which usually occur from mid-March to early June for the long rains and from October to December for the short rains.

Do I need Visas?

A visa is required each time you enter the United Republic of Tanzania. It is recommended to obtain your visa prior to travel, however, visas are available at the entry ports of Dar es Salaam International Airport, Zanzibar International Airport, Kilimanjaro International Airport, and Namanga Entry Point. Visas can be obtained from any Diplomatic or Consulate Mission of the United Republic of Tanzania.

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Credit Cards & Money Matters?

Generally, credit facilities at the camps are few and far between. It is better to check with our Safari expert consultant prior to travel if the camp you have booked accepts credit cards.

If bringing US Dollars cash, please ensure that all the bills are no older than 2009, as they will not be accepted in the camps or at the bureau de change.

You can pay your safari holidays & Trekking with us through your Credit card/Master cards/Debit card/American express.

Vaccinations or medications before coming to Tanzania

Our Tanzania Safari FAQ lets you know how to give an insert to travel before coming to Tanzania. Before you leave for Tanzania you should consult your physician, who will be able to give you the most up-to-date information. Our advice below can help to inform you before your trip but should not replace a consultation with your doctor. It is advised to take malaria prophylaxis – usually Doxycycline, Lariam, or Malarone. All three are different – again, ask your doctor for more advice.

Many areas of Tanzania have malaria; please check with your medical practitioner for the latest advice re prophylactic treatments. To avoid malaria, it is best to take precautionary steps to limit being bitten by a mosquito. Wear long-sleeve tops and long pants at night. Use bug spray. The majority of lodges and safari camps have fitted mosquito nets around their beds to reduce the risk of bites.

Tsetse flies, often found in heavily wooded areas. They can be a nuisance as their bites can be painful. Generally, they prefer moving targets, so the more you move about and flap at them the more they will bite. Your guide will remove you from the area if they are becoming too much of a problem.  As usually the flies are found in small forest pockets during the day.

As of 2016, a Yellow Fever vaccination certificate is mandatory for ALL visitors coming to Tanzania.

It is always prudent to take out travel and medical insurance before traveling.  That’s to ensure that if there should be an unexpected problem, you are covered.

Language

The official languages are English and Swahili and most of the people that you meet on a safari can speak some English. Tanzanians, on average have a great ear for languages and can quickly learn some new phrases from the tourists that they meet. Generally much faster than visitors learn Swahili phrases. Many guides can speak more than three languages.

Our guides speak multilingual ie English, Spanish, Italian, French, German & Chinese.

What are the accommodations like on the safari tour?

  •  Camping Safari

In camping safari you will sleep at the tent, -We have tents for the solo traveler 1, 2 travelers, 3 travelers, and 4 travelers. We will provide you with camping equipment including tents, sleeping mattresses, tables, and chairs. Our professional Chefs will have all cooking equipment for safari

  • Lodging & Tented camp safari

One of the most important aspects of your safari is maximizing the amount of quality time in the field; there is so much to experience that we don’t want to miss anything. We choose not only quality lodges and tented camps with en suite facilities but consider their locations foremost in our planning.

Our accommodations are located within and outside the national park and reserve boundaries whenever possible, to start each morning closer to the wildlife. The lodges we choose, as well as many of the tented camps, feature spectacular scenery, comfortable furnishings, and friendly and accommodating staff. Some even offer swimming pools for relaxing after a long safari drive! Note that while we make every effort to offer superior facilities, occasionally there may be a particular location that necessitates us to stay in more basic mobile tented camps.

The Safari jeep we use on a safari

We use a combination of 4×4 4WD open-roof Land Cruisers & Land Rovers to maximize our viewing opportunities in the field. Before booking a Tanzania Safari FAQ give you an insert how.

it looks when you are ready to go on Safari of a lifetime. Our vehicles feature pop-top roofs for all-around visibility and open center aisles for flexible maneuvering when stopped.

All of our vehicles conform to safety regulations and are custom-built to take the rigors of a safari.   Our guides are integral in explaining the intricacies of the ecological principals or animal behavior that you’ll be witnessing. Our vehicles provide maximum safety as well as ease of viewing. Many of our safaris take place in national parks and reserves. Whose regulations require us to stay inside our vehicles due to danger from wild animals.

Is Tanzania a good destination for family safaris?

Another Tanzania Safari FAQ to get know is that if Tanzania is best for a family safari! Of course yes, travel to Tanzania can be incredibly rewarding for families. We provide excellent kid-friendly guides and try to limit the amount of time spent in a vehicle on all of our family safaris in Tanzania There are always opportunities for stops along the way to interact in local communities and visit markets or schools. For families with children, Tanzania is the best destination to visit and explore with your family, whether your tour leaders/agents we give your tourists group unforgotten experience, we can also customize your itinerary according to your wishes.