Safari destinations in Tanzania: 6 places, the best time for each and travel basics.
Across Tanzania, the strongest months overall are July to October.
Destinations
- Lake Manyara Best: June to February
- Ngorongoro Best: January to February and June to September
- Nyerere Best: August to October
- Ruaha Best: August to October
- Serengeti Best: January to February and June to September
- Tarangire Best: July to October
Travel basics
- Currency
- TZS
- Languages
- Swahili, English
- Time zone
- UTC+03:00
- Plug types
- D, G
Tanzania's Immigration Department accepts visa applications online through its official portal. Requirements depend on nationality; apply well ahead of travel and check the portal for current rules. Separate procedures may apply for Zanzibar.
A yellow fever vaccination certificate may be required if arriving from a yellow-fever-risk country, including transits of more than 12 hours at an airport in such a country. Malaria is present in certain areas. Consult a doctor or travel clinic before your trip.
Sources: Tanzania eVisa – Immigration Department · Tanzania Tourist Board · CDC Travelers' Health – Tanzania
Figures are approximate averages and vary from year to year.