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Vacation in Tanzania : Highlights & Travel Tips
Tanzania is one of Africa’s most rewarding destinations, combining world-famous wildlife, dramatic landscapes, and rich coastal culture in a single trip. Travelers are drawn here for the chance to witness the Great Migration in the Serengeti, explore the vast Ngorongoro Crater, and stand in the shadow of Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa’s highest peak. What makes Tanzania especially memorable is its variety: you can move from thrilling safari game drives to white-sand beaches in Zanzibar, then experience Swahili history, local markets, and warm hospitality along the coast.
Key highlights include safari circuits through the Serengeti, Tarangire, Lake Manyara, and Ruaha, where elephants, lions, giraffes, and countless bird species are often seen. Zanzibar offers turquoise water, coral reefs, spice tours, and the winding alleys of Stone Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Practical tips: plan internal flights or long road transfers in advance, pack light layers for cool mornings and warm afternoons on safari, and bring sun protection, insect repellent, and cash for smaller purchases. Visitors should also check visa requirements, recommended vaccinations, and park logistics early, especially during peak travel months.
Best time to travel Tanzania
The best time to visit Tanzania is in July and October through January, when travel interest is highest and conditions are generally favorable for safaris, beach stays, and overall trip planning. July is especially popular for wildlife viewing, while October, January, and even February offer strong appeal with good weather in many regions and excellent opportunities to combine safari and Zanzibar.
Best travel reports from Tanzania
The Ngorongoro Crater
An incredible adventure awaits us: 5 days camping safari! The driver guide Faraja and the cook Baraka will accompany us on this journey.
Kilimanjaro and the Arusha National Park
to own lane
In the Serengeti - Day 2
Our 2nd day in the Serengeti begins with promise: The rising sun bathes the savannah in a warm light! Colorful hot air balloons rise around the campsite, floating by silently…
In the Usambara Mountains
The Usambara Mountains - we made it! After what felt like an endless bus journey, we arrive in the green mountain town of Lushoto! After the hustle and bustle of the huge...
In the Serengeti - Day 1
The Serengeti is truly a mystical place! At the entrance gate to the na
Stone Town - on Zanzibar
From Dar es Salaam, the largest city in Tanzania, we take the ferry to Zanzibar. After 1.5 hours, we have already arrived at the shores of the Tanzanian state! By the way,...
In the Serengeti - Day 3
In the early dawn, we rev up the Land Cruiser; the Serengeti is vast and our destination in the west of the national park is still far away. The savannah rushes by, the grass...
Zanzibar / Tanzania
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Nungwi Beach - Zanzibar
It's simply too tempting: In less than 2 hours, we are already in the far north of the main island of Zanzibar - Beachtime again! Around the village of Nungwi, there are...
SANSIBAR Kapitel 2 - 'schwule Haie' und Zuckerentzug
'Karibu!' oder wie man in der Hauptstadt sagt 'bonjour, Bitch!' Nice, dass ihr wieder hier seid und Bock auf unsere Anekdoten habt. Aber ich warne euch. (mal wieder) Es...
Tanzania - Day 8: Eco Banana Farm
Eco Banana Farm Hostel
Sea creatures in the sea, on the plate and on Näthu
We spent the last few days on Zanzibar with three great animal experiences and a lot of chilling. Although we knew that the dolphin excursion is a huge tourist attraction and we...
SANSIBAR, The Final Cut!
'Yesterday my girlfriend went swimming in the Indian Ocean and never came back up.I don't think that's normal.I give it 2 stars because it was still a beautiful day.' Just now I...
Oops!... We did it again - AFRICA, here we are!
June 20, 2021 The date our journey started.... It feels like ages ago. Many of you probably feel the same because shortly after that, I didn't contact you anymore and this...
Tanzania - Day 7: Return Journey to Arusha
Departure from Serengeti National Park to Arusha
AFRICA - The mosquito bites, the rice is cooked, MALARIA.
___________________________________ ___________________________________ ___________________________________ LoL- Sorry for clickbaiting. This blog post has absolutely...
Tanzania - Day 4: Ngorongoro Crater
Ngorongoro Crater
Hello - The neighbors are here!
Welcome to Zanzibar - What a great welcome!
Nuns and View
On the third day of hiking (or fourth, since we had already hiked on the first day), the guide was impressed by our hiking skills and kept saying, 'Wow, you Swiss mountain...
Africa or Antarctica?
On the first day of the hike, we had better luck with the weather. It still rained a little bit. We hiked mainly through different villages, where we could observe the daily...
Tanzania - Day 6: Serengeti National Park
New Year's Day began at midnight, dancing and singing around the campfire with the Lodge staff.We got to pop some corks while the employees clapped, sang, and danced, giving us a...
Drooling and too heavy: A day in Nairobi
Streets of Nairobi
SANSIBAR Chapter 3 - Insight after the vacation: Tanned skin weighs 3 kilograms more.
'POLE POLE!' Or as we say in Berlin: Chill out, dude! Just like the famous 'Hakuna Matata', it's something you hear on every street corner. Kids shout it at you when...
SANSIBAR Chapter 1 - 'Hakuna Matata!'
Jambo!Or as they say in Berlin:'Grüß Gott'.Here we are... In East Africa... At one of the most beautiful beaches I have ever seen.Maybe it's even THE most beautiful one... You...
First days
The first 2 weeks have already passed. Time for a first travel report. My journey started with a short trip to Luxembourg. On the 28th of August, Merle and I left my temporary...
Tanzania - Day 5: Serengeti National Park
Serengeti National Park
Tanzania - Day 3: Manyara National Park
After a hearty breakfast including an egg dish, we set off at 8:30 AM. First stop, Safari Land, also known as the tourist shop. A completely crazy Masai store with souvenirs up to...
Tanzania - Day 2: Tarangire National Park
Tarangire National Park
Safari (= trip) Tanzania mainland begins
Now the neighbors are gone again and you have to live with my rather factual reports again ;-). It was really a nice time for the four of us, even the rainy season didn't bother...
Ups and downs in Tanzania
After the great flying experience (see retro James Bond photo from Bara), we were picked up the next day by Ally, the organizer of our hike in Moshi. We arrived relatively...