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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

Photography: People

Yesterday, I went for a two-hour walk and took photos spontaneously. You experience both sides here: mainly older women completely reject photography for religious reasons - of...

..just arriving

The first few days so much happened, I can only now begin to arrive, sort myself out and tell you about my experiences. The flights went wonderfully and I reached the airport in...

Ngorongorokrater

Today we went into the crater of the extinct volcano, which was previously inhabited by the Maasai. An impressive backdrop!! And we were lucky enough to see number 5 of the...

Big cats in action

Ndutu conservatory and a game drive that will be remembered. Everyone who goes on safari has two things they want to see: the “Big Five” and a hunt. The former is rarely fully...

Massai Village & Lake Manyara National Park

Highlights: monkeys jumping on tents, waking up to the sounds of the national park while slowly getting out of bed, exploring the Massai village: dancing, making fire, learning...

Hakuna Matata

Sounds like a stereotype and is probably one: Hakuna Matata = Everything easy, everything clear. That's how we do it. We still look at the clock 3-4 times a day, but we're...

Meeting Sarah again!

'Hiking is an activity of the legs and a state of the soul.' Saturday, 22.09. Today was a special day! On my journey, I have already met many new people with whom I get along...

68. Arusha die Zweite (Tansania)

06.02.22-09.02.22. Nach unserer aufregenden aber durchaus anstrengenden Safari verbringen wir ganz entspannt ein paar Tage in einem kleinen Dorf, acht Kilometer außerhalb von...

64. Sansibar-Stadt (Sansibar/Tansania)

26.01.22-29.01.22 Jetzt geht es ca. 1,5 Stunden abwechselnd durch wuselige Dörfer und Dschungel in den Westen der Insel, nach Sansibar-Stadt. Wir wohnen...

Zanzibar Part 1 - Welcome to Paradise

Zanzibar was our first long-distance trip together. If I remember correctly, we were traveling for about 15 hours including a layover. There are no direct flights from Germany...

Pirates from Kizimkazi

And then, when the sea no longer reflects all the turquoise colors like a few hours before, when the sun is slowly approaching the horizon and the sea is slowly receding, they...

Gangilonga Rock

Today there isn't much to report. It's a bit quieter in the flat, the German girls went on safari in the morning, the others had to work. So I used the day to explore the area...

Arrival in Iringa

Wednesday, 15.08.2018 3.30am Departure by tuk tuk to the bus station 6.00am Total overwhelm at the bus station: daily at 6.30am local buses leave from Daressallam to all cities...

155 days trip around the world - reunion with friends

Today was the beginning of a new chapter of our trip around the world - Africa. After almost 17 hours of traveling, we landed in Zanzibar this morning. The trip to Zanzibar was...

62. Bwejuu (Zanzibar/Tanzania)

16.01.22-21.01.22 We would have loved to stay a little longer in Asia and continue our journey to Malaysia and Singapore, but unfortunately it was not possible due to the...

Cheetah's Rock 🐆

Kisses from the 'little kitten'🐆

65. Nungwi (Zanzibar, Tanzania)

29.01.22-02.02.22 At the end of our Zanzibar adventure, we head to the north of the island to Nungwi! The village from above Nungwi was a small fishing village, but...

63. Kizimkazi (Zanzibar/Tanzania)

21.01.22-26.01.22 With Mohammed, who already drove us to the last accommodation (we find it too intense to drive with the small and overcrowded buses), we are now heading to the...

Day 13

We were bid farewell with a certificate, cake, and a beautiful bracelet. We hope for a bright future for the children and all the helpers, teachers, and organizers of this...

Zanzibar

If you take a closer look, things are also going wild here at the resort.

Day 10

After 6 days of work in the projects, today we are going on an adventure through the nature of Tanzania. There are many animals and plants to explore at Lake Nuruti. The canoe...

Arrived at the white beach

So, now we have our first swim in the 28-degree warm sea behind us. All-inclusive drinks at the beach bar too. A dream! Now the night has fallen over the beach and we are going...

Day 12

Our day with the Maasai. We saw a lot of poverty but also experienced a lot of warmth. The journey to and from there was exciting and off-road 🙈😂. But we made it through...

66. Arusha (Tanzania)

02/02/22-03/02/22 We fly from Zanzibar to Arusha as our safari to the Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, and Tarangire National Park starts tomorrow! Goodbye Zanzibar Hello...

Day 11

Safari in Tarangire National Park. It was like in a movie and we saw so many animals, incredible.

Fast E

It tingles, the excitement rises, fears push away...... soon it starts, Oh man, No risk no fun, Your Annette

Corona is annoying

The excitement is rising. I'm lying in bed with Corona and praying that this crap will stop soon. It's currently 30 degrees in Arusha, I'm soooooooo excited Keep your fingers...

Preparation time

Hello, the excitement is building, it's almost time

Hello Zanzibar

Let's Sansibar Matata

Day 8

Played, danced, cooked, painted, and took a nice walk with the children. Saying goodbye to the little ones was hard for us. In any case, we have made up our minds to support...