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Close your eyes and picture Tanzania<\/a>. Chances are you\u2019re imagining those honey-hued plains of the Serengeti<\/a> where herds of wildebeest stretch to the horizon and lions drape themselves over rocky kopjes to survey their kingdom. And yes, that\u2019s Tanzania – but it\u2019s only the beginning. If you\u2019ve ever wondered how to plan a safari in Tanzania, it helps to first understand just how varied the experiences can be: think watching chimpanzees swing overhead in the emerald forests of Mahale<\/a>, watching dhows gliding past on a pristine Zanzibari beach, or fly-camping under a sky of stars in Ruaha National Park<\/a>. Because the real beauty of Tanzania is that it never stops surprising you\u2026
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Witness the Great Migration of wildebeest in Tanzania<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Tanzania\u2019s seasons<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Before you dig out your soft-sided bag and start thinking about how to plan a safari in Tanzania<\/a>, it\u2019s worth casting your thoughts to the weather. The seasons really can make or break a safari.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The dry season (June to October): Clear skies, thinning vegetation and animals gathering around waterholes mean game viewing is at its best during the peak dry season. It\u2019s also when those famous Mara River crossings happen in the northern Serengeti<\/a> – a bucket list experience if ever we saw one. But there is a catch: everyone knows it, so you\u2019ll be sharing the magic with others, and possibly paying a premium.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The green season (November to May): Safari insiders love this time. The long rains arrive from March to May, the short rains in November and December, and in between you\u2019ll enjoy lush, dramatic landscapes with hardly anyone else around. As an added bonus, lodges often offer great rates \u2013 and if documentary crews head out in the green season, you know it\u2019s special\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As for wildlife, the birds are out in force. Keep your binoculars handy for pallid harriers and lesser kestrels in the Serengeti, or the smaller but no less spectacular European bee-eaters and Caspian lapwings. If chimpanzees are on your list, November in Mahale<\/a> is perfect as the fruiting trees draw the chimps closer to the lakeshore, making them far easier to spot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the southern parks of Ruaha<\/a> and Nyerere<\/a>, many camps close when the rains are heaviest (accessibility can be tricky when the roads turn into rivers!) but many excellent lodges stay open throughout.

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Spot giraffe on a hot air balloon safari in the Serengeti<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Where to go<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The question most people ask is whether to head north or south in Tanzania<\/a> \u2013 and when thinking about how to plan a safari in Tanzania, the answer often depends on whether you\u2019re looking for icons or intimacy. Both circuits are brilliant, just in very different ways.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Northern Circuit<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The north is Tanzania\u2019s \u201cgreatest hits\u201d and it\u2019s easy to see why so many visitors start here. The Serengeti National Park<\/a> is the headliner. Its golden plains are iconic and feel endless and it\u2019s these very landscapes that the Great Migration plays out, from river crossings in the north to the extraordinary calving season in the south (February and March), when hundreds of thousands of wildebeest, zebras, and gazelles give birth within weeks of each other. It\u2019s tender, chaotic, and unforgettable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Close by is the Ngorongoro Crater<\/a>, Africa\u2019s \u201cGarden of Eden.\u201d Standing on the rim at sunrise, looking into the world\u2019s largest volcanic caldera with its self-contained ecosystem, is an experience that will leave you lost for words. The Big Five live here year-round, so sightings are plentiful without the need for long drives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tarangire<\/a> is often overlooked, but those who make the journey are rewarded with vast elephant herds, dramatic baobabs, and some of the best birding in East Africa with over 550 species calling the park home. Landscapes here change with surprising speed, and you\u2019ll find everything from lush forests to sprawling swamps in the space of a morning game drive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And then there\u2019s Lake Manyara<\/a>, a tiny but mighty park that\u2019s full of character. Famous for its flamingo-fringed lake and tree-climbing lions (a behaviour scientists still debate \u2014 cooling off, escaping flies, or just a tactical advantage), it offers something a little different and wonderfully photogenic.

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Go on a guided bush walk in Ruaha National Park<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

The Southern Circuit<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

For those craving a wilder, more intimate experience, the south is hard to beat and anyone working on how to plan a safari in Tanzania that avoids the crowds should have Ruaha<\/a> and Nyerere<\/a> on their shortlist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ruaha National Park is vast, remote, and home to roughly ten percent of the world\u2019s lion population. It\u2019s one of the best places to try a walking safari, and if you visit in June you might even track African wild dogs during their denning season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nyerere National Park, formerly Selous, pioneered walking safaris in Tanzania, but its real claim to fame is boat safaris along the 600-kilometer Rufiji River. From the water, you\u2019ll spot crocodiles basking on sandbanks, elephants wading through channels, and birdlife flittering along the banks. The park is also home to a good-sized population of African wild dogs, with some 2,000 of them calling it home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Further west is Katavi<\/a>, one of Tanzania\u2019s least visited parks, where in the dry season hippos jostle shoulder to shoulder in shrinking pools and crocodiles carve caves into the riverbanks. It\u2019s raw, dramatic, and very, very memorable.

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Explore the tropical island of Zanzibar<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Adding Zanzibar<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Pairing a Tanzanian safari with Zanzibar\u2019s<\/a> spice scented shores is a golden travel pairing. We would recommend at least 10 days to do both destinations justice, but there is a little leeway if you have less (or more!) time to spend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After days of dawn game drives, slipping into island time on Zanzibar is blissful. Stone Town\u2019s<\/a> maze of alleys and carved doors speaks of centuries of trade between Africa, Arabia and Europe, while the beaches invite long days of snorkelling, hammock swinging, or simply perfecting the art of doing nothing. After all, sometimes the best adventures are the ones that happen in a hammock\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Flights from the mainland take just over an hour, with soft bag weight limits on the small aircraft, or you can opt for the ferry from Dar es Salaam<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Regular flights on small aircraft make island-hopping easy and quick, although all flights have strict 15-20kg soft bag weight limits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While safari season might dictate your mainland timing, Zanzibar plays by its own rules \u2013 it’s warm and welcoming year-round. March is the sweet spot for diving visibility, just before the long rains arrive and after the winds have settled into something more civilized.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Packing tips<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As always, we recommend keeping it simple: plenty of neutral colours in lightweight fabrics, layers for cool mornings and warm afternoons, and comfortable walking shoes. Dark blue and black attract tsetse flies, so leave those at home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don\u2019t forget a wide brimmed hat, sunscreen, insect repellent, and more memory cards than you think you\u2019ll need.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For Zanzibar, add swimwear, sandals, a sarong or light cover up, and a waterproof pouch for electronics. Most lodges and resorts do laundry, so there\u2019s no need to overpack.

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Planning a trip to Kenya and Tanzania<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re thinking about how to plan a safari in Tanzania<\/a> and want to extend it, adding Kenya<\/a> is one of the easiest and most rewarding options. It’s surprisingly simple to combine the two countries in one trip thanks to regular flights between Dar es Salaam<\/a> (the capital of Tanzania) and Nairobi<\/a>. This way, you get the best of both worlds \u2013 Kenya’s Masai Mara<\/a> and Tanzania’s Serengeti<\/a> are neighbours, after all, and the Great Migration doesn’t recognise international borders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Many travellers also choose to relax on the beaches of Kenya’s gorgeous coastline at the end of their safari. As with Zanzibar<\/a>, flights to places like Diani Beach<\/a>, Malindi and the tropical island of Lamu<\/a> are quick and easy from Nairobi\u2019s Wilson Airport.

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The beauty of Tanzania lies not just in its world-famous wildlife spectacles, but in its ability to surprise you. Whether you’re watching a leopard melt into the shade, sharing a moment with chimpanzees deep in the forests, or simply watching dhows silhouetted against a Zanzibar sunset, Tanzania has a way of exceeding even the wildest expectations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So go on, start planning with our experts today. Your Tanzania adventure is waiting\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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