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We firmly believe that planning a Tanzania<\/a> safari can be just as much fun as going on the trip itself. But we also know that organising a trip can be confusing and even a little bit frustrating – and that\u2019s where we come in. Below, we\u2019ve put together our top Tanzania travel tips, from the right airports to fly into, to the best time of year to travel – and a few nuggets of knowledge in between. And if you\u2019re still debating the finer details of your trip to Tanzania, have a look at our other guides on where to go here<\/a>, and when to go, here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Elephants in Ruaha National Park<\/p><\/div>\n

How long should I go for?<\/h2>\n

First on our list of Tanzania<\/a> travel tips is this golden question and one that we get asked a lot. Our most common answer? It\u2019s totally up to you. Seven to 10 nights for a multi-park or multi-country safari is a good starting point with two nights minimum in each camp (but we rather like three). Less than that and you\u2019re in and out before you can say, \u2018There\u2019s a lion in that bush.\u2019 But even if you\u2019ve only got four nights then we can make it work \u2013 stay in one place with a variety of activities and maximise your wildlife viewing time. If you want to stay for seven nights in one place and make the most of the swimming pool and the down time, then that\u2019s fine too. Play around with our trip designer<\/a> and discover what works best for your time and budget.<\/p>\n

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Self-drive through the Ngorongoro Crater<\/p><\/div>\n

Consider driving<\/h2>\n

Driving may seem like the most sensible option for moving around between safari parks, but actually, it\u2019s not always possible due to the long distances and in some cases, wild terrain! The parks of Tanzania\u2019s northern circuit<\/a>, however, are ideally located to combine in a driving route \u2013 and that\u2019s the second of our Tanzania<\/a> top tips. Driving will undoubtedly save you a few pennies but it\u2019s also a great way to see the \u2018behind the scenes\u2019 aspect of a country that you may miss if you choose to fly. Our Tanzania driving route<\/a> combines Tarangire<\/a>, the Serengeti <\/a>and Ngorongoro<\/a> but you could also consider adding Lake Manyara<\/a> or some time at the beach \u2013\u00a0 blissful Ras Katuni<\/a> is even within driving distance of Dar es Salaam<\/a> (although you may need to hop on a plane to get to Dar first!).<\/p>\n

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Emerald green floodplains in the Selous, South of Tanzania<\/p><\/div>\n

When should I travel?<\/h2>\n

The weather in Tanzania is fairly easily divided into different seasons<\/a>. The main dry season runs from July to September and you can expect warm days and clear, blue skies as well as excellent game viewing. No surprise, then, that it\u2019s the most popular time to visit. There is however another shorter dry season that runs from the end of December (just in time for Christmas!) to February. The rain tends to fall from March to May, and then again briefly in October\/November time. But our Tanzania travel tip would be to not let the rain put you off! There\u2019s no northern hemisphere drizzle here, and thunderstorms tend to be short, sharp and spectacular. Game viewing in places like the Serengeti<\/a> is phenomenal (think lots of babies being born<\/a> and beautiful, emerald plains), and plenty of migratory birds in places like Ruaha<\/a> and Tarangire<\/a>.<\/p>\n

One key tip: Plan your Tanzania safari<\/a> well in advance \u2013 especially for popular parks in peak season \u2013 to secure your spot in good time.<\/p>\n

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Sandbank snorkelling on Pemba Island<\/p><\/div>\n

The beach<\/h2>\n

We couldn\u2019t give you a list of Tanzania travel tips without mentioning the coastline. With an exotic array of tropical islands and more postcard-perfect beaches than sunbathing time, Tanzania ticks all the boxes for a classic \u2018bush-and-beach\u2019 holiday. Most flights out to the islands leave from Dar es Salaam and the connections are so easy, adding a few days at the beach is almost compulsory. The three main islands are Zanzibar<\/a>, Pemba<\/a> and Mafia<\/a> (read more about the differences between them here<\/a>). Zanzibar is the largest and easiest to get to, and it\u2019s the perfect mix of old-world culture and beach luxe. Pemba is a remote, easy-going island that\u2019s perfect to get away from it all, whilst Mafia is the place to be for snorkelling with whale sharks<\/a> – and just generally fantastic marine-life viewing whether by boat or under the water.<\/p>\n

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Chimpanzees of the Mahale Mountains<\/p><\/div>\n

Head off the beaten track<\/h2>\n

It\u2019s true that some parks in Tanzania<\/a> can get a little busy at times, so use it to your advantage and try something a little different? Rubondo Island<\/a>, a tropical wildlife sanctuary in the middle of Lake Victoria is just the place for a Robinson Crusoe-esque adventure,whilst the glorious Mahale Mountains<\/a> offer world-class chimp trekking. If your heart is set on the northern circuit, then how about traversing the Ngorongoro Highlands<\/a> with a dedicated Maasai by your side? And if you really can\u2019t leave out the Serengeti<\/a> but aren\u2019t so keen on the crowds, check out the Grumeti concession (our favourite lodges include Singita Faru Faru<\/a> or the more classic Legendary Mobile Camp<\/a>) in the west of the park. Here, tourists and lodges are few but wildlife is plentiful and you\u2019ll still catch the Great Migration<\/a> if you visit in April or May.<\/p>\n

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Dar es Salaam at night<\/p><\/div>\n

Check your airports!<\/h2>\n

Next on our list of Tanzania<\/a> travel tips is a reminder to have a look at the different airports in a country. Don\u2019t assume that the only option is to fly into the capital city which in Tanzania\u2019s case is Dar es Salaam<\/a>. KLM have just launched a direct flight from Europe to Kilimanjaro<\/a>, which is 30 minutes outside Arusha<\/a> and the perfect connection for anyone heading to the Serengeti<\/a> and the parks in the north. Also look at \u2018open-jaw\u2019 tickets, for example flying in to Kilimanjaro but flying out of Dar. This is the perfect combination if you\u2019d like to head down to the coast after your safari.<\/p>\n

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Combine Tanzania with a trip to Masai Mara in Kenya<\/p><\/div>\n

Something extra\u2026<\/h2>\n

Tanzania<\/a> is a great all-encompassing destination but if wanderlust has got the better of you, it\u2019s easy to combine a safari here with a few days in a different country. The last of our Tanzania travel tips is to have a look at adding some extra days in one of the neighbouring East African countries<\/a>. The flight connections in and out of the major airports (Entebbe<\/a> in Uganda<\/a>, Nairobi<\/a> in Kenya<\/a> and Kigali<\/a> in Rwanda<\/a>) are good and time-wasting is kept to a minimum. So, what can you do?\u00a0 If you\u2019ve always fancied tracking gorillas in Rwanda<\/a>, how about combining it with a classic game drive in the Serengeti<\/a> and some time on Zanzibar<\/a>? Our trip, A Rwanda & Tanzania combination<\/a> is a good place to start. If Uganda<\/a> sounds more your thing, combine tree-climbing lions<\/a> of Queen Elizabeth with a gorilla trek in Bwindi<\/a> and then of course, some R&R in Zanzibar<\/a> in this trip<\/a>. A win-win situation!<\/p>\n

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