FAQs

Tanzania is the largest country in East Africa (943,000 sq km).
Tanzania borders Kenya to the north, Rwanda, Burundi, and the Democratic Republic of Congo to the west, and Zambia, Malawi and Mozambique to the south.

Zanzibar, the island archipelago in the Indian Ocean, is also part of the nation of Tanzania.
The landscape of Tanzania is varied and diverse. It is composed of mountain highlands, volcanic calderas, grasslands, plains, African lake regions, rainforests, coastal areas, and tropical islands.

Major attractions in Tanzania include the Great Rift Valley, Mount Kilimanjaro, Lake Tanganyika, the Swahili Coast and Ngorongoro Crater, to name only a few.

As Tanzania lies just south of the equator, meaning the weather is typically warm and sunny.

However, it is slightly cooler in the months of June, July, and August and warmer in January and February.

Further, it is typically cooler in mountainous regions and higher elevations than the coastal and low-lying regions.

There are two rainy seasons – the long rains from late March through to the end of May, and the short rains which can occur in November or December. The rest of the months are categorized as dry seasons.
However, due to climate change, the timing of rains is becoming less predictable.

Tanzania is always beautiful, so it depends on if you want a more private experience or enjoy traveling when there are lots of other tourists.

The most popular times for tourists to travel to Tanzania are June through September, as these months typically see little rain and pleasant weather. Since the Great Migration in the Serengeti often occurs in August or September, many tourists flock to Tanzania during these months.

Another busy tourist time in Tanzania is in December and early January.

Travelers who prefer fewer crowds might consider coming in one of the off-season months:

October and November: the jacaranda trees and flame trees are typically in bloom, a truly magical sight of purple and red.

February and March: Calving season is typically warm and dry, with a good chance of witnessing thousands of zebras, gazelles, and wildebeests give birth.

April and May: a likely chance of rain, but the unique experience of seeing the vibrant green return to Tanzania’s grasslands, with the possibility of low-season discounts, too!

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Tanzania is on the same time as Nairobi, Kenya

Tanzania is one of the safest countries to visit. 

It is a true example of tolerance and cooperation in our modern world, as evidenced by the multicultural diversity that has co-existed for centuries.

However, as in all countries in the world, a little common sense goes a long way. Practical precautions should still be taken:

• Lock valuables in your hotel safe
• Do not leave bags, cameras, or cellphones unattended (example: when dining at a cafe)
• Do not visit unguarded ATMs at night
• Do not flash large amounts of cash while visiting local markets or crowded areas

The power supply in Tanzania is standard 220/240 voltage, using power sockets of UK square pins. 

In order to use other styles of plugs or chargers (for laptops and cellphones, etc.) you will need a plug converter. In some cases, you may also require a voltage converter.

Many lodges and campsites use generators or solar batteries, sometimes these are shut off during the day or late at night (to reduce noise and conserve fuel).

All of our safari vehicles are outfitted with inverters that allow you to charge your camera/cellphone or other devices while driving. 

When on a mountain trek, you may spend days away from a safari vehicle or lodge (for example: climbing Mount Kilimanjaro), in such cases you should use your own personal power bank/mobile charger or pack additional batteries to charge your devices.