Travel tips for Tanzania
Top 5 Experiences
Tanzania offers a variety of highlights, among the most famous are undoubtedly the Serengeti and Mount Kilimanjaro. In addition, Tanzania offers:
Safari
Highly recommended is a safari in the Serengeti, especially during the great migration, in the Tarangire National Park or a boat safari in the lesser known Selous National Park. In Tanzania a fascinating safari experience with lions, elephants, zebras, wildebeests, giraffes, leopards, cheetahs, hippos and many more awaits at any time.
Kilimanjaro
Both, a hike at the foot of the highest mountain massif in Africa and an ascent of the 5,896 m high mountain, are a unique adventure.
Active Tours
Tanzania has something to offer for all nature lovers and sport enthusiasts: guided hikes in Arusha National Park or along the Udzungwa Mountains, horseback riding along the Meru Mountains or rafting on the Rufiji River as well as scuba diving, kite surfing or golfing in Zanzibar.
Cultural Heritage
Visiting a Maasai village gives insights about their culture, history as well as tribal customs. In addition, one has the opportunity to participate in traditional activities such as gathering herbs, spear throwing or dancing together around the campfire. An encounter with a fascinating culture!
Zanzibar
With more than 1,000 km of coastline, Zanzibar’s white sandy beaches are among the most beautiful ones in all of Africa. Various water sports are offered here, moreover, one should definitely pay a visit to Stone Town, which has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Also a spice tour on the colourful markets or a dhow ride is recommended.
Tourist infrastructure
Tanzania has an extensive airline network. A total of four international airports is handling both domestic and international flights. Apart from international flight connections, the tourism infrastructure in the country is still under development.
Road conditions can vary greatly depending on the region, ranging from paved roads to uneven and stony tracks. Especially in the interior and remote regions, the transportation network is deteriorating.
A large portfolio of accommodations of various categories as well as a wide range of roadworthy vehicles are available in Tanzania.
Climate and travel season
Tanzania has a tropical, humid climate, which is equatorial in character. Due to the diverse geographical conditions, the climate in the north is very different from the one in the south. Depending on the altitude, it is milder and drier, but precipitation is to be expected in all mountain regions.
In the central plateau of the country, temperatures can vary greatly within a day. Along the coastline and on the islands, temperatures are predominantly hot and humid.
In northern Tanzania there are two rainy seasons: from March to May there is a big rainy season, and from October to November there is a small rainy season. In the south, there is only one rainy season from December to April.
In general, Tanzania can be visited all year round. The months that are most suitable in order to visit all regions are June to December.
Visa and entry
Citizens from Germany, Austria and Switzerland require a visa for entering Tanzania, which must be applied for in advance at the Tanzanian embassy in the respective country. In addition, all travel documents must be valid for at least six months beyond the trip.
Since the regulations can change at any time, all information are non-binding and without guarantee. Please observe the visa regulations and the current information of the Federal Foreign Office / Federal Ministry European and International Affairs / Federal Department of Foreign Affaires at all times.
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Status: 06.10.2021