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Everything you need to know about your next Tanzanian Adventure

Tanzania Holidays are the perfect destination for a wild safari experience with the sightseeing of Big 5 game viewing and the iconic landscapes that includes Serengeti and the largest free-standing mountain in the world, Mount Kilimanjaro.

You can choose anyone between safari tours of the Northern Circuit, spreading over the Ngorongoro Crater and the Lake Manyara and Tarangire National Parks or the west and south Parks, including the widespread Selous Game Reserve. Tanzania is also enormously popular for Tanzania Safari Tours and Zanzibar Beach Holidays.

Tanzania is a classic Safari country with the best safari destination. We, at Lifetime Safaris, offer our clients a wide range of Safari facilities and the best lodges according to your bucket list. For any assistance on your Safaris Tanzania, please visit our page, Tanzania Travel Requirements, and get your bags packed to witness the wilderness closely.

ARUSHA NATIONAL PARK

  • Arusha is known as the "safari town" of Tanzania as it is the gateway to the wonderful northern parks of Tanzania. The climate is tremendous and the town looks beautiful within the foothills of Mount Meru.
  • It has a really pleasant environment where travelers spend one or two nights before heading towards Kilimanjaro.
  • Arusha National Park is famous for the sightseeing of black and white Colobus monkeys. It is a beautiful park spreading over 552 square kilometers and has a wide diversity of landscapes and wildlife.
  • There is a gem of wilderness collection at Arusha National Park, less than an hour from the town center. You can enjoy lovely walks within the foothills of Mount Meru and also a clear view of Kilimanjaro.

SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK

  • The Serengeti is the finest game reserve you find during your Safari Tours In Tanzania. A vast and striking wilderness with its open savannahs occasionally broken up by remote granite kopjes and the acacia forest.
  • You will be blessed with the sightseeing of the most glorious event on the planet, The Great migration of over two million wildebeest and half a million zebra along with some other species moving almost continuously through the Serengeti National Park.
  • As there is a lot to see in Serengeti, it does attract a large number of visitors which may affect the frequency of your animals' encounter. However, if your Tanzania Holidays are well planned it will be easy to get away from the crowds and you can enjoy the highest concentrated wilderness.
  • One of the most important criteria is to select the right location within the park for your selected time of the year in order to experience the best possible game-viewing.

TARANGIRE NATION PARK

  • Tarangire National Park is a truly advisable park to visit during your Tanzania Holidays, particularly during the dry season.
  • As a part of a comprehensive ecosystem, the dry season encounters a great deal with the migratory species into the park where the Tarangire River is one of the major sources of water within the area.
  • At this time, the volume of the elephant is abundant throughout the park and there is also a good concentration of antelopes and big cats along with a stretched range of birdlife.
  • The rolling hills, mixed woodland, abundant baobab trees, and river valley make Tarangire National Park an attractive park which is often praised by the travelers on their Tanzania Safari Tours. This National Park often encounters very low visitors which is an unpretentious bonus.
  • here are some small tented camps located in the remote southern area of the park such as Oliver’s Camp and Swala Camp, which can be a destination within themselves offering excellent game viewing, walking safari options, and fly-camping.

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WHEN TO GO Tanzania

Many of the national parks at Tanzania are best visited from July to October as this is the dry season and you get to see wildlife during this season.

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January

January is one of the best times to visit coast

February

It’s hot and humid during February, and it’s the start of calving season when thousands of wildebeest give birth to their young and predators

March

A great month. Game viewing in East Africa

April

April is by far the wettest month of the year and while the rains predominantly come in the form of afternoon thundershowers

May

The long rainy season is in full swing.

June

June is dry, busy and is considered the best time of year to visit

July

Peak Safari Season Is In Full Swing And Is The Best Time To Travel'.

August

August is still considered peak season with tourist crowds flocking '.

September

Tourist Crowds Begin To Dissipate And There Is Still No Rain

October

Sees The Building Of Thunderclouds And The Arrival Of The First Rains.

November

Rains in East and Southern Africa mean this is the least desirable month for a safari.

December

Falls In The Middle Of The ‘Short Rains’

Tanzania Travel FAQ'S

We receive many queries regarding travelling to this amazing destinations some of which we have tried to answer in our Tanzania Faq's below.

What is the best time for Tanzania Holidays?

The best time to visit Tanzania depends on what you want to do and see. Generally, the dry season from June to October is a popular time for wildlife viewing, while the wet season from November to May is great for birdwatching and lush scenery.

Name the top three national parks that you can discover on Tanzania Holidays.

Serengeti National Park, Lake Manyara National Park and Ngorongoro Conservation Area. All these national parks have their uniqueness like Serengeti is for wildebeest migration, Ngorongoro Conservation Area for Big Five and Lake Manyara for tree-climbing lions.

Which National Park is known as Safari Town in Tanzania?

Arusha National Park is known as Safari Town in Tanzania. Although this park is small compared to other National Parks in Tanzania, it has a large abundance number of wild animals.

Is it possible to visit Zanzibar beach on Tanzania Holidays?

Yes, you can explore Zanzibar beach on Tanzania Holidays. Zanzibar is the perfect destination for beach holidays. Whether you love diving in the sea or just want to relax, Zanzibar beaches have a lot to offer.

In which national park you can watch Serengeti Wildebeest Migration?

You can watch Serengeti Wildebeest Migration in Serengeti National Park. The wildebeest migration is the annual movement of nearly 2 million wildebeest and 50,000 zebras from Serengeti National Park to Maasai Mara Reserve, in Kenya.

Should I plan my Tanzania Holidays in the wet season?

Yes, you plan your Tanzania Holidays in the wet season (April and May). Although the game-viewing experience is not that much great as compared to high season, some lodges remain inaccessible due to heavy rain. Still, the wet season is good for bird-watching.

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