Category: Tanzania
Zanzibar Holidays
Zanzibar holidays range from around $70 per person per day at the budget end to over $500 per day at luxury beachfront resorts, with a mandatory $44 Zanzibar Insurance Corporation (ZIC) travel insurance fee required before arrival in addition to the standard Tanzania visa. Visitors can book directly with hotels, through local tour operators, or […]
What You need to Know about Travelling to Tanzania
Travelling to Tanzania in 2026 involves securing an eVisa before departure, budgeting for national park fees that range from USD 53 to USD 82 per person per day, and planning around two distinct rainy seasons that shape safari conditions across the country. Visitors can apply for a Tanzania tourist visa online at the official immigration […]
What to wear on a safari in Tanzania
On a Tanzania safari, the core clothing formula is neutral-toned, lightweight layers that work across the wide daily temperature range, with long sleeves and trousers as the baseline for game drives. Visitors can pack a functional wardrobe for a full week’s safari within a standard soft-sided duffel bag. Tanzania’s northern safari circuit covers parks including […]
What To See in Tanzania
Tanzania offers wildlife safaris, mountain trekking, coastal history, and island beaches across a country that spans more than 945,000 square kilometres in East Africa. Visitors can book organised tours from Arusha, the main gateway city, with national park entry fees starting at around $60 per adult per day for most Northern Circuit parks in 2026. […]
What To Pack For a Safari in Tanzania
A Tanzania safari packing list for 2026 covers clothing in neutral tones, a soft-sided duffel bag, sun and insect protection, a camera with a telephoto lens, and a set of travel documents including a valid passport and visa. Visitors can self-organise gear ahead of departure or pick up basic items in Arusha, though specialist kit […]
Walking Safaris in Tanzania
Walking safaris in Tanzania are available across multiple parks and reserves, with guided walks starting from around $40 per person for short interpretive strolls up to $565 per person per day for multi-day luxury mobile expeditions. Visitors can book through licensed operators who arrange the required permits, armed ranger escorts, and park fees in advance. […]
Visit Lake Victoria Tanzania
Lake Victoria Tanzania offers visitors a range of activities including sport fishing for Nile perch, boat cruises, island safaris on Rubondo Island National Park, walking safaris at Saanane Island National Park, birdwatching, and cultural tours of lakeside fishing communities. Visitors can book organised tours through Mwanza-based operators, with day trip packages typically ranging from $100 […]
Tipping in Tanzania
Tipping in Tanzania is a widely observed custom across safari camps, lodges, Kilimanjaro climbs, restaurants, and hotels, with recommended amounts ranging from $10 to $25 per person per day depending on the service and setting. Visitors can budget approximately $200 to $250 per person for a standard five-day safari to cover all tipping across guides, […]
Things To Do in Tanzania
Tanzania offers a wide range of activities including game drive safaris in the Serengeti, trekking Mount Kilimanjaro, exploring Zanzibar’s beaches and Stone Town, descending into the Ngorongoro Crater, and tracking chimpanzees in Mahale Mountains National Park. Visitors can book organised tours through licensed operators in Arusha or Dar es Salaam, with safari packages ranging from […]
Things To Do in Dar Es Salaam
Dar es Salaam offers a broad range of activities in 2026, from island day trips and safari departures to Mikumi National Park to market walks, waterfront dining, and city history tours, with costs ranging from free entry at most beaches to around $250 per person for a full-day guided safari from Dar es Salaam. Visitors […]