Tanzania Holidays
Overview
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Holidays to Tanzania are a flurry of colour, culture and excitement with legendary wildlife reserves forming the perfect backdrop for an exhilarating African safari across the open savannah plains. When it's time to unwind, gentle days can be spent on the exotic spice islands of Zanzibar with miles of sandy palm fringed beaches and coves. Discover the best of both worlds with our selection of Tanzania holidays.
Tanzania Highlights
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Serengeti Migration
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Ngorongoro Crater
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Zanzibar Beaches
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Historic Stone Town
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Selous Game Reserve
Safari: Tanzania is a great destination for your safari, with the highest peak in Africa, Mount Kilimanjaro, providing a spectacular backdrop. Choose from the Serengeti, Ngorongoro Conservation area, Lake Manyara National Parks or Selous Game Reserve.
Migration: The greatest wildlife show on earth! Each year thousands of wildebeest and zebra migrate as the seasons change in search of greener pastures. Dates can be unpredictable but the migration usually moves through the Northern plains of the Serengeti between May and July.
Zanzibar: Head to the beautiful white sand archipelago of Zanzibar. Steeped in the colour, flavour and history of the past, the 'Spice Islands' are the Indian Ocean's best kept secret, offering you an idyllic beach retreat and the UNESCO World Heritage Site, Stone Town.
Diving: Tanzania has some world class reefs and diving is offered at many hotels along the coast and on the islands of Zanzibar. Most reefs are also accessible to snorkellers.
Mount Kilimanjaro: The highest peak in Africa, it takes an average of 5 days to climb to the summit - but the views are out of this world!
Tanzania Factfile
When to go
Temperature Range: 15°C - 32°C
Most popular: January - Febuary and June - October
Best value: April - May
Best weather: January - February and June - October
Travel Information
Direct flights: KLM (transit in Amsterdam)
Indirect flights: Kenya Airways, British Airways, Virgin Atlantic
Visa information: Visa required
Health information: Vaccinations recommended
Time Difference: GMT +3 hours
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Best Value
If you don't mind travelling during the rainy season, April and May offer great value accommodation. Although these months see the most rainfall, the rain will often fall in relatively short (although heavy) morning and/or evening showers and it is still possible to catch the sun between.
Best Time to Go
Although Tanzania enjoys warm temperatures year round, if you are on safari the best time to go is between June and July when the annual migration if wildebeest and zebra make their way through the Northern Serengeti plains.
Most Popular
The most popular months are January to February and June to October. The latter coinciding with the annual migration of thousands of wildebeest and zebra from the Serengeti to the Masai Mara in Kenya.
Hottest
The hottest months are October to February with temperatures averaging in the low thirties.
Climate
Tanzania has a tropical climate with warm temperatures all year round. The warmest months are October-February when temperatures range from the mid twenties to high thirties and these months are perfect for unhampered game viewing. Like it's neighbour Kenya, Tanzania has two rainy seasons. The long rains can fall any time between late March to late May, while the short rains occur intermittently between November and December.
Tanzania Travel Information
Flight information
There are a number of carriers flying from the UK to Tanzania.
Direct Flights: KLM offer the only direct flight to Tanzania (Kilimanjaro). Why not start your journey at your local airport and transit in Amsterdam?
Indirect Flights: Kenya Airways, British Airways and Virgin Atlantic fly to Tanzania and Zanzibar from London Heathrow via Nairobi. Kenya Airways has an unrivalled route network making any safari and beach combination possible.
Departure Taxes: There is an International departure tax of US$ 30, however this is usually included in the cost of your flight ticket. Please contact your airline if you are unsure.
Fastest Flight Time: 9hrs 40 mins (London Heathrow to Dar Es Salaam)
Visa information
British passport holders are required a visa to enter Tanzania. We recommend you obtain this prior to travel, however it is possible to obtain a single entry visa on arrival for US$ 50. Your passport must be valid for at least six months beyond your intended stay in Tanzania. Please contact the Tanzania High Commission for up to date country and visa information on 0207 569 1470.
How to obtain a visa
If you need to obtain a visa for your upcoming trip, Hayes & Jarvis are pleased to offer our customers the expertise and experience of CIBT, Global Visa and Passport Professionals. CIBT UK Ltd. specialises in fast, dependable visa application services. Don't wait until the last minute, for an application form and discounted pricing call 0844 800 4650 or visit www.uk.cibt.com/hayesandjarvis
