Tanzania Travel Guide

When travelling in Tanzania, you will be met by some of the most diverse safari experiences in Africa, all in national parks which enjoy only a fraction of the visitor numbers of its northern neighbour.

On safari, you will have the chance to visit destinations including The Serengeti (for the great migration), Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro Crater, Selous and Kilimanjaro.

The quality and range of lodges, camps, hotels and resorts that we offer are as diverse as the country itself. We have chosen a portfolio of properties that represent the best in their particular class or geographical area.

Tanzania is well known for its scenic beauty, varied wildlife including the annual great migration, and Indian Ocean beaches.

A series of pages in which we get to explore safaris and lodges but showcase types; family-friendly, most luxurious, best suited for honeymoons or romantic getaways, to even lodges with the most amazing bath settings.

Tanzania has so much on offer that we hope that these pages help you explore all the options available.

Tanzania Game Reserves and wildlife-orientated destinations, including Arusha National Park, Lake Manyara, Serengeti National Park, Mount Kilimanjaro, Stone Town, Ruaha National Park, Dar Es Salaam, Zanzibar Island, Ngorongoro Crater Park with all their scenic grandeur and stunning wildlife that one could possibly ask for.

Tanzania Travel is all about the people, the culture and, of course, her wildlife and wildlife destinations; on these pages, we will explore in more detail her parks and reserves.

When is the best time to go to Tanzania? A short yet complex question we get asked all the time.

On this page we attempt to cover, the best season or the best months, rainy and dry seasons, best for the wildebeest migration, best for hiking Kilimanjaro and best for just relaxing on an Indian Ocean beach.

Although as always, life is never as simple as that.

A Map Of Tanzania featuring all the safari lodges and camps, hotels and resorts that we feature on Uyaphi.com.

A great way to see where an accommodation establishment is located in relation to surrounding game reserves, national parks, town and other exciting nearby destinations.

Distance table and chart; for those interested in calculating driving times between towns, cities and destinations.

The country has a road network that consists of 86 500 kilometres with road condition that range from okay to poor, we advise calculating driving times using 80 km/h as a reference.

Malaria in East Africa and Africa as a whole, the disease is found in all areas, including low-lying areas, National Parks and rural regions.

The regions higher than 2000m, including Ngorongoro crater rim, Mt Kilimanjaro and parts of the Eastern Arc Mountains, are considered "low risk". Remember, Malaria kills, so always take precautions.

Visa requirements and tourist visas for people travelling within the country, requirements include valid passports (minimum six months), return or onward air tickets and of course sufficient funds for the duration of one's stay.

We also include a list of countries that require and do not require a visa.

A safari planner where by just filling in an online form, we can offer you a safari package based on your wants, needs and budget.

With so many safari experiences and lodge options available in numerous National Parks and Reserves, planning an adventure can be rather daunting and time-consuming.

We know the country backwards with 22 years of travel experience and will offer the best options based on what you are after when exploring this fantastic country.