FAQs

Essential items include lightweight clothing, a wide-brimmed hat, sunglasses, comfortable walking shoes, a good pair of binoculars, a camera, sunscreen, insect repellent, and any necessary medications.

Yes, most visitors require a visa to enter Tanzania. You can obtain a visa on arrival at the airport or apply for one beforehand at a Tanzanian embassy or consulate.

It's recommended to be up-to-date on routine vaccines and consider vaccinations for diseases like Hepatitis A and B, typhoid, cholera, and yellow fever. Malaria is prevalent, so anti-malarial medication is advised. Consult a travel health clinic or your healthcare provider for personalized advice.

Yes, travel insurance is highly recommended. It should cover medical emergencies, trip cancellations, lost or stolen belongings, and other unforeseen events. Make sure your insurance also covers activities like wildlife safaris.

Tanzania offers a variety of safaris, including game drives in national parks like Serengeti and Ngorongoro, walking safaris in places like Selous Game Reserve, and cultural safaris to interact with local communities.

Tanzania is known for the "Big Five" (lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and rhinoceros), but you'll also encounter a wide range of other wildlife including cheetahs, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, hippos, crocodiles, and numerous bird species.

The Great Migration is a spectacular wildlife event where millions of wildebeest, zebras, and other herbivores migrate across the Serengeti in search of fresh grazing. It's a continuous cycle, but the best time to witness it is generally between July and October.