The best time to visit Tanzania is from June to October during the Dry season when the skimpy vegetation makes it easier to spot wildlife. The wildebeest migration in the Serengeti National Park is usually during June and July and for the wildebeest calving late January to February will be more suitable. This is also a good time to visit the southern and western circuit when it’s cooler and to avoid the rains, while the hotter summer months of December and January are also ideal for beach lovers, with a fresh ocean breeze lowering high temperatures.

• Wildlife can be easily spotted around river crossing and waterholes
• Pleasant temperatures between 20-30°C (sunny and no rain)
• June to August is the best time to see the Wildebeest migration
• To climb Mt. Kilimanjaro, this will be a very suitable time
• Clear blue skies and most of the days are sunny
• There are very less mosquitoes because of little rain

• Mornings and nights get very cold; Warm clothes are highly recommendable

• January to February is the best time to see calving in southern Serengeti which also attracts a large number of predators
• Nature is very colourful where flowers are in bloom, forest & grass is green and beautiful
• It's a low season which means lower rates for safari and less crowded parks
• Migratory birds are present in this season hence Bird watching at its best

• March to May is the peak of the Wet season
• For Tarangire, Katavi, Nyerere and Ruaha, Wildlife viewing will be better during the Dry season

The Masai Mara offers year-round wildlife viewing, but most of the visitor comes in between July to October. In the peak of the rainy season, most other parks, especially in the highlands and along the coast, can be problematic concerning heat, humidity and continuous rain. Some of the lodges closed as a result. The dry months offer quality wildlife viewing throughout Kenya.

Tanzania is a beautiful East African country with neighbours Kenya to the north and Mozambique to the south and the Indian Ocean to the east. It is known for its vibrant culture, wonderful national parks, diverse fauna and flora and of course the great wildebeest migration. If you are planning a safari trip to Tanzania then you should find out all about flights to Tanzania, passport and visa requirements.
Tanzania’s main airport is Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) located 13km/8mi southwest of Dar es Salaam. The latter is the entry point for visitors to the southern parks.
Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) is situated 46km/29mi east of Arusha, the gateway of Tanzania’s most popular Northern safari circuit.

• All foreign visitors need a passport that is valid for at least six months
• Passports must have a clean and a full visa page for endorsement.
• When arriving from a yellow-fever-infected country in Africa or the Americas a yellow fever vaccination certificate is required.
• Citizens of most countries require a visa. A list of countries that don't need a visa is available.
• Visas are best obtained in advance through an official online visa-application portal (https://eservices.immigration.go.tz/visa/), but they can also be obtained through your local Tanzania Embassy or High Commission.
• Visas can also be obtained on arrival but this is a lengthy process that can take one to two hours.

Tour operators typically book domestic and charter flights between parks as part of the tour package. Domestic flights can be booked with a variety of domestic airlines.

• Precision Air
• Air Tanzania
• Regional Air
• ZanAir
• Safari Air Link
• Coastal Aviation
• Auric Air
• Air Excel

• Apply for E-Visa here
• E-Visa Guidelines
• Tanzania Tourism Board
• Nationals Who Do Not Require Visa