FAQ Categories: About Tanzania

Tanzania is located in East Africa with coordinates 6.3690° S, 34.8888° E, bordered by seven countries: Burundi, Kenya, Mali, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Mozambique, Rwanda and Uganda. It has a total area of 945,087 sq km (364,900 sq mi), including 59,050 sq km (22,799 sq mi) of inland water. 

Mount Kilimanjaro stands at 5895 m and 4,900 meters high from its base, being the highest mountain in Africa “The roof of Africa” . It is a free standing mountains. Mt Kilimanjaro is located in north Tanzania, in Kilimanjaro region, just 40km from Moshi Town, around 1 hour drive and about 120km, 3 hrs drive from Arusha Town. The distance and time spent depend on which gate one wants to start the climbing.

There are routes that lead to mt. Kilimanjaro summit

1. Marangu route
2. Mwika route
3. Machame route
4. Lemosho route
5. Umbwe route
6. Rongai route
7. Shira route

The duration taken to reach the Mt. Kilimanjaro summit ranges from 5 – 8 days, depending on various factors

• Route
  Some routes are longer and more challenging than others.
• Weather
  Rainy make the paths slippery. Several stops have to be made to wait for rain to stop. But dry season is best for Mt. Kilimanjaro climbing.
• Age
  Young people do trek faster than most older people. We will recommend you the number of days according to your ages.
• Personal Preference
  Some mountain climbers prefer to stay longer on the mountain despite the fact that they might have chosen the shortest and  simplest route.

June to October is the best time as it is dry season but Tanzania’s parks are accessible throughout the year . March and April is rainy season but that doesn’t mean game drive can’t be accessed

The Serengeti Great Migration, also known as Serengeti wildebeests migration is an annual movement that comprise of around 1.7 million wildebeests, hundreds of thousands of zebras and thousands of gazelles. The Serengeti Migration moves clockwise and can be predicted by months as they migrate throughout the year.

It starts from the southern Serengeti plain and northern Ngorongoro conservation Area then head west of Serengeti national park. They then leave Tanzania and enter Kenya,Masai Mara game reserve for at most 2 months then head back to Serengeti park in Tanzania. The whole circulation is meant to search for green pasture.

In the months of January, February and March, the migration spread on the whole Southern Serengeti Plain, giving birth to calves, after a gestation period of 8.5 – 9 months. It is estimated, nearly 500,000 calves are born in February, some being attacked by lions,  cheetahs and hyenas.

In May, they start heading north west in long huge lines with some diverting to central Serengeti; Seronera.

In June and July they are at the western corridor in Serengeti

In August, September and October, the graze in the northern Serengeti in bunches. The river crossing can be observed here in Mara River. Head to Kenya in late October.

In December, they come back into Tanzania through Loliondo game reserve to south Serengeti plain.

The whole Serengeti migration distance is estimated to be around 800km. Thousands of wildebeests die from being attacked by predators, thirst and exhaustion.

Generally, Tanzania is a safe, hassle-free country. People are friendly and so welcoming. But that doesn’t guarantee walking late night alone in streets. Take a Taxi or a hotel cab or arrange with us.

Accessible throughout the year for game viewing but some area may not be reachable during rainy season in March and April

Our official currency is Tanzanian Shilling, but other currencies like Dollar and Euro are accepted in tourist places. Credit cards are mostly accepted in most hotels/lodges. You are advised to exchange few notes if you plan to buy anything locally. Usually, Dollar notes printed before 2009 are not accepted.

There are 3 types of safaris budget to Tanzania.

• Luxury Safari
  This is the most expensive safari. You spend nights in expensive and luxurious hotel and some luxurious stuff in the safaris vehicle.
• Mid-range Safari
  The type of accommodation we book for this kind of safari are neither cheap nor expensive. Most travelers prefer this safari as it is comfortable and enjoyable yet economical.
• Budgeted Safari
  This is typically camping safari. Handling tents/camps are cheaper than spending nights in hotels or lodges. The good news is, you will have the same game drive/activities as the above 2 safaris.

You will note that, the above list is mostly differentiated by the type of accommodation.

There are several factors that determine price for safari price in Tanzania.

1. Accommodation
   The type of accommodation you prefer determines a lot the total tour cost. Spending nights at 5 star hotels differs from 1 to 2 stars hotels or camping.
2. Luxurious Stuff
   Extra luxury requirements booked during safari will also increase the cost. For example: 2 bottles of wine daily during safari
3. Duration
   The number of days to be spent also directly sum up the cost.
4. What you do and where you go
   The number of activities, attractions or sightseeing and  places to visit.
5. Date/ Season
   The date of the safari also affect the tour cost. Peak season’s accommodation prices always go up than shoulder season.
6. Number of travelers
   The number of people traveling together. The lower the pax the higher the price per person and vice versa. This is known as cost sharing.

Tanzania Tourist Seasons

1. High seasons
   01 January to 31 March
   01 June to 31 October
   16 December to 31 December
2. Low Season
   01 April to 31 May
3. Shoulder Season
   01 November to 15 December

Considering the above factors, generally, tour to Tanzania in low season is much cheaper that in high season.