things to do in tanzania

Tanzania, a land where adventures are as vast as the Serengeti and towering as Kilimanjaro, beckons travellers with its promise of unparalleled experiences. This guide, your compass to navigating the rich tapestry of Tanzania, lays out essential preparations and insider tips for planning your visit to this African jewel. 

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1. Visa Requirement

All foreign nationals visiting Tanzania are required to have a visa. Applying for a visa online before you travel to Tanzania

Tanzania enjoys mainly two seasons—dry and rainy seasons. The rainy season comes in long rains, from March to May, and short rains in November and December. The dry season lasts from June to October, with short dry seasons in January and February. The ideal period to visit Tanzania depends on your interests and the adventures you plan to have. From hiking Mount Kilimanjaro, a safari in the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Ngorongoro Crater to an unforgettable wildlife expedition in Serengeti National

Tanzania is enormous, with diverse landscapes that house fascinating national parks where nature and wildlife are preserved. A visit to this East African gem is a call to endless adventures and wildlife safaris in the vast wilderness, and its national parks hold some of its best wonders. National Parks can be best paired with some of the Best Walking Adventures in Tanzania, including trekking Mount Kilimanjaro (the ‘Roof of Africa’). These are the top 7 national parks you need to visit to witness