Everyone should visit Africa at least once in their lives. Such breathtaking scenery and landscape are simply not found on any other continent. Tanzania Luxury is one of the best places to immerse yourself in African culture. Tanzania has so much to offer, from classic safaris like those seen on GosheniSafaris to the spectacular Mount Kilimanjaro rising over the Serengeti, that you will want to return as soon as possible for another visit.
When Should You Go?
The dry season, which lasts from June to October, is the greatest time to visit Tanzania Luxury because there is less risk of rain. Although you won’t go wrong going at any other time of year because the country has a pleasant climate all year. However, during the winter months, there is a potential that you will have to cancel some outside activities due to rain, so it is best not to take any chances.
Entering the Country
Tanzania Luxury has three international airports: Julius Nyerere International Airport in Dar es Salam, Abeid Amani Karume International Airport on Unguja Island in the Zanzibar Archipelago, and Kilimanjaro International Airport in the country’s north, between the cities of Arusha and Moshi. Your eventual destination will influence your decision.
If you are planning a safari on the Northern Circuit, Kilimanjaro is the greatest option. If you are planning a trip on Zanzibar’s beaches, you should fly through Abeid Amani Karume International Airport. For the whole experience, we recommend arriving at Kilimanjaro and then travelling south, departing through Zanzibar airport.
Another option is to fly into Nairobi International Airport, which is only a short shuttle ride from Arusha and Moshi.
Keep in mind that the majority of foreign nationals must get a visa before entering Tanzania Luxury. Although it is not designated as a Yellow Fever endemic country, immigration may request a Yellow Fever immunization certificate. Getting vaccinated before travelling to that part of the world is always advised.
Tanzania in transit
One of the most common complaints among visitors to Tanzania Luxury is the poor condition of the country’s roadways. The traffic network is restricted to major cities, and even popular tourist areas lack adequate road access. This makes driving across the country on your own very impossible. If you go on a guided safari, the agency will equip you with a driver and an off-road vehicle, which is the only suitable mode of transportation in most of the nation.
The second alternative is to fly domestically. Tanzania Luxury has many airlines that often travel between the country’s major population centres. Some high-end safari resorts even have private runways that charter flights can utilize.
Although the country has two major railways and trains run often, it is not advised to use them. The passenger cars are ancient and not kept to the strictest sanitary standards. They are frequently overcrowded, and people bring cattle and agricultural products to sell at local markets. Theft is also a significant issue.
What to See and Do
When you only have a limited amount of time in Tanzania Luxury, the most difficult part is picking what to do and visit. Here are some of our suggestions.
Serengeti safari
Serengeti means “Endless Plains” in the indigenous Massai language. The Serengeti, which covers 30,000 km2 (12,000 sq mi), is Africa’s most famous region. There are around 500 bird species and 70 large animal species there. The Serengeti is home to the Massai, a ferocious warrior tribe that has always avoided hunting wildlife in favour of raising livestock. The Serengeti is mostly covered by Massailand. If you go during the dry season, you can see large wildebeest migrations over the plains. Visit Ngorongoro Crater, a two-million-year-old fallen volcano with one of the world’s largest calderas.
Beaches on the island of Zanzibar
Every year, hundreds of tourists visit Zanzibar’s magnificent sugar-white beaches. Both Pemba and Unguja have plenty of luxury lodgings, so you can’t go wrong with either as a vacation location. The Indian Ocean’s warm turquoise waves, white sands, palms, and mangroves offer an exquisite picture, great for relaxing and getting away from it all.
Check out Stone Town
Stone Town has been designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is the oldest portion of Zanzibar City, the archipelago’s major city. It was founded in the 15th century by Portuguese traders who maintained trade links with India and Persia. While the city lost its prominence as a major trading centre, it kept the unique mystique of a place where many cultures meet and mix.
Ascend Mount Kilimanjaro
A trip to Tanzania Luxury would be incomplete without a climb to the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro. The ascent is difficult, but it will let you to stand on top of Africa at 5,895 meters (19,341 feet). The climb can take up to five days and should only be attempted by experienced climbers. If ascending all the way to the top is too much for you, there are various more hiking routes to choose from, each with its own length and complexity. Kilimanjaro is the world’s tallest freestanding mountain, which means it is not part of a mountain range. The fact that Kilimanjaro stands alone as a colossus rising over the Serengeti plains, crowned with snow, further adds to its charm and magic.
Explore the Selous Game Reserve
Selous Game Reserve is Africa’s oldest game reserve. It is also the largest, twice the size of Switzerland. It has been designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Despite its attractiveness, it attracts significantly fewer people than the Serengeti and Tarange parks in the north. This means you won’t have to deal with hundreds of tourists stomping around and frightening the wildlife, and you’ll be able to enjoy the park virtually entirely by Tanzania Luxury.
