Fly to
Kilimanjaro (for Northern Tanzania), Dar es Salaam via Nairobi (for Selous, Ruaha, Zanzibar)
flying time
11 hours 30 minutes including transit stop
time difference
GMT +3 hours
Visas
Required for UK passport holders
Health Requirements
Yellow fever certificate required
Best time to travel
December - March, July - October
Weather
Due to Tanzania's proximity to the equator the climate is generally warm year round ranging between 25°C to 32°C, there are however regional variations. With two rain seasons, the long rains fall in April and May (into early June) and the short rains falls in October and November. The best times to travel are December, January, February or late June to early October.
Itineraries
Selous & Ruaha
Highlights -Take advantage of your lodge’s fantastic location by heading out on a walking, boating or jeep safari;take a flight to Ruaha National Park... Read more ...
Connections: Tanzania & Kenya
Go on safari in East Africa with A&K, the company that pioneered the modern safari adventure. Visit to Ilboru Primary School, one of the few area schools to service special-needs children. Read more ...
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Lake Eyasi is a salt lake situated between the Rift Valley's Eyasi escarpment and the Kidero Mountains, the lake stretches for about 31 miles to the southwest. To the northeast the horizon is dominated by the impressive Crater Highlands and to the north the plains of the Serengeti.
The area around Lake Eyasi is home to the Hadza and Watindiga bushmen, some of the last remaining hunter-gatherers on the continent. The bushman live in groups hunting with bow and arrows and gathering roots, tubers and wild fruits.
Lake Eyasi safari holidays with Abercrombie & Kent will provide expert guidance, insight and first-hand experience of this wonderful region.
Suggested Lake Eyasi Accommodation
Kisima Ngeda
Kisima Ngeda Tented Camp is situated on the shores of Lake Eyasi. A seasonal alkaline lake that drains the Ngorongoro volcano’s southwestern flank.
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Guest Testimonial
This is my first booking with A & K and the whole experience was outstanding. I would say it was 110%.
- NC, Bath
British Travel Awards Winner
British Travel Awards Winner
We are delighted to have won Best Worldwide Luxury Tour Operator and Best Safari, Wildlife and Nature Tour Operator at the British Travel Awards 2012.
A&K Philanthropy
Gijedabung Primary School
Accommodates 630 students with support it receives from Sanctuary Swala Camp and donations.
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