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
Classic Tanzania
Highlights - The world heritage site of Ngorongoro Crater; Huge herds of wildebeest and Zebra; Serengeti; Zanzibar's white sands... Read more ...
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Highlights of Tanzania
Highlights - The world heritage site of Ngorongoro Crater; Huge herds of wildebeest and Zebra; Serengeti; Zanzibar's white sands... Read more ...
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Arguably the most magnificent park in Africa, the Serengeti has vast landscapes and prolific amounts of game. Serengeti takes its name from the Maasai word meaning "endless plain" the park is famed for the annual migration of some 1.5 million wildebeest and around 250,000 zebra.
With the migration spending much of the year in the boundaries of the park spectacular games sightings are not far off. Prides of lion thrive in the park as well as the common plains game such as giraffe, warthogs and reedbucks. The Grumeti River in the northern part of the park contains some of the largest Nile crocodiles in the world.
Best times to visit this park is in the dry season which runs from January to February and then again from June through to October. January and February is a prime time to visit as this is the time the wildebeest and zebra calf, this along is amazing but mix it together with large prides of lions it becomes spectacular.
Suggested Serengeti Accommodation
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Dunia Camp
Hidden away between the central and Southern Serengeti, this semi-permanent luxurious camp is in a private location amongst the Moru Kopjes.
Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti
Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti is a luxury lodge perfect for travellers who wish to experience the wonders of the Serengeti with all modern conveniences...
Kirawira Camp
Kirawira is the epitome of luxurious colonially-styled safari camps. Commanding panoramic views over the endlessly rolling reaches and volcanic reefs of Serengeti National Park, it recalls...
Klein's Camp
Klein's Camp is located on a private ranch of 25,000 on the north-eastern boundary of Tanzania just south of the Mara plains. The camp is set on the edge of the Kuku Hills...
Lamai Serengeti Camp
Lamai Serengeti Camp and Lamai Private Camp are set within the Kogakuria Kopjes with views out over the Mara River Valley and Lamai Wedge. The 12 open fronted luxury tents. The 12 open fronted luxury tents are split...
Lemala Mara
Lemala Mara is an exceptional camp in a beautiful location offering a high quality safari experience with superb local guides. Through June, July and August the wildebeest...
Lemala Ndutu
Perched on the edge of a permanent marsh, Lemala Ndutu is the ultimate amphitheatre for the wildebeest migration between December and April...
Mbuzi Mawe
Mbuzi Mawe is tucked in of the main road leading from Seronera to the northern Serengeti, set amidst the bush and rocky outcrops, making it the perfect location! If you are lucky enough to be staying at Mbuzi Mawe...
Nduara Loliondo
A small and exclusive camp with 6 double safari "yurts", each with en-suite bathrooms, low flush toilets, bucket showers and washstands. Hot and cold water...
Olakira
Olakira is an intimate mobile safari camp made up of eight spacious and comfortable tents with en-suite flush toilets and safari showers...
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