Mahale Mountain National Park

The magic of Tanzania is hard to beat as it holds the fabulous number of holiday options it presents. With choices ranging from incredible wildlife safaris among African wildlife, the serene surrounds of the gorgeous lakes, relaxing beaches, the highest mountain in Africa, Kilimanjaro and a simple visit through the eclectic Stone Town, Zanzibar there are some of the many activities one of the most stunning regions of East Africa has to offer.

Tanzania also proudly boasts a wide range of enthralling cultures. It is blessed with over 120 ethnic tribes and indigenous traditionalists. Despite such a diversity Tanzanian‘s are peacefully bond together with the wild environment. It’s a democratic multi-party state and has multiple religions, all harmonizing without any ethnic or religious tensions of recent.

Tanzania is best known for the safari paradise in the world. The northern circuit holds the height number of wildlife and offers a more intimate safari experience to visitors.

The Serengeti National Park alone holds the highest density of wildlife. Peak season (July to October) offers the best view of the wildlife when the vegetation becomes thinner and animals concentrate around the water sources to quench their thirst.

August to September is best to see wildebeest crossing the river in Northern Serengeti.

For birding enthusiasts November to May, the Wet Season is good. Migratory birds often come to visit the parks and make the view excellent. This is also the best time to see the calving in the southern Serengeti. The most incredible view is viewing wildlife in action. March and April are the peak of the wet season and normally not recommended for visitors as the road becomes a little bit slippery.

Nature is green and beautiful in the wet season and the parks experience fewer crowds.

Before visiting an unknown country, it’s important to research about the region properly. We have prepared a list of top travel tips to follow. Have a look.

Health Precaution

Be aware of the mandatory vaccinations to be taken before travelling. A few recommended vaccinations are mentioned below that should be taken before travelling to the African continent.

• Yellow Fever
• Polio
• Typhoid
• Diptheria
• Hepatitis A

Pack Light

With a wide range of things to explore you have to move frequently from one place to another. So it’s advisable to pack light to make the trip hassle-free.

Pack The Right Equipment For Photography

To capture the authentic essence of wildlife your photography equipments should be best. Don’t forget to pack extra batteries.

Don’t Miss Out Kilimanjaro

If you are visiting Tanzania, then Kilimanjaro trekking should be in your bucket list. The trail is not steep or the climb is not technical, so anybody with good physical fitness can summit the peak.

Don’t Miss Out The Beaches

The beaches of Zanzibar are the best place to spend relaxing holidays. The top beaches are quite accessible from Dar es Saalam.

Tipping In Tanzania

Though tipping is not compulsory, its a tradition to show respect to the culture of the locals.

Basic Essentials To Carry

• Passport and Visa
• All other important verification Ids and documents
• Take sufficient cash
• Pack warm clothes (The weather is unpredictable)
• Sunscreen
• Mosquito spray

The entry point to Tanzania is Kilimanjaro International Airport in Arusha and Julius Nyerere International Airport in Dar es Saalam.

Normally maximum trips to national parks start from Arusha. So if you land in Julius Nyerere International Airport then you can fly to Arusha and start your trip.

In most cases, your tour operator receives you from the airport and takes care of your whole trip.

Chartered flights are also available to take you to the park.

Domestic Airlines & Flights in Tanzania

Your tour operator can book Domestic and charter flights to access the parks easily in less time. Otherwise, you can choose also roadways to access the parks which are time-consuming.

Some of the most popular domestic Airlines and Flights in Tanzania are as follows:

• Air Tanzania
• Precision Air
• Regional Air
• ZanAir
• Safari Air Link
• Coastal Aviation
• Auric Air
• Air Excel

The Average summer temperature in Tanzania is 18°C to 29°C and the Average winter temperatures: 15°C to 26°C.

Normally two seasons are experienced, dry and rainy.

The Rainy season: mid-March to May ("long rains") and November to December ("short rains").

Though Tanzania is blessed with a wealth of wildlife and breathtaking landscape, the people and culture have a unique position. Over 120 tribes and 120 different cultures make a wonderful mix of influences and beliefs.

Among all tribes, the Maasai Tribe is the most remarkable for their typical red and blue dress up, jumping dance, colorful beads and warrior nature.

From the tall graceful Maasai warriors, the ancient ways of the Hadza Bushmen, the inventive talents of the Makonde, the creative agricultural practices of the Wameru, to the Chaga farmers and traders.

Each of the 120 different tribes in Tanzania has their own distinctive ways of life but together, they gracefully unite to outline Tanzania a worldwide attraction. Here the travelers will get the opportunities to know the lifestyle of the tribe.

The Tanzanian shilling is the official currency of Tanzania but the US dollar is accepted everywhere. Other currencies such as euro, dinar, pound sterling, Swiss franc are not accepted for payments but they always can be exchanged for shillings at a reduced rate at any exchange office.

Most of the hotels, restaurants, souvenir shops and most of the large establishments accept USD but you can also pay by local shillings.

The easiest way to access money while travelling in Tanzania is at ATMs using a Visa card.

Except the exempted countries, all visitors to Tanzania must obtain a visa from one of the Tanzanian diplomatic missions.

Visitors need to complete the e-visa application form and make the payment with a credit card or bank transfer at www.immigration.go.tz. After your visa gets the approval, you will receive a notice through email.

Your passport should have a valid date for a minimum of six months beyond visa issuance and/or date of entry, and at least one blank visa page, is required. Visitors who enter on visas must show a roundtrip ticket and prove they have sufficient funds for their stay.

You may need to show your visa and passport at any time during your visit to Tanzania, so be prepared to show your passport and explain your visa status when entering or departing Tanzania or when traveling around the mainland.

A safari is the real experience of a lifetime. And when it comes to Africa, it’s a world of opportunities to search out the wild animals, especially the Big Five.

There are several world-class wildlife destinations scattered in whole Africa holding the perfect safari for every kind of travellers.

Africa is made up of strikingly different and diverse countries, cultures and environments, with each region offering a stunning array of scenery, landscape, culture and, of course, the wild animals!

If you’re planning a delightful and highly worthwhile safari trip to Africa, then there are many choices for you.

From regions rich in diversity, or places fun for the whole family, or parks and reserves, the classic safaris guarantee to present you a good time.

The point of entry to Tanzania is Kilimanjaro international airport ( JRO) in Kilimanjaro and Julius Nyerere International Airport in Dar es Saalam.

Maximum national parks can be easily accessed from Kilimanjaro National Park.

The checklist of biggest airlines flying to Tanzania:

• Emirates flights
• Ethiopian Airlines flights
• SWISS flights
• Oman Air flights
• Kenya Airways flights
• RwandAir flights
• Qatar Airways flights
• KLM flights
• Air Mauritius flights
• Jet Airways flights
• Etihad Airways flights
• EgyptAir flights
• flydubai flights
• Turkish Airlines flights

Due to the location, Tanzania has the risk of diseases transmitted through Mosquitoes like malaria and Dengue.

Regardless of your destination, the World Health Organization has recommended some vaccines that all travellers should cover.

Below are the list of mandatory vaccinations:

• Diphtheria
• tetanus
• measles
• mumps
• rubella
• polio
• hepatitis B
• hepatitis A
• rabies
• typhoid
• boosters for tetanus, diphtheria and measles

Except these, follow a medical checklist of items include

• Antimalaria Pills
• Oral Rehydration Salt
• Sun Block (SPF 30+)
• Water Purification Tablets
• Insect Repellent Spray

For any avid traveller, Tanzania offers an array of great experiences to explore. Listed below are the uniqueness that Tanzania has to offer

• Tanzania is best known for Savannah and wilderness tourism
• Mountain Climbing is also a unique experience offered in Tanzania which is not that common in other parts of Africa
• Unique experience would be felt in food
• Game drive in the stunning national parks of Tanzania
• The biggest wildlife show on earth, The Great Wildebeest Migration
• A great bird-watching destination
• A cultural visit to the homeland of Maasai is incredible
• Offers the unique experience of Hot Air Balloon Safari
• Bush dinner or sunset picnic
• Luxury camps
• Etihad Airways flights
• EgyptAir flights
• flydubai flights
• Turkish Airlines flights

Wilder Heritage believes in more intimate Tanzania safari lodge styles. So we recommend safari lodges that are warm, friendly and away from crowded areas.

Many of the camps we recommend will have canvas tents as this leads to an interpersonal and appealing safari experience. Safari lodges in Tanzania differ greatly from a three to five star level, with the smaller and more stylish properties.

Staffing at most Tanzanian camps and lodges are run by local Tanzanians – warm and cordial.

Contact us to choose your preferred one.

Hiking the Kilimanjaro is a lifetime experience where nature offers you its utmost beauty, love and peace. We enjoyed every moment, every challenge, pain, laugh, every meal that was prepared with love and every step towards the summit. We most importantly enjoyed the company and permanent support (morally and physically!) of Martin, our super hero guide, and all of his devoted and professional team. I personally learned that patience, will and trust in your and your entourage capacities will always take you hire. I couldn’t reach the summit because my body did not accommodate with the altitude above Barafu Camp, but my other half, Hassib, did summit it, in a record time, thanks to his unique “mental”, determination and Martin’s support. If you decide to climb it, and I so recommend you to do so, remember to drink a lot of water, take all the necessary time for your body to accommodate (consider a mountain sickness pill, which I didn’t and I should have), trust your guide and his/her team, listen to your body, your spirit and the mountain. Kilimanjaro is the most magnificent place on earth, where each one of us can “unleash its potential”.

Climbing Kilimanjaro was the adventure of a lifetime. The climb was thrilling and beautiful. The various ecological zones we passed through were incredible. Martin was very knowledgeable about the various plants and animals we saw. When you set out on a climb that is an adventure of a life-time you want to go with confidence. Importantly, Martin also inspired great confidence in us. Martin earned our trust from the moment he met us in the hotel lounge. My wife had questions about food and expressed that she sometimes gets sick while traveling overseas. Martin patiently listened to her concerns and then responded with details on how her concerns were going to be addressed. This patient demeanor of listening or observing our needs and then ensuring these needs were addressed played out through the entire trip and we quickly grew confident we could trust him with our dream of climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro. While this approach afforded him the ability to tailor our climb, it was crucial when dealing with the unexpected during the descent. My wife had developed Rheumatoid Arthritis, but we had not yet realized it at the time. She would be diagnosed months after returning home. One of the unfortunate symptoms of this disease is a loss of balance and the ability to walk over rough terrain due to the swelling in the person's feet. Obviously this created difficulty descending the steep and rocky terrain of the Mountain. Martin adeptly adapted and simply unassumingly walked beside my wife such that when needed he was there to quickly provide support so she did not fall. The way he read the situation and so unobtrusively provided help amazes me to this day. While I absolutely loved climbing with Martin and I wish to climb with him again soon, his biggest impact on me was the example he set for the type of person I wish to be.

Etappkyle one of the hardest things I have ever done. A very effective ego-killer experience. Think i was born this day for the second time. Big thanks to my borther @martin_msuya and to my beloved “Simba” team for incrediable support and looking after my life during this journey!

Martin was my guide climbing up the Machame route. I had limited trekking experience and there were a couple times I didn’t think I was going to make it up especially on the last day but with his support and guidance I successfully summited Mt. Kilimanjaro. I would highly recommend Martin as a guide to anyone who asks.