Why travel to Tanzania
We have already talked on previous occasions about the things you should take into account when you travel to Tanzania. We are not only talking about the places to visit, the hotels that you can have at our disposal for our accommodation, but also about places where you can have new experiences. Below we are going to explore the different places that you should not miss in Tanzania. That is, let’s see with that the unique travel experiences in Tanzania. So if you want to know more, don’t hesitate, and keep reading our article because it will be very useful.
There are times when some places seem so strange to us, and so different from our own, that it does not seem attractive to us to travel there. However, due to circumstances, whether for work, because it is an obligatory trip or because it has been given to us as a gift, we have the obligation to travel there. You can have a totally different experience, which you must take into account, even so, from time to time we need a little push, to know what are the reasons why we are going to travel there. If that happens to you with Tanzania, do not hesitate and continue reading our article, because we will give you the appropriate reasons.
Much more than Africa
One of the most frequent reasons for traveling to Tanzania is for safaris. Many travelers have the idea that all of Africa is the same, and this is not possible, since it has a great variety of diverse landscapes, which can range from, for example, jungles, mountains to African savannahs . For this reason, you must keep in mind that although there is a great variety, in Tanzania it is possible to do some safaris. It is quite easy to find them here, and hire a tour company, because it is one of the most important tourist songs.
So whether you are traveling as a family, as a couple, and want to see nature in its purest form, lions, gazelles, zebras, this is a suitable place, since we can see all these species in one place. You have always dreamed of seeing a giraffe in its natural environment, it is also possible in Tanzania. Therefore, we must take advantage of this opportunity, AND not let the train pass when it passes. Because in this way, we can say that we have been to almost all the places, that we have seen the perfect nature of Africa, and that we can not only find lions, but also a very deep-rooted culture .
Another reason why you should visit Tanzania, this is a pretty quiet place. It is safe for tourists to travel, so you must keep in mind that it is possible to get to Tanzania, enjoy a few days of tranquility. Whether you want to rest on the Zanzibar or be in the hotel pool, it is possible to have this experience. You will find them with all types of tourism, both cultural, active tourism, or safari tourism. From time to time, you will encounter some new experience, such as gastronomy, but it is still something wonderful.
Finally, it must be said that another reason, and the last one, why you should visit Tanzania, is for the experience itself . Enjoying a culture so different from ours, knowing that you are different, is something amazing. In this way, it is possible to have days of tranquility but also, well Safari Holiday. We cannot have this experience anywhere else. So, if you stay in a rural place, with the host family, you will learn to have a somewhat different vision of the world, very different, and you will see how lucky we are when we get home.
When to travel to Tanzania
If you’ve decided to travel to Tanzania, you’ve probably had a lot of time to think about it. It is an easy decision, since it is not a very touristy country, but it is still worth visiting, because you will have one of the most amazing experiences of your lives. Below, we are going to guide you about the best season to travel to Tanzania, because there are differences when choosing one month from another. For this reason, if you want to know more, we advise you to continue reading our article, because we are going to narrate to you about the different advantages and disadvantages of going in spring, summer, winter, or autumn.
It is not an easy decision to travel to Tanzania. The truth is that you will probably be very adventurous, you have decided this at first, but still, it is better to make sure all the information, to have a great trip. And the weather, that is, the climate, can be something that spoils your stay here. For that reason or, you have to clarify yourself, and not depend on other factors, although that is almost always impossible. We will probably be determined by European vacation time, which will probably be summer. But even so, if you see that there are possibilities of changing it so that our trip coincides with a better time, it is better to do everything possible to change it.
The best time to go to Tanzania
To avoid going into so many detours, we will say that the best time to go to Tanzania is from July to September. That is, it coincides with European summer. This can be a great advantage , since most people have their vacations during these months, and that is why we can fully enjoy them with a trip of these characteristics. Obviously, the bad wolf of this type of trip is that they are expensive. And the fact that it is in August, and Greece has high season, can put a big cost on your pockets.
Of course, if you can afford it, you should go in summer, because it is a country that is conditioned by the rainy season. That is to say, here there are no distinct seasons like European, spring, autumn, summer, and winter. In Tanzania, the dry season and the rainy season are distinguished . Although it is not entirely like that. And you can differentiate between long rains, which last from March to June, and short rains, which will last from October to December. Therefore, the driest months are what we have said, the summer months, but they also coincide with European winter, from January to March.
The most likely thing is that you avoid the rainy season, because there is usually not much good roads for tourists. It’s not made for people who can’t handle this kind of inclement weather, so it’s best to avoid it. In any case, no matter what season of the year you go, you always have to think about the low probability that it will rain.
That is why, if you choose, your first option should be the summer months, European summer. You will find them with a mild , warm, and sometimes sticky climate. But it’s either the weather itself, so you can’t complain. In any case, the heat is bearable, and you will be able to see and live a lot of adventures, in these wonderful landscapes Tanzania offers you. Of the animals in the African plains it is a landscape full of splendor, and that you cannot always see, and this multiplies when you go in the months of August, for example. This second option should also be to go in January, but sometimes the heat is much more oppressive.
What to see and do in Tanzania
Tanzania’s tourism is considered by many to be based exclusively on safaris. But nothing could be further from the truth, since there are many other options. National parks, the view of the snows of Kilimanjaro or the white sand Zanzibares of the Indian Ocean and Zanzibar are undoubtedly attractions of great value.
The most tourist option in Tanzania is to visit the Serengeti, the largest natural zoo in the world and where 35 different species of large mammals coexist. To the southeast this park extends into the Ngorongoro, a caldera of an ancient volcano where lions, zebras, antelopes, leopards, elephants, rhinoceroses, rock flamingos and hippos among other large animals gather.
Lesser known but ideal for planning an adventure trip is Lake Manyara National Park, with lions, elephants and more than 400 species of birds, as well as Tarangire Park, just on the other side of the previous lake. We must also recommend the parks of Ruaha and its elephants and the Nyerere reserve.
To these parks you must undoubtedly add the presence of the imposing Kilimanjaro, through which a hiking route passes that can be done in five to ten days (depending on the degree of difficulty you want). Along with Kilimanjaro, trekking in Tanzania has its share of prominence in the Rift Valley, Lake Tanganyika and Lake Malawi.
Leaving safaris, hiking and adventure behind, the Tanzanian coast is a magnificent place to go to rest or practice some water sports. The white sand Zanzibares of the north of the country, those of the east, those of Mafia Island and Zanzibar are undoubtedly the great attractions for leisure tourism.
What else to see and do
We must not forget that Tanzania also has interesting archaeological sites, especially those found in Olduvai, a fundamental destination for lovers of anthropology. In this sense, we also highlight the city of Zanzibar, with several high-level archaeological centers.
There are also interesting festivals in Tanzania to schedule our trip. For example, the one celebrated every January 12 with the Anniversary of the Revolution, or the one that takes place in the month of February Sauti za Busara Festival in Zanzibar. Without forgetting Independence Day, which is celebrated throughout the country on December 9.
The best time to travel to Tanzania in 2024 is between the months of July and September, although January and February are also recommended. The months from March to June and October to December are not advisable due to the rain. The roads get muddy and would make any type of transportation and the possibility of a full safari difficult.
If you want to enjoy a different vacation, visiting Tanzania can be an excellent option this year. There are many places you can visit and many things you can do at any time of the year.
