A tourist visa is necessary to enter Tanzania, and it can be obtained in advance or upon arrival. US Dollars only are accepted at the airport, and all currency must be from the year 2006 and up.
Dry Season (December - February; June - October) - the weather will be warm and sunny and pleasant to sleep at night if you are camping. The plains will be dry, and you will see plenty of animals though they will be more lethargic and hide under trees.
Rainy Season (November; March - May) - the weather will be warm during the day but cooler in the morning and the evening and visibility may be poorer if it is raining that day. The plains will be green and luscious, and animals will be more active even during the day.
The best time to see the migration in the Serengeti is from late November all the way to March. Thousands of wildebeest, zebras, and other animals will pass in front of you, making this experience a truly unique spectacle.
It is safe, but you must stay inside your vehicle at all times and listen to your guide. The roads inside the parks can be rough so should your vehicle break down, there are park rangers nearby ready to help your driver.
If you are camping inside the park, it is important not to wander off and to always listen to your guide's instructions.
In most of the parks, there is no reception, but you will have phone and internet access at your accommodation.
What you should know before going to safari, The official unit of currency is the Tanzanian shilling (TZS), divided into 100 cents. Notes are issued as TSh10,000; 5000; 1000; 500; 200 and 100. Coins are issued as TSh100; 50; 20; 10, 5 and 1.
The tourism industry prices everything in US Dollars and they are the preferred unit of currency. Major currencies can be exchanged in the larger towns. Foreign exchange bureaux in the main towns usually offer a better rate on traveller’s cheques than do the banks. ATMs are available in major cities only. Major lodges, some hotels and travel agents in urban areas accept credit cards, but these should not be relied on and can incur a 10% surcharge.
Our guides are trained to repair minor vehicle issues, and there are several garages where our vehicles can be fixed as well very close to the park. Should there be a major issue that cannot be fixed immediately and would delay your safari, we would send another vehicle to the rescue. All of our safari vehicles are maintained on a regular basis and checked before departure.
We highly recommend that before your trip you scan and e-mail yourself your passport, visa stamp if obtained in advance and flight itinerary.