Tanzania safari from south africa of the African continent. The country is well known for being one of the best safari destinations in Africa. But Tanzania also offers beautiful beaches like those in Zanzibar and also the highest mountain on the continent, Mount Kilimanjaro.
The Serengeti Reserve, an area that extends to Kenya and where it is possible to see the migration of animals, is the best known of Brazilians. However, it is also possible to go on safaris in other reserves, and also in the Ngorongoro Crater . The largest crater in the world! It is there that the largest concentration of lions in the world is. The Crater as well as the Serengeti are considered Unesco Heritage.
Another destination in Tanzania safari from south africa that is increasingly on the rise is Zanzibar. The beautiful beaches of Zanzibar are in no way lost to neighboring Mauritius. Zanzibar, in addition to having great diving spots, has a great cultural and historical wealth, such as the Stone Town, also declared a World Heritage Site by Unesco.
When to go and how long to stay
Tanzania is a great destination all year round. The best time will depend on your interest. For those who want to see the migration of animals, it happens throughout the year, you need to check where the migration should be at the time you intend to travel. For those traveling to Zanzibar, the best time is from June to October, during the dry season. In the Ngorongoro Crater it is good to avoid the month of April, which is the time that rains the most.
For those who want to know the main destinations in Tanzania safari from south africa, such as Zanzibar, Ngorongoro and Serengeti. I would recommend staying at least 10 days in total. Click here to see my tour of Africa.
Tanzania Hotel Tips
Tanzania offers a variety of accommodation options, from cheap accommodation to luxurious and exclusive lodges such as those of the Four Seasons chain , with a pool overlooking the Serengeti savanna or like & Beyond with a 360 degree view of the Ngorongoro Crater. Most lodges already include all meals, drinks and activities, because once you are staying in the middle of the savannah or close to the crater, there will be no other consumption options than the hotel itself. That is why the choice of safari lodge is very important, because the quality of the lodge will define not only the quality of your accommodation but also everything else.
In Zanzibar, the most popular or chain hotels are located in the northern part, such as on Nungwi beach. On the east coast are the smallest and most exclusive hotels.
How to get there
There are no direct flights to Tanzania or Zanzibar from Brazil. Generally, the cheapest and also the best option will be via South Africa. The number of flights between Brazil and South Africa has increased, the companies that make the route are South African and Latam.
My advice is to try to buy the flight separately. From Brazil to Johannesburg and a separate one to Tanzania. It is because of Johannesburg there are companies of the type "low cost", like FlyMango and FastJet, that offer direct flights to the main airports of Tanzania, which are those of Zanzibar, Dar Es Salam, Arusha and Kilimanjaro.
Tanzania's roads are not very good. Some even short sections can be unpredictable to know the weather. So the best option is to fly. The problem is that even if flights are short, on average 1 hour, they cost around 300 dollars. The flights are made by small aircraft, of the mono or bi-motor type. The good part is that the flight is practically an aerial safari and the pilot is already pointing and showing the places and even animals! Coastal Aviation was the only company I found that did all the sections that I was interested in. Here I explain better about internal flights.
Important Tips
Brazilians need a visa for Tanzania safari from south africa, it can be purchased on arrival at the airport. Just fill out a form and pay a $ 50 fee. The international yellow fever card is also charged.
In the Ngorongoro Crater do not miss the opportunity to visit a Maasai tribe . Ask your ranger to try to schedule between safaris. The part I liked the most was going to the children's school! Cute ones!
In Zanzibar, The Rock bar, a local food restaurant in Pingwe, is worth visiting. Not that the restaurant is good, it's more to know the different architecture and the photo! haha