Serengeti, Kilimanjaro & Zanzibar
Budget safaris start at $150–$250/day (camping, group tours). Mid-range lodges and tented camps run $300–$600/day. Luxury lodges and fly-in safaris can exceed $1,000/day. Prices typically include park fees, accommodation, meals, game drives, and transport. The Serengeti and Ngorongoro have the highest park fees ($70–$82/day for foreign adults). Book through a licensed Tanzanian tour operator for the best value.
The Serengeti offers year-round wildlife viewing. For the Great Migration river crossings, visit July–October. For calving season (200,000+ baby wildebeest born in weeks), visit January–February in the southern Serengeti near Ndutu. June–October is the dry season with excellent overall game viewing. The green season (November–May) has fewer tourists, lower prices, lush landscapes, and great birdwatching.
Yes, when properly guided and acclimatised. A licensed guide and porters are mandatory. The main risk is altitude sickness — choosing a longer route (7–8 days vs. 5–6) significantly improves summit success rates and safety. The Machame (6–7 days) and Lemosho (7–8 days) routes are the most recommended. Physical fitness, proper gear, and a reputable operator are essential. Around 35,000 people climb annually.
A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required if you are arriving from or transiting through a yellow fever endemic country (most of Sub-Saharan Africa, parts of South America). Even if not strictly required for your nationality, many travellers get vaccinated as a precaution and to avoid issues at the border. The certificate is valid for life.
Yes. A single-entry visa can be extended once for an additional 90 days at the Immigration Department office in Dar es Salaam or regional offices. You must apply before your current visa expires. Bring your passport, a letter explaining why you need an extension, and the extension fee.
No. Zanzibar is a semi-autonomous part of Tanzania. Your Tanzania visa covers entry to Zanzibar. However, if you fly directly to Zanzibar from abroad, you clear immigration there. The same e-Visa system applies. There is no separate Zanzibar visa.
No. Working on a tourist visa is illegal. You need a Class B residence permit (with a work permit issued by the Labour Commissioner) to be employed in Tanzania. Penalties for working without authorization include fines and deportation. Remote work for a foreign employer is a grey area — there is no dedicated digital nomad visa as of 2026.