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June to October is the main dry season: easiest game viewing, busiest parks, highest prices. January to March is also excellent and covers the Serengeti calving season. The long rains from March to May are quietest and cheapest, with greener landscapes and some camps closed.

Park fees alone are a significant fixed cost per person per day, which is why very cheap quotes usually mean shared vehicles or camps far outside the parks. Beyond that, accommodation tier is the biggest variable. Ask us for a written breakdown rather than comparing headline numbers between operators.

Most visitors do. Visas can generally be obtained on arrival or applied for in advance through Tanzania's official immigration portal — applying ahead usually means a shorter queue. Rules change periodically, so confirm current requirements with official sources close to your travel date.

Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) is the most convenient for both Moshi and Arusha, and therefore for northern circuit safaris and Kilimanjaro climbs. Airport transfers are included on all our packages.

That is a medical decision for you and a doctor or travel clinic, based on your itinerary, health history and season. We will tell you exactly which areas you will be visiting so you have accurate information for that conversation.