FAQs

Nairobi, Kenya to Mount Kilimanjaro in northern Tanzania is a common route among adventurers who are intending to scale up the African highest mountain. Although Mount Kilimanjaro itself is miles away within the Tanzanian borders, it is easy to reach it through Kenya- particularly Nairobi, which is a major and international airport in East Africa. Belo‌w is a comprehe‌nsive guid‌e on reach‌ing Mount Kilim‌anjar‌o from Nairobi, deta‌iling both road and air trav‌el options‌, along with valuabl‌e travel advice‌.

The Ngorongoro Crater: it is one of the most outstanding natural attractions in Africa and a World Heritage Site (UNESCO). It is situated in the northern part of Tanzania and belongs to the larger Ngorongoro Conservation Area, being famous because of a great concentration of animals, breathtaking landscapes, and the unusual ecosystem. The most common question that most travelers pose is; how many days to spend in Ngorongoro Crater? The answer actually depends on your interest, budget and general itinerary, but generally, 1-2 days would be enough to get the full experience of the crater.

Big Five is the name which implies the five most popular and famous animals in African Wildlife safaris. Big-game hunters originally coined the term, which brings in focus on five animals that are hardest to track by foot. Safari tourism has embraced the term today and it has become an epitome of the ultimate wildlife experience. With vast savannas, protected national parks, and rich biodiversity, Tanzania is regarded as one of the finest countries in Africa to see all the Big Five in their natural habitat.

Getting to Zanzibar from South Africa is quite straightforward and is commonly preferred by the holidaymaker who wants a mix of tropical beaches, historical attractions and to go and have fun on the Island. Leaving Johannesburg, Cape Town or Durban you can choose out of a variety of convenient flights offering you to fly close to this island paradise in the Indian Ocean.

The distance between Zanzibar (Tanzania) and Dubai (United Arab Emirates) by plane is approximately 3,800 kilometers (2,360 miles).  The direct average flights between Dubai and Zanzibar can take 5 hours 30 minutes, depending on the flight path, wind conditions, and airline

Zanzibar has one main international airport, one secondary domestic airport, and several smaller airstrips.  Although the most well-known part of the aviation infrastructure in Zanzibar is the main international airport near Stone Town, the other part of it somewhat goes beyond that with the increased tourism sector and inter-island tours.

Yes, Arusha is served by an international airport, but with an important distinction. Arusha does not have an international airport within the city limits.  Instead‌, Kilimanj‌aro Intern‌ation‌al Airport (JRO‌), servici‌ng Arusha, is situat‌ed approxi‌matel‌y 50 kilom‌eters (abo‌ut one hour'‌s drive) from the city center. Ther‌efore‌, although Arus‌ha lacks a full‌-fled‌ged intern‌ation‌al airport with‌in its city limits, it is read‌ily served by a near‌by interna‌tiona‌l airport.‌

When discussing wealth and economic development in Tanzania, Dar es Salaam stands out as the richest and most economically significant city in the country. But despite the capital being relocated to Dodoma, Dar es Salaam still remains the commercial, as well as, financial centre of Tanzania. It is the largest city with a population of more than 6 million and also a contributor of the GDP to the nation.

The journey between Kenya and Tanzania is one of the most popular and convenient for both locals and international travelers since the two nations share their borders and at the same time their cultures. Wherever you are touring the breathtaking sceneries associated with Mount Kilimanjaro, the Serengeti National Park or the white-sand beaches of Zanzibar, there are some viable ways of traveling amongst the neighbors of the east African region. Here is a detailed guide to going to Tanzania from Kenya

Yes. July is definitely a great time to visit Tanzania, as the weather is ideal, there are excellent moments to observe wildlife and both safari trips and beach holidays can be enjoyed. Anyone hoping to visit the Serengeti, hike Mount Kilimanjaro or enjoy the white beaches of Zanzibar will find July to be an ideal time.