When your flight to Tanzania arrives, you’ll step into the vast open plains inhabited by wildebeest, monkeys, antelopes, lions, cheetahs, crocs and gators, gazelle and wild birds and suddenly your flight to Tanzania was the last bit of human civilization you can remember.
Situated in East Africa, mainland Tanzania is bordered by Uganda and Kenya, Mozambique and Malawi, Zambia and Zaire, and Burundi and Rwanda. The India Ocean graces the coastline, and mountains steal the landscape view.
But most travelers book flights to Tanzania to witness one of the most amazing animal exhibitions in the world – the annual migration of millions of wildebeest, zebra, antelopes and more in Serengeti National Park. After the intensity of Animal Kingdom wears off, Tanzania visitors can make like marine life and lay away on the Zanzibar Islands. For a bit of human touch, head to historic Stone Town and take in a bit of history. Don’t skip over this African country because of its size or limited population – there is more to see in Tanzania than most places on earth. Finding a cheap flight to Tanzania can mean the experience of a lifetime.
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The tropical climate here varies greatly, depending on where in the country you’re booking your Tanzania flight. Inland, coastal, and island territories do have some seasonal change. In the central, northern, and western areas of the country, rain occasionally causes interruptions to travel, but it’s also a welcome refresher from the typical 95 degree heat.
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There’s no time like the present to book your cheap flight to Tanzania, especially since you can expect warm weather in most months.
Peak Season: The best times to book your cheap flight to Tanzania lies between July and August. Travelers can expect a cool and dry environment. December and January, however, ramp up the heat to bearable degrees. Also, the dry season is perfect timing to see the wildlife migration in the Serengeti.
Off-peak Season: Rainy months of March and May could deter any outdoor Tanzania travel that you have planned, but if you’re hunting for a super cheap flight to Tanzania, then it’s the off-season to score an airline ticket.
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A chief rule of Tanzania travel is to avoid driving. Although it’s possible, parking is usually an issue, and road conditions are both unpredictable and potentially dangerous. Instead, consider taking a bus, but don’t expect it to be very timely because they don’t leave until they are absolutely full.
Trains cover more vast distances, and with two lines to choose from you can get just about anywhere in Tanzania. The Tanzania Railway Corporation and the Tanzania to Zambia Railway Authority are two companies that ensure safe, reliable rides. The domestic railway offers directions such as Central from Dar es Salaam to Tobora, and from Tobora to Mawana.
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Spice Tours: Chefs of the world, rejoice! If you still have energy after your Tanzania flight, take a quick ferry over to Zanzibar, just off the coast of Tanzania, and explore the world of herbs and spices from over the world. Check out the plantations that are filled with aromatic vegetation, or find a tour on Gizenga Street to properly show you around Beware though: most tours are set on dala-dalas, which are pickup trucks-turned-buses. Zanzibar is responsible for 75 percent of the world’s supply of cloves. Nutmeg, cinnamon, and pepper are also popular spices grown here, just outside of Stone Town.
Arusha: Deemed “A-Town” by most of the locals, Arusha is a city certainly worth adding to your Tanzania travel roster. The actual meaning behind the Hindu name is “rising sun.” The clock tower in the center of the city marks the midpoint between Cairo and Cape Town, signifying the halfway point for the old British Empire in Africa. If you’re looking to book your Tanzania flight for celebrity reasons, look no further: John Wayne filmed his movie, “Hatari!” in Arusha. Explore the curio markets in Arusha between the clock tower and India Street to discover cheap crafts and other one-of-a-kind items.
Ngorongoro Crater: Being the largest unharmed caldera on the planet, it’s no wonder that some refer to the Ngorongoro Crater as the eighth wonder of the world. While you might not see it from the window seat of your flight to Tanzania, the crater stretches more than 100 miles long and 200 feet deep, and the natural marvel houses 20,000-30,000 animals at once; grazers and predators alike. With the grasslands, lakes, forests, and volcanic soil, the endangered Black Rhino also calls this (not so) little nook home.
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Cheap flights to Tanzania could land in any one of the following locations:
Kiliminjaro International Airport (DAR)
Zanzibar Airport (ZNZ)
Dar es Salaam (DAR)
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All visitors entering Tanzania require a visa. Visitors may obtain a visa on arrival at Dar Es Salaam or Zanzibar airports for $50, payable in cash. All visitors also require proof of sufficient funds and should hold documentation for their return or onward journey. Passports should be valid for at least six months from date of entry. Those arriving from an infected country must hold a yellow fever vaccination certificate.
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US citizens require both a visa and a passport that is valid six months prior to your stay.
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