Tanzania is an east African country that is endowed with historical, cultural and bio-diversity wealth.  The historical and cultural wealth of Tanzania lies most commonly at the coast (Zanzibar) town where a variety of cultural influences such as the Swahili, Arabic and other distinct cultural influences are found. The bio-diversity is in the different national reserves and parks of    Tanzania such as the Serengeti national park, the Tarangire national park, Ngorongoro conservation area and many more.  Tanzania also has enchanting vistas such us the Mount Kilimanjaro that is one of the top destination in Africa for   mountain hiking and mountain climbing safaris. Nevertheless one can access all these by use of either road transport or air transport.

Hot to Get To Tanzania by air or flights

International flights to Tanzania.

Travelers that come from all over the world can use   the main International airports in Tanzania below;

Kilimanjaro International Airport.

This is a state operated airport which is a basic entry   for different international travelers that are coming   to   Tanzania and it connects to different regions   in Tanzania such as Moshi and Arusha. Some of the airlines that operate t this airport include;

• Air Kenya Express.
• Costal Aviation.
• Ethiopian airlines
• Kennya Airways.
• Uganda airlines.
• Turkish airlines.

 Abeid Amani Karume International Airport.          

This is the major airport in Zanzibar (the coastal town of Tanzania) and it’s situated in Unguja Island.  Some of the international flights from this airport normally head to regions such as Amsterdam,   Frankfurt and Moscow. Some of the airlines that operate at this airport include;

• Azur air.
• Discover airlines.
• Fly 540.
• Fly Dubai and many more.

Julius Nyerere International airport. 

This airport is situated in Dar-el saalam, one of the biggest regions in Tanzania and the flights from this airport connect to different countries in different countries in distinct content like Asia and Europe. Airline operating here include;

• Air Tanzania.
• Air link.
• Air Zimbabwe.
• Auric Air…
• Int’Airlines.

Domestic Flights in Tanzania.  

Tanzania being the largest of all east African countries insights that travelers that would want to travel to different destinations in Tanzania like from Dar-el saalam to Arusha would enjoy overwhelming landscape scenic beauty of the vast radiant plains created by the Natural charm of the African sunset.

Some of the routes of domestic flights in Tanzania include;                                                                   

• From dare salaam to Mafia Island (Auric Airlines).
• From Dar-el saalam to Zanzibar (Precision airlines)
• From Arusha to Serengeti (Coastal aviation airlines)
• From Dar-el saalam to Kilimanjaro (Air Tanzania).
• From Zanzibar to Pemba(Flight link)

 

How to get to Tanzania by road from Kenya and from Uganda                                                               

It is easier for people from neighboring countries to easily access Tanzania because they share borders with this country. From Uganda to Tanzania by road the common route that is used by travelers is through the Mutukula boarder  and   travelling through  this route takes  approximately 23 hours however since this is the popular route, it is usually over crowded hence travelers can use the other alternative via  Murongo route. The main route from Kenya to Tanzania is known as the Malindi-Bagamoyo highway and it transitions between the two cities; Malindi of Tanzania and Mombasa of Kenya and it takes approximately 10 hours for travelers using this route.

The main circuits used Tanzania.        

Northern circuit.

This circuit is purposely for traveler’s going for safari in the northern region of Tanzania in parks such as the Serengeti national park, Lake Manyara national park, Tarangire national park, Mount Kilimanjaro national park and the Ngorongoro conservation area. Each of these destinations has their uniqueness but the common factor they all share is that they offer unparalled wildlife viewing. You can either use the road transport t and the safari vehicles are the ones that are more appropriate for this Northern road journey or you can use airport transfers from Kilimanjaro airport.

Southern circuit.

This circuit is also ideal for travelers who want to enjoy undistracted wild viewing because parks such as Ruaha national park, Udzugwa Mountains Nationals Park,   Mikumi national park and Kitulo national park are remote zones. The easiest way to reach these areas in a domestic flight transfer from Julius Nyerere International airport but travelers can also use road transport.

 

 What are some of the top places to visit in Tanzania?

Serengeti national park.

Experience the great migration and ultimate game safari experiences one of the largest park’s that is located in Northern Tanzania. This park is also popular because of its yellowish endless plains that are a charm that allures   many tourists that usually come to visit this sanctuary.

The great migration can be witnessed in the moths of January to early March (calving season) and also during the dramatic crossings of the herds as they move from Serengeti to Maasai Mara and vice versa from the months of July to October.  The big five” lions, leopards, rhinos, elephants and buffaloes” and the exceptional rich cultural heritage of the Maasai people are also part of the attractions explored in the Serengeti national park.

Mount Kilimanjaro.

This s astounding summit stands at an elevation of 5,895 meters and it it’s the tallest in Africa and it is one of the most popular mountain climbing safari destinations in Africa. It is of significance to the Chagga people that are the indigenous people living at its foot hills  and not only do traveler’s get an opportunity  to be immersed into the incredible beauty of this dormant volcano, they also get to explore new traditions and the flor and fauna at this mountain.

Zanzibar.

This is an ideal destination for all kinds of experiences because   of the magnificence of the landscape of this island and this is why it can be referred to as Africa’s tropical paradise because of the unique gems within the island such as the marine life (sea, turtles, dolphins), the unspoiled beaches at the coastline and the flourishing towns that have different cultures all within the Zanzibar Island.

Tarangire national park.

This park is situated in proximity of Lake Manyara and this contributes to the density of the ecosystems such as the different bird species in the Tarangire national park such as the Northern pied babbler, crested francolin, slate-colored boubou and may more. The unique thing about this park are the ancient baobab trees add to the beauty of Tarangire landscape and also sustain the livelihoods of the wild animals. Tarangire is also known to be one of the park’s globally to have large population herds of elephants.

Ngorongoro conservation area.                

This area is adjacent to the Serengeti national park and it is renowned for it’s in active a caldera that has unmatched beauty that’s complimented by the pink flamingos that are usually sighted at the banks of the caldera. This conservation area also reserves wild animals such as the black rhinos, gazelles and travelers can be able to witnessing the birthing of the young ones of the wildebeests in this areas in the months of January and February.

The best and worst time to visit Tanzania.

He prime season to visit Tanzania is in the months of July to October when the weather is more sustainable for the travel and other game safaris however during this time, Tanzania receives   a large number of visitors hence to avoid overcrowding in the parks and the inconveniences caused by influx of people in Tanzania one can come to Tanzania in the months of January to February. The worst time to come to Tanzania is in from March to April because this is the rainy period when the weather does not support traveling by air and other safari experiences such as the hot air balloon safaris and Zanzibar safaris.

Tips for travelling to Tanzania.

• A traveler should have a passport that is valid for at least 6 months.
• Booking a flight to Tanzania is better always before 2 months to get the best offers and not to get left out in case the flight bookings are full.
• Authorities at any of the airports usually ask for either an onward ticket or a forward ticket.
• Before travelling to Tanzania one should book or have a place where to stay because the authorities at the boarder or the airport in Tanzania usually want proof of where one is staying.
• A visa is one of the most important requirement s that is needed for a traveler that is coming to Tanzania because it is always asked by authorities/officers as soon as one arrives.
• If one is travelling to Tanzania from a country prone to COVID or yellow fever they need to have proof of vaccination.
• One should get to learn about the different transportation costs to Tanzania.