Yes, Tanzania is definitely a safe country to travel to. In fact, it is one of the best countries in Africa that offers the best safari experiences. No matter which country you are coming from, you are going to have a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
Tanzania is a year-round safari destination. Still, the best time is from late June to October. This is the time of the year when the weather remains dry and visibility remains great. This makes it easy for travelers to spot wildlife. If you are coming for the first time, then the dry season is the best.
High season and low season are two distinct ways to define the safari timing in Tanzania.
High season means when the numbers of visitors are high. It is also termed as Dry season. The season falls in the months of June to October.
Low season means when the number of visitors is less. The other names for the low season, green season, and shoulder season. This season falls in the months of January to March and November to December.
Our Nala Savanna Adventures safari guides are among the best in the business, with comprehensive knowledge and a passion for sharing Tanzania with you. They are wildlife experts, trained to provide you with detailed information about the animals, environments, ecosystems, Tanzanian culture, and more. Combining academic coursework with years of practical experience, our guides ensure you find wildlife off the beaten path, creating a lively and fun experience.
Nala Savanna Adventures utilizes 4×4 Toyota Land Cruisers, specifically equipped for navigating rough roads. These vehicles have pop-up roof hatches for 360-degree game viewing, a cooler box for keeping drinks cold, VHF radios for communication, and electrical outlets for charging electronic accessories.
To maintain the Nala Savanna Adventures experience, Wi-Fi is not available in the vehicles, encouraging full immersion in your surroundings. All camps and lodges have Wi-Fi. Mechanics inspect our vehicles after each safari to ensure they are in top condition.
All of our safaris are private, tailor-made experiences crafted with you and our experts. In your safari vehicle, you will travel with your companions and your guide, who also serves as your driver. We accommodate parties of any size, from solo travelers to large groups. A private tour provides an intimate and flexible experience, allowing you to craft your itinerary and make choices throughout your safari, such as the duration of daily game drives.
Most days begin early with a game drive when animals are most active. When staying in the same national park for multiple days, you can choose to take a packed, hot lunch and stay out all day or return to your lodge or camp for lunch and a rest before a second afternoon game drive. Each day’s schedule is flexible and will be discussed with your guide the evening beforehand, allowing for a personalized safari experience tailored to your preferences.
The famous wildebeest migration in the Serengeti involves over a million wildebeest, zebra, and Thomson’s gazelle moving in search of better grazing. The migration follows a clockwise cycle throughout the year, depending on rainfall.
From late December to March, herds spread across the southern Serengeti plains, with calving season in February. By April, the herds move north into central Serengeti, and by May, they start moving west, crossing the Grumeti River. In July, some herds head further north, crossing into Kenya’s Maasai Mara, and by November, they begin heading southeast as the cycle restarts.
Nala Savanna Adventures welcomes children on safari, ensuring family-friendly experiences that are both safe and educational. Our team crafts itineraries that incorporate the right balance of game driving, out-of-the-vehicle activities, and downtime for children of various ages. While safari is a wonderful experience for people of all ages, you know your child best and what kinds of travel may or may not work well for them.
Travelers can fly into major airports such as Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) in Dar es Salaam, or Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ) on the island of Zanzibar. The airport closest to your safari destinations is Kilimanjaro International, and this is where Pristine Trails provides meet-and-greet and pick-up services. If you find more favorable flights to other regional airports, we can assist in booking connecting domestic or regional airfare.
Nala Savanna Adventures does not impose mileage limits on our safaris, allowing for flexible and extensive exploration of the parks away from the crowds. Game driving is only permitted during daylight hours – unless you have booked a special night game excursion.
Nala Savanna Adventures has eliminated single-use plastic bottles on safaris and day trips, reflecting our commitment to preserving the environment. We ask that travelers bring a reusable bottle, which will be refilled with filtered drinking water throughout their trip. All trash and waste are disposed of properly in designated containers, with no waste left behind.