With years of experience in planning and leading customized safari expeditions throughout Tanzania, we at Mauly Tours are passionate about what we do. Whether it is our custom designed safaris, our scheduled departure safaris, or our private guided safaris, we are committed to providing unforgettable experiences for our guests.
We offer a wide range of itineraries to suit anyone's expectations, including luxury lodge safaris, private guides for small groups, camping safaris for the more adventurous and migration safaris to the Serengeti and Masai Mara.
If your main objective is to see large quantities of animals, then the easiest time of year to do this is between June and October - Tanzania's dry season. This is particularly the case in Ruaha and Selous in Southern Tanzania, Katavi in Western Tanzania as well as Mahale Mountains on Lake Tanganyika, although in June and early July the chimps can still be high up in the mountains.
The Ngorongoro Crater Highlands can still be full of flowers in June and July but be prepared for changeable temperatures, it being often cold with low cloud through these months. Tarangire in Northern Tanzania, which acts as a dry season refuge for wildlife from the entire Maasai Steppe is at its best for game between late July to late October, but is always good for elephant and in the green season (December to May) has tremendous birdlife.
Pack lightweight clothing, ideally cotton, for the heat, but remember that it could be cooler when on early morning game drives and after the sun goes down, so bring a fleece or jumper too.
This is especially true if you're planning to visit Ngorongoro – the crater's rim is high and it can even get frosty there at night. Long sleeves and trousers will give you more protection from insect bites and light-colour fabrics are said to help discourage biting insects; lighter colours are cooler too because they reflect the sun's rays. But if you prefer to wear shorts that's fine, for women as well as men, but it's best not to wear them too short, especially in Zanzibar which is mainly Muslim. And remember to bring a hat to protect you from the sun.You'll need comfortable flat shoes for climbing in and out of safari vehicles, and for the uneven streets of Stone Town if going to Zanzibar.
Visitors should have an International Certificate of Vaccination against Yellow Fever. Anti-malaria tablets are recommended and are to be taken a few days prior to your Tanzania safari, during your stay, and for a short period after returning.
Precautions against other tropical diseases should be taken - we suggest you consult your doctor or local travel clinic.
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Visas
Tanzanian Tourist visa
In Tanzania, tourist visas may be issued as single or multiple entry permits and are valid for a maximum period of three or six months respectively. As with short-term visit visas and business visas is many destinations, these time limits are the maximum period for visas may be granted but do not necessarily reflect the grant that will be issued.
Requirements:
- Photocopy of round-trip, airline tickets or itinerary.
- Photocopy of the statement showing sufficient funds for the trip.
Can we get our visa on arrival? Yes, you can get a visum on arrival at the airport or at any entry point into Tanzania such as at Julius K. Nyerere International Airport (JNIA), Kilimanjaro International Airport (KIA), Zanzibar International Airport (ZIA), Namanga, Sirari and Horohoro (Tanzania - Kenya Border Post to the North), Tunduma (Tanzania - Malawi Border post to the South), Taveta and Holili (Tanzania - Kenya Border post to the North East), Kigoma port and other gazetted entry points
Visa Application
Applicants for the entry visa to Tanzania must meet all the necessary requirements. These include the submission of the following:
1. Filled in Application Forms - download
2. Valid Passport (at least not less than six months from the date of entry)
3. Two Passport Size photographs
4. Supporting letter (for Business visas)
5. Special delivery – prepaid self-addressed envelope for return of the Passport (for postal application)
6. If applied by post please send the original receipt from bank or postal order
Flight Plans
There is a great range of cheap flights to Tanzania to most of the major cities in the country including, Dar es Salaam, Kilimanjaro, Zanzibar and many.
