How many days is enough for Tanzania safari?

Recommended duration for a safari in Tanzania is: 6 to 8 days for visiting the top parks including Serengeti, Ngororongoro, Tarangire. 9 to 11 days for covering the top parks with a relaxed schedule. 12+ days for once in a lifetime trip with maximum wildlife spotting potential.



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If you're a first-time safari-goer, we highly recommend planning a longer trip to make it well worth your while. As a general rule of thumb about two weeks (or 10 full days minimum) is a good amount of time to properly enjoy your first time in Africa.

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Tanzania is, however, arguably the best place in the world to go on Safari. Due to the higher costs, the parks are not packed so you get a much better viewing experience. Tanzania also features some of the very best safari parks in the world such as the Serengeti.

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If you're a first-time safari-goer, we highly recommend planning a longer trip to make it well worth your while. As a general rule of thumb about two weeks (or 10 full days minimum) is a good amount of time to properly enjoy your first time in Africa.

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The most common duration for a decent safari trip is 10-18 nights in Africa, plus your travel time.

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Many factors determine the cost. A budget 10-day safari costs between US$2,000 and US$2,500 per person. Mid-range tours range between US$2,500 and US$4,500 per person, while luxury tours start at about US$4,000 per person.

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Overall, if you are after a memorable wildlife experience and budget is no issue, we recommend you visit Tanzania. If you're looking to keep costs lower but still see some of Africa's most iconic wildlife, then Kenya is an incredible country to explore.

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If you must see everything, plan on all day (6-7 hours). If you center on covering maybe 65%, you can probably do it in 5 hours. If you are hot on certain attractions, maybe only 3 hours.

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The best time to go on safari is between June and October, during the dry season. This is a cooler time of the year and you are more likely to see animals, who are searching for water sources. During these months, you can also catch the iconic Masai Mara migration.

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Safaris are a fantastic option for those who love adventurous experiences, whilst avoiding all or any physically strenuous adventure in the process ? in fact, we would say that 95% of the trips we love to organise are suitable for all ages; whether you are 6, 60 or 100 years old, an African safari is an experience ...

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Both parks offer the Big Five; however, it will be much harder to spot the animals in Kruger due to the layout of the park with the paved roads. Animals often stay far from the roads. If you want a more adventurous safari with multiple animal sightings, Serengeti National Park is the way to go.

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We recommend spending as many days in the Serengeti as possible. While there are many different accommodation options, the extra cost of staying for longer will be well worth it. Additionally, make sure to come during the dry season to spot more animals, and be mindful of your travel dates.

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