Where is the best place to fly to Tanzania for safari?

Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO): situated between Arusha and Moshi, this is the most common entry point into the country for those exploring the Northern Safari Circuit that includes the Serengeti, the Ngorongoro Crater, Tarangire National Park and Lake Manyara.



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For a safari in Kruger National Park, you can fly to Kruger/Mpumalanga International Airport, Skukuza, or Hoedspruit, and take a road transfer from there to your safari lodge. Many safari lodges have private airstrips that you can fly into via light aircraft.

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In general, your Tanzania safari will be more expensive than your Kenya safari when comparing a Kenya Safari vs a Tanzania Safari. So Kenya is the better-known safari destination, but consequently, most of its prime national parks and game reserves are considerably busier than across the border in Tanzania.

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Conventional wisdom suggests the best time to go on safari is during the dry season, which is June to October for the majority of sub-Saharan Africa. It's easier to spot animals at this time, because they gather at water sources due to the scarcity. However, Africa's seasonality is legendary.

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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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Tanzania Safari Costs At a Glance Private budget safari starts at around $350 per day with mid-range at $450 and luxury at $600+. It's also possible to find shared (group) camping safaris from $250 per person per day.

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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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- Specific to safaris, the greatest and highest concentration of game wildlife you would find in Tanzania, and not in South Africa. This means more chances of seeing the best predator-prey interactions. - Tanzania is well rounded safari destination. South Africa is well rounded tour destination.

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An African safari costs anywhere between $125 and $1,500 per person per night. A budget safari averages $150 per night, mid-range $350 and luxury $750. The extreme top-safaris can easily go up to $1,500 per night, or more!

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