A Taste of Tanzania
Tanzania is one of Africa's most epic countries to explore. Boasting the jaw-dropping wildebeest migration and the highe[..]
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Whether it’s the endless plains of the Serengeti, the distant looming peak of Kilimanjaro, or the tropical islands of Zanzibar, Tanzania is a country with an allure that travellers with a taste for epic landscapes and spectacular wildlife simply cannot resist.
And whilst the sheer scale of the wildebeest migration or a once-in-a-lifetime trek to the roof of Africa might be experiences you treasure forever, there are countless hidden gems and offbeat experiences you can find in a country where you will find as warm hospitality as anywhere on the continent.
Tanzania isn’t often associated with snorkeling alongside whale sharks in the azure blue waters of the Indian Ocean, or indeed with being a mecca for chimpanzee spotting at Gombe National Park, the spot where Jane Goodall famously set up her research station, but with Not In The Guidebooks you can discover the authentic, off the beaten track adventures that stay with you long after you have left the burning sunsets of Africa behind.
High Season
The months of June through to September are generally the most popular when it comes to visiting Tanzania, as the cooler, drier and brighter weather makes it the perfect time to head out on safari. For the great wildebeest migration, you want to be on the Serengeti in mid-June to mid-July.
Shoulder Season
The hottest months of the year are from October through to February, so animals may be less active on the grasslands and active experiences are a little more challenging, but it’s still a great time to visit and if you visit in January, you may get to witness wildebeest calving season.
Low Season
March through to May is the rainy season, so tracks into the wilderness become less accessible and wildlife much harder to find. That said, the landscape is beautifully lush and green, it will feel as though you almost have the entire Serengeti to yourself, and it’s the perfect time to visit for birdwatchers.
