Welcome to Tanzania Travel Guide:  Most of Tanzania towns were founded on ports from which slaves and valuable goods were transported across the Indian Oceans.  Many inland towns on mainland Tanzania were important rest stops for trade caravans  and in the northern highlands small towns founded by Germans were centres for colonial administration and agriculture.In modern day Tanzania most cities and towns still specialise in trade and agriculture and are the centres for economical and political activity in the regions.  There are many historical and cultural sites of interest to visitors, especially in the coastal cities and towns.

When is the best time to visit Tanzania? It’s a good question – and like most good questions a tricky one to answer, mainly because different areas in Tanzania have different attractions at different times of the year. There really is no right or wrong time to visit this well-loved country but as a rule of thumb, the dry season (from late June to October) is the most popular time for a Tanzania safari with all the trimmings. During this dry season, animals congregate near water sources putting predators and prey in close proximity and making for some exciting game viewing. As a by-product of the water shortages the vegetation thins, thus improving visibility of animals.

Situated just south of the equator, Tanzania is a vast country with a variable climate that depends heavily on the elevation and geography of your chosen destination. Generally speaking, the weather is tropical, particularly on the coast, where heat and humidity prevail. However, the northwestern highlands are consistently cool, while the central plateau remains dry and arid all year round. Most of Tanzania’s popular tourist destinations experience two rainy seasons and two dry seasons every year. The long rains usually last from early March to late May, bringing with them heavy afternoon downpours and high humidity. 

Most travellers reach Tanzania via air or travelling overland through one of the country’s many land borders. Tanzania is easily reached via frequent air connections to Dar es Salaam, Kilimanjaro and Zanzibar airports. Julius Nyerere International Airport Dar es Salaam; Tanzania’s air hub.  Kilimanjaro International Airport; Between Arusha and Moshi, and the best option for itineraries in Arusha and the northern safari circuit. Note: it’s not to be confused with the smaller Arusha Airport, 8km west of Arusha, which handles domestic flights only.  Zanzibar International Airport On Zanzibar Island, at the southern edge of Zanzibar Town; it handles frequent charter flights from Europe, as well as several international carriers.

Yes, some vaccines are recommended or required for Tanzania. The CDC and WHO recommend vaccinations. Tanzania is a developing Country and thus still has a long way to go when it comes to management of preventable diseases. Vast unpopulated areas, poverty, and lack of infrastructure all contribute to the problem. As a result, some easily-preventable diseases are still rife in Tanzania. It’s easy to protect yourself from these bugs with modern vaccines that are easily available all over the world. These serums consist of a small dose of the disease you are hoping to avoid. When absorbed in a small quantity, your body can build up antibodies against this virus without you becoming ill, which teaches your body to fight the virus the next time it encounters it.

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