A seeing expedition to Sub-Saharan Africa can be profound. Especially if you are obsessed with nature and wild animals. And considering the vast region, doing Tanzania budget safari has its unique thrills and frills that travel buffs shouldn’t miss. Even if you are zoo phobic, we’re confident that a trip to Tanzania can awaken something fascinating in you.

Read our full experience during out stay in Tanzania

So from our interesting experience in the East African country, we have come up with a list of everything you need to know before setting out.

1. Research before employing the services of a Safari Agency

To maximize the fun, you will need a guide and all the information you can gather. That’s where a Safari agency comes in. However, ensure you do a proper study on your options so you can have the best bargain for your money.

Our Safari agency was incredibly helpful. In fact, we recommend them to you. Shoot them an email when you’re ready. Having researched them earlier, we enjoyed some of their exciting offers and deals. They also helped us in customizing our itinerary at a reasonable price. Nevertheless, we will not advise you to take typical and preset Safari packages.

Contact here our Safary Agency, it offers competitive prices for a great service

Choose your Safari company wisely. Make sure they are licensed. Read the reviews on mojhi.com for example. The companies are also so active on social networks so you can get in touch with them quite easily. Tailor your safari itinerary with them while asking for recommendations.

Vaccinations for your Tanzania budget safari

Don’t forget the mandatory vaccinations. Check them with your doctor. These are the compulsory vaccinations for Tanzania :

• Diphtheria-tetanus-pertussis
• Measles-mumps-rubella (MMR)
• Hepatitis A
• Polio
• Typhoid

Chances are you had these immunizations as a child. It could take some searching (or a call to your mum) to unearth your vaccination card and check.

3. Best Time to do Tanzania budget safari

Think about visiting Tanzania during the birds’ annual migration. It would be a hell-of-a-show for birds and wildlife lovers in general.
The best wildlife viewing months in Tanzania are during the dry season. It’s actually from late June to October.

The best chance of seeing the wildebeest migration in the Serengeti is during June and July, and the time to see the wildebeest calving is from late January to February.

4. Tanzania safari prices

Safari bookings are usually cheaper when you are a bigger group. While Tanzania’s safari prices vary according to your itinerary, they cost around (€900 to €1200) ($1200 to $1400) to for us excluding Serengeti (prices from Sept. 2019).
Plane tickets are not included in Tanzania safari prices and can be expensive. So choose wisely when to visit and with which airline company. Ours cost us around €700 per person (from Frankfurt to Arusha)

Serengeti is so far from Arusha (Safari Hub in Tanzania) and it is the most expensive national park in Tanzania. However, once you decide to explore it, make sure to enjoy it to the fullest, including an eventual balloon safari ride.

5. Obey the rules and stay safe during Tanzania budget safari

While doing your Tanzania budget safari, stay in your car at all times, the rules are there for a good reason. Animals are very well camouflaged, and often you don’t see them until it’s too late. Don’t approach the elephants too closely.
Elephants are usually peaceful and calm animals. However, avoid making sudden noises and moves when you are close to them. Especially with females with her cub.

6. Ask questions

Most guides are very knowledgeable and might hold some amazing stories for you here. They come here so often and know the place so well. So don’t be shy asking about anything, you can learn a lot about animals and their behavior.

7. Visa

All travelers to Tanzania can obtain a visa o arrival, and it is valid for 90 days from the date of issue. So you shouldn’t worry about it. Just keep aside $50 entrance fees.

The eVisa can be obtained via the Tanzania Electronic Visa and the application usually takes 10 business days, is issued via email and the cost is US$50 for a Single Entry Visa.

For more information, you can check https://www.tanzaniaconsul.com/visas/

8. Keep your camera ready and fully charged

The funniest thing was when we took a break in a picnic area when we saw a Gorilla entering a public toilet looking for water. It was just epic, So be always careful, but keep your camera ready and fully charged, so you don’t regret missing any action. [link photography style]

9. What to bring in your backpack for Tanzania budget safari

Do not forget to add a binocular to your backpack items. It will come in handy to bird-watch and see the thousands of fascinating wild animals. A camera to capture every special Safari moment will be a brilliant idea. Make sure your camera is fully charged, so you don’t regret missing any action.

10. Customize your Itinerary, but you must visit these places

Customize your itinerary with the Safari company to get a reasonable price. We don’t recommend taking typical and preset safari packages.

Where to start from?

Arusha is a city in the North where most of the Safari companies are based. Although its airport is small, it hosts many international flights. So you could put it as the final destination in your flight search engine. When we got to the wonderful city of Arusha, our first stop, we linked up with our guide and our Safari expedition kicked off in earnest.

Lake Manyara National Park

Earlier, we had heard about Lake Manyara, famous for housing an incredibly wide range of East African birds. The bird population is unbelievable, we must reiterate. Actually, Manyara park is made up of forest, woodland, grasslands, and swamps. The prominent mammals in the Manyara are the elephants, hippos, and tree-climbing lions. They are many in the Manyara park in any other park in the country.

Ngorongoro National Park

It’s a personal favorite. The Ngorongoro is the perfect place if you want a blend of scenic landscapes and wildlife. The crater it has got inside and the Masai living not so far from the way in just makes it unique.

Ngorongoro’s volcanic crater has a supply of water that attracts many animals in the area. Therefore, people often visit to view the large game and watch birds.

Tarangire National Park

Tarangire is mostly known for elephants and baobab trees. It is said that the best time to visit this interesting park is in the dry season from July to September when animals gather along the river. You will see wildebeest, buffalo, impala, and gazelle at the lagoons. The park is also impeccable for bird-watching.

Actually, there are over 300 species in the Tarangire area, including falcons, vultures, herons, buzzards, and eagles.

Final thoughts 

 Few destinations in Africa can rival Tanzania’s diversity of wildlife and landscapes. From the classic Savannah destinations of the Serengeti, Tarangire, and Ngorongoro Crater to the beaches and coral reefs of Zanzibar, a Tanzania safari delivers one massive experience after another.

If you have any questions. Please put them in the comments, and I will get in touch with you right away.