Tanzania Travel Forum

Hey guys

I am visiting Dar at the end of June for a month and wondering whether I could find a suitable apartment to rent. The apartment should be fully furnished and preferaby a serviced apartment. Any info or advice please would be welcome.

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I am planning on going on safari at the end of July, beginning of August. I was wondering if anyone has ever stayed at Selous Impala Camp? We are on a budget and was this place expensive? Can you take the train there?

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My husband and I (early 30's and fairly active) are planning a 3-4 week trip to East Africa in the fall. Part of it we are doing on our own, and part of it we are planning on doing with a tour group. We are looking at a tour offered by Gecko Adventure Tours because it does not just visit the game parks, but also has what seems to be a good cultural component to the tour (staying a night @ an orphanage, visit to schools, etc.).

Has anyone had any experiences with Gecko, either positive or otherwise? We are aware that it will be somewhat of a 'roughing it' experience camping, and are fine with that, but are more interested in what the guides are like, etc.

Thanks for any help!

Hi
We are a group of two: 25-30 aged male and female looking for safari companions at the beginning of August (Kenia and/or Tanzania)

We'll be arriving early morning on 3 August in Nairobi, and could start the safari the same or the next day.

The route we have thought of:
Approx 6/7 Days: Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Serengeti and Ngorongoro (starting from Nairobi), and Amboseli/Tsavo (preferred route should at that point of time wildbeest migration have not yet entirely moved to masai mara)

Or alternatively: Lake Nakuru, Masai Mara, Amboseli, Tsavo

We plan also do have some rest enjoing Kenian beaches in Mombasa, so we could also do the safari at later point in time, starting from Mombasa. We've got out flight back home from Nairobi on late evening 15 August.

Regarding the safari part we would prefer to stay in lodges, not necessarily serena, these could be well smaller than serenas, however possibly comparable in terms of standard.

We have found some good value for money itineraries, which would get however much less if there were at least 4 of us.

Should you also be thinking of doing a safari at that time, we would be happy should you contact us.

Hope to hear you and happy travels!

Lukas

Greetings,

Can someone tell me if a yellow fever vaccination is required for either Tanzania or Kenya. We will arrive from Canada to Kenya, and our safari will take us from there to Tanzania and then we will fly back to Kenya, and back to Canada.

I understand that visas can be obtained for both destinations when we arrive, is it a pretty simple process, or would it be best to have them in advance?

Many thanks
Jim

My wife and I are flying to Arusha in July and then overland safari to the Northern Serengeti before flying from there to Zanzibar. The flight to Zanzibar has very limited baggage allowance. We would like to leave a case of about 10 kilos in Arusha to be transported to Zanzibar for our arrival there 10 days later.
Does anyone know of potential carriers in Arusha?

Hello!

I just booked my flight to east Africa yesterday and am very excited! I will be flying in and out of Nairobi, Kenya and my trip is 18 days. I am planning on spending one night in Nairobi and then I am meeting friends in Arusha, Tanzania for the remainder of my trip. I am curious if anyone has recently travelled to this region and has advice about the trip from Nairobi to Arusha, what to do in Arusha, what safari's to take, if I should go to Zanzibar, etc.? My primary concern is getting from Nairobi to Arusha by bus and what I need to do for visas. I have read that I am able to purchase visas for both Kenya and Tanzania at the border between the two (I am a U.S. citizen), is this accurate information? Should I purchase visas ahead of time prior to leaving? Thank you for any advice! Looking forward to my trip :)

Is there a place in Dar es Salaam where I can buy 1. a Harley Davidson t-shirt 2. Tanzanite 3. a Tanzanian dog collar?

Am coming with wife and nine and half month daughter (makes a difference you know, each month! :-) ) to Zanzibar - aiming for 10th June to 20th June...

Suggestions please?

baby friendly hotels, rates, car hire if possible / required? things to do in these many days... not only stone town please... I love snorkeling and would not even mind a diving course, unless it is far far more expensive than Thailand, where I will be going later this year...

Anyways, any suggestions welcome! Specially from people living there! :-)

Asante sana!

Hi there - I am a UK passport holder living in Finland, and am confused about the visas on arrival availability in Tanzania. Has anyone arrived in Zanzibar with a UK passport recently, and can assure me it is no problem to get a 30 day tourist visa on arrival?

Thanks!

Which is better to go to Tanzania? Sept. or Feb. ?
Any advantage to either?

My best friend little girl( well she is not little any more ) is getting merried in November, and they dicaded to have the wedding it in Tanzania.
My friend invited us for the wedding. I know that it will be at the Victoria falls,but all is left to the bride & groom to organise.
After the wedding we have about 4-5 days to kill, so we were thinking of going to Zanzibar.
That island always held some mitique and lots of interesting history, so we thought if we are in the neighbourhood why not?? we will never have this oportunity again.
But the question is how to get there and is it worth for only 4-5 days, or stay in Tanzania & do safari??
We will have our little girl with us, wich at that time she will be 3 & half yrs old. The older boys(14 & 15)can not come as they are at school.
Looking on the map is pritty long jorney,hence doubts.
I realy, realy want to go to Zanzibar, but is it practicle for such a short visit?
Any sage advice, from my fellow travelers??
Many thanks.
Valentina

i will be in zanzibar for four days from 18 april. can someone please recommend some accomodation in stone city preferably along the beach. budget about 40 US DOLLARS OR LESS. i will be coming from Dar el salaam on ferry

Hi...guys...

I want to travel to Tanzania but i have no clue where to start...i went on the official Tanzanian Tourism site ...but it's not very good...

Any advice where (a) i can get more infor on Tanzania and (b) Information on reliable tour operators i could use...I want to go to The Serengeti and then Zanzibar...

Thanks all!

Hi-anyone stayed or know ZA VILLA-north east coast of Zanzibar. We have booked the villa for a week in Sept and really looking forward to beach holiday. Any suggestions for places to visit other than stonetown. Very keen photographers.
Travelling from South Africa(east london)
Thanks

We are planning a vacation in Kilwa Masoko i November this year. Is there anyone who have any experience with the hotel Jimbiza Kilwa Masoko? I would also like to know if Kilwa Masoko is a place to stay for about a week. Is there anyone who have any recommandations about what to see in Kilwa?

Please note that I also posted this Question in the "Africa" forum...I just wasn't sure if people would see it.

Hello everyone,
I'm new to the virtual tourist forum and looking for some help. I am planning a safari vacation for my family (two boys in their 20s and two parents in their late 50s) and need to resolve this issue before I can get to the nitty gritty: should we go to the Serengeti in Tanzania or the Masai Mara in Kenya? Or both? Since this is a once-in-a-lifetime trip for us, I don't want to try to save money at the cost of a great experience, but at the same time I'm not looking to drop a ton of money on a ridiculous luxury-travel vacation.
From what I gather, the Serengeti would provide us with a less crowded experience, while the Masai Mara would perhaps give us a more spectacular opportunity to view the migration. Oh, I forgot to mention, our trip is planned for mid August. A big thanks to all who take the time to help me out!

When is the main rainy season and when are the mangoes ripe?

Hello,

We are pretending to spend last 4 nights of our trip Tanzania, in Zanzibar. Does anyone know this place? Anyone can give us a litlle report on it? Concerning location, amenities, tranquility and beauty of the place, beach, food and service.
We are thinking about staying at one of the Suites. Any special comments?

Thanks,
Alex

Hello,

We are pretending to spend last 4 nights of our trip Tanzania, in Zanzibar. Does anyone know this place? Anyone can give us a litlle report on it? Concerning location, amenities, tranquility and beauty of the place, beach, food and service.
We are thinking about staying at one of the Suites. Any special comments?

Thanks,
Alex

Dear VT members,

We will be at Serengeti between 12-15 June and some Tour Operators advise stay at Mbalageti, others Mbuzi Mawe in order to better catch Migration route. I've been reading many different opinions about it and as we know animal routes are not as predictable ... anyway, does anyone stay at any of those? What do you think will be better choice?

Concerning costs, Mbuzi is less $80,00 per person, for the 3 nights stay so that is not the issue.

Thanks for all help!
Alexandra

Anyone used International Volunteer HQ?

My boyfrind and I are considering travelling to Zanibar after doing a safari in Kenya for our honeymoon. We'd be going late March/early April. I have heard that the rainy season starts in March. Is it worth going as we'd only be there for 4 nights?

I'm going into arusha from nairobi in april.

I've read that you can obtain a visa for tanzania at the point of entry, is it true also for arusha, or only for airport entry?

On the timesonline site it says that if you get a kenya visa you can use it also for tanzania can anyone conferme this?

finally do I need a multi-entry visa for kenya or a single will suffice?

Sorry for the multiple question but the info I received are a confusing.

Thanks for your help!

I'm going into arusha from nairobi in april.

I've read that you can obtain a visa for tanzania at the point of entry, is it true also for arusha, or only for airport entry?

On the timesonline site it says that if you get a kenya visa you can use it also for tanzania can anyone conferme this?

finally do I need a multi-entry visa for kenya or a single will suffice?

Sorry for the multiple question but the info I received are a confusing.

Thanks for your help!

Hello!

I am a Norwegian who plan to travel fram Zanzibar on April 14-16th fram Zanzibar. I would prefer to go by boat. What is the best way, Please?

Hi there,
I will have one day and one night on my trip to Dar Es Salam. Is it worth it for me to spend it on Zanzibar? My other option is to stay in Dar and take a one day trip somewhere.

Thanks.

Hi there,
I will have one day and one night on my trip to Dar Es Salam. Is it worth it for me to spend it on Zanzibar? My other option is to stay in Dar and take a one day trip somewhere.

Thanks.

Has anyone used Imaginative Traveller or Adventure Center?

I have received some amazing replies from a question I posted on the Kenya forum. I thought I would try my luck again!

My husband and I are looking for a day to take a break from safaris and game drives: Can anyone recommend their experiences in visiting a bouma or village market? Has anyone visited a coffee plantation or something similar?

How did you arrange the excursion?
Did you take this trip from Arusha/Ngorongoro?
Have you heard of Moivaro or Elewana plantations? Any thoughts?

Thank you!