Tanzania Travel Guides 2026/2027

Every great safari begins long before you land in Arusha, in the small decisions that make a big difference: what to pack, when to travel, what to expect. Our guides draw on years of experience guiding travelers through Tanzania, so you can spend less time worrying and more time looking forward to the journey ahead.

Stories and Guides from Tanzania and Zanzibar

Welcome to the Fahamu Safaris travel blog. Our local guides and travel designers share what they know best: when to see the Great Migration, how to choose between the Serengeti and the Ngorongoro Crater, which Zanzibar beaches suit you, and what to pack for your first safari. Browse the topics below and start planning the trip you have been dreaming of.

Elephant on the plains with Mount Kilimanjaro in the background

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Now that you know what to expect, let's turn it into an itinerary. Tell us what you have in mind, and our Arusha-based team will take it from there.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The dry season from June to October is the classic safari window: wildlife gathers around water and the Great Migration crosses the northern Serengeti. January to March is ideal for the calving season in the southern Serengeti, while the green season brings lush landscapes, fewer visitors and lower rates.

Yes, and it is one of our most popular trips. A short domestic flight connects the northern parks with Zanzibar, so you can end your safari with a few days of white sand, spice farms and Stone Town. We take care of the flights, transfers and timing for you.

For the peak season from July to October and for the Christmas holidays we recommend booking six to twelve months ahead, because the best lodges and camps fill up early. Outside those periods a few months is usually enough.

Absolutely. Every trip we organise is private and tailor-made. Tell us your dates, interests and budget through our request form and a travel designer will build a personal itinerary around you, free of charge and without obligation.