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Safari Guide and Tips

COVID 19 – New Updates

No one can really prepare for a global crisis like what we are currently facing with the COVID-19 virus. It has been fast spreading and even in Tanzania, but we have prepared ourselves for emergency situations and are now putting in place all our best practices and experiences to deal with the situation. And we can assure you that we are doing everything in our power to manage the situation and ensure the health and safety of all our guests and staff.Due to the severity of the situation, we have created a special protocol regarding existing and future bookings with Tommy Safaris.Should you…

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News and Events

Jan 02, 2021

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Best time to climb Kilimanjaro

It is possible to trek Kilimanjaro all-year-round. However, certain months are characterised by colder weather, more rain and potentially loads of snow on the summit.In this article we provide a brief outline on the two trekking seasons that are the best time to climb Kilimanjaro.Winds and Kilimanjaro WeatherKilimanjaro’s weather is heavily influenced by the interaction of trade winds with the structure of the mountain.The South-east trade winds travelling over the Indian Ocean carry loads of moisture. When they hit Kilimanjaro, around March, then are forced upwards where they condense,…

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Kilimanjaro Preparation

Feb 01, 2020

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Serengeti voted Africa’s best Safari Park

Serengeti National Park in Tanzania came out as the clear winner of the best safari park on the African continent, in a poll of 139 safari animal parks. The ranking comes from online marketplace, SafariBooking.com, based on 2,530 reviews by safari-goers and renowned industry experts.Crowned best safari parkThe famous Serengeti beat all the other safari parks in major safari countries like Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Kenya, Botswana, Namibia and South Africa. Safaribookings.com stated: “ The Serengeti received an overall rating of 4.9 out of 5, an outstanding result. Hence it was the…

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News and Events

Jan 02, 2019

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Experience East Africa’s Annual Great Migration

Every year, millions of zebra, wildebeest and other antelope migrate across the mighty plains of East Africa in search of better grazing. This annual pilgrimage is known as the Great Migration, and to witness it is a once-in-a-lifetime experience that should top the bucket list of every safari enthusiast. The mobile nature of the migration means that planning a trip around the spectacle can be tricky, however. Making sure that you're in the right place at the right time is key - so in this article, we take a look at the best locations and seasons for viewing the migration in Tanzania…

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Safaris in Tanzania

Aug 15, 2018

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6 Things to Know and Prepare for Tanzania Safari

In this article I share 11 tips and advice on how to prepare for and get the most of a safari to Tanzania based on my experience. 1. Best Time To Go While much of the year is suitable there are some key times you should plan to go to get the best experience, and see animals easier. Experts recommend visiting in the dry season, which runs from June to October. During this time the animals are easier to find and see as they have to concentrate around waterholes and rivers, and there is less vegetation for them to hide in. There are fewer mosquitoes at this time of the year, because there is…

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Travel Information

Aug 15, 2018

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