Are you interested in visiting Tanzania and wondering how many days to spend here? You are in the right place. Tanzania is one of the best safari destinations in the African continent with rich wildlife and cultural experiences. Whether you’re a first-time visitor or you have been here multiple times, the length of your safari can significantly impact your overall experience.
However, you can’t say that there are specific days you need for Tanzania safari because it depends on travelers preferences, though many people recommend 7 – 10 days is enough. Continue to read this short guide to help you understand how long you will need according to your situation.
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Tanzania safari Highlights
Short Trip Safari (1-4 Days)
A short safari is ideal for travelers with limited time or those looking to combine a safari with a Zanzibar beach holiday. Or sometimes it may happen that you are in Zanzibar and looking to get wildlife experience before you leave tanzania. So you can you can visit one or two national parks, such as:
If a short safari is for you, then make sure you only go one or two places to avoid rushing your vacation and getting tired.
Classic Safari - Popular (5-8 Days)
This is the common option for so many travelers because it is a cost friendly option and it allows you to explore multiple parks and get a deeper experience of Tanzania’s wilderness.
You can visit almost all famous national parks which you found on the internet: Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, Tarangire national Park, Lake Manyara, Lake Natron and Lake Eyasi. This duration gives you time to enjoy game drives without feeling rushed and increases your chances of witnessing breathtaking wildlife moments.
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Extended Safari (9-12 Days)
For a more Tanzania experience, 9 to 12 days is ideal. This allows you to have more flexibility, relaxed game drives, and visits to unpopular parks compared what we discussed above, Parks like: Ruaha National Park, Selous Game Reserve, Saadani National Park, Mikumi national Park, even participating in Cultural Experiences like Visit local Maasai villages and Hadzabe tribe around lake Eyasi.
Long Safari (13+ Days)
For those who want to experience everything Tanzania has to offer, a safari of 13+ days or more is recommended. Tanzania has more to offer than just safari. If you want to go with this option, expect to visit Multiple National Parks including Northern and Southern Tanzania, Chimpanzee Trekking, Walking and Canoe Safaris, and Zanzibar Beach (Must). Remind you, you can still extend to Zanzibar even for 9 – 12 days.
Learn more on the best things to do in Tanzania besides safari!
