Tanzania Safari Guide

A safari done right requires extensive planning and considerations before you witness big cats and majestic elephants. With the Tanzania Travel Guide, you will have a head start on getting the vacation perfect for you from knowing the best time to visit to understanding travel logistics.

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Lion laying on a boulder in Eastern Serengeti, Tanzania

Best Time to Visit Tanzania

The best time to visit Tanzania is during the dry season, from June to October. With its vast wilderness, iconic wildlife, and idyllic Indian Ocean coastline,...
Prison Island, Zanzibar, Tanzania

7 Best Places to Visit in Tanzania on Safari

The best places to visit in Tanzania can make your quintessential safari dreams come true. Set against a backdrop of vast wilderness areas and iconic...
Zebras in Serengeti National Park, Tanzania

10 Reasons You Should Choose Tanzania for Your Safari

Vast, cinematic Tanzania is the quintessential safari destination. It is home to some of the African continent's most iconic natural wonders. The endless...
Wild animals surrounded by nature, Ngorongoro Crater, Africa

How to Plan a Trip to Tanzania: Frequently Asked Questions

Tanzania is considered one of the premier safari destinations in Africa. From the endless, wildlife-filled plains of the Serengeti to the flocks of flamingos...
Luxury accommodation in the Serengeti at Hillside suite at Singita Sasakwa Lodge

Serengeti Luxury Safaris

From the moment your private guide greets you at a remote airstrip, you are swept into a world where nature’s grandeur pairs with personalized service...
Mount Kilimanjaro’s Kibo peak glowing under the light of dawn.

What to Know About Kilimanjaro Hiking Tours

When you embark on a Kilimanjaro hiking tour, you are not only setting off on a physical adventure, but also an emotional one, and preparing for this...
Female lion with her cub in East Serengeti, Tanzania

Top 15 Animals and Birds of Tanzania and Where to See Them

With vast ecosystems that thrive across diverse terrain, some of the most spectacular wildlife viewing on the African continent can be found in Tanzania....
Paje Beach in Zanzibar, Tanzania

7 Best Tanzania Islands to Visit

On the best Tanzania islands to visit, you will find sun-drenched shores that epitomize paradise. Lose yourself in aquamarine waters, home to colorful...
Balloons over Cappadocia in Turkey.

How to Plan Your Zicasso Trip in 4 Easy Steps

Explore the world with Zicasso by working with top travel specialists who will bring your dream vacation to life. Our primary goal is to make planning,...
Aerial view of luxury overwater bungalows on Bora Bora island in French Polynesia.

How to Plan Your Zicasso Trip Budget in 3 Easy Steps

Knowing your budget is an essential component of any trip-planning process. Whether the sky's the limit or you have specific parameters, a customized...

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Turkey Multigenerational Travel Review: Istanbul, Cappadocia, Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Hippodrome, Galata Tower, Topkapı Palace, Grand Bazaar, Spice Market, Food Tour, Bosphorus Cruise, Hot-Air Balloon Ride, 6 Nights

Great trip of six nights in Turkey, with three full days in Istanbul and two in Cappadocia. Zicasso’s travel specialist created an itinerary based upon my specifics for my 85-year-old father, 73-year-old mother, my wife and I (40s), and our two kids (8 and 11). She gave a couple of options for hotels and matched our budget. She was responsive and flexible.

Upon arrival in Turkey, we were met by our guide, who was our guide throughout the trip. All transportation was arranged in well-appointed and comfortable Mercedes Sprinter vans. Overall, our guide took care of all the logistics so we could really be very efficient in seeing many sights, learning about the culture, and experiencing the cuisine. We did the Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Hippodrome, cisterns, several mosques, a food tour, the Galata Tower, Topkapi Palace, a Bosphorus cruise, the Grand Bazaar, Spice Market, and other key sites. Then we flew to Cappadocia, saw the underground cities, went on a sunrise hot-air balloon ride, and saw other key sites.

Overall, the tour was packed but well organized, smooth, and a wonderful introduction for our multigenerational group to the country, people, and culture of Turkey.

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Greece Trip Review: Catamaran Tour, Paint and Sip, Sunset Dinner, 9 Days

What an amazing experience! Everything was thought of and taken care of by Zicasso's travel specialists, and we were able to just sit back and enjoy our luxury trip. Flawless execution!

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Albania Travel Review: Berat, Sarande, Ksamil, Private Beach Boat Tour, River Rafting, Wine Tasting, 10 Days

Our trip to Albania was incredible. Everything from tour recommendations to professional, personable drivers and one-of-a-kind hotels exceeded our expectations. The travel company listened to everything we wanted and put together the perfect vacation, leaving us wanting more and vowing to return to Albania.

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Spain Travel Review: 8 Nights

We hired Zicasso to plan our Northern Spain trip as new customers. Zicasso was recommended by a friend. Zicasso gives you two agencies to choose from and the agency we picked was great, with timely responses and no reservation problems during our vacation. We loved the agent's suggested hotels and tour guides. We surely needed the help since we do not speak Spanish and in Northern Spain there is less English spoken than in the bigger cities to the south. We would use Zicasso for a future vacation.

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Colombia Travel Review: Cartagena, Baru, Antioquia, Beaches, Rafting, 10 Days

We absolutely loved our family trip to Colombia! Traveling with my husband and our five-year-old son, we were able to experience such a wonderful variety of what the country has to offer. We enjoyed the incredible culture, fabulous food, and, above all, the warm and welcoming people who made us feel so at home throughout our journey.

The itinerary was a beautiful combination of experiences. We started in the historic and vibrant city of Cartagena, then had time to relax and enjoy the beautiful beaches of Barú, and finally immersed ourselves in nature at a beautiful ecolodge in Antioquia, surrounded by the incredible landscapes of the region. Each destination offered something completely different and together they created the perfect balance of culture, relaxation, adventure, and nature for our family.

What made the trip especially memorable, though, was the people. The team from the Zicasso travel company who assisted us throughout the journey was incredibly warm, attentive, and helpful, and the guides we met along the way were wonderful. A special mention must go to our guide in Antioquia, who was absolutely incredible. He was not only knowledgeable and attentive, but also so kind and wonderful with our son. He made him feel comfortable, included, and excited about each experience, which meant so much to us as parents.

Overall, it was a truly special family trip and we cannot wait to return to Colombia!

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Italy, France Travel Review: Sorrento, Capri, Paris, Vatican City, Amalfi Coast, Louvre, Cooking Classes, 5 Days

Zicasso’s travel specialists were great. Attention to detail exceeded my expectations. Excellent communication during planning, but most importantly during the trip. I loved the daily texts with our plan for the day. The tours and tour guides were excellent. Cooking classes and private car drivers were great.

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