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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Thailand Travel Review: Krabi, Chiang Mai, Elephant Sanctuary, 2-Week Trip

Zicasso’s travel agency was a phenomenal agency to work with. They were professional, attentive, easily accessible, and very informative. They went above and beyond in making our trip go as smooth as possible, including easy airport transfers and directions. I would absolutely recommend them to anyone traveling to Thailand!

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Italy, Switzerland Travel Review: Livigno, St Moritz, Winter Olympics, 11 Nights

First time to the Olympics and an add-on to Switzerland! Zicasso’s travel specialist was great at listening to our needs and putting together an itinerary.

Our trip to Livigno was fantastic! The location to the two Olympic venues was ideal.

All of the details were covered and when we had a change in one of our day tours due to potential avalanches, the team at the travel company was extremely responsive and was able to adjust.

All of our transportation was well organized and on time. We also had to pivot when our flights home to the US were changed due to weather and the team quickly helped with adjustments to our schedule.

We loved the train from Italy to Switzerland.

We highly recommend this travel specialist and the travel company!

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Rwanda, Tanzania Travel Review: Wildlife, 2-Week Trip

It was an incredible, epic trip! We had stress-free transitions and accommodations throughout the trip due to the wonderful trip organization by Zicasso’s travel specialist!

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Costa Rica Tour Review: San Jose, Arenal, Manuel Antonio, 11-Night Trip

Zicasso’s travel specialist was a dream. We booked our trip quite late, but they were still able to put together an amazing itinerary, with beautiful hotels, wonderful meals, and incredible activities and adventures, and everything went off without a hitch. We couldn't believe how every single time we had something planned, a driver showed up on time, was super-friendly, and everything went really smoothly. And the owner was always available to tweak things on the fly when necessary. It was just wonderful.

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Argentina Travel Review: Ushuaia, El Calafate, 1 Week

Zicasso’s travel company did an amazing job! They handled all the details and designed the trip of our dreams. They were easy to contact, went out of their way to make sure all the little things were handled, and easily accommodated our needs. I highly recommend this company.

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South Africa, Zimbabwe Vacation Review: Kruger National Park, Private Tours, Game Drives, 1 Month

Zicasso’s travel specialist and his team far exceeded our expectations, making this a trip of a lifetime. Guides and accommodations were superb. Even though Kruger experienced record rains and floods mere weeks before, we were treated to the "Big Five" on our game drives in the neighboring reserves. We cannot think of anything that needed improvement. Thanks to the travel specialist and team!

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