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tanzania TRAVEL GUIDE
THE BEST TIMES TO VISIT TANZANIA
The dry season from December to February is an ideal time to scale Mount Kilimanjaro
February is calving season with 8000 wildebeest born every day, although sadly only 60% of these will make it past 4 months old
Watch thousand strong herds of wildebeest as they travel north in search of food in the annual Serengeti Wildebeest Migration from April to August
August is prime-time wildlife watching time and the wildebeest migration take on the Mara River crossing into Kenya's Masai Mara
June hosts Tanzania's version of Melbourne Cup is the Dar es Salaam Charity Goat Races, have a punt on a goat or three knowing all proceeds go to charity
July to November offers the chance to see humpback whales in the Zanzibar archipelago
Enjoy a showcase of traditional dancing and drumming at the Makuya Cultural Arts Festival in October
Mafia Island offers the best chance to swim with whale sharks from October to March
Top 10 things to do in TANZANIA
Check out the snakes, take tour of a maasai village or opt for a camel ride before having a few drinks at the legendary travellers bar
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Take a game drive 500m down into one of the world's largest calderas that isn't a lake. This UNESCO World Heritage site is host to the highest density of predators in Africa.
It's pretty exhilarating camping in the wild in Africa, watching the stars and listening to the calls or hyenas in the night. Beware of wandering wildlife though, only recommended as part of a group.
These endless plains play host to the big 5 plus countless other animals and birds. You're guaranteed to get up close to lions, cheetahs, elephants, zebras and if you go in July/August you can witness the 1.5M strong wildebeest migration
Don't put your camera away when the sun goes down. With no light pollution, safaris are the perfect time to try some night photography. Get your tripod and set up a nice long exposure to capture the stars the eye cannot see.
Enjoy Zanzibar's laid back beach lifestyle.Relax in the azure shallows, top up your tan and enjoy a sundowner and fresh fish to finish off the day
Climb aboard a dhow and enjoy a sunset to the sounds of local music
Take a diving trip to see the wildlife that resides under the water in Africa. Check out the islands of Mafia and Pemba for a better chance to see whale sharks and manta rays
Explore the architecture as well as the dark history of Stone Town on a walking tour. Used as a slave trade depot until 1873 approximately 600,000 people were sold to slavery through Zanzibar
