Serengeti Safari with Zanzibar Beach Holiday

Green Season (April – May): This is the time of the “big rains”, but for the experienced safari visitor this is a hidden gem. The landscape transforms into a verdant paradise, the air is crystal clear (perfect for photos!), and there are fewer tourists. The herds now begin their migration north and west. The rain often comes in heavy but short afternoon showers, providing a dramatic sky backdrop for the wildlife.

Grumeti and Western Corridor (June – July): During this period the migration moves towards the Western Corridor. This is the time for the dramatic crossings of the Grumeti River, where large crocodiles await the herds. This is a unique part of the Serengeti that is less visited than the central areas, giving it a more exclusive feel.

Dry Season and Mara River Crossing (August – October): The grass turns golden and dry, making it easier to spot the animals as they gather around the remaining waterholes. While much of the migration moves north towards the Masai Mara, the "residents" (lions, leopards and elephants that do not migrate) remain in the Serengeti and are highly visible. This is also the best time to visit the Ngorongoro Crater, as the animals are concentrated on the crater floor.

The Short Rains (November – December): In November, the herds begin their migration south again from Kenya, driven by the smell of fresh grass after the short rains. This is a lush and beautiful time when the wildlife is in constant motion, and you can witness the huge columns of animals winding across the plains towards their winter pastures in the south.

Norwegian citizens require a visa to Tanzania. See also the currenty entry and visa regulations on the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' country pages.

If you are over 67, you should have a thorough medical check-up before your trip. Make your doctor aware that this is a trip involving physical exertion and moving off the beaten track.

It is important that you complete all parts of the registration form (especially where we ask for information about health and allergies), and let us know if there is anything we need to be aware of prior to and during the tour. Relevant health information that may affect the tour should also be communicated to the guide at the start of the tour. *Note* - If you are on regular medication, have known allergies or anything similar, you must always bring your personal medication with you.

See the overview on FHI's pages on travel vaccines. For vaccination and guidance, please contact Sentrum Reisemedisin: www.reisemedisin.no.

• At High Tide: The azure water reaches the edge of the palm trees, creating the postcard-perfect scene for swimming and snorkeling right off the beach.
• At Low Tide: The ocean retreats several hundred meters, revealing a magical lunar landscape of coral lagoons and sandbanks. This is the perfect time for a "reef walk" to spot starfish, sea urchins, and local seaweed farmers at work.

Pro Tip: If swimming at all hours is your priority, we recommend the northern beaches of Nungwi and Kendwa, where the tidal impact is less pronounced. Elsewhere on the island, the tide offers a unique, ever-changing perspective of the sea.