Africa 2019-21 Brochure

54 Somak Holidays 020 8423 3000 Tanzania, located in East Africa, offers a diverse range of landscapes to explore and wildlife to see, ranging from pretty pink flamingos in Lake Manyara, to magnificent elephants in the Ngorongoro Crater and not forgetting the greatest spectacle on earth – the great migration in the Serengeti. Mount Kilimanjaro, with its wonderful views from its snow-capped peaks, is located in Tanzania, as well as an array of stunning beaches, and colourful coral reefs across Zanzibar. The parks of Southern Tanzania offer more of a wilderness experience and are for the more adventurous. Best time to travel Tanzania is ideal to visit all year-round. The best times to see an abundance of wildlife is during the dry season from late June to October. The chance of seeing the wildebeest migration in the Serengeti is during June and July and the time to see the wildebeest calving is late January to February. Types of accommodation From lodges to luxury tented accommodation, there are a vast range of hotels available from the luxury to the affordable. There is something to suit everyone. An incredible experience is mobile camping in the Serengeti, which is a fantastic way to follow the wildebeest migration. Top experiences ✯ Hot-air balloon flight over the Serengeti ✯ Visit the Ngorongoro Crater ✯ Olduvai Gorge – a site in Tanzania that holds the earliest evidence of the existence of human ancestors ✯ The vast open savannah plains of the Serengeti For more information see pages 56 and 57. The essentials ✯ On safari, luggage should ideally be in soft-sided bags. ✯ For a flying safari the maximum luggage allowance is 15kg. ✯ For the best wildlife viewing, early starts are essential. ✯ Road journeys can be long and bumpy, but the best way to see the country as you pass the local villages. ✯ Tip your driver–guide at the end of your safari. ✯ We recommend combining a safari with a relaxing beach stay at the end. Why Tanzania? Wildlife in the Serengeti