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From the iconic Maasai Mara plains to the awe-inspiring Amboseli, Kenya offers a safari experience like no other. Encounter the legendary Big Five—lions, elephants, buffaloes, leopards, and rhinos—in their natural habitats, alongside a myriad of other fascinating wildlife species.
Yes, you need a Tanzanian visa to visit Tanzania unless you’re from one of the exempt countries. The cost for a 90-day visa is $50. However, US citizens must get a year-long, multiple-entry visa for $100.
We recommend getting your visa online before you travel. While some can get a visa upon arrival, the lines can be long and tiring. Apply for an e-visa at www.immigration.go.tz at least two weeks before your trip.
Additionally, ensure your passport is valid for at least six months after your departure date.
There are no specific vaccine requirements for visitors to Tanzania. However, if you’re traveling from a country with a risk of yellow fever, you must show proof of yellow fever vaccination upon arrival.
Though not mandatory, we recommend talking to your doctor about getting the following standard vaccinations before traveling to Tanzania:
For the latest Covid-19 regulations, please contact us, and we will provide you with the current guidelines from the Government of Tanzania.
We believe Tanzania is the better option for seeing the Great Migration. Here’s why:
For an immersive experience of the Great Migration, Tanzania is the top choice.
The length of your safari affects how many animals you’ll see and the variety you might encounter. Here are some tips:
In summary, a four to 6-7 safari offers a great chance to see a wide variety of wildlife, especially if you factor in travel times to key parks like the Serengeti.
The ideal time to visit the Serengeti depends on what you most want to see:
To find the best months for each of these highlights, please read our “Best Time to Visit the Serengeti” guide. Additionally, feel free to chat with us for personalized advice.
Mount Kilimanjaro is the tallest free-standing mountain globally, standing at 5,895 meters. It’s nicknamed the “Roof of Africa.” Join our Kilimanjaro expeditions to experience stunning icy landscapes, beautiful sunrises, rare plants in tropical forests but most importantly, conquering the roof of Africa.
Our Kilimanjaro expeditions are meticulously crafted to provide you with an unforgettable adventure, blending thrilling trekking with the unparalleled beauty of Africa’s highest peak. With expert guides, top-notch equipment, and a commitment to safety and sustainability, Shiri Adventures ensures that every step of your journey is met with excitement, awe, and unparalleled support.
Whether you’re a seasoned trekker or embarking on your first high-altitude adventure, our Kilimanjaro expeditions cater to all levels of experience and fitness. Join us as we make your dreams of summiting Kilimanjaro a reality, creating memories that will last a lifetime.
Mount Kilimanjaro National Park is in northern Tanzania, East Africa. It’s not far from the equator, just three degrees south. While the most famous views of the mountain are often from Kenya, all the starting points for climbing it are in Tanzania. So if you want to climb Mount Kilimanjaro, you have to do it from Tanzania. The nearest airport is Kilimanjaro International Airport.
Most people start their Kilimanjaro adventures from Moshi, which is the main city in the region.
The best times to climb Kilimanjaro are from late December to early March and from mid-June to late October. During these periods, the weather on Kilimanjaro is usually great.
Even though other months may have rain, it doesn’t mean it’s raining heavily all the time. Usually, the rains start in the afternoon. This means climbers still get a good chunk of clear weather every day during the rainy season. Plus, there are days without any rain at all. We offer discounted climbs during the wet season.
Mount Kilimanjaro is super tall, reaching 5,895 meters high! But when you want to climb it, you don’t start from the very bottom. Most hotels near Kilimanjaro are already quite high up, around 700 to 1,000 meters above sea level. The starting points for the trails are even higher, at 1,600 meters and up.
Because Kilimanjaro is so high up, it’s one of the few places in East Africa where you can see snow. The snowy top of Kilimanjaro is really amazing to see!
People think that after Ernest Hemingway saw Kilimanjaro, he named his famous story “The Snows of Kilimanjaro.” The title talks about the faraway peak of the mountain. It represents something you want but can’t get, like having really good intentions. In the story, the main character dreams about going to the top of Kilimanjaro, which stands for finding peace or getting a fresh start.
Kilimanjaro requires no technical climbing experience and any moderately fit person can summit the mountain. However, for most people, it will be one of the hardest things they ever do.
Kilimanjaro is a safe climb when you give yourself enough time to acclimatise and travel with a tour operator that uses well-trained guides. Our guides are well trained in knowing how to keep you safe on the mountain, and you should always listen to their advice.
To learn more about safety on Kilimanjaro, which is an important topic, you might like to read:
Travel blogger Amanda Meeks, aka @amanda_wanders went on a 7-day safari with Shiri Adventures for her honeymoon and shared her once-in-a-lifetime bucket list experience on her blog and across her social media platforms.
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