Tanzania is a tourist hotspot for the unforgettable experiences it offers with its breathtaking natural beauty and it’s rich wildlife. Because Tanzania contains so much untouched wilderness, getting there isn’t very easy.

If you’re planning to visit Tanzania, you can take the following routes:

Airports in Tanzania

To travel to Tanzania from abroad, you’ll have to take a one-stop flight to any of its major cities: Dar es Salaam, Kilimanjaro or Zanzibar Island. If you’re planning to go for safaris, travelling to Kilimanjaro is best because of how close it is to Arusha.

The small town of Arusha is the connecting point for the country’s popular Northern Safari Circuit. The Kilimanjaro International airport is less than an hour away from Arusha.

To go to the national parks located in the Southern parts of the country, it’s best to take a one-stop flight to Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) in Dar es Salaam.

Once you’re in Dar es Salaam or Arusha, you’ll have to charter a small plane or drive to national parks and game reserves depending on where you’re going. If you’ve signed up for a tour, the tour operator should pick you up from the airport and make all other travel arrangements.

The natives of Tanzania speak multiple tribal languages so making travel arrangements should be left to the locals.

Flights & Airlines to Tanzania

There are no direct flights to Tanzania from North America; however you may find flights from the UK and Australia. Generally, most people will have to take a one-stop flight to one of its major airports.

Use any of the travel websites to make bookings for in-bound flights. Pick any of our itineraries and let our tour managers make the rest of the arrangements for you. We’ll also book domestic airlines and charter planes for you as part of your package.

Domestic Airlines in Tanzania include:

• Air Tanzania
• Auric Air
• Coastal Aviation
• Fastjet
• Precision Air
• Regional Air
• Safari Air Link
• ZanAir

Passport, Visa and Other Entry Requirements

Entry requirements to Tanzania are always changing. The requirements also differ based on nationality; it’s easier to enter the country for some people than it is for others.

You’ll have to get in touch with the Tanzanian embassy for exact information on what you need to visit the country.

Passport Requirements

Everyone visiting Tanzania from abroad requires a passport that’s valid for at least 6 months.

Most visitors will receive a visa on arrival at the airport but people coming from certain countries will have to go to the Tanzanian Ministry of Home Affairs.

Need more information on how to travel to Tanzania? Call the local embassy or get in touch with us for more information.