The ultimate guide to a realistic & unforgettable Tanzania itinerary

Are you eager to start planning your Tanzania self drive itinerary and wondering where to start from. Worry not, this ultimate guide will guide on how to come up with a suitable itinerary that is relaxing and suitable to have a great experience through Tanzania top destination.

While some distances might seem doable on the apps like google map or map.me that traveler usually use while planning their travel adventure in Tanzania. These app are less realistic as they fail to consider the nature of Tanzania roads and the traffic congestion that characterize the most part of the country. Actually, if you are planning to use such apps ensure to put in an allowance of at least a third of the total planned time for a greater adventure and avoiding any disappointment.

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Tanzania self drive planner | distance and driving times

The table below provide the ideal travel time, but it can change basing on several other factors like the change in weather condition, change in road conditions or even an increase in traffic congestion. All these factors can greatly affect the travel time from one destination to another.

Avoid planning your travel plan on day-to-day basis, instead segment it into different sector. This will help you to avoid making long time estimate while using the app and it will also save you from taking feeder routes that might not be able to take you to the final destination hence increasing your driving time as you are looking for the right route to take as driving through.

Tips for creating the best Tanzania self drive itinerary

When designing your Tanzania self drive itinerary, put the following factors into consideration for a greater and highly rewarding adventure through the country.

Plan at least 2 days per each destination

Keeping on move through the safari does not make a great adventure. You will be on rush and end up missing out on the great things that you would have enjoyed. Beside that, you will end up getting very tired as you will always be rushing to catchup with your next destination and without missing the schedule. You have come for a holiday, keep that in mind and the experience should be long lasting. Therefore, no need to rush your schedule give yourself a humble time to have a proper experience while in Tanzania.

Stay near the airport on the day you will be departing

Unforeseen circumstance can happen at any moment. To avoid any disappointment, make sure to stay close to the airport as this will save you from unforeseen incidence like car breakdown. You think of you trying to start the car and it fail while still very far to the airport and it is almost time to depart? Not expose yourself to such pressure, always find the accommodation near the airport on the final day of your safari.

Not do game drive continuously

Alternate game drive with other activities like walking safaris or boat cruise to flex up your body. Doing game drive alone is highly challenging and will exhaust you to the extreme. Therefore, where possible switch between game drive and other activities to keep your body fresh and ready to go as far as your safari need you to go.

Alternate between camping and lodge

Tanzania offers a lot of lodging options. From the luxury five-star lodges to the budget lodges. Not try to have an all-camping safari more so if you are going for a long safari. You will get exhausted; the weather will affect you and end up hating the experience. Therefore, ensure to alternate between the camping experience and the lodging experience while on safari.

Pole pole is the code in Tanzania

Pole pole is the Tanzania word meaning slowly slowly. that is the term you should expect to hear more frequently during your safari in Tanzania. Not expect to rush, we are slow people, and we shall take time to serve you, from the fuel pump to the supermarket where you will be buying item. Be ready to take your time as you are in Tanzania

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