Frequently Asked Questions

The International Kilimanjaro Airport (JRO) is the most convenient airport that can easily access to all of Northern National Parks. Alternatively, you may arrive in Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) in Dar es Salaam, then connect flight to Arusha Airport or Kilimanjaro Airport.

Landsman Experience driver will pick you up and transfer you to designation hotels. Picking up on arriving airport and dropping off is included on our package.

A valid visa is required for travel to Tanzania. A passport with a minimum validity of 6 months prior to expiry is required. A single-entry visa is valid for 3 months from the date of issue. Visas-on-arrival are available at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) for US$50. (For U.S. Citizens, the cost is US$100 for a multiple entry visa.) However, it is advised that visitors travelling from a country where visa services are available should obtain a visa prior to arrival in order to avoid potential delays at the airport.

Cancellation, interruption and emergency medical travel insurance is essential to protect your investment. Travel insurance should be purchased when you confirm your safari with a deposit.

Tanzania has a varied geographical terrain, which creates regional variations in temperature. The coastal climate is tropical and humid, whereas the northwestern highlands are cooler and temperate. Due to its proximity to the equator, the region is not characterized by the extremes of winter and summer, but rather dry and wet seasons. Tanzania experiences two rainy seasons: a short rainy season from October to December and a long rainy season from March to May. The dry season, and the best weather, lasts from June through September, when the wildebeest begin their great migration from the south Serengeti to Kenya's Masai Mara. Take along a heavy sweater of jacket when visiting higher elevations or northern game reserves.

Tanzania is on East Africa Time, GMT +03:00. Tanzania does not recognize daylight savings time.

Tanzania is a safe country to travel in. Tanzanians are warm-hearted and generous people and are eager to help and assist visitors. As in all countries, a little common sense goes a long way and reasonable precautions should still be taken, such as locking valuables in the hotel safe, do not carry a lot of camera equipment especially in the major cities, do not wear too much jewel and do not carry too large amounts of cash with you.

Our tours tend to attract all ages. The more adventurous trekking tours tend to attract a slightly younger group (mostly 20s-40s), but we've also had active 70 year-olds do great on these treks, so don't let age discourage you if you are fit and healthy. Expect a wide range of ages and ask us here if you are curious about the demographics for a particular departure.

Safari options are definitely suitable for children as young as 5. Please note that this depends on the child and it is the responsibility of the parents to determine whether this type of program is suitable for their child. There are long drives on Safari (sometimes lasting 6-8 hours) and the roads can be very rough.

Yes. A solo traveler is welcome to join any set departure date for the safaris. The nature of the programs creates an environment where travelers are coming and going from lodges, but there is always a group activity to participate in.

In Tanzania, we offer a wide range of accommodations, from camping on Mt. Kilimanjaro to super luxury safari lodges and beach resorts. View our selected list of Luxury Lodges and Tented Camps.

We use regular and extended Land Cruisers, with pop-up roofs and extra-large windows. All of our vehicles are maintained to be in exceptional condition.

This will depend on the destination and your spending habits. However our trip notes / dossiers will give you an idea of how to budget for additional meals, optional excursions, and extra expenses you might incur on any specific trip.

Tour rates do not include international flights. We find that it is usually less expensive for travelers to book these separately, and this also allows you the flexibility to choose the schedule and routing that is most convenient for you. You can purchase international flights on your own, or we can certainly help you arrange these flights with an airfare consolidator who specializes in international flights to Africa.

You can book your Tanzania tour at any time and, generally, the earlier you book, the better. Booking early (10-12 months or more recommended) is especially important for travelers visiting during the Great Wildebeest Migration, as many of these departures fill up months in advance. Travelers visiting outside of these busy months can often book a bit more last minute, though a 3-5 month notice is still recommended.
Further, we usually recommend that you wait to book your international flights until after your tour is confirmed. The sooner that we arrange your tour, the sooner you can take advantage of flight deals as they become available.

• • You make an inquiry
• • We propose one or more itineraries, offering several variations for you to review
• • We make revisions with you until you are satisfied with your final itinerary
• • Prior to going to contract, we perform a comprehensive check of all accommodations on the final itinerary, and request “provisional bookings” for the selected dates
• • Upon final confirmation with the accommodations, you will receive a final contract for signing, and your deposit is due. If some accommodations are not available, we will continue to search for and confirm alternates prior to going to contract
• • Once you sign and return your contract and we receive your deposit monies, our office submits booking vouchers, make deposits to the accommodations, and finalizes all bookings
• • Signed and stamped booking vouchers are scanned and emailed to you as final confirmation of your bookings

The process is conducted via email. We may be able to arrange telephones or video calls (Skype/WhatsApp/Messenger/Zoom/Teams etc). Documents will be scanned and sent to you via email.

Tips are not required on any of our tours. However, it is customary in Africa to offer a tip for exceptional service. Here are some guidelines for your trip;
On safari:

• • Safari Driver Guide - US $10-25 per person per day
• • Safari Cook on Camping Safari - US $5-15 per person per day

On the mountain:

• • Mountain Guide - US $10-15 per person per day
• • Assistant Guide - US $6-10 per person per day
• • Cook - US $6-10 per person per day
• • Porters - US $ 2-6 per person per day

Please remember that tipping is at your discretion and should be based on the service you receive.

If you have any questions at all, no matter how small, please feel free to email our team on info@landsmanexperience.com We’re excited to be a part of your adventure!