{"id":14891,"date":"2018-08-09T00:01:35","date_gmt":"2018-08-08T23:01:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/?p=14891"},"modified":"2024-05-27T11:22:10","modified_gmt":"2024-05-27T10:22:10","slug":"safari-south-africa-vs-tanzania","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/safari-south-africa-vs-tanzania\/","title":{"rendered":"Safari in South Africa vs Tanzania: Where Should You Go?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Few trips capture the imagination like an African safari. For many travelers, it\u2019s the pinnacle of adventure. Safaris offer the opportunity to experience natural beauty, from jungles to savannahs, and glimpse wild creatures. It&#8217;s where you&#8217;ll find the big five animals: lions, leopards, rhinos, elephants, and African buffaloes, which roam game reserves, national parks, and other wildlife sanctuaries.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some of the most sought-after African safari destinations are in eastern and southern Africa, with <a href=\"\/i\/south-africa-safari\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">South Africa<\/a> and <a href=\"\/i\/tanzania-safari\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tanzania<\/a> among the most popular. While each offers boundless excitement, they vary in weather and the wildlife that populate each area. Here are some highlights of African safari adventures in each location to help you choose the trip that\u2019s right for you.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image wp-image-14904 size-full\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-src=\"\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/RS18768_Guide_Safari_GettyImages-1096605986-2-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-142969 lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/683;width:670px;height:auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/RS18768_Guide_Safari_GettyImages-1096605986-2-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/RS18768_Guide_Safari_GettyImages-1096605986-2-900x600.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/RS18768_Guide_Safari_GettyImages-1096605986-2-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/RS18768_Guide_Safari_GettyImages-1096605986-2-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/RS18768_Guide_Safari_GettyImages-1096605986-2-434x289.jpg 434w, https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/RS18768_Guide_Safari_GettyImages-1096605986-2-868x579.jpg 868w, https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/RS18768_Guide_Safari_GettyImages-1096605986-2-1736x1157.jpg 1736w, https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/RS18768_Guide_Safari_GettyImages-1096605986-2-1800x1200.jpg 1800w, https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/RS18768_Guide_Safari_GettyImages-1096605986-2-scaled.jpg 1080w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\u00a9Klaus Vedfelt\/Getty Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><div><hr style=\"width: 100px; height: 2px; border: 0; background-color: #222; margin-left: 0; opacity: 1\" >\r\n<p><em>Travel on: <\/em><strong><a href=\"\/i\/africa-safari\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">An African safari <\/a><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<hr style=\"width: 100px; height: 2px; border: 0; background-color: #222; margin-left: 0; opacity: 1\" ><\/div><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>South Africa<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Before booking your African safari, compare South Africa to Tanzania to better determine which trip will meet (or exceed!) expectations. Some basic considerations:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>What is the weather like in South Africa? <\/b><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The main seasons of South Africa are summer and winter; autumn and spring weather generally lasts only two months. As South Africa is in the Southern Hemisphere, the seasons could be the polar (ahem) opposite of what you\u2019re accustomed to.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As you set off for your African safari, you\u2019ll be exposed to varying temperatures and humidity, depending on where you venture, so familiarize yourself with your African safari itinerary before arrival.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>Weather by season <\/b><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>December, January, and February (61\u00b0F to 84\u00b0F or 16\u00b0C to 29\u00b0C)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>March, April and May (32\u00b0F to 77\u00b0F or 10\u00b0C to 25\u00b0C)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>June, July and August (36\u00b0F to 70\u00b0F or 2\u00b0C to 21\u00b0C)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>September, October, and November (54\u00b0F to 82\u00b0F or 12\u00b0C to 28\u00b0C<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image wp-image-14899 size-full\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"720\" data-src=\"\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/safariSA1-min.jpg\" alt=\"Zebra in Africa - South Africa vs Tanzania\" class=\"wp-image-14899 lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1080px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1080\/720;width:671px;height:auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/safariSA1-min.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/safariSA1-min-900x600.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/safariSA1-min-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/safariSA1-min-300x200.jpg 300w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\u00a9Ron Dauphin\/Unsplash<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The peak season for South African safaris is May to October, when the trees are bare and wildlife is out foraging for food. These drier months are ideal for a safari trip to destinations including <a href=\"\/vi\/national-park-kruger-national-park-safari\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Kruger National Park<\/a>,&nbsp; <a href=\"\/v\/national-park-madikwe\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Madikwe<\/a>, and <a href=\"\/v\/national-park-sabi-sand\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sabi Sand National Park<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>What animals will I see in South Africa? <\/b><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Which creatures you spot on an African safari tour depends on where and when you go. For instance, you\u2019re likely to spot elephants in May and June, when herds head from <a href=\"\/b\/south-africa-zimbabwe-botswana\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Zimbabwe<\/a> and Mozambique to Northern Kruger. Gemsbok frequent Kalahari Gemsbok National Park, while African penguins congregate in the <a href=\"\/v\/region-western-cape\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Western Cape<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image wp-image-14899 size-full\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" data-src=\"\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/simon-hurry-Vi-2-NsnE4Y-2-unsplash-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-142976 lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/576;width:671px;height:auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/simon-hurry-Vi-2-NsnE4Y-2-unsplash-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/simon-hurry-Vi-2-NsnE4Y-2-unsplash-900x507.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/simon-hurry-Vi-2-NsnE4Y-2-unsplash-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/simon-hurry-Vi-2-NsnE4Y-2-unsplash-2048x1153.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/simon-hurry-Vi-2-NsnE4Y-2-unsplash-434x244.jpg 434w, https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/simon-hurry-Vi-2-NsnE4Y-2-unsplash-868x489.jpg 868w, https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/simon-hurry-Vi-2-NsnE4Y-2-unsplash-1736x977.jpg 1736w, https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/simon-hurry-Vi-2-NsnE4Y-2-unsplash-1800x1013.jpg 1800w, https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/simon-hurry-Vi-2-NsnE4Y-2-unsplash-scaled.jpg 1080w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\u00a9Simon Hurry\/Unsplash<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Other common animals include wildebeests, giraffes, hippos, and zebras. Conversely, rhinos, especially black rhinos, are endangered and, therefore a rare sight, though you may see them in <a href=\"\/search?q=Ngorongoro%20Crater\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ngorongoro Crater<\/a>, along with zebras and lions. Leopards, hyenas, cheetahs, pangolins, aardvarks, and honey badgers are less prevalent. Note that these wild animals don\u2019t hibernate, due to the climate in South Africa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>What should I pack for a safari in South Africa? <\/b><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pack light, bearing the elements in mind. Note: African safari attire in khaki, green, neutral, and brown blends into the environment; dark blue and black attract tsetse flies (ouch). Bold colors and white also make you an insect target.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b><strong>Checklist<\/strong><\/b><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Light clothing for the hotter times of the year<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Long-sleeve shirts and jeans for chillier evenings<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Waterproof jacket<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Sunglasses<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Sunscreen<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Hiking shoes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Hat<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Insect repellent<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;First-aid kit<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Toiletries \u2013 toilet paper, soap, etc.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Camera<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Travel documents<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n<div>\r\n<hr style=\"width: 100px; height: 2px; border: 0; background-color: #222; margin-left: 0; opacity: 1\" >\r\n<p style=\"margin-top: 1em;\"><em>See Also: <\/em><strong><a href=\"\/days-to-come\/creature-comforts-you-wouldnt-expect-on-a-safari\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Creature Comforts You Wouldn\u2019t Expect On A Safari<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<hr style=\"width: 100px; height: 2px; border: 0; background-color: #222; margin-left: 0; opacity: 1\" ><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image wp-image-14902 size-full\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"720\" data-src=\"\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/SafariSA4-min.jpg\" alt=\"giraffe- south africa vs tanzania\" class=\"wp-image-14902 lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1080px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1080\/720;width:671px;height:auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/SafariSA4-min.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/SafariSA4-min-900x600.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/SafariSA4-min-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/SafariSA4-min-300x200.jpg 300w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\u00a9Harshil Gudka\/Unsplash<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>Tanzania <\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>What is the weather like in Tanzania?<\/b><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tanzania is located slightly south of the equator, so here, too, the seasons are reversed in comparison to the Northern Hemisphere.<\/span> Tanzania also has two rainy seasons. The first, from March to May, called <em>masika<\/em>, has heavy downpours and high humidity. The second, from November to mid-January, called <em>vuli<\/em>, is less intense and precedes the hottest time of year. May to October is the dry season and the ideal time to view the country\u2019s wildlife. <\/p>\n\n\n<h4 style=\"font-size: 25px;letter-spacing: 0px;text-transform: None;font-weight: Normal;line-height: 31px\" class=\"ub_advanced_heading wp-block-ub-advanced-heading\" id=\"ub-advanced-heading-a87cef31-c95b-4910-b50b-cfdce8c37542\" data-blockid=\"a87cef31-c95b-4910-b50b-cfdce8c37542\"><strong>Weather by Season<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>December, January, and February (64\u00b0F to 88\u00b0F or 18\u00b0C to 31\u00b0C)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>March, April and May (63\u00b0F to 84\u00b0F or 17\u00b0C to 29\u00b0C)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>June, July and August (57\u00b0F to 81\u00b0F or 14\u00b0C to 27\u00b0C)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>September, October, and November (61\u00b0F to 88\u00b0F or&nbsp; 16\u00b0C to 31\u00b0C)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image wp-image-14908 size-full\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-src=\"\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/tanzania-wild-sky-NHQOJBbJgdk-unsplash-2-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-142970 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/tanzania-wild-sky-NHQOJBbJgdk-unsplash-2-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/tanzania-wild-sky-NHQOJBbJgdk-unsplash-2-900x600.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/tanzania-wild-sky-NHQOJBbJgdk-unsplash-2-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/tanzania-wild-sky-NHQOJBbJgdk-unsplash-2-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/tanzania-wild-sky-NHQOJBbJgdk-unsplash-2-434x289.jpg 434w, https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/tanzania-wild-sky-NHQOJBbJgdk-unsplash-2-868x579.jpg 868w, https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/tanzania-wild-sky-NHQOJBbJgdk-unsplash-2-1736x1157.jpg 1736w, https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/tanzania-wild-sky-NHQOJBbJgdk-unsplash-2-1800x1200.jpg 1800w, https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/tanzania-wild-sky-NHQOJBbJgdk-unsplash-2-scaled.jpg 1080w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/683;\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\u00a9Tanzania Wild Sky\/Unsplash<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many lodges close down during the rainy season, between April and May, which is also the low season.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<div>\r\n<hr style=\"width: 100px; height: 2px; border: 0; background-color: #222; margin-left: 0; opacity: 1\" >\r\n<p style=\"margin-top: 1em;\"><em>See Also: <\/em><strong><a href=\"\/days-to-come\/everything-wish-knew-visiting-tanzania-safari-tour\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">12 Things I Wish I Knew Before Visiting Tanzania on a Safari Tour<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<hr style=\"width: 100px; height: 2px; border: 0; background-color: #222; margin-left: 0; opacity: 1\" ><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 style=\"font-size: 25px;letter-spacing: 0px;text-transform: None;font-weight: Normal;line-height: 31px\" class=\"ub_advanced_heading wp-block-ub-advanced-heading\" id=\"ub-advanced-heading-e6684fe7-ba67-4bb4-8ba0-d52dfbacdcf3\" data-blockid=\"e6684fe7-ba67-4bb4-8ba0-d52dfbacdcf3\"><strong>What animals will I see in Tanzania?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<p>An African safari experience in Tanzania gives you a front-row seat to diverse wildlife. <a href=\"\/il\/safari-luxury-tours-national-park-serengeti-national-park\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Serengeti National Park<\/a> is home to wildebeests, hyenas, giraffes, buffalo, cheetahs, lions, and gazelles. <a href=\"\/vm\/national-park-tarangire-national-park-february\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tarangire National Park<\/a>, which has an exceptionally diverse ecosystem, is the place to view zebras and wildebeests, while Saadani National Park is a hub for elephants, lions, warthogs, and baboons. Leopards, found in Serengeti and Tarangire, also prowl <a href=\"\/search?q=Ruaha%20National%20Park\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ruaha National Park<\/a>. Black rhinos are very rare, though occasionally sighted in the <a href=\"\/search?q=Ngorongoro%20Conservation%20Area\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ngorongoro Conservation Area<\/a>, a caldera that attracts wildlife. There are no white rhinos in Tanzania and wild dogs are also near-impossible to spot.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image wp-image-13736 size-full\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-src=\"\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/mtsjrdl-eCRAecIsjeg-unsplash-2-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-142971 lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/683;width:670px;height:auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/mtsjrdl-eCRAecIsjeg-unsplash-2-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/mtsjrdl-eCRAecIsjeg-unsplash-2-900x600.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/mtsjrdl-eCRAecIsjeg-unsplash-2-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/mtsjrdl-eCRAecIsjeg-unsplash-2-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/mtsjrdl-eCRAecIsjeg-unsplash-2-434x289.jpg 434w, https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/mtsjrdl-eCRAecIsjeg-unsplash-2-868x579.jpg 868w, https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/mtsjrdl-eCRAecIsjeg-unsplash-2-1736x1157.jpg 1736w, https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/mtsjrdl-eCRAecIsjeg-unsplash-2-1800x1200.jpg 1800w, https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/mtsjrdl-eCRAecIsjeg-unsplash-2-scaled.jpg 1080w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\u00a9mtsjrdl\/Unsplash<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>What should I pack for a safari in Tanzania? <\/b><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here, too, khaki clothing and earth tones are best to camouflage yourself in the bush. Dark shades like black and blue draw tsetse flies while bright colors also draw insects.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Loose, breathable clothing to protect you from the sun and heat<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Extra layers for cool nights<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sunglasses<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sunscreen (high SPF)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hat<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Quality walking and hiking shoes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Insect repellent<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Camera<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>First aid kit<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Toiletries<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Travel documents<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image wp-image-13719 size-full\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-src=\"\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/RS17103_shutterstock_602600288-2-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-142972 lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/683;width:670px;height:auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/RS17103_shutterstock_602600288-2-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/RS17103_shutterstock_602600288-2-900x600.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/RS17103_shutterstock_602600288-2-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/RS17103_shutterstock_602600288-2-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/RS17103_shutterstock_602600288-2-434x289.jpg 434w, https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/RS17103_shutterstock_602600288-2-868x579.jpg 868w, https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/RS17103_shutterstock_602600288-2-1736x1157.jpg 1736w, https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/RS17103_shutterstock_602600288-2-1800x1200.jpg 1800w, https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/RS17103_shutterstock_602600288-2-scaled.jpg 1080w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\u00a9Delbars\/Shutterstock<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now that you know how Tanzania stacks up next to South Africa and vice versa, you\u2019ll be better equipped to decide which country to visit initially and which one after that. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After all, once you\u2019ve enjoyed your first life-altering African safari, we can promise that you\u2019ll want to return in the years, if not months, to come.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image wp-image-14904 size-full\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"720\" data-src=\"\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Safari5-min.jpg\" alt=\"safari sunset - south africa vs tanzania\" class=\"wp-image-14904 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Safari5-min.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Safari5-min-900x600.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Safari5-min-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tourradar.com\/days-to-come\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Safari5-min-300x200.jpg 300w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1080px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1080\/720;\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\u00a9Hu Chen\/Unsplash<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<div>\r\n<hr style=\"width: 100px; height: 2px; border: 0; background-color: #222; margin-left: 0; opacity: 1\" >\r\n<p style=\"margin-top: 1em;\"><em>See Also: <\/em><strong><a href=\"\/deals\/safari\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The Best Safari Deals<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<hr style=\"width: 100px; height: 2px; border: 0; background-color: #222; margin-left: 0; opacity: 1\" ><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Where would your dream safari take place? 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