Tanzania Safaris – Safari in Tanzania

Tanzania is the most impressive African Safari destination with typical wilderness in its national parks that can easily be located in their respective circuits; the Northern circuit, southern circuit and the western circuit which you can explore while on your Tanzania safari. There are 17 national parks that occupy about a third of the total area within the geographical territories.

Tanzania Northern Circuit

The Northern circuit comprises of Serengeti national park, Ngorongoro Conservation area, Lake Manyara National park, Tarangire national park and Arusha national park. The southern circuit has Ruaha national park, Mikumi national park and Selous game reserve and Mahale mountains national park and Katavi national park in the western circuit. National parks in the Northern circuit offer numerous views of game especially the wildebeest which also attract a number of predators including lions, leopards and others.

The best and famous national park in Tanzania is Serengeti national park because of the Wildebeest great migration. A combination of Serengeti national park and Ngorongoro crater on a safari makes the perfect adventurous wildlife tour in Tanzania with the high chances of spotting the big five in their natural habitat. The crater is located in the Ngorongoro conservation area, inhabited by the Maasai people who widely reside close to national parks and also known for making some of the best and strong handmade craft items. Lake Manyara is also attractive with a number of animals which such as elephants, flamingos, buffaloes, zebras and lions among others. Therefore its recommended to include the northern circuit on your Tanzania Safaris.

The southern circuit has the most fascinating attractions including the elephants, high numbers of predators especially lions, leopards and buffaloes. It receives fewer visitors than the northern circuit despite its thrilling sites.

The western circuit has great attractions of chimpanzees in Mahale mountains national park, one of Tanzania’s most remote destination parks and Katavi for wildlife and seasonal lakes. About 1700 chimpanzees live in Mahale mountains national park. The area also gives a perfect view of the sunset in the evening.

Besides wildlife destinations, there are much more beautiful areas to visit just across the coast. Tanzania has beautiful islands of Zanzibar, Pemba and Mafia which are very perfect places for relaxation with the freshest breezes. These would be recommended to wind up your Tanzania Safari before embarking on the return journey back home.

Mount Kirimanjaro has the highest peak in Africa and is an exceptional site to visit if you need to watch the beautiful snow after hiking through different types of vegetation till you reach the summit standing at 5,895m. The mountain has three ranges; Shira, Kibo and Mawenzi and the highest peak is found on Kibo.

The best time to visit Tanzania

Parks in the northern circuit offer a lot of attractions and views throughout the year whereas the perfect time for spotting a variety of animals in the other circuits is during the dry season from June to October to encounter the great wildebeest migration. January and February is also good to see the wildebeest calving. Best days for mountain climbing on Mt. Kilimanjaro are also the dry season from late June to October.

African Safari to Tanzania 2020

The south and east of Africa is known to have the best safari destinations with diverse and large populations of interesting wildlife, landscapes and water bodies. Tanzania is considered the top safari destination among these countries. It has a variety of national parks, game reserves, beaches, rivers, different tribes of people with unique culture and life style and different weather conditions in its different parts since it is a large country. Tanzania’s famous Serengeti national park attracts thousands of tourists to view the great wildebeest migration and other stunning attractions like lions, cheetah, hyena and more. Other national parks in Tanzania include; Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Gombe Stream national park, Ruaha national park, Arusha national park, Selous game reserve, Lake Manyara national park and more. It is in Tanzania that you can climb to Africa’s highest piece of land that is on Mount Kilimanjaro in Kilimanjaro national park. While on a safari to these national parks, you’ll go through wilderness that harbors lots of beautiful antelopes, African elephants, buffaloes, leopards, black and white rhino, zebra, chimpanzees and about 1000 bird species including migrant birds. There are about 800 resident bird species such as ostriches, egrets, hammerkop, shoebills and many others. It is a good idea to relax at one of the beaches along the coast of Tanzania after the adventurous activities of wildlife viewing, mountain climbing, nature walks, birding and hot air balloon.

Information in this article is vital when planning for your safari to Tanzania. It will be of help in answering a number of questions that arise when you think of travelling to Tanzania for the first time or even if you have travelled there before. Find out more about what you may need to know regarding the time you wish to travel, the best place to consider during your travel period, what kind of experience you wish to have at the destination and more. With advice from our well versed staff, you’ll know the things you require on your trip and it becomes easy to plan for a remarkable safari.

Planning a safari to Tanzania with “Adventure in the wild safari”

Adventure in the world safaris is there to help you encounter the best experience on your Tanzanian safari. Right from the very first thing that you do on arrival to the last one before embarking on your return journey home, our company will ensure all processes are passed through perfectly. We shall provide appropriate advice on the best activities and fascinating destinations to visit during your time of travel, organize for transportation from the airport to transfer you to the hotel or destination, provide the best drivers and guides, book for activities that require booking in advance, book for lodging facilities and all other necessary items of the tour. When you plan for your safari with our company, the guides will inform you of many other things you could engage yourself in during your free time, for example community walks, city walks and more, and these will be done with the best guidance from the guide.

Expenditure of the safari to Tanzania

The amount of money to spend on your safari depends on anumber of factors such as the time of visit, destinations and tourist activities to do, category of accommodation you wish to use, number of days the trip will take and size of the group. Different activities have varying prices, distances to the different destinations are not the same, prices of accommodations differ according to the facilities provided, location of the lodge or tented camps, experience at the accommodation centre for example wildlife sighted while at the lodge or camp, sceneries, the closeness to major tourism destinations and extra activities they offer such as swimming.

Best time to travel to Tanzania

This is a common question from most travelers and yes, it is right to know the best time to travel to Tanzania or any other destination so that you’ll get the best of the experience you wish to have. This question however can’t be answered with one or two words since it the best time depends on the interests of the travelers; including the activities you want to do, when you want to travel and the places you would like to go to. The information below will help you to make the right choice and plan for travel appropriately. Check out for more activities that you can enjoy in the same period of your travel and also the most friendly weather conditions for you.

Best time for wildlife viewing

For travelers with much interest in watching wild animals, the dry season has great chances of spotting big populations of different species. It is even easier to go through the trails and reach far places in search for the animals. The dry season begins towards the end of June to October. In the dry season, seasonal water holes dry up and most animals move to permanent water sources where they are found drinking and cooling their bodies. Large herds of buffaloes, antelopes, elephants, wildebeest and others are many along the shores of rivers and lakes.

There are many tourists who are interested in watching the great wildebeest migration that takes place also in the dry season from Serengeti national park in Tanzania to Masai Mara in Kenya. About 2 million animals migrate from Tanzania to Masai Mara and back to Tanzania every year, in search for water and food. This migration takes place in a series of movement through different areas and depending on where you wish to watch these mammals, we shall give you a prediction about the best time since their movement doest remain exactly the same each year. Generally, the migration takes place in the dry season in June and July. Calving among wildebeest is interesting because about 80% of the wildebeest cows give birth, predators keep invading the areas where herds live. Calving takes place from January up to February.

National parks and game reserves are divided into circuits according to their locations; those of the northern circuit in the north, those of the western circuit in the west and those in the southern circuit in the southern part of Tanzania. National parks in the northern circuit remain accessible and interesting even during all seasons of throughout the year part form Tarangire national park, while those in the southern and western circuit are recommended during the dry season from June to October.

Description of Tanzania’s weather to know the best time to travel

Dry season- June to October

The dry season in Tanzania starts in June and ends in October. It is characterized with warm temperatures during the day, clear skies and cool temperatures early morning and in the evenings. The dry season is the best for wildlife viewing because vegetation is short and thin and animals can easily be spotted. Due to high temperature during the day and lack of rain, seasonal waterholes and rivers dry up and animals are forced to move to the main water sources to drink where you’ll find them in large herds. You can view the wildebeests crossing rivers in August and September.

During this period, Tanzania receives a lot of tourists since all parks are accessible, there are fewer mosquitoes and the weather is friendly for doing most adventurous activities like mountain climbing, chimp trekking nature walks and more. The coast is also enjoyable when you visit it during the dry season.

During this dry season is when you’ll see many visitors in tanazan ia especially in parks in the northern circuit; Serengeti and Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Even if the temperatures are normally high, you are encouraged to carry thick heavy clothes to use when it is cold especially early morning when going for game drives.

January to February

There is little rainfall received during this period. Grass is available for animals to feed on though it is short and animals can easily be spotted. This is the calving season for wildebeest in Serengeti national park. A lot of big cats are spotted around the areas where there are wildebeest and you may get a chance to see them hunting for the wildebeest calves. Common predators are lions, cheetah and hyena.

Wet season- March to May

Tanzanian experiences its wet season in the months of March, April and May. There is heavy rainfall, normally cloudy, grass in national parks grows tall and thick and animals can’t be easily spotted. Some trails become slippery. This makes it quite challenging to reach some areas of the park when trails get wet.

The wet season is fantastic for bird watching. Migratory birds from Europe and North Africa have arrived and the number of birds is higher.

This is also the period when wildebeests and other animals start leaving southern Serengeti towards the west to Serengeti’s western corridor. Visiting Serengeti during this period enables you to watch the initial process of the migration.

Major Destinations in Tanzania and the Best time to visit them

Major national parks in Tanzania are those in the northern circuit; Serengeti national park, Ngorongoro conservation Area, Tarangire national park, Lake Manyara national park and Arusha national park. Other parks such as Selous game reserve, Gombe stream national park, Kilimanjaro national park and more. The highly visited destinations are Serengeti and Ngorongoro Conservation area.

These two wildlife reserves record the highest number of tourists because of their exceptional great wildebeest migration and the high concentration of predators. These game parks can be visited any time of the year though the dry season is perfect. To watch the wildebeest great migration, June and July are the best months. Trekking and mountain climbing are also more interesting and easier in the dry months.

It is advisable to visit the rest of the parks especially those in the southern and western circuit during the dry season.

Generally the best time to visit Tanzania is during the dry season during the months of June, July, August, September and October. The parks have short grass and animals can easily be viewed, many animals go to water bodies since seasonal pools of water have dried up, trails are easy to drive through and no interruption of activities by rain.

The months of January and February are quite good because rain is not yet too much and it is the best time to see wildebeest calving.

It is very important to plan for your safari after clearly understanding the seasons and weather and the activities to do during the season. That’s why most travelers visit Tanzania in the dry season, that’s when Tanzania is experiencing the peak season.

Travelers who wish to enjoy discounted prices of facilities at these destinations can travel during the low season when there are fewer tourists. Parks are not overcrowded and you can view wildlife as perfectly as you wish to. It is however quite tricky to plan for a safari to Tanzania or any other safari countries in the wet season-low season but Adventure in the wild safaris can perfectly help you on this.

A fixed or tailored Tanzania safari itinerary ?

We have fixed itineraries that take you to the major destinations including the major activities and with fixed groups of people. They show the optional places one may choose to go to in the interest of time. These itineraries clearly show what is included and what is excluded, with options of lodges to stay at. However, in case you find interest in any of the itineraries and you need some adjustments on it, we can always have it adjusted upon agreement.

The best safari itineraries for Tanzania Safaris

A good itinerary depends on the interests of the traveler. However, some of the best destinations you must include on the itinerary when planning to travel to Tanzania is ngorongoro and Serengeti. We then add other simple activities like community walks, city visit and probably more adventurous activities like mountain climbing and more.

We may repeat some activities to increase chances of spotting animals or decide to travel at a given time expecting great sightings as we drive into the park. Every timing and plan of the activity is selected and suggested to ensure that the tour goes beyond the expectation of the traveler, that they encounter the best about our prediction of nature.

Things you must not miss while on your Tanzania Safari

Wildebeest Migration Safari

Located in the eastern side of Africa, Tanzania is one of the biggest countries on the continent. It has wondrous areas that have been protected by the government to develop tourism; there are 16 natioanl parks with amazing attractions such as the wildebeest migration, chimps, lots of lions, cheetah, hyena, elephant, and more. It has game reserves and other protected areas that are even bigger and richer than some national parks.

In addition to the above, the location of Tanzania along the coast of the Indian Ocean and having the highest mountain in Africa make this safari destination a “worthy to visit” country. As you plan to travel to Tanzania, you may consider doing any of the things below;

Hot air balloon in Serengeti national park

Hot air safari is a breathtaking experience that enables you to watch wildlife in the open grasslands and other beautiful sceneries of Serengeti national park at an aerial view. Serengeti national park in the northeastern part of Tanzania is famously known for the great wildebeest migration which takes place annually. This is the biggest atteraction to the park and the animals involved in the migration (wildebeest, zebra, gazelles) can be watched from the hot air balloon. In central Serengeti, the hot air balloon offers an opportunity of viewing wildlife in the Seronera river valley, while riding on the balloon in the southern plains will expose you to the large herds of wildebeest and predators like lion, cheetah and other animals. If you take on the hot air balloon is the western part of the park, expect to view Grumeti River where if it is a season when animals in the migration are crossing, you could watch how they are grabbed by crocodiles while trying to cross the river.

Hot air balloon rides are conducted in the morning, safety is at its maximum and breakfast is enjoyed in the bush after the ride. Hot air balloon flights provide stunning views of a wide range of the park. This is the best way to capture the wonderful landscapes of Serengeti.

Ngorongoro crater safari

The crater is located under Ngorongoro Conservation area and is recognized a UNESCO World Heritage site. It is the largest caldera in the whole world and is one of the destinations in Tanzania with the highest concentration of wild animals and is also a grazing area for the cattle of the Maasai. This extinct volcanic caldera which is said to have been formed about 2.5 million years ago is located in the northern direction of Tanzania close to the famous Serengeti national park. Ngorongoro crater has fertile soils with flourishing grasslands which lots of herds feed on. You’ll find different animals in this crater including warthogs, buffalo, zebra, elephant, antelope, wildebeest, the globally threatened black rhino and many others. The breathtaking landscape and rich biodiversity make Ngorongoro crater one of the prominent tourist destinations in the world.

Hiking- Mount Kilimanjaro

Mount Kilimanjaro is not only the highest mountain in Africa but amazing also the highest free standing mountain in the whole world. It has three volcanic cones Shira, Mawenzi and Kibo with the highest peak known as Uhuru. Lying at 5895m above sea level, Mount Kilimanjaro is not so difficult to hike though some degree of fitness is required. Climbing to the summit offers an opportunity to view Africa at a glance and the lovely snow covering the top of the mountain. The mountain is too high with much snow that on clear days, it is visible from some parts of Kenya. Hiking to the top of the mountain takes about 6-8 days depending on the fitness of the climbers and the routes used. There are 6 routes to lead you to the top; Shira route, Machame route, Marangu route, Rongai routre, Umbwe route and Lemosho route. While hiking, you may sport some animals on the lower slopes of the mountain for example; buffaloes, colobus monkeys, antelopes, giraffes and lions. You’ll encounter varying vegetation types at different altitudes of the mountain due to the different temperatures. You are encouraged to carry thick clothes that can warm you when you go higher. More information about Climbing Mount kilimanjaro

Gombe stream national park- chimp trekking

Gombe stream national park is one of the parks in the western circuit, situated on the western border of Tanzania and on the upper side of L. Tanganyika. It is a home to the endangered chimpanzees. This park is the smallest in Tanzania and it became famous after the work of a primatologist named Jane Goodall who founded a behavioral research program for studying the behavior of the endangered chimps. Chimp trekking is the highlight of visits to this park but there are other tourist activities like swimming, hiking and snorkeling. While trekking for chimps, you may encounter other residents of the forest such as olive baboons, colobus and vervet monkeys, antelopes and forest birds.

Zanzibar beaches

After the fatigue of the adventurous activities in national parks and game reserves, you ought to relax at the beach and reflect on the previous activities. This is good to relax and regain some energy along the beautiful coast of Tanzania before returning home. Tanzania’s beaches of Zanzibar are some of the world’s most spectacular places to relax. They are beautiful, luxurious with stunning coral reefs, cute white sand and spectacular views of the sunset. Beaches at Zanzibar; Nungwi beach, Paje beach, Kendwa beach, Bwejuu beach. Besides swimming and sunbathing, othwer exciting activities to do at these beaches are snorkeling, fishing, scuba diving, kite surfing.

Maasai cultural experience

Believed to have originated north of Lake Turkana, the Maasai people live on the trans-boundary of southern Kenya and north Tanzania. They are internationally known for the attachment they have to national parks and game reserves. They have maintained their traditions, customs and way of dressing and have continued to resist the urge from their governments about adoption of modern life style.

The Maasai are pastoralists and graze their animals from some areas of national parks and game reserves. They live in houses known as Inkajijik which are made by women fenced with Enkang made by men.

Traditional dances of the Maasai people are so interesting with the best vocal songs and great matching dances. One of the famous ceremonies is the Eunoto ceremony, also known as the function of the horn of the greater kudu. It takes 10 or more days. The Maasaiare seen to be unique generally because of their traditional lifestyle, visitng their communities will expose you to these indigenous Africans.

Zanzibar town tour

Also known as Mji Mkongwe, the stone town of Zanzibar is the main city of Zanzibar in Tanzania. Mji Mkongwe means “old town”. It is located on the western coast of Unguja. It is a famous historical city filled with architectural infrastructure that reflects a combination of the elements of the African, Arab, Indian, Persian and European cultures (the combination formed the Swahili culture). The town is dominated by the Swahili people. Due to the unique architecture, the town was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Selous game reserve – Boat cruise

Selous game reserve is the biggest game reserve in Africa covering a total area of 50,000 sq km. It was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site because of the undamaged nature and wildlife diversity. This game reserve is one of the parks in Africa with the highest population of elephants and lions. Other animals in the park are crocodiles, waterbuck, hyena, buffalo, hartebeest, rhino and many others. It is a home to the big 5. There are lakes; Siwandu, Manze, Mzizimia, Nzelekela and Tagalala where many animals gather during the dry season. They as well harbor big populations of hippos and crocodiles.

River Rifiji is a large river with numerours channels and swamps located in the middle of Selous game reserve. This is the most famous water body where to conduct boat cruises in Tanzania. A boat cruise on this river enables you to watch a wide range of wildlife.

The ruins of Kilwa Kisiwana

Kilwa Kisiwana is a historical island located in Kilwa district, south of Dar es Salaam in the south of Tanzania. It was a powerful city in east Africa that was occupied by the Swahili people who were greatly trading across Indian Ocean, north to the gulf region, to east of India and to China. Though the islands are now one of the poorest places in Tanzania, it and Songo Mnara Island are designated UNESCO World Heritage Site. Buildings on this island were constructed with coral stone mixed with limestone, with attractive architecture. Some of these buildings still stand up to date. The place still mosques that have been there for more than more centuries. Visit the island and see the great mosque of Kilwa that was constructed in the 11^th century.

What to see on a Tanzania safari

Tanzania is a great safari destination with a variety of wonderful attractions that anyone would wish to see. For those attractions that can be found elsewhere, Tanzania has in plenty. For example, as other destinations hustle to search for predators like lions and cheetah, Tanzania has in them in large population. There is much more than wildlife and here is the list of some of these incredible things.

The great wildebeest migration

Nowhere else in the world does a migration of 2 million or more wild animals take place. This great migration of wildebeests, zebras, gazelles and other mammal species takes place in Tanzania’s Serengeti national park each year. The animals make a U-turn from the north of Serengeti and Masai Mara national park to head back to southern Serengeti. It is a thrilling experience to watch the large crowd of wild animals in the western corridor, at Grumeti River, crossing Mara River or when they shortly settle in Masai Mara national park and attract a lot of predators. Because of all these processes of the great migration, this is one of the most amazing things to look out for on a Tanzania safari.

The “Big Five”

Tanzania, doesn’t just offer the big five, but rather brings it out for you in large numbers. Tanzania is one of the top African safari destinations that have a high concentration of the ‘big five’- elephant, lion, leopard, buffalo and rhino. These are found in most of the national parks and game reserves such as Serengeti national park, Ngorongoro national park, Selous game reserve, L. Manyara national park, Mikumi national park, Arusha national park and others. There is much more interesting wildlife to check for on the safari, for example; cheetah, hippo, zebra, wildebeest, antelopes, hippo and the list is long.

A flight in the “Hot air balloon”

Don’t forget to go try out the experience of viewing wildlife from above. The hot air balloon is conducted early in the morning so that you get a chance of viewing most wild animals during their active hours. The balloon takes you over lots of wondrous landscapes, rivers where you watch large schools of hippos and many other different mammals. Photos captured from up in the balloon create a memorable experience. After the hot air balloon, guests enjoy breakfast in the bush, a fantastic experience of enjoying meals in the locality of wild animals.

Visit the world’s largest caldera- Ngorongoro crater

Located in the northern part of Tanzania, Ngorongoro crater is a UNESCO World Heritage Site under Ngorongoro Conservation Area of Tanzania. It came to existence about 3 million years ago when a large volcano believed to have been as high as Mt. Kilimanjaro exploded and collapsed forming a caldera of diameter of about 17-19km. the northern side of the crater is covered by open savannah grasslands where you’ll find most of the wild animals grazing. Predators come to this crater to hunt. The crater is a home to wondrous Africa’s attractions; black rhino, zebra, wildebeest, Grant’s gazelle, elephant and topi among others.

Numerous birds- Bird watching

Tanzania is a great destination for birders with over 1000 bird species found in different habitats like swamps, forests, thickets, grass plains. One of the best birding destinations in Tanzania is Selous game reserve, Serengeti national park, Ruaha national aprk, Tarangire national park among others. Bird species in Tanzania; crested guinea fowl, white-fronted bee-eater, Nubian woodpecker and grey crowned crane.

Camping in Serengeti national park

Camping in the wilderness of Serengeti national park is such an outstanding part of the lodging experience of an African safari to Tanzania. Watching the golden glow of the campfire, enjoying food in the bust as you gain heat from the camp fire, total immersion in the wilderness when the lions roar at night and waking up to watch the grazing wildebeest, antelopes, buffalos and zebras is the true definition of camping in the wilderness. There are many fascinating sites for camping; Kisura camp, Ubuntu camp, Nasikia mobile camp and many more.

Maasai people- typical African tradition

The Maasai people are well known internationally for living close to wildloife reserves. They are one of the African tribes that have carried on their tradition, customs and lifestyle up to now. They are found in Kenya and Tanzania and these governments have encouraged them to cope to the modern way of living but in vain. Meeting these people exposes you to the ancient way of living of the Africans, entertains you with soothing traditional songs and great Maasai dances. You may support their work of handmade items like craft shoes, jewelry and other things by purchasing souvenirs.

Look out for tree climbing lions

Tanzania is a popular safari destination for predators including cheetah, lion, leopard and hyena. It is so exciting to spot any of these predators but again so overwhelming and amazing to find lions lying and resting on braches of trees. Encounter these tree climbing lions in Lake Manyara national park in the Northern circuit of Tanzania.

Requirements for accessing Tanzania

When you think about travelling to Tanzania for a safari or other purposes, ensure that you obtain the following items;

A valid passport which is in position to serve for at least 6 more months from time of travel

A residence permit or pass

Travelers from yellow fever endemic countries are required to have a yellow fever vaccination certificate.

Visa, some people may obtain them prior to travel and they can also be applied for on arrival at the airport; Zanzibar airport, Dar es Salaam or Kilimanjaro airport. It is however advisable to apply for the visa online in advance.

You are also urged to make copies of your travel documents before starting your safari.

How and where to get a visa to Tanzania?

You can apply for the visa early enough online and/or obtain it from the Tanzanian embassy in your country of residence. Alternatively, we can help you apply for it when you arrive at the airport or at the border entry points like Namanga border.

Health tips for a Tanzania safaris

You are required to prepare for your safari before, during and after the travel ensuring good health throughout the tour.

Prior to travelling to Tanzania, you are advised to do the following;

Get necessary vaccination while still at home

Visit your physician, let them know about the destination you are travelling to, the activities you intend to do and the period you’ll spend. They’ll give you necessary advice on how to prepare for your safari regarding health. They will inform you about the important vaccinations to have; yellow fever, diphtheria and hepatitis A and B.

Anti-malaria precautions

Your physician will also give relevant advice on malaria prevent6ion since East Africa is one of the areas still being affected with malaria. You may take anti-malaria medication before travel or on arrival at the destination.

First aid kit is important

It is very important to have a first aid kit when travelling with pain killers, anti-septic cream, anti-inflammatory and anti-diarrhea medicine, anti-biotic ointment, plaster, sun-screen cream among others.

Travel insurance for a Safari to Tanzania

Before starting your journey to Tanzania, you are advised to obtain a complete travel insurance that can step in immediately in case you encounter any problems that were covered in the policies.

On the other hand, there are a number of things you need to do so as to ensure good health during and after the safari;

Drink safe water. The company provides safe packed drinking water as well as restaurants when having meals. You are advised also not to buy any kind of packed drinks from unreliable producers.
Drink enough water. Since most tourists come in the dry season, you are advised to take enough drinks to keep the body hydrated, prevent a dry skin and prevent headaches.
You are advised to sleep under a treated mosquito net. Most lodges provide mosquito nets
Use insect repellant. Do away with insect biting like mosquitoes when you are in the parks and game reserves and sometimes even in towns.
Don’t forget to carry sun-screen protection lotions to protect your body from the strong sunshine especially during the dry season.

More fascinating African safari destinations worth visiting

Kenya for great wildlife views, hiking and relaxation
Uganda for gorilla trekking and other wildlife safaris
Rwanda for gorilla trekking and other wildlife safaris
South Africa for the best of wildlife, hikes, sceneries and relaxation at the coast
Botswana for stunning views of the landscape endowed with vast wildlife
Democratic Republic of Congo for gorilla trekking and hiking