Popular in | December |
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Cheapest in | August |
Average price | S$ 1,983 |
Return from | S$ 1,410 |
One-way from | S$ 578 |
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S$ 1,410 - S$ 2,491
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Depart
Return
Price
Singapore ChangiDar Es Salaam
SIN - DAR
SINDAR
Singapore Changi
Mon 6-11
3 stops33h 05m
Dar Es Salaam
Tue 21-11
3 stops22h 35m
Singapore ChangiDar Es Salaam
SIN - DAR
SINDAR
Singapore Changi
Sun 5-11
3 stops42h 00m
Dar Es Salaam
Tue 21-11
3 stops22h 35m
Singapore ChangiArusha Kilimanjaro
SIN - JRO
SINJRO
Singapore Changi
Mon 2-10
2 stops30h 45m
Arusha Kilimanjaro
Thu 12-10
2 stops32h 30m
Singapore ChangiArusha Kilimanjaro
SIN - JRO
SINJRO
Singapore Changi
Wed 4-10
2 stops27h 15m
Arusha Kilimanjaro
Thu 19-10
2 stops32h 20m
Singapore ChangiDar Es Salaam
SIN - DAR
SINDAR
Singapore Changi
Mon 6-11
1 stop32h 45m
Dar Es Salaam
Mon 20-11
1 stop32h 20m
Singapore ChangiDar Es Salaam
SIN - DAR
SINDAR
Singapore Changi
Sun 5-11
1 stop16h 35m
Dar Es Salaam
Mon 20-11
2 stops21h 50m
Singapore ChangiDar Es Salaam
SIN - DAR
SINDAR
Singapore Changi
Sun 5-11
1 stop37h 15m
Dar Es Salaam
Tue 21-11
1 stop16h 30m
Watching the migration of wildebeest in the Masai Mara; trekking up Mount Kilimanjaro; lazing on a white sand beach in Zanzibar or haggling for beads at Stone Town’s market: Tanzania should be the first port of call for any traveller wanting the full “African experience”. Tourists book flights to Tanzania for a huge variety of holidays, for this country really has it all. The vast landscape of the Masai Mara is home to all the big game. As well as the annual migration, there are lions, elephants, giraffe, monkeys and much more to be seen from a range of various safari lodges.
From the hot plains of the Masai Mara, it is a short trip to “Kili” the only snow-topped mountain in Africa. Hikes up to its peak are regularly undertaken, and nearby Moshi is a quiet town to stop off at en route. Down on the Tanzanian coast, Dar es Salaam is less forgiving to a casual holidaymaker, but this is a modern-day African city in every respect. Most of the country’s industry occurs here, and all Tanzania flights arrive in Dar.
Across the sea, the tropical island of Zanzibar has long been a favourite destination for honeymooners. Atmospheric Stone Town is a maze of Portuguese-style stone buildings, with some grand colonial hotels on the seafront. Zanzibar’s coastline is dotted with white sand beaches, fringed with palm trees and relaxed backpacker hotels. The pace of life is slow and laid-back here, with little to do most days but snorkel and watch the dhows come in with the latest catch.
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Tanzania’s rainy season starts in March and runs until May. Tropical downpours are usual. Along the coast and on the islands, showers are heavier and more predictable (every afternoon). Humidity levels are high with temperatures in the low to mid 30s. There are also “short rains” months – November and December – when rainfall is lighter than the “long rains”. The dry season months are June, July, August, September and October. You may still get rain during these months. Think fine sunny days and clear skies.
Air Tanzania flies domestically to Dar Es Salaam, Mtwara, Mwanza, Kilimanjaro and Zanzibar, Precision Air also offers domestic links, and there are smaller charter airlines linking local airports and more out-of-the-way parts of the country.
There are two railway systems – the Tanzania Railway Corporation operates two lines, the central line from Dar es Salaam to Tabora and one to Tabora to Mwanza port on Lake Victoria. The Tanzania to Zambia Railway Authority (TAZARA) links Dar Es Salaam with various destinations.
Bus services are plentiful. Scandinavian and other lines provide good service throughout the country. Buses don’t move until they are full however so don’t take the timetables as gospel.
The quality of the roads varies greatly. If renting a car, a four-wheel drive is best, albeit expensive.
To get to the islands off the coast of Tanzania including Zanzibar and Pemba, there are boat (including ferry, catamaran, hydrofoils, or dhow) and air services. Azam Marine, for example, offers passage from Dar Es Salaam/Zanzibar or Pemba/Zanzibar.