“Tanzania is home to some of Africa’s most famous national parks and is Africa’s visual masterpiece.“
From astounding wildlife on the plains of the Serengeti, wide open spaces, flawless islands of Zanzibar & Mafia, friendly people, fascinating cultures, Africa’s highest mountain Kilimanjaro, charming ancient towns and geological wonders, Tanzania has all of this and more.
lynne waton2024-10-23We have recently returned from our first visit to South Africa, Zimbabwe and Botswana, booked through Cape Tours. From our very first enquiry we were impressed. Mike really listened to what we wanted and put together a fabulous itinerary. He unfailingly answered all our questions and gave us lots of helpful advice prior to departure. Our holiday was perfect from start to finish! Fabulous itinerary - at the right pace. The accommodation booked was superb- and we always seemed to be given the best rooms! Flights, car hire, pick-ups and excursions all went like clockwork. We have no hesitation in recommending Cape Tours. As well as the wonderful service they provided, their price was well below that offered by other companies.gordon fair2024-10-04Have just returned from our fifth trip to Africa,all organised by Cape Tours. This trip in particular taking in Zimbabwe, Botswana and S Africa proved to be the trip of a lifetime. Superbly planned and structured, great transport,amazing wildlife and scenery. Hospitality standards, food and wine all of the highest quality. For anyone considering a trip to Africa I would most strongly recommend Cape Tours.sean moylan2024-07-12This was our second visit to South Africa that Mike at Cape tours has organised and booked for us. We cannot fault him and his team’s efforts and his organisation and knowledge to ensure we have had truly fantastic holidays. From the moment we set off to the time we got back everything ran smoothly. The Safari at Sanbona reserve was fantastic with 5 star accommodation and was the highlight of the trip. All of the locations and accommodation Mike chose were excellent. We also traveled from Cape Town to Pretoria on Rovos Rail. This was a great experience and we would highly recommend it. For anyone wishing to visit this fantastic country on holiday I would not look anywhere else organise it for you. Mikes knowledge of the country and his advice and recommendations were all invaluable to us. We would not hesitate to recommend him to anyone and would certainly use him again. Thanks again for a great holiday Mike. Sean and TracyLewis Jones2024-04-16Thanks Mike for another fantastic trip. Every property was beautiful and expertly selected. We can't wait for you to organise our next trip to South Africa.Pranab Bhadra2024-04-13Mike at Cape Tours made our trip an enjoyable and unforgettable experience once again. From understanding our needs to itinerary creation, accommodation and transport, everything was taken care of with utmost attention. Very responsive to every query we had and patiently responded to them all. We would recommend to use Cape tours for your holidays in South Africa and beyond.Ben Harris2024-04-11I approached Cape Tours when planning a trip to Zimbabwe, Botswana and South Africa. I explained the kind of holiday I had in mind, and Cape Tours did the rest. Cape Tours prepared a great itinerary, arranging all the flights, transfers and accommodation. My wife and I had a fantastic trip, including excursions at Victoria Falls, game drives in Chobe, and exploring the Cape. I would thoroughly recommend an adventure in Africa. And if you are considering one, be sure to enquire with Cape Tours.Lui Nol2024-04-08Excellent experience using Cape Tours. Always willing to help out with every query and itinerary excellent for our family. Perfect locations and accommodation taking our needs into account. I would definitely use again. Thank you .Tristana Osborne2024-02-29We throughly recommend booking with Mike at Cape Tours. It was our first time to SA and he was very knowledgeable and had great recommendations and knowledge of places to stay in Cape Town, along the Garden Route and safaris. He also provided suggestions of the ‘’must sees’, where to eat, comprehensive driving routes between destinations and useful travel tips. We had the most fabulous holiday and hope to return againGary Rogerson2023-10-20This was our 10th visit to South Africa organised by Mike and his team and each time we have had the most amazing holiday with faultless organisation and planning of our trip.Thanks again to Mike,we will be booking again very soon Gary and Sharon RogersonJulie Cooke2023-10-13We have used Cape Tours for many years, more recently for safaris. The Cape Tours service is always friendly and very efficient and we are always confident that the holiday experience will be fantastic. Mike Tompkins ensured the places we originally visited in South Africa, many years ago, were far superior to any other major travel agency at the same cost. Our recent safaris have consistently passed all expectations and been the most amazing experiences we have had. Accommodation has been superb and the game viewing out of this world. Accordingly we trust Cape Tours for all our subsequent holidays.
When To Visit Tanzania
The best time to visit Tanzania depends on what wildlife you’d like to spot. The country’s seasons and wildlife numbers are dictated by the rains, so you’ll have a slightly different experience depending on when you choose to visit. Best time to visit Zanzibar and Mafia Islands is between January and October.
The best game viewing is from July to October when the country is at its driest. This coincides with the Great Migration (Wildebeest and Zebra crossing the Mara River); however, all the parks offer amazing wildlife sightings at this time as the grasses and bush are at their least dense. You will however see lots of game viewing vehicles.
Tanzania’s ‘green season’, between November and March, is much quieter. While there’s a chance of rain showers, it’s a fantastic time for birdwatching as migratory species arrive in their thousands. You’ll also see Great Migration herds with their newly born calves.
The only time we tend to avoid Tanzania is between April and May when heavy rains can disrupt wildlife viewing.