Tanzania Safari from South Africa
Flights, visa, vaccinations and itineraries that work for travellers from South Africa.
A Tanzania safari is one of the most rewarding trips you can take from South Africa — but planning the logistics from South Africa is a little different. Here's the practical primer.
Flights from South Africa
Typical flight time is 3–4 hours total. Best routes: Kenya Airways via Nairobi, Ethiopian via Addis. We meet every client at Kilimanjaro Airport (JRO).
Visa
South Africa passport holders can apply for a Tanzania eVisa online at eservices.immigration.go.tz, or get a visa on arrival at JRO for USD 50 (single-entry).
Vaccinations
Yellow fever certificate required only if arriving from a yellow-fever country. Routine vaccines + malaria prophylaxis recommended. Always check current advice with your travel doctor.
Recommended itinerary length
Given the flight time, most South Africa travellers do 10–14 days on the ground. A 7-day Northern Circuit safari plus 4 nights Zanzibar is the most-requested combination.