Tanzania Safari from United States
Flights, visa, vaccinations and itineraries that work for travellers from United States.
A Tanzania safari is one of the most rewarding trips you can take from United States — but planning the logistics from USA is a little different. Here's the practical primer.
Flights from United States
Typical flight time is 9–12 hours total. Best routes: Delta/KLM via Amsterdam, Qatar via Doha, Turkish via Istanbul. We meet every client at Kilimanjaro Airport (JRO).
Visa
USA 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 (USD 100 for a 12-month multi-entry US visa).
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 USA travellers do 10–14 days on the ground. A 7-day Northern Circuit safari plus 4 nights Zanzibar is the most-requested combination.