For travellers from Malaysia
Tanzania Safari from Malaysia
Malaysians do not need a visa for Tanzania, halal food is the norm across the country, and the sockets are the same as at home. This guide covers flights from Kuala Lumpur, the entry rules and insurance, and which safari suits the school holidays and Hari Raya.
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Quick facts for travellers from Malaysia
Flights from Malaysia
There are no direct flights from Malaysia to Tanzania, so you connect once on the way to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), about an hour from Arusha, where our safaris begin. Ethiopian Airlines flies from Kuala Lumpur through Singapore to Addis Ababa, and connects from there to Kilimanjaro, Dar es Salaam and Zanzibar.
Qatar Airways through Doha and Turkish Airlines through Istanbul also sell one-stop journeys from Kuala Lumpur to Kilimanjaro. Gulf schedules changed several times during 2026, so please compare routes on the airline websites before you book.
We do not book international flights, but we arrange your airport transfers and any flights within Tanzania, such as Arusha to Zanzibar, as part of the itinerary.
Routes checked November 2026 on airline websites. Fares and schedules change often, so please check with the airline.
Airlines flying into Kilimanjaro and Zanzibar, and the routes announced for 2027
| Flying from | Routes to Tanzania |
|---|---|
| Kuala Lumpur (KUL) | Ethiopian Airlines through Singapore and Addis Ababa, Qatar Airways through Doha, Turkish Airlines through Istanbul |
| Arriving in Tanzania | Kilimanjaro (JRO) for the safari, or Dar es Salaam or Zanzibar with a short domestic flight to Arusha |
Entry and insurance
Malaysian passport holders do not need a visa for Tanzania. Malaysia is on the list of visa-exempt countries published by the High Commission of Tanzania in Kuala Lumpur, and on arrival you are issued a visitor's pass for up to three months, and your passport should be valid for at least six months.
Since 1 October 2026, every visitor to mainland Tanzania must buy the government inbound travel insurance, including visitors who do not need a visa. It costs USD 44 per adult and USD 22 per child aged 3 to 17, and our travel insurance page explains how to buy it, and we recommend keeping your own travel insurance as well, with cover for medical evacuation.
Health
As of November 2026, because of Ebola outbreaks in parts of Africa, Tanzania asks all travellers to complete a Traveller's Health Surveillance Form online at afyamsafiri.moh.go.tz, before departure or on arrival, and travellers from affected countries are screened at the airport. This is a temporary measure, so please check that it still applies before you travel.
Malaria is present in Tanzania, so please see a travel clinic a few weeks before you travel to discuss anti-malarial medication and vaccinations. A yellow fever certificate is needed only if you arrive from a country with yellow fever risk, which can include a transit in Addis Ababa, so please check this with the clinic if you fly with Ethiopian Airlines.
Which safari suits each holiday
The 2027 school session runs from 4 January to early December, and the Hari Raya dates depend on the sighting of the moon. Please tell us your exact dates and we will check where the herds are likely to be.
| When | What is happening in Tanzania | Our suggestion |
|---|---|---|
| Hari Raya Aidilfitri (around 10 March 2027) | The herds are usually still on the southern plains after the calving season, and rates drop from 1 March at most camps. The long rains usually arrive in the second half of the month | Calving Season Safari: Ndutu & Ngorongoro7 Days, from $2,640 per person5-Day Northern Circuit Safari5 Days, from $1,815 per person |
| Hari Raya Haji (mid-May 2027) | The end of the long rains. Green landscapes, low lodge rates and very few other vehicles | 5-Day Northern Circuit Safari5 Days, from $1,815 per person |
| Mid-year school holidays (late May to early June) | The start of the dry season. The herds move north through the western Serengeti, and the central Serengeti is good for resident predators | 8-Day Classic Tanzania Safari8 Days, from $2,625 per personFamily Safari Tanzania8 Days, from $2,625 per person |
| Annual leave, July to October | The dry season and the Mara River crossings in the northern Serengeti, with the first crossings in early July in some years and from mid-July in others. Peak season, so please book early | Great Migration Safari: Northern Serengeti10 Days, from $4,680 per person |
| Year-end school holidays (December) | The herds are arriving on the southern plains, and the first calves are born from late December. Festive rates apply over Christmas and New Year | 11-Day Tanzania & Zanzibar11 Days, from $3,350 per personCalving Season Safari: Ndutu & Ngorongoro7 Days, from $2,640 per person |
From prices are per person sharing, for the Comfort tier with six guests, for travel in 2027. Single rooms, children, and Christmas, New Year and Easter dates are quoted separately. Our Great Migration month by month guide shows where the herds are in every month.
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Booking and paying from Malaysia
We are based in Arusha and plan every safari ourselves, so you deal with the same team from the first quote to the end of the trip. Every quote is in US dollars, with the lodges named and every park fee included, and our park fee tables list the official government figures for each park.
A 30% deposit confirms the booking, and the balance is due 60 days before you arrive. You can pay by card (Visa, Mastercard or Amex) or by bank transfer. Our cancellation terms are on the terms page, and our licence details are on the trust page.
Our quotes are in US dollars, because lodges and park fees in Tanzania are priced in dollars, and your card provider converts the amount from ringgit.
Halal travel, safety and local customs
Halal food is the norm across Tanzania and standard on all our safaris. Zanzibar is mainly Muslim, with a long Swahili and Omani history, and Stone Town's mosques and old quarter are a good half-day visit before the beach. Our halal safari page explains how we plan prayer times, meals and Ramadan travel.
Dress is modest in Tanzania, particularly in Zanzibar. Single-use plastic bags are banned, including in your luggage, and visitors can be fined. Photographing military sites is not allowed, and it is polite to ask before photographing people.
Foreign governments advise a high degree of caution in Tanzania because of crime and the risk of unrest, and advise against travel to parts of the far south near the border with Mozambique. The northern safari circuit and Zanzibar are not in those areas. Our safari safety page summarises the current advice and explains how to check any operator.
Safari and Zanzibar
Many travellers from Malaysia finish with a few days on a Zanzibar beach. Our 11-Day Tanzania & Zanzibar trip starts from $3,350 per person, and our honeymoon itinerary from $5,510 per person.
We include the flight from Arusha to Zanzibar in these itineraries, so the only flights you book yourself are the ones to and from Malaysia.
Frequently asked questions
Do Malaysians need a visa for Tanzania?
No, Malaysia is on Tanzania's list of countries whose citizens do not need a visa, published by the High Commission of Tanzania in Kuala Lumpur. On arrival you are issued a visitor's pass for up to three months, and your passport should be valid for at least six months. You still need the mandatory Tanzanian inbound travel insurance described below.
Are there direct flights from Kuala Lumpur to Tanzania?
There are no direct flights, so every route has one connection. Ethiopian Airlines flies from Kuala Lumpur through Singapore to Addis Ababa, with connections to Kilimanjaro, Dar es Salaam and Zanzibar, and Qatar Airways through Doha and Turkish Airlines through Istanbul also sell one-stop journeys to Kilimanjaro. Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) is about an hour from Arusha, where our safaris begin.
Is halal food available on safari?
Yes, halal food is the norm across Tanzania and standard on all our safaris, and our halal safari page explains how we plan meals, prayer times and travel during Ramadan.
Do I need the mandatory Tanzanian travel insurance?
Yes. Since 1 October 2026, every visitor to mainland Tanzania must buy the government inbound travel insurance, including visitors who do not need a visa. It costs USD 44 per adult and USD 22 per child aged 3 to 17. Please keep your own travel insurance as well, with cover for medical evacuation.
Which safari suits the Hari Raya Aidilfitri holidays?
Hari Raya Aidilfitri is expected around 10 March 2027, subject to the sighting of the moon. In early March the herds are usually still on the southern plains after the calving season, and rates drop from 1 March at most camps. The long rains usually arrive in the second half of the month, so we recommend travelling as early in March as you can.
Which safari suits the year-end school holidays?
The 2027 school session ends in early December. By December the herds are arriving on the southern plains around Ndutu, and the first calves are born from late December. If you travel over Christmas and New Year, festive rates apply and the best-placed camps book early.
What is the time difference, and do I need a plug adapter?
Tanzania is five hours behind Malaysia all year. Most lodges use the same three-pin Type G sockets as Malaysia, at 230 volts, so in most places you will not need an adapter.
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