For travellers from Singapore
Tanzania Safari from Singapore
Singaporeans do not need a visa for Tanzania, the sockets are the same as at home, and Kilimanjaro is one connection away from Changi. This guide covers flights, the entry rules and insurance, and which safari suits the June and year-end school holidays.
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Quick facts for travellers from Singapore
Flights from Singapore
There are no direct flights from Singapore 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 between Singapore and 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 Changi 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 |
|---|---|
| Singapore (SIN) | Ethiopian Airlines through 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
Singapore's Ministry of Foreign Affairs advises that Singaporeans can visit Tanzania for up to 90 days within six months without a visa, and Singapore is on Tanzania's own list of visa-exempt countries. Your passport should be valid for at least six months on the date you leave Tanzania. The MFA suggests checking with the Honorary Consulate of Tanzania in Singapore for the latest information.
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 and medical 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.
The MFA notes a risk of malaria and dengue in Tanzania and advises seeing your doctor about vaccinations before you travel, so please plan a visit to a travel clinic a few weeks ahead. 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 school holiday
The Ministry of Education has published the school holidays for 2027, and each break falls in a different season in Tanzania. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| March holidays (13 to 21 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 | 5-Day Northern Circuit Safari5 Days, from $1,815 per personCalving Season Safari: Ndutu & Ngorongoro7 Days, from $2,640 per person |
| June holidays (29 May to 27 June 2027) | The start of the dry season. The herds move north through the western Serengeti, and the central Serengeti is good for resident predators. Rates at most camps are lower than in July and August | 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 holidays (from 20 November 2027) | The short rains fall in November, and by December the herds are arriving on the southern plains, and the first calves are born from late December. Festive rates apply over Christmas | 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.
Tell us when you can travel
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Booking and paying from Singapore
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 Singapore dollars.
Safety, consular help and local customs
Singapore's Ministry of Foreign Affairs advises a high degree of caution in Tanzania because of crime and the threat of terrorism, and recommends avoiding crowds and demonstrations. Singapore has no diplomatic mission in Tanzania, so please eRegister your trip, and contact the 24-hour MFA Duty Office on +65 6379 8800 or +65 6379 8855 if you need help. The full advice is on the MFA Tanzania page, and our safari safety page explains how to check any operator.
Tanzanian law requires you to carry identification at all times, and photographing military sites is illegal. Dress is modest in Tanzania, particularly in Zanzibar, and alcohol is not sold in some parts of Zanzibar.
For Muslim travellers, halal food is the norm across Tanzania and standard on all our safaris, and our halal safari page explains how we plan prayer times, meals and Ramadan travel.
Safari and Zanzibar
Many travellers from Singapore 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 Singapore.
Frequently asked questions
Do Singaporeans need a visa for Tanzania?
No, according to Singapore's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Singaporeans can visit Tanzania for up to 90 days within six months without a visa, and Singapore is on Tanzania's own list of visa-exempt countries. Your passport should be valid for at least six months on the date you leave Tanzania. You still need the mandatory Tanzanian inbound travel insurance described below.
Are there direct flights from Singapore to Tanzania?
There are no direct flights, so every route has one connection. Ethiopian Airlines flies between Singapore and 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 from Changi to Kilimanjaro. Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) is about an hour from Arusha, where our safaris begin.
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. Singapore's Ministry of Foreign Affairs also recommends comprehensive travel and medical insurance, so please keep your own policy as well, with cover for medical evacuation.
Which safari suits the June school holidays?
In 2027 the June holidays run from 29 May to 27 June. This is the start of the dry season. The herds are usually moving north through the western Serengeti, and the central Serengeti is good for resident lion, leopard and cheetah, so our 8-day Classic Tanzania Safari suits these dates. Lodge rates at most camps are lower in June than in July and August.
Which safari suits the year-end school holidays?
The year-end holidays start on 20 November 2027. The short rains fall in November, and by December the herds are arriving on the southern plains around Ndutu, where the first calves are born from late December. If you travel over Christmas, festive rates apply and the best-placed camps book early.
Is there a Singapore embassy in Tanzania?
No, Singapore has no diplomatic mission in Tanzania, so the Ministry of Foreign Affairs asks Singaporeans to eRegister their trip and to contact the 24-hour MFA Duty Office on +65 6379 8800 or +65 6379 8855 if they need consular help. The MFA advises a high degree of caution in Tanzania because of crime and the threat of terrorism.
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.
What is the time difference, and do I need a plug adapter?
Tanzania is five hours behind Singapore all year. Most lodges use the same three-pin Type G sockets as Singapore, at 230 volts, so in most places you will not need an adapter.
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