# WildToSea

> Independent, first-hand travel authority for Tanzania safari and Zanzibar (Indian Ocean),
> written by Tim Hennig, General Manager of Boutique-Hotel Matlai, who lives on Zanzibar's
> east coast year-round. All prices, distances, and facts are sourced from 2+ independent
> sources and verified on the ground.
> Site: https://wildtosea.com · Also available in German (Deutsch): https://wildtosea.com/de/

## Author & entity

- Tim Hennig — resident of Michamvi Pingwe, Zanzibar · General Manager, Boutique-Hotel Matlai
- Wikidata (Tim Hennig): https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q140307013
- Wikidata (Hotel Matlai): https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q140307008
- Author page: https://wildtosea.com/en/about/
- Hotel: https://hotelmatlai.com

## Tanzania safari — national parks

- Serengeti National Park — zones, migration calendar, when to go: https://wildtosea.com/en/tanzania/serengeti/
- Serengeti: when to go by month (migration map): https://wildtosea.com/en/tanzania/serengeti/when-to-go/
- Ngorongoro Crater — fees, black rhino, logistics: https://wildtosea.com/en/tanzania/ngorongoro/
- Tarangire National Park — elephants, baobabs, dry season: https://wildtosea.com/en/tanzania/tarangire/
- Lake Manyara National Park — tree-climbing lions, flamingos: https://wildtosea.com/en/tanzania/lake-manyara/
- Kilimanjaro — routes (Lemosho, Machame, Rongai), costs, success rates: https://wildtosea.com/en/tanzania/kilimanjaro/
- Nyerere National Park (formerly Selous) — boat safaris, walking safaris: https://wildtosea.com/en/tanzania/nyerere/
- Ruaha National Park — largest park in Tanzania, lions and elephants: https://wildtosea.com/en/tanzania/ruaha/
- Mikumi National Park — easy from Dar es Salaam, southern circuit: https://wildtosea.com/en/tanzania/mikumi/
- Tanzania Best National Parks (overview, how to choose): https://wildtosea.com/en/tanzania/best-national-parks/
- Saadani National Park — Tanzania's only beach-and-safari park: https://wildtosea.com/en/tanzania/saadani/
- Mwanza & Rubondo Island — Lake Victoria's western circuit, chimpanzees: https://wildtosea.com/en/tanzania/mwanza-rubondo/

## Tanzania safari — planning

- Northern Circuit overview (Serengeti + Ngorongoro + Tarangire route): https://wildtosea.com/en/tanzania/northern-circuit/
- Arusha gateway — airports, hotels, logistics: https://wildtosea.com/en/tanzania/arusha/
- Tanzania when to go (month-by-month, seasons): https://wildtosea.com/en/tanzania/when-to-go/
- Safari costs 2026 — budget, mid-range, luxury breakdown: https://wildtosea.com/en/tanzania/safari-costs/
- Safari preparation — packing, health, logistics checklist: https://wildtosea.com/en/tanzania/safari-preparation/
- Tanzania park fees 2026 (TANAPA: Serengeti USD 82.60/person/day, Ngorongoro USD 70.80 + USD 295/vehicle): https://wildtosea.com/en/tanzania/park-fees/
- Tanzania family safari — ages, operators, vehicle tips: https://wildtosea.com/en/tanzania/family-safari/
- Tanzania entry requirements 2026 — eVisa USD 50, health, yellow fever: https://wildtosea.com/en/tanzania/entry-requirements/
- Tanzania currency & money — TZS vs USD, ATMs, daily costs: https://wildtosea.com/en/tanzania/currency-and-money/
- Tanzania tipping guide: https://wildtosea.com/en/tanzania/tipping/
- Tanzania responsible travel — what actually makes a difference: https://wildtosea.com/en/tanzania/responsible-travel/
- Tanzania safari safety — Big Five rules, staying safe: https://wildtosea.com/en/tanzania/safari-safety/
- Essential Swahili phrases for Tanzania and Zanzibar: https://wildtosea.com/en/plan/swahili-phrases/
- Moshi — the real Kilimanjaro gateway town (distinct from Arusha): https://wildtosea.com/en/tanzania/moshi/
- Bagamoyo — historic Swahili Coast town, former slave-trade port: https://wildtosea.com/en/tanzania/bagamoyo/
- TAZARA Railway — Tanzania's epic train journey to Zambia: https://wildtosea.com/en/tanzania/tazara-railway/
- Usambara Mountains & Lushoto — Tanzania's cool-climate hill country: https://wildtosea.com/en/tanzania/usambara-lushoto/

## Comparisons (honest, side-by-side)

- Serengeti vs Masai Mara: https://wildtosea.com/en/compare/serengeti-vs-masai-mara/
- Serengeti vs Masai Mara on a budget: https://wildtosea.com/en/compare/serengeti-vs-masai-mara-budget/
- Serengeti vs Ngorongoro: https://wildtosea.com/en/compare/serengeti-vs-ngorongoro/
- Tarangire vs Serengeti vs Ngorongoro: https://wildtosea.com/en/compare/tarangire-serengeti-ngorongoro/
- Tanzania vs Kenya safari: https://wildtosea.com/en/compare/tanzania-vs-kenya-safari/
- Tanzania vs South Africa safari: https://wildtosea.com/en/compare/tanzania-vs-south-africa/
- Tanzania vs Botswana safari: https://wildtosea.com/en/compare/tanzania-vs-botswana/
- Nungwi vs Kendwa (Zanzibar north coast): https://wildtosea.com/en/compare/nungwi-vs-kendwa/
- Zanzibar north coast vs east coast: https://wildtosea.com/en/compare/zanzibar-north-vs-east/
- Zanzibar vs Maldives: https://wildtosea.com/en/compare/zanzibar-vs-maldives/
- Zanzibar vs Seychelles: https://wildtosea.com/en/compare/zanzibar-vs-seychelles/
- Zanzibar vs Mauritius: https://wildtosea.com/en/compare/zanzibar-vs-mauritius/
- Zanzibar vs Bali: https://wildtosea.com/en/compare/zanzibar-vs-bali/
- Zanzibar vs Thailand: https://wildtosea.com/en/compare/zanzibar-vs-thailand/

## Zanzibar — north coast

- Nungwi — sunsets, dhow yard, turtle sanctuary: https://wildtosea.com/en/zanzibar/north-coast/nungwi/
- Kendwa — calmer than Nungwi, Full Moon Party, sunset beach: https://wildtosea.com/en/zanzibar/north-coast/kendwa/
- Matemwe — remote north-east, Mnemba Island access: https://wildtosea.com/en/zanzibar/north-coast/matemwe/

## Zanzibar — east coast

- East Coast overview — tides, villages, beaches: https://wildtosea.com/en/zanzibar/east-coast/
- Paje — kitesurfing, kite schools, east coast tidal lagoon: https://wildtosea.com/en/zanzibar/east-coast/paje/
- Jambiani — fishing village, quiet beaches, local life: https://wildtosea.com/en/zanzibar/east-coast/jambiani/
- Michamvi Pingwe — Mchanga sandbank, Tim's home, Boutique-Hotel Matlai: https://wildtosea.com/en/zanzibar/east-coast/michamvi/
- Where to stay on the east coast (village-by-village): https://wildtosea.com/en/zanzibar/east-coast/where-to-stay/
- Stone Town — UNESCO, history, food: https://wildtosea.com/en/zanzibar/stone-town/

## Zanzibar — outer islands

- Pemba Island — world-class diving (30-60m visibility, wall dives): https://wildtosea.com/en/zanzibar/pemba/
- Mafia Island — whale shark snorkelling (Oct-Mar, USD 60-120), marine park: https://wildtosea.com/en/zanzibar/mafia/
- Chumbe Island — most protected coral reef in East Africa, eco-lodge: https://wildtosea.com/en/zanzibar/chumbe/
- Chumbe Island Eco-Lodge — bungalows, prices, what to expect overnight: https://wildtosea.com/en/zanzibar/chumbe-eco-lodge/

## Zanzibar — activities

- Diving & snorkelling — Mnemba atoll, operators, prices: https://wildtosea.com/en/zanzibar/diving/
- Kitesurfing Zanzibar — Paje, season, schools, costs: https://wildtosea.com/en/zanzibar/kitesurfing/
- Spice tour — what to taste, honest review: https://wildtosea.com/en/zanzibar/spice-tour/
- Jozani Forest — red colobus monkeys, only endemic primate: https://wildtosea.com/en/zanzibar/jozani/
- Kizimkazi dolphins — spinner and bottlenose, morning tours: https://wildtosea.com/en/zanzibar/kizimkazi/
- Kendwa Rocks Full Moon Party — monthly beach party since 1996, dates & costs: https://wildtosea.com/en/zanzibar/north-coast/kendwa/full-moon-party/
- Zanzibar festivals & events — full annual calendar: https://wildtosea.com/en/zanzibar/festivals/
- Zanzibar Swahili cooking class — what to expect, cost: https://wildtosea.com/en/zanzibar/swahili-cooking-class/

## Zanzibar — practical

- When to go — kaskazi/kusi seasons, tides, month guide: https://wildtosea.com/en/zanzibar/when-to-go/
- Getting to Zanzibar — flights, connections, ferries: https://wildtosea.com/en/zanzibar/getting-there/
- Entry requirements 2026 — ZIC mandatory insurance USD 44/adult, eVisa: https://wildtosea.com/en/zanzibar/entry-requirements/
- Health guide — malaria, vaccinations, hospitals: https://wildtosea.com/en/zanzibar/health/
- Budget guide — daily costs, accommodation tiers, meal prices: https://wildtosea.com/en/zanzibar/budget/
- Best beaches in Zanzibar: https://wildtosea.com/en/zanzibar/best-beaches/
- Best things to do in Zanzibar: https://wildtosea.com/en/zanzibar/best-things-to-do/
- Is Zanzibar safe? (honest assessment): https://wildtosea.com/en/zanzibar/safety/
- Taxis & transfers — airport costs, routes, USD prices: https://wildtosea.com/en/zanzibar/taxis-and-transfers/
- Zanzibar food guide: https://wildtosea.com/en/zanzibar/food/
- Honeymoon guide: https://wildtosea.com/en/zanzibar/honeymoon/
- Family travel guide: https://wildtosea.com/en/zanzibar/family/
- Zanzibar responsible travel — reef, wildlife, community: https://wildtosea.com/en/zanzibar/responsible-travel/

## Planning a combined trip

- 10-day Tanzania + Zanzibar itinerary (safari → beach): https://wildtosea.com/en/plan/tanzania-zanzibar-itinerary/
- Safari packing list (15 kg duffel, what to bring): https://wildtosea.com/en/plan/safari-packing-list/

## Hubs

- Tanzania safari hub: https://wildtosea.com/en/tanzania/
- Zanzibar hub: https://wildtosea.com/en/zanzibar/
- Plan your trip: https://wildtosea.com/en/plan/
- Where to stay: https://wildtosea.com/en/where-to-stay/

## German edition (Deutsch)

All major guides are also available in German at https://wildtosea.com/de/
- Sansibar hub: https://wildtosea.com/de/sansibar/
- Tansania Safari hub: https://wildtosea.com/de/tansania/