Getting to Tanzania from Italy: Flights, Visas and Trip Planning

Italian travelers reach Kilimanjaro from the major cities by way of Amsterdam, Doha or Addis Ababa. That means several legs, but a journey that's still very manageable. For a standard safari stay, Italian passport holders generally need an e-Visa or a visa on arrival. If you're planning from Italy, note that many Italians take their vacation during the European summer holidays. Those weeks overlap closely with the Serengeti's peak migration season, so the dates that fit an Italian calendar happen to be among the best for game viewing. Do you have flexible dates? Then compare them with migration timing specifically, because the overlap with Italy's usual holiday period doesn't always land in the ideal month. Our guide to timing a Tanzania trip covers the calendar, and our visa guide has the application details.