Tanzania
A striking botanical feature of Ruaha is the ancient baobabs, also known as upside-down trees, that stud its semi-arid plains and rocky slopes. Distinguished by its massive bulbous trunk and contorted branches that reach up into the sky like inverted roots, the baobab is perhaps the most unmistakable of African trees, and one of the longest living, with the oldest radiocarbon-dated specimen being almost 2,500 years old.
Travel to Tanzania
When to visit
The popular northern safari circuit is worthwhile throughout the year. In order to see the wildebeest migration, however, you need to research which part of this vast ecosystem it will be passing through when you visit. The southern and western safari circuits are best over June to October. Zanzibar is to be avoided over the stormy months of April, May and November.
Visas and paperwork
US citizens whose passport is valid for six more months (or longer) can obtain a single-entry tourist visa upon arrival at any international airport.
