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Why visit Tanzania

Wildlife, beaches, friendly people, fascinating cultures, Serengeti, Mt Kilimanjaro, Zanzibar Archipelago - Tanzania has all these and more wrapped up in one adventurous, welcoming package.

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Safari Saga: Tanzania's Tarangire, Ngorongoro, and Serengeti in 9 Days

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  1. 1 Learning how to throw spears — a traditional lion-killing technique — from Maasai warriors
  2. 2 Following local Maasai leaders through wild landscapes on an exhilarating bush safari
  3. 3 Entering heaven's orbit at the wildlife wonderland of Ngorongoro Crater
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Top places to visit in Tanzania

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Tanzania travel tips from Lonely Planet experts

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Best Things to Do

You’d need a lifetime to explore all Tanzania has to offer, but our list of top things to do is a great place to start.

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Best Time to Visit

From the peak seasons for wildlife to the best weather for climbing Kilimanjaro, here are the top times of year to visit Tanzania.

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Things to Know

From timing your trip to see the great migration to knowing how to say hello in Swahili, here are the things you should know before going to Tanzania.

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Transportation

From the Serengeti to the Spice Islands, it's easy to get around Tanzania by bus, train, boat, and plane.

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Visa Requirements

From safaris and spice islands to beaches and mountains, Tanzania is the whole East Africa package. Here's what you need to know about getting a visa.

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Best Road Trips

Discover the best of Tanzania's landscapes and wildlife with a 4WD, a local driver and this guide to the country's top driving routes.

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Money and Costs

This guide to daily costs, along with some money-saving tips, can help you stretch your budget further on safaris, hotels and beach trips in Tanzania.

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Best Places to Visit

From the wildlife-filled plains of the Serengeti to the beaches of Zanzibar, these 13 places show off the best of Tanzania.

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