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Overview

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

Attractions

Must-see attractions

Blue Wildebeest Connochaetes taurinus in Serengeti.

Serengeti National Park

Northern Tanzania

Few people forget their first encounter with the Serengeti. Perhaps it's the view from the summit of Naabi Hill at the park's entrance, from where the…

Mt. Kilimanjaro from Amboseli National Park.

Mt Kilimanjaro National Park

Northern Tanzania

Since its official opening in 1977, Mt Kilimanjaro National Park has become one of Tanzania’s most visited parks. Unlike the other northern parks, this…

Empakaai Crater

Northern Tanzania

Lake-filled Empakaai Crater, 23km northeast of Olmoti Crater, may not be as famous as Ngorongoro, but many travellers consider it to be its match in…

Tarangire National Park

Northern Tanzania

Welcome to one of Africa's most underrated parks. Thanks to its proximity to the Serengeti and Ngorongoro, Tarangire is usually assigned only a day visit…

Lake Manyara Treetop Walkway

Lake Manyara National Park

Enjoy a guided bird's-eye view of Manyara on Tanzania's first treetop walkway (370m). It begins at ground level and climbs gently into the canopy,…

Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Northern Tanzania

This astounding conservation area and Unesco World Heritage Site encompasses the Ngorongoro Crater, Oldupai Gorge and much of the Crater Highlands. It can…

Ol Doinyo Lengai

Northern Tanzania

The northernmost (and youngest) volcano in the Crater Highlands, Ol Doinyo Lengai (2878m), ‘Mountain of God’ in the Maasai language, is an almost perfect…

Ngorongoro Crater

Northern Tanzania

At 19km wide and with a surface of 264 sq km, Ngorongoro is one of the largest unbroken calderas in the world that isn’t a lake. Its steep walls soar 400m…

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Planning Tools

Expert guidance to help you plan your trip

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 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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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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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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Traveling with Kids

From wildlife safaris and cultural immersion to days snorkelling off the coast, Tanzania is one of the best places for an unforgettable family adventure.

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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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