Tanzania Travel Stories

Nov 22, 2023 • 9 min read

From the fish markets of Lake Tanganyika to the beaches of Zanzibar these 13 places show off the best of Tanzania

Nov 20, 2023 • 4 min read

This seasonal guide to what's happening through the year in Tanzania can help you plan the best time for your visit.

Nov 16, 2023 • 7 min read

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.

Nov 16, 2023 • 5 min read

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.

Nov 15, 2023 • 6 min read

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.

Nov 12, 2023 • 6 min read

From planning your trip to knowing how to say hello, here are the things you should know before traveling to Tanzania.

Sep 19, 2023 • 5 min read

Here’s all you need to know about how to discover this beguiling region.

May 23, 2023 • 6 min read

From cutting through the countryside to connecting two cities, these 8 railway journeys offer an entirely new perspective on a destination.

Mar 29, 2023 • 5 min read

Create your own epic safari experience with local experts in Tanzania with Elsewhere by Lonely Planet.

Oct 23, 2022 • 6 min read

Tanzania’s cosmopolitan culinary tradition reflects a network of maritime links that once stretched across the Indian Ocean to Arabia, Asia, and Europe. 

Apr 29, 2022 • 10 min read

Tanzania is a country of immeasurable beauty and cultural diversity, and it's also the setting for some of Africa's top hikes. Here's a guide to the best.

Feb 18, 2022 • 7 min read

The spirits blessed Tanzania with hundreds of miles of coastline, so a beach trip is definitely on the cards. Here's a guide to Tanzania's top beaches.

Jan 18, 2022 • 7 min read

From spotting the Big Five to climbing a huge stratovolcano, Tanzania’s national parks are never short of drama. These are the best.

Nov 1, 2021 • 14 min read

Behold the ultimate wildlife spectacle: The Great Migration of wildebeest and zebra through the Serengeti.

Aug 4, 2020 • 4 min read

Frontline nurse and photographer, Cohan Zarnoch, shares images she took of tribespeople on her travels in Tanzania, Ethiopia, Namibia and Morocco.

Oct 31, 2019 • 6 min read

When it comes to planning a safari in Africa, there is one big question you need to answer before starting. Are you ready for a self-drive safari?

Oct 22, 2019 • 5 min read

If you’ve never before been on safari in Africa, you may wonder how your days will be spent. Here we run down what you can expect, from dawn to nightfall.

Aug 15, 2019 • 5 min read

The allure of Zanzibar is timeless. White sands and turquoise waters ring the island, and African, Indian, Arabic and Persian influences intertwine in…

Aug 11, 2019 • 7 min read

We’ve hit peak wedding season, and just like the rest of us, celebrities love a summer ceremony. The past few weeks have seen Zoe Kravitz and Karl Glusman…

Jul 22, 2019 • 6 min read

A week at an all-inclusive resort promises idle, sunny days but it doesn’t usually spell adventure. After all, where’s the thrill of exploration when…

May 24, 2012 • 3 min read

Zanzibar -- the very name brings to mind salty sea breezes that carry the taste of exotic spices. Floating in electric blue waters off the east coast of…

May 22, 2012 • 4 min read

As the home of the Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater and a string of other world-famous wildlife sanctuaries, Tanzania is well-established as one…