Best Places to Visit in Tanzania

The town of Arusha is the little safari industry hub of Tanzania, where all major logistics, supply and support offices are located. The local airport connects Arusha with local scheduled and charter flights...

This is where you can find a volcanic mountain, craters, forest and blue-and-green lakes turned pink by thousands of flamingos Arusha National Park is just north of the bustling town that shares...

It's alive with energy, people and nightlife, but keep your wits about you. Dar es Salaam is a typical African city, full of energy, people, bad traffic and corrupt police trying...

Tanzania's most underrated safari destination, Katavi comes as close as any park to evoking Africa as it must have been 100 years ago. Tanzania's third-largest national park, little-known Katavi extends...

Halfway between Arusha and Moshi in north-east Tanzania, this is where your northern circuit safari or Kili trek will begin. Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) is halfway between the two major towns...

Kilimanjaro changed the way people thought of Africa. The first European missionary to see a snow-capped mountain this close to the equator in Africa was regarded as crazy and sent...

Savannah-woodland, rainforest and lake combine to put on a show of elephants, tree-climbing lions, primates and birds Lake Manyara makes a perfect start to a safari, just a 1.5-hour drive west of Arusha...

After days spent tracking lions through the golden grasslands of the Serengeti, imagine trading the heat of the savannah for the cool, shimmering expanse of Lake Victoria, Africa. This is...

Imagine miles of soft white sand and stunning turquoise waters – a place where you can relax under the sun and dive into the ocean to see incredible marine life....

This is an isolated park of clear lake water, sandy beaches and safaris to see chimps and other wildlife Mahale is on the edge of Lake Tanganyika, unique in that...

Notable for its untrammelled surroundings more than its wildlife, Mkomazi is a little-visited park best explored in conjunction with the lush Usambara Mountains to its south. A southern extension of...

A UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the Seven Natural Wonders of Africa, Ngorongoro Crater is the largest unflooded, unbroken caldera in the world and home to a high...

Nyerere National Park is one of the largest wildlife reserves in Africa and one of the least visited parks in Tanzania, making it a fantastic destination for safari goers who...

Part of the Zanzibar archipelago, Pemba Island offers travellers a more authentic island experience compared to the busier main island, Unguja. While not as developed as the main island, Pemba...

See a diversity of animal species among rainforest, woodland and savannah – or go on a walking safari Ruaha is the Serengeti of the south and the best-kept secret in Tanzania....

Little-visited Rubondo Island protects the largest extant tract of Tanzanian forest in the Lake Victoria Basin and an accompanying wealth of unusual aquatic wildlife. Among the strangest protected areas in...

This tiny island-bound national park offshore of the port city of Mwanza offers an introduction to the common birds and reptiles associated with Lake Victoria. Gazetted as a 2.2-square-kilometre national...

Though it's better known for its biodiversity than for Big Five game viewing, Saadani is the last place in East Africa where lions and elephants still roam the beach. Gazetted...

Get to know Tanzania beyond the Serengeti: visit the Selous for walking or boating safaris, big cats and plenty of plains game Selous, like Ruaha National Park, is one of...

The first light of dawn spills across the Serengeti, painting the sky in hues of amber and rose. The air hums with life and your nose twitches at the scent...

A maze of narrow streets jammed with bicycles and motorbikes, Stone Town is a place of historical and artistic value Stone Town is a lively jumble of narrow colourful alleys...

Experience the best Tanzania has to offer in six must-see conservation areas of the north, either in a small group or on a private guided safari The northern tourism circuit...

The southern parks present a wide range of experiences, from savannah to wetlands, walking safaris to river experiences The south of Tanzania is mostly a destination for the second-time visitor....

Come here to see chimps and experience natural locations that are off the beaten track The Western Circuit embraces the parks along Lake Tanganyika, the western border of Tanzania with...

With the Big Five, this is a superb dry season park, second only to the Serengeti between June and November Not many people know that Tarangire National Park has the...

A popular destination for hikers and birdwatchers, the Udzungwa Mountains are renowned for their lovely scenery and wealth of rare and endemic wildlife. Partially protected since 1992 within a 1,990-square-kilometre national park,...

Set at the foot of snow-capped Mount Kilimanjaro, this remote community-owned Wildlife Management Area offers access to a wild and madly scenic corner of Maasailand. West Kilimanjaro, often also referred...

There's a reason Zanzibar holidays linger in the imagination long after you return home. Picture this: the scent of cloves and cinnamon drifting through warm evening air, the sea breeze...

The best islands in Tanzania for an African beach vacation include the Zanzibar archipelago and Tanzania’s Indian Ocean islands. Well-known for their pristine white-sand beaches, crystal-clear turquoise waters, and stunning...