Tanzania
Mountains, safaris and spice islands
Tanzania is your quintessential African destination. From endless savannahs playing host to hordes of wildebeest migrating, the majesty of the Serengeti and the snow-capped peaks of Mount Kilimanjaro, Tanzania offers adventures for everybody.
But it's not just about the wildlife. Tanzania has more than 500 miles of sublime coastline and a rich history as a spice route, while the legendary Maasai warriors still stand proud.
Wildebeest migration safaris
An essential guide to planning a migration safari in Tanzania and Kenya
Sometimes called ‘the greatest show on earth’, the wildebeest migration sees mega herds of almost two million wildebeest, zebras and gazelles continuously travel thousands of kilometres in a broadly clockwise direction from the southern Serengeti, north into Kenya’s Maasai Mara, and back again. The migration is one of Africa's classic safari experiences, drawing visitors year round to witness this magnificent spectacle. Along the way the herds experience the full circle of life, from mating, to calving, to death – often in the jaws of their many predators: the crocodiles and big cats who are themselves sustained by Mother Nature’s beautiful, if brutal, cycle...read more
11 days
Tanzania safari and beach
See all the spectacular wildlife Africa has to offer
14 days
Kilimanjaro and Tanzania wildlife adventure
Explore snow-capped Kilimanjaro and tour wild game reserves
16 days
Tanzania safari, Kilimanjaro and islands
From mountain top and safari adventure to island beaches
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Serengeti
The best place on earth to see the Big Five
The vast, untamed Serengeti might just be the best place on earth to see wildlife... -
Seronera
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Lake Victoria
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Ngorongoro Crater
All off Africa in one 'bowl'
The Ngorongoro Crater is the world's largest intact -- and inactive -- caldera in the world... -
Mt. Kilimanjaro
Stand on top of Africa
Standing 5,986m high, Kilimanjaro is Africa's highest peak and one of the continent's most impressive sights... -
Tarangire National Park
Herds of elephants, lions and even wild dogs roam Tarangire National Park, with the dry season bringing in large concentrations of animals... -
Zanzibar
Spice islands
A cultural crossroad for centuries, the Zanzibar archipelago mixes Africa, Arab and Indian influences... -
Matemwe
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Pongwe
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Pemba Island
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Arusha
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Karatu
Gateway to Ngorongoro
Karatu is a small but lively town on the edge of Ngorongoro Conservation Area... -
Selous Game Reserve
A designated UNESCO World Heritage Site, Selous Game Reserve has a rich variety of wildlife with the Rufiji River running through to join the Indian Ocean... -
Nyerere National Park
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Ruaha National Park
Ruaha National Park is Tanzania's largest national park and is home to baobabs, grasslands and rolling hills... -
Ras Kutani
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Songosongo Archipelago
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Dar es Salaam
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Lake Manyara National Park
On the edge of Lake Manyara, the Lake Manyara National Park is a forested area of land, sitting below the Great Rift escarpment... -
Mahale Mountains National Park
One of the more remote parks that can be tricky to visit, Mahale Mountains National Park is one of the best places to see chimpanzees... -
Katavi National Park
A remote park, during the dry season Katavi National Park is home to large herds of wildebeest, giraffes, elephants and zebras... -
Mafia Island
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Ndutu
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Gombe Stream National Park
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Places to go in Tanzania
Tanzania Tours
Kilimanjaro Trek Umbwe Route
Mount Kilimanjaro Trekking 6 Days Umbwe Route
9 daysFrom $1,800| East Africa, Africa | |
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Custom itinerary, Small group tour, Private guided tour |
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Safari, Adventure, Climbing, Hiking & Trekking, Active, Walking, Camping, Nature & Wildlife, National Parks, Solo Travel, Budget |
Kilimanjaro Northern Circuit
Mount Kilimanjaro Trekking 9 Days Northern Circuit Route
9 daysFrom $2,400| East Africa, Africa | |
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Custom itinerary, Small group tour, Private guided tour |
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Safari, Adventure, Climbing, Hiking & Trekking, Active, Walking, Camping, Nature & Wildlife, National Parks, Solo Travel, Budget |
Mt. Kilimanjaro Lemosho Route
Mount Kilimanjaro Trekking 7 Days Lemosho Route
7 daysFrom $1,840| East Africa, Africa | |
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Custom itinerary, Small group tour, Private guided tour |
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Safari, Adventure, Climbing, Hiking & Trekking, Active, Walking, Camping, Nature & Wildlife, National Parks, Solo Travel, Budget |
Mt. Kilimanjaro Marangu route
Mount Kilimanjaro Trekking 5 Days Marangu Route
5 daysFrom $1,390| East Africa, Africa | |
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Custom itinerary, Small group tour, Private guided tour |
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Safari, Adventure, Climbing, Hiking & Trekking, Active, Walking, Camping, Nature & Wildlife, National Parks, Solo Travel, Budget |
Mt. Kilimanjaro Machame Route
Mount Kilimanjaro Trekking 6 Days Machame Route
6 daysFrom $1,680| East Africa, Africa | |
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Custom itinerary, Small group tour, Private guided tour |
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Safari, Adventure, Climbing, Hiking & Trekking, Active, Walking, Camping, Nature & Wildlife, National Parks, Solo Travel, Budget |
Serengeti North Wilderness Camp Fly in Safari
4 day safari in the Serengeti
4 daysFrom $2,095| East Africa, Africa | |
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Safari, Luxury, Nature & Wildlife, Photography, Birdwatching, National Parks |
Tanzania Travel Companies
Tanzania Odyssey
Creating tailor-made trips to Tanzania since 1998
| Tanzania | |
| Custom itinerary, Private guided tour | |
| Safari, Luxury, Honeymoon, Beach, Family, Adventure, Active, Walking, Camping, Horseback Riding, Nature & Wildlife, Photography, Birdwatching, National Parks, Culture, Culinary, Food |
Wild Frontiers
Safaris into East, West and Southern Africa
| East Africa, Southern Africa | |
| Custom itinerary, Small group tour, Private guided tour | |
| Safari, Adventure, Hiking & Trekking, Active, Overlanding, Camping, Nature & Wildlife, Photography, National Parks, Culture, Indigenous Tourism, Solo Travel |
Rwanda Eco Company & Safaris
Tailor made gorilla and wildlife safaris
| East Africa, Central Africa | |
| Custom itinerary, Private guided tour | |
| Safari, Adventure, Backpacking, Hiking & Trekking, Active, Overlanding, Nature & Wildlife, National Parks, Culture, Indigenous Tourism, History, Responsible Travel, Eco-travel, Community-led Tourism |
Pamoja Safaris
Supporting the community through tours and travel
| East Africa, Central Africa | |
| Custom itinerary, Private guided tour | |
| Safari, Luxury, Family, Adventure, Hiking & Trekking, Active, Walking, Camping, Nature & Wildlife, Photography, Birdwatching, National Parks, Culture, Cities, Responsible Travel, Conservation, Community-led Tourism, Solo Travel |
Pinnacle Adventures & Safaris
Adventures to Tanzania
| Tanzania | |
| Custom itinerary, Small group tour, Private guided tour | |
| Safari, Beach, Family, Adventure, Climbing, Hiking & Trekking, Active, Walking, Camping, Nature & Wildlife, Photography, Birdwatching, National Parks, Solo Travel, Budget |
Natural World Kenya Safaris
The leader in customized and budget-friendly East Africa safaris
| East Africa | |
| Custom itinerary, Private guided tour | |
| Safari, Family, Adventure, Active, Camping, Nature & Wildlife, Photography, Birdwatching, National Parks, Culture, Cities, Solo Travel, Budget |
Tanzania Specialist
The most extensive range of Tanzania safaris
| Tanzania | |
| Custom itinerary, Private guided tour | |
| Safari, Luxury, Honeymoon, Beach, Family, Adventure, Hiking & Trekking, Active, Nature & Wildlife, Photography, Birdwatching, National Parks |
Take Me To Africa
Experts in small group travel to Africa
| East Africa, Southern Africa | |
| Small group tour | |
| Safari, Luxury, Honeymoon, Beach, Family, Active, Walking, Camping, Nature & Wildlife, Photography, Birdwatching, National Parks, Culture, Culinary, Food, Solo Travel |
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