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A cultural crossroad for centuries, the Zanzibar archipelago mixes Africa, Arab and Indian influences.

Historic Stone Town reflects colonial architecture and the islands' slave trade past, while the fishing towns and diving spots of the coastline remain relatively untouched by modernity. The archipelago offers an idyllic Indian Ocean experience.

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The best places to see the wildebeest migration
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The best places to see the wildebeest migration

Hans Cosmas Ngoteya
Hans Cosmas Ngoteya

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.
Decolonising African travel—and travel writing
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Decolonising African travel—and travel writing

Mazuba Kapambwe
Mazuba Kapambwe

Travel writing in Africa has always been an overwhelmingly white affair. Early accounts from 19th century explorers like Henry Morton Stanley and fiction writers like Joseph Conrad depicted Africa as uncivilised, mysterious and barbaric, reflecting the racist attitudes that underpinned European empire building.
The best safaris in Tanzania
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The best safaris in Tanzania

Philip Briggs
Philip Briggs

Tanzania is one of the best places in Africa to go on safari. I first backpacked through it in the 1980s, when I was far too cash-strapped to think about going on a costly safari, so I spent most of my time exploring remote coastal towns, then took a lengthy train and ferry trip from Dar es Salaam to Zambia via Lake Tanganyika.
Trekking in Tanzania
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Trekking in Tanzania

Stuart Butler
Stuart Butler

I’ve spent my career trekking in some pretty far-flung places, from Nepal to Norway.

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Tanzania safari and beach
Tanzania

Tanzania safari and beach

See all the spectacular wildlife Africa has to offer
11 days From $9,531 pp
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Tanzania safari, Kilimanjaro and islands
Tanzania

Tanzania safari, Kilimanjaro and islands

From mountain top and safari adventure to island beaches
16 days From $7,883 pp
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Northern Tanzania Adventure
Tanzania

Northern Tanzania Adventure

Arusha National Park, Karatu, Seronera and Matemwe
12 days From $5,402 pp
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Southern Tanzania Adventure
Tanzania

Southern Tanzania Adventure

Safari adventure in Nyerere National Park and Ruaha National Park
11 days From $4,935 pp
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Family Tanzania Adventure
Tanzania

Family Tanzania Adventure

11 days exploring Nyerere National Park and Dongwe
11 days From $3,760 pp
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Family Tanzania Adventure Plus
Tanzania

Family Tanzania Adventure Plus

Family safari adventure in Nyerere National Park and Dongwe
11 days From $5,645 pp
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Tanzania

Tanzania Odyssey

Creating tailor-made trips to Tanzania since 1998
+44 (0) 20 8704 1216
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Africa

Wild Frontiers

Safaris into East, West and Southern Africa
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Rwanda Eco Company & Safaris

Tailor made gorilla and wildlife safaris
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Pamoja Safaris

Supporting the community through tours and travel
+256 755446166
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Tanzania

Pinnacle Adventures & Safaris

Adventures to Tanzania
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East Africa

Natural World Kenya Safaris

The leader in customized and budget-friendly East Africa safaris
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Tanzania

Tanzania Specialist

The most extensive range of Tanzania safaris
+1 518 634 1139
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Africa

Take Me To Africa

Experts in small group travel to Africa
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