On this 15 day Premium journey through Kenya and Tanzania, you will have the opportunity to discover the wonders of East Africa for 15 unforgettable days. On an exciting series of four-wheel drive game drives, you will have the opportunity to witness the spectacular landscapes and wildlife of the Masai Mara, Tarangire National Park, the Ngorongoro Crater, and the Serengeti National Park. Discover the beauty of the lakes Naivasha and Nakuru, meet Maasai warriors in a traditional village, and engage with local leaders eager to share their culture and expertise. You will enjoy dining under the stars, sipping drinks at sunset, and sleeping to the sounds of Africa as you fall asleep.
Enjoy this amazing 10-day tour showcasing some of East Africa's top attractions, including the Serengeti National Park, the Ngorongoro Crater and the lush tropical Island of Zanzibar. Culture, wildlife viewing, and breach time are all part of this trip.
Enjoy a 13 day Premium journey through Rwanda, Uganda, and Kenya. Get up close and personal with rare mountain gorillas in Uganda's Bwindi Impenetrable Forest by spending a day tracking and observing them. Observe a beautiful country that is constantly striving forward, despite the stinging reminders of Kigali's tragic past. Meet Maasai warriors and learn about their way of life as you explore the Masai Mara on a four-wheel drive Land Cruiser with an expert local guide at the wheel. You will never forget this unforgettable journey.
Embark on an epic 8-day safari adventure through the iconic Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater regions of Tanzania. Witness the incredible diversity of wildlife, from miniature dik-dik antelopes to majestic lions and colossal elephants. Guided by experienced local experts, you'll embark on exhilarating game drives in search of the legendary Big Five. Immerse yourself in the breathtaking landscapes, explore vibrant local communities like Mto wa Mbu, and experience the serenity of Lake Victoria.
This unforgettable journey is perfect for travelers seeking an authentic African adventure, combining thrilling wildlife encounters with cultural immersion and stunning natural beauty. Our Serengeti tours from Nairobi should definitely be on your bucketlist.
On this incredible 15-day overland adventure, you will discover the wonders of Kenya and Tanzania. Explore the heartland of the Maasai people and the finest game parks in eastern Africa on an African safari. You will witness a variety of exotic predators and peaceful herbivores while traveling through the acclaimed Masai Mara, the vast Serengeti plains, and the spectacular lakes of the Great Rift Valley. With local knowledge on every step of the way, you will walk in the footsteps of the Maasai, leaving you with lifelong memories of Africa.
Uncover the heart of Africa on this transformative 9-day adventure through Rwanda and Uganda. Delve into the inspiring story of Rwanda's resilience as you explore its stunning landscapes. Then, immerse yourself in the raw beauty of Uganda, where thrilling encounters with majestic mountain gorillas await. This epic journey is a rollercoaster of emotions, from the profound to the exhilarating, as you witness both the fragility and the extraordinary resilience of life in the African wilderness.
Escape to the Wild: A 9-Day Tanzanian Adventure. Imagine soaring over the Serengeti in a hot air balloon, watching herds of wildebeest and zebra migrate across the vast plains. Picture yourself on a safari drive, encountering majestic elephants, cunning lions, and graceful cheetahs up close. Experience the thrill of exploring the ancient ruins of Zanzibar, a spice island steeped in history and culture. Join us on an unforgettable 9-day adventure through Tanzania, where every day brings new wonders and excitement. From the breathtaking landscapes of the Serengeti to the pristine beaches of Zanzibar, this journey is designed to ignite your sense of adventure and leave you with memories that will last a lifetime. Don't miss the opportunity to witness the incredible diversity of Tanzania's wildlife and experience the warm hospitality of its people. Book your adventure today!
The untamed African savanna is beckoning you to adventure! Explore Tanzania's well-known national parks and conservation areas on a safari to witness enormous herds of wildebeests and zebras, energetic elephants, and crafty predators like lions, cheetahs, and Nile crocodiles. Discover traditional crafts, sample freshly harvested bananas, and hear about the efforts made by the villagers to preserve their amazing homeland's customs and wildlife during your trip from Arusha to Mto wa Mbu.
The Marangu way up MountKilimanjaro is difficult but effective, and it gives you time to spend an additional 11 days seeing Tanzania and discovering its many aspects. You will try to climb the world's highest freestanding mountain using the fastest path possible, spending the night in a mountain hut, with the assistance of your guide and knowledgeable guides. Celebrate your successes on the island of Zanzibar, where you may see spice plantations and, most importantly, just relax on the beach.
Experience the Highlights of Kenya and Tanzania on this 10 day journey exploring East Africa's wildlife region. Relish multiple game drives in the Masai Mara National Reserve and the Ngorongoro Crater with the ultimate highlight of camping in the Serengeti National Park, a once in a lifetime experience. Engage with local tribes of the Maasai and learn about their culture and modern day life. Appreciate the beauty of an African sunrise while enjoying the view from a hot-air balloon, breathtaking to say the least.
This safari is a mixture of accommodation styles: Hotel (3 nights), Lodge (2 nights), Permanent Tented Basic Lodge (2 nights), Camping with basic facilities (2 nights)
Come on an unforgettable safari through Kenya and unleash your inner explorer! Swap Nairobi's city buzz for the calls of wildlife - flamingos, zebras, and rhinos - as you embark on your safari. Witness the awe-inspiring Great Rift Valley and Lake Naivasha, and camp beneath a star-studded sky. Embark on thrilling game drives seeking Africa's "Big 5", including lions, cheetahs, and elephants. Immerse yourself in Maasai culture and witness conservation efforts protecting these magnificent creatures. This 7-day adventure promises unforgettable wildlife encounters, breathtaking landscapes, and rich cultural experiences!
Embark on a transformative 17 day journey through the heart of EasternAfrica, exploring the diverse landscapes, vibrant cultures, and incredible wildlife of Zimbabwe, Zambia, Malawi, and Tanzania. Track rhinos on foot and witness the majestic lions and leopards on exhilarating 4x4 game drives. Immerse yourself in the natural beauty of these countries and discover the rich biodiversity. Explore World Heritage-listed sites like the GreatZimbabweRuins, gaining insights into the enduring cultures of these communities. Connect with locals, learning about their traditions, customs, and way of life. Conclude your journey on the idyllic shores of Zanzibar, relaxing on pristine beaches and exploring the vibrant island culture. This adventure offers a unique opportunity to experience the best of Eastern Africa, from thrilling wildlife encounters to cultural immersion and breathtaking landscapes. Book your unforgettable journey today!
Tanzania is home to a melting pot of nationalities descending from Europe, Arab countries, Pakistan, India and China. The diversity is most seen in the port city of Dar Es Salaam and the spice island of Zanzibar.
Wildlife highlights on Tanzania Safari Tours are the wildebeest migration into the Serengeti National Park around late October. The calving season takes place from January to February when you can see baby animals huddled close to their mothers. Herds then travel to the southern Ndutu region by March and April and return to the Masai Mara by late June.
The Ngorongoro Crater is home to an abundant diversity of wildlife and flora as well as the Big 5. With Tanzania’s 16 national parks and reserves it most certainly has alot to offer on a budget Tanzania safari tour.
Tanzania doesn’t just offer wildlife on land. In the clear waters and coral reefs around Zanzibar and Mafia archipelagos are a stunning array of marine animals. Why not add a snorkeling or diving activity to your to-do list!
Tanzania has been described as one of the most diverse countries in Africa with over 158 local languages spoken. Add to this 120 tribes and you have a cultural melting pot. Expect a wide range of cultural activities including performing arts and visual arts along with literature.
Tanzania Safari Tours best Highlights
* Fantastic wildlife viewing on day and night safaris
During the months of July and August the weather is cool. In the dry season parks such as Tarangire are at their prime. It is also the best time to visit the Serengeti on safari. December to mid March is the calving season in the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater which is amazing game viewing.
If you are headed to Zanzibar, plan your trip around June to October as the temperature is around 28 degrees Celsius which is ideal for lazy beach days.
Weather in Tanzania
Tanzania is a typical tropical climate with humid and hot days while cool at night. The heaviest rains fall from the middle of March to May, with light rain covering the area from October to January. Heavy rains can make certain areas impassable so please check with our consultants on when to plan your trip.
The high mountain areas such as Mount Kilimanjaro and Mount Meru can have temperatures that fall to below freezing and can be quite unbearable at night.
While the dry season can have temperatures soaring to above 35°C in Dar es Salaam. Plenty of sunscreen of factor 50 is needed when you hit the golden beaches!
10 Reasons to Travel to Tanzania
The Great Migration in the Serengeti
Every year more than two million wildebeest and zebra migrate across the plains of Tanzania’s Serengeti National Park in pursuit of grazing grass. The migration offers East African wildlife viewing at its best showcasing massive herds of animals. The landscape is characteristic of nature documentaries with acacia trees dotting the Savannah. Dramatic kills by the predators that trail the antelope are quiet the spectacle to remember. The annual migration is one of the main reasons for travelers wishing to visit this region.
Tanzania’s most popular National Park offers the quintessential African safari experience. Picturesque rolling Savannah and forests along with diverse species of wildlife. The Serengeti is the world’s largest protected grassland and is especially well known for its predator which include lions, leopards, cheetahs and hyenas.
Ngorongoro is the remains of a huge volcano that last erupted millions of years ago. The UNESCO World Heritage Site is one of the most pristine wilderness areas in Africa, and home to some of the densest populations of animals found anywhere on Earth. Here you will spot lion, elephant, giraffe and wildebeest which explains why it has been nicknamed “Africa’s Garden of Eden”.
Mount Kilimanjaro
Africa’s tallest mountain is one of Tanzania’s most famous sights and a bucket list topper for any mountaineer. The dormant volcano known as the ‘Roof of Africa’ stands at nearly 6000 meters above sea level. An ascent to the summit is surprisingly accessible while offering up spectacular scenery along the way. You can walk to the top in just four or five days without any climbing experience, just a good level of fitness and a guide.
Selous Game Reserve
Selous Game Reserve is Africa’s largest protected area and the world’s biggest game reserve. It is a wildlife wonderland that is home to one of the biggest concentrations of elephants, hippos, wild dogs, buffalo and sable antelope on the continent. Selous Game Reserve also has a quarter of the continent’s rapidly dwindling African wild dog population. This diverse ecosystem is often overlooked when compared with more famous reserves of the Serengeti and Ngorongoro in the north. For travelers seeking wildlife without the crowds, Selous is hard to beat.
Lying a short distance off the coast of Tanzania, the Zanzibar Archipelago is one of East Africa’s best beach destinations. Made up of two large islands of Unguja and Pemba, it also boasts to several smaller islands. Unguja is also known as Zanzibar Island and is the most visited island. Wildly popular with budget-friendly accommodation and romantic hotels scattered on postcard-perfect white-sand beaches. Stretches of coastline are fringed with swaying palm trees. Pemba on the other hand has only three hotels and is more secluded than Unguja.
Both islands offer amazing snorkelling and diving on coral reefs. Typical days include sailing trips on traditional dhows or unwinding on idyllic beaches. Alternatively visit Stone Town on Unguja which is rich with history and beautiful old architecture.
Chimpanzee Tracking
There are very few places left where you can see chimpanzees in the wild, and the only countries that offer chimpanzee tracking are Tanzania, Uganda and Rwanda. In Tanzania, Mahale Mountains National Park is the best place to see chimpanzees in the wild. With a population of 1000 of the apes living in the thick Montane Forest and a habituated group of around 100 individuals that can be viewed by visitors. In Montane forest you will also spot other primate species such as red-tailed monkey, red colobus, black and white colobus and blue monkeys.
Mafia Archipelago
Known as the Indian Ocean’s best-kept secret, the Mafia Archipelago rewards intrepid travelers with countless natural treasures. Experience world-class diving on the barrier reef, which is said to be one of the richest in the world with shoals of fish and turtles. Swim with whale sharks or go bird watching in mangrove forests or explore miles and miles of totally undeveloped and unspoiled sandy beaches.
Tanzania’s most famous tribe who are traditionally nomadic, moving around vast areas with their cattle. Recognisable in their brightly coloured clothes and distinctive jewellery. Some Masai live in traditional villages on the edges of Tanzania’s national parks and welcome visitors who want to learn about their customs. You can also stay at Masai-owned and run lodges to support community tourism.
Hiking Ol Doinyo Lengai
Tanzania’s most epic hiking adventure is a trek to the top of a 2000-metre-high active volcano in the Great Rift Valley. In Ol Doinyo Lengai which falls in the North, typically not as easy to summit but worth the effort for panoramic views over the forested hills of the Great Rift Valley. Not forgetting views of the Avenue of Volcanoes, the salt flats of Lake Natron and Mount Kilimanjaro to the east which are truly astounding.
Highlights of Zanzibar Island
Locally known as Unguja, Zanzibar Island gets most of the headlines, but the archipelago also consists of lush Pemba to the north and many more smaller islands. Visiting the museums and taking a walk through Stone Town is a good way of getting an idea of Zanzibar’s rich and turbulent slave-trade past. The architecture will surely fascinate you, as will the street markets.
The old city of Stone Town is the cultural heart of Zanzibar, and little has changed there for hundreds of years. The majority of Stone Town’s buildings were built by Omani sultans in the 19th century when Zanzibar was one of the most important trading centers in the Indian Ocean. In order to preserve these architectural markers of history, the Stone Town Conservation Authority has been working towards restoring this ancient town.
Nungwi Beach
The relaxing resort of Nungwi Beach is on the northern tip of the island, which is the busier and slightly more commercial side. It’s regarded as one of Zanzibar’s best beaches, because here you can swim to your heart’s delight as it’s one of the few beaches with no coral reef. It is also ideal as the tide doesn’t draw back for miles, unlike the east coast, which is a long walk before you can swim in the water.
The East Coast
The East Coast of Zanzibar is the less commercial and more traditional. Here you can chill out on one of the wooden beds with a good book or enjoy a traditional massage on the beach. Vendors walk up and down the beach to sell you a little something of Zanzibar.
The City of Dar es Salaam
Tanzania’s premier city, Dar es Salaam is a teeming metropolis of 1.5 million people. It is the largest city in Tanzania, as well as the wealthiest dealing in manufacturing and trade.
Olduvai Gorge ‘Cradle of Mankind’
Olduvai Gorge is a steep-sided ravine in the Great Rift Valley and is about 48km (30mi) long. The original spelling was Oldupai, which is Maasai for the wild sisal plant that grows there. Olduvai is often referred to as the ‘Cradle of Mankind’ because the first humanoid skeletons were discovered there. A museum that’s documented all its remarkable findings is well worth the visit.
Mt Kilimanjaro National Park
Jutting out from Tanzania’s north-eastern plains is Mt Kilimanjaro, an almost perfectly shaped volcano. It’s truly a sight to behold. At a solid 5896m (19343ft), its snow-capped peak is the highest in Africa.
Lake Manyara
Often overlooked as a wildlife destination due to its small size, Lake Manyara offers a really unusual stop on your Africa overland tour. Mostly due to it’s legendary tree-climbing lions. It lies about 130km from Arusha near the small town of Mto Wa Mbu.
How to get to Tanzania
European airlines which fly to Tanzania include British Airways, KLM and Swissair.
Tanzania has two International Airports. One just outside Dar es Salaam called Julius Nyerere International Airport and the other near Arusha namely Kilimanjaro International Airport. There are also some charter flights that will take you directly to Zanzibar Island.
If you are heading to Northern Tanzania we suggest you arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport.
If your destination is Zanzibar, or Southern and Western Tanzania it is best to fly to Dar es Salaam.
Facts on Tanzania
Full name: United Republic of Tanzania
Capital city: Dodoma (official); Dar es Salaam (administrative)
Area: 945,090 sq km; 364,899 sq miles
Population: 35,922,000
Time Zone: GMT/UTC + 3 ()
Languages: Swahili (official); English (official)
Religion: Christian (45%); Muslim (40%); indigenous beliefs (15%)
Electricity: 230V; 50HzHz
Electric Plug Details: British-style plug: 2 flat blades & 1 flat grounding blade, South African/Indian-style plug: 2 circular metal pins above a large circular grounding pin
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