A Visual Masterpiece
Overview
Tanzania is a land of rolling plains, dramatic mountain ranges, picturesque lakes and pristine white-sand beaches. Home to the 'Big Five', the impressive national parks and game reserves are teeming with animal and birdlife, making Tanzania a top safari destination. Beyond the incredible wildlife viewing, encounter local tribes and learn about their fascinating cultures and traditions, climb Mount Kilimanjaro, or dip beneath the waves of the Indian Ocean and explore the unspoiled coral reefs before relaxing on sun-drenched beaches.
Location
Located just south of the Equator, Tanzania is known for its vast wilderness areas. Almost 40% of the country is in protected conservation zones supporting diverse ecosystems and habitats. Be sure to spend time with the friendly Tanzanian people and learn about their unique cultures and traditions.
Languages
Kiswahili and English are the official languages of Tanzania. There are 126 languages spoken throughout Tanzania, mainly belonging to the various Bantu and Nilotic, Cushitic, and Khoikhoi tribal populations. With so many spoken languages, Kiswahili is considered the unifying language of the country.
Climate
Tanzania is a year-round destination with temperature fluctuations mainly determined by altitude and proximity to the ocean. June and July is a popular time to see migrating wildebeest in the Serengeti and calving in January and February.
Tanzania Highlights
Tanzania is a paradise for nature lovers. With 16 national parks, plus game and forest reserves, safari enthusiasts will find themselves immersed in a world of spectacular beauty. From the rolling plains and savannahs to lush forests and crater lakes, marvel at the exceptional wildlife viewing Tanzania has to offer. For the ultimate place to unwind, head over to the spice islands of the Zanzibar Archipelago to sink your toes into the powdery white sand and soak up the sun.
Our team are always on the lookout for the best experiences Tanzania has to offer, and here are a few of our favourites:
Serengeti National Park | Ngorongoro Conservation Area | Zanzibar Archipelago | Kilimanjaro National Park | Ruaha National Park | Nyerere National Park
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Meaning 'Endless Plains', the Serengeti is an incredible wildlife destination, most famous for the Great Migration, and home to 70 large mammal and 500 bird species.
Located off the coast of Tanzania, the Zanzibar Archipelago consists of Zanzibar (locally, Unguja), Pemba and smaller islands. White sand beaches and turquoise waters await.
Nyerere is the largest national park in Tanzania boasting abundant and diverse wildlife populations including hippo, giraffe, elephant, lion and wild dog.
With an elevation of 5,895m / 19,341ft, Kilimanjaro is the highest mountain in Africa and the highest single free-standing mountain in the world.
Ruaha is a vast and wild national park, home to more than 570 species of bird, large numbers of elephant and a stronghold for the endangered African Wild dog.
The Ngorongoro Crater is the largest inactive, intact and unfilled volcanic caldera in the world. View predator and prey in the most dramatic scenery.