Tanzania Safaris

Arusha City

City · Arusha

Gateway to northern safari circuit and Kilimanjaro. International conferences, cultural tourism, vibrant local markets.

Best: Jun–Oct

Arusha National Park

National Park · Northern Tanzania

Dar es Salaam

City · Dar es Salaam

Tanzania's commercial capital and largest city. Excellent beaches, vibrant nightlife, gateway to Zanzibar ferries.

Best: Jun–Sep

Gombe Stream

National Park · Kigoma

Jane Goodall's chimpanzee research site. Smallest national park in Tanzania.

Best: Jun–Oct

Katavi National Park

National Park · Western Tanzania

Kilimanjaro — Lemosho Route

Trekking Route · Kilimanjaro

Longest and most remote Kilimanjaro route. 7–8 days, highest success rate.

Best: Jan–Feb, Jun–Oct

Kilimanjaro — Machame Route

Trekking Route · Kilimanjaro

The "Whiskey Route" — most scenic Kilimanjaro approach via Shira Plateau. 6–7 days.

Best: Jan–Feb, Jun–Oct

Kilimanjaro — Marangu Route

Trekking Route · Kilimanjaro

The "Coca-Cola Route" — only route with hut accommodation. 5–6 days.

Best: Jan–Feb, Jun–Oct

Kilimanjaro — Rongai Route

Trekking Route · Kilimanjaro

Only route approaching from the north (Kenya side). Drier conditions.

Best: Jan–Feb, Jun–Oct

Kondoa Rock Art Sites

Cultural Site · Dodoma

UNESCO World Heritage Site. Ancient rock paintings dating back 2,000+ years by Sandawe hunter-gatherers.

Best: Jun–Oct

Lake Manyara

National Park · Manyara

Tree-climbing lions, flamingos, forest elephants.

Best: Jun–Oct, Jan–Feb

Mafia Island

Marine Park · Pwani

Whale shark season (Oct–Mar). Part of Mafia Island Marine Park.

Best: Oct–Mar

Mahale Mountains

National Park · Kigoma

Remote chimpanzee trekking on Lake Tanganyika shores.

Best: Jun–Oct

Mikumi National Park

National Park · Eastern Tanzania

Mount Kilimanjaro

Mountain · Northern Tanzania

Africa's highest peak — the Roof of Africa.

Best: Jan–Mar & Jun–Oct

Mount Meru

Trekking Route · Arusha

Tanzania's second highest peak. 4-day circuit via Arusha National Park.

Best: Jun–Oct

Ngorongoro Conservation Area

National Park · Northern Tanzania

Ngorongoro Crater

National Park · Northern Circuit

A collapsed caldera teeming with the Big Five.

Best: Year-round

Nyerere National Park

National Park · Southern Tanzania

Former Selous hunting reserve. Boat safaris on the Rufiji River.

Best: Jun–Oct

Ol Doinyo Lengai

Trekking Route · Ngorongoro

Active volcano — sacred Maasai mountain. Night ascent, 1-day trek.

Best: Jun–Sep

Olduvai Gorge

Cultural Site · Serengeti

Cradle of mankind. Fossil site where Louis and Mary Leakey discovered early human remains. UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Best: Jun–Oct

Pemba Island

Beach Island · Zanzibar

Remote diving paradise. Pristine reefs, clove plantations, few tourists.

Best: Jun–Oct

Ruaha National Park

National Park · Southern Tanzania

Tanzania's second largest national park. Excellent for elephant and lion.

Best: Jun–Oct

Selous Game Reserve

Game Reserve · Lindi/Morogoro

Africa's largest game reserve. Walking safaris, boat safaris, fishing.

Best: Jun–Oct

Serengeti National Park

National Park · Northern Tanzania

Tarangire National Park

National Park · Northern Tanzania

Zanzibar

Beach · Zanzibar Archipelago

Spice-island beaches and historic Stone Town.

Best: June–October & December–February

Zanzibar — Kendwa

Beach Island · Zanzibar

Full-moon beach parties. Clear water all day (no tides blocking).

Best: Jun–Oct, Jan–Feb

Zanzibar — Nungwi

Beach Island · Zanzibar

White-sand beaches, dhow sunset cruises. Best snorkelling on the north tip.

Best: Jun–Oct, Jan–Feb

Zanzibar — Paje

Beach Island · Zanzibar

Kitesurfing capital. Long tidal beaches, laid-back village feel.

Best: Jun–Oct

Zanzibar — Stone Town

Cultural Site · Zanzibar

UNESCO World Heritage site. Spice tours, historic architecture, Freddie Mercury birthplace.

Best: Jun–Oct, Jan–Feb