Destinations

Tanzania

6.3690° S, 34.8888° E

Scroll to see more
arrow Created with Sketch.
Nice! We'll be in touch soon.

Busy planning a trip to Tanzania?

Our experts are here for you.

Send my enquiry
Shape Created with Sketch. Your personal details are safe with us.

Tanzania highlights

Tanzania Great Migration
1 / 4

Great migration

Tanzania is known as the home of the Great Migration. Although the migration enters into Kenya briefly, the majority of the great stampede takes place in Tanzania. The Serengeti is the most famous backdrop to this phenomenon and with the right guides that can get you into the right place at the right time, the experience can be unforgettable.

Tanzania Kilimanjaro Safari
2 / 4

Kilimanjaro safaris

There are 5 main types of Kilimanjaro Safaris that you can experience. A climbing safari to the summit of Kilimanjaro, the tallest mountain in Africa; a National Park safari that sees you experience incredible wildlife encounters against the intimidating backdrop of Kilimanjaro; mountain bike safaris see you ride along the foot of the mountain as well as bird safaris or hot air balloon safaris that equally provide new perspectives of old destinations.

Tanzania Mahale National Park
3 / 4

Mahale National Park

Venture off the beaten track and discover chimpanzees hiding in the rainforests of Mahale or Gombe Stream. Accessible only by boat over the waters of Lake Tanganyika, Mahale National Park presents you with incredible scenery of mountains cloaked in forests. Visit the Selous reserve and benefit from a highly exclusive safari in Africa’s largest and mostly undiscovered game reserve.

Tanzania Coastline
4 / 4

Tanzania’s coastline

Tanzania’s tropical coastline boasts excellent diving opportunities as well as a range of thrilling water based activities to choose from. Combine your safari vacation with some down time along the coast and spend the last few days of your journey resting up before getting back home.

LuxVenture® trips to Tanzania

LuxVenture® Trip

Northern Tanzania Safari

Eight days. Four top safari regions. Countless thrills.

Duration 8 Days
Price from $6,299 - $8,000
When Jun - Oct
LuxVenture® Trip

Tanzania + Zanzibar Bush and Beach Experience

Explore the very best and most wild parts of Tanzania before relaxing in refined comfort on Zanzibar.

Duration 11 Days
Price from $9,139 - $12,028
When Jun - Oct
LuxVenture® Trip

Tanzania Great Migration LuxVenture®

Find yourself in the epicentre of the world’s largest wildlife migration.

Duration 9 Days
Price from $8,690 - $9,320
When Jun - Oct

Fast facts

  • Population: 53,47 million
  • Capital: Dodoma
  • Languages: Swahili, English
  • Currency: TZS (Tanzanian Shilling)
  • Time Zone: UTC+03:00

Everything you need to know about Tanzania

Good to know Wildlife When to visit

Tanzania travel

Experience the best of the bush on safari in Tanzania. Wildlife beyond compare, incredible summits in Kilimanjaro & Mount Meru, expansive savannah plains and crystal clear waters of the Indian Ocean combine to make Tanzania the stuff dreams are made of. Big 5 encounters abound throughout the National Parks of Tanzania while the diving opportunities along it’s coast are diverse and enriching.

Good to know Wildlife When to visit

Wildlife

Tanzania offers excellent wildlife experiences with countless big game sightings a daily occurrence. Thousands of wildebeest, zebra and gazelle are seen during migration season, while the endangered African wild dog is a Tanzanian gem. The best chimpanzee tracking in Africa is experienced in Gombe Stream and Mahale. Expect to see a spectrum of tropical fish as well as dolphins, turtles, whales and sharks when diving off the coast of Zanzibar.

Good to know Wildlife When to visit

Best time to visit

  • Best time to go and why?
    It is best to visit Tanzania during the dry season from June to October when the vegetation is less dense and animals gather around water sources.
  • When is high season?
    From July to March the northern circuit parks are generally quite busy. Animals are easier to spot from July to October and calving season falls between January and February.
  • When is low season?
    The southern and western safari circuits are very quiet between April and May, with some lodges closing for the season. The northern circuit still experiences a number of visitors at this time.
  • When is the best weather?
    There is little to no rainfall from June to October. Animals are easy to spot amidst the sparse vegetation and you can enjoy clear skies.
Wolfe-icon Created with Sketch.

From the Journal

Inspiration

What to do in Tanzania

Our top 7 things to do in Tanzania.

Travel Tips

Where to stay in Tanzania

Our top recommendations for accommodation in Tanzania, by region.

Summits

Mount Meru, Tanzania: A big "little" brother

Experience the summit of Mount Meru, an active Volcano in Tanzania

Inspiration

Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro

Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro offers intrepid explorers a challenging and exhilarating adventure.

Lifestyle

African Coffee + where to get your fix

If you’re visiting South Africa, Kenya or Tanzania, here are the top African coffee spots to check out.

Accommodation

Zanzibar hotels and lodges

Need expert advice on your safari?

We are here to help.

Get expert advice
arrow Created with Sketch.
back to top