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Tanzania

Tanzania is home to the great migration, Kilimanjaro, Ngorongoro crater and the Serengeti – proving exactly why this destination is popular globally as a wildlife and safari must see.

CapitalDodoma
CurrencyTZS (Tanzanian Shilling)
LanguageSwahili, English
Time DifferenceUTC+03:00

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. 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.

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Sights

Rubondo Island National Park in Tanzania

Untouched by tourism, remote in location and a sanctuary for a variety of threatened wildlife species, Rubondo Island is an unexplored Tanzania safari destination.

Mahale Mountains National Park in Tanzania

Discover Mahale Mountains National Park in Tanzania, the secluded chimpanzee refuge on the shore of Lake Tanganyika.

Ngorongoro in Tanzania

The Ngorongoro in Tanzania is best-known for its eponymous crater, the world’s largest intact volcanic caldera and is home to the highest density of lions in the world.

Ruaha National Park in Tanzania

Often overlooked by travellers, Ruaha National Park is the largest national park in Tanzania and is home to one of the world’s largest concentrations of elephants.

Selous Game Reserve in Tanzania

Undisturbed wilderness, an astonishing array of native fauna and flora, dramatic landscapes and exceptional biodiversity combine to create a reserve that is so impressive that it has achieved UNESCO World Heritage status.

Tarangire National Park in Tanzania

Tarangire National Park is located on the northern safari circuit in Tanzania. The park is home to large herds of elephant, wildebeest and zebra, and lions, leopards, cheetah and spotted hyena are also common.

Lake Manyara National Park in Tanzania

Encompassing a soda lake, woodlands and mountains, Lake Manyara National Park is a diverse Tanzania destination which boasts abundant wildlife.

Kilimanjaro National Park in Tanzania

Home to the famous Mount Kilimanjaro, Kilimanjaro National Park has emerged as one of Africa’s stand-out highlights, offering itineraries well suited to the most intrepid of travellers from around the world.

Serengeti National Park in Tanzania

Close your eyes and think of Africa. Chances are the image you just pulled up from your memory bank was filmed somewhere within the reaches of the Serengeti National Park in Tanzania.

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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.

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