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A single acacia tree on the golden Serengeti plains, with a line of wildebeest grazing beneath distant hills

Africa

Tanzania

Great migrations and Zanzibar shores

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Overview

Why visit Tanzania?

Tanzania is safari on the grandest scale. The Serengeti’s endless plains host the Great Migration, the Ngorongoro Crater holds a world of wildlife inside the walls of an ancient volcano, and Tarangire’s baobab trees shade some of Africa’s largest elephant herds. Above it all rises Kilimanjaro, Africa’s highest mountain.

Most trips follow the northern safari circuit from Arusha, moving between parks by road or light aircraft, and finish with a few days on Zanzibar: white-sand beaches, turquoise water and Stone Town’s carved doors and spice markets, a town shaped by centuries of Indian Ocean trade, including with merchants from Gujarat and Kutch.

Tanzania suits honeymooners, families and anyone who wants safari and beach in one holiday. We choose lodges that serve good vegetarian food, plan the driving at a comfortable pace, and time your visit to the migration if seeing the herds is your priority. Families with younger children may prefer lodges with pools and shorter drives, which we can arrange.

Things to see

Top attractions in Tanzania

The sights we build itineraries around. Tell us which ones you want, and we will plan the days for you.

Elephants and zebras grazing together on the Serengeti grassland under acacia branches and a bright blue sky
Wildlife

Serengeti National Park

Northern Tanzania

Endless golden plains where lions, cheetahs and elephants roam, and where the Great Migration moves through the year.

Discover : Serengeti National Park
Herds of wildebeest and zebras grazing on the golden floor of the Ngorongoro Crater below its hazy blue walls
Wildlife

Ngorongoro Crater

Ngorongoro Conservation Area

A collapsed volcano whose grassy floor, enclosed by steep forested walls, is one of the best places in Africa to see the Big Five in a day.

Discover : Ngorongoro Crater
A family of elephants walking through golden grass beneath a huge bare baobab tree in Tarangire
Wildlife

Tarangire National Park

Manyara Region

A park of giant baobab trees and big elephant herds, at its best in the dry season when wildlife gathers along the Tarangire River.

Discover : Tarangire National Park
Zebras grazing on the shore of Lake Manyara with a line of pink flamingos in the water behind
Wildlife

Lake Manyara National Park

Mto wa Mbu

A compact park beneath the Rift Valley wall, with groundwater forest, flamingos on the soda lake and lions known for resting in trees.

Discover : Lake Manyara National Park
A traditional dhow with a white sail passing the waterfront buildings of Stone Town in warm evening light
Culture & heritage

Stone Town Zanzibar

Zanzibar City

Zanzibar’s historic trading town of carved doors, narrow lanes, spice markets and seafront sunsets, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Discover : Stone Town Zanzibar
White sand and pale turquoise water at Nungwi Beach, with a thatched wooden pier restaurant on stilts
Beach & island

Nungwi Beach Zanzibar

North Zanzibar

Zanzibar’s northern tip, with white sand, turquoise water that stays swimmable at low tide, traditional dhows and golden sunsets.

Discover : Nungwi Beach Zanzibar
Snow-capped Mount Kilimanjaro above a band of cloud, with flat-topped acacias on the red plain below
Nature & scenery

Mount Kilimanjaro

Moshi

Africa’s highest mountain, a snow-capped volcano rising alone from the plains, seen on a day trip from Moshi or climbed over a week.

Discover : Mount Kilimanjaro
Good to know

Planning a trip to Tanzania

Do Indians need a visa for Tanzania?

Yes. Indian passport holders can apply for an e-Visa online before travel, and we help with the application. Zanzibar is part of Tanzania, so the same visa covers both; we also take care of any additional entry requirements Zanzibar has at the time you travel.

Do we need a yellow fever vaccination?

Indian health rules require travellers arriving from Tanzania to carry a valid yellow fever vaccination certificate, so get vaccinated at least ten days before departure. Ask your doctor about malaria precautions for the safari and Zanzibar too.

Where can we see the Great Migration?

It depends on the month. From January to March the herds gather on the southern Serengeti plains to give birth; around June they move west and north; and from July to October they are in the northern Serengeti, crossing the Mara River. We choose camps that follow them.

How many days do we need for a safari and Zanzibar?

Four or five days covers Tarangire, Ngorongoro and the Serengeti, and three or four nights on Zanzibar makes a relaxing finish. With less time, a shorter safari to Tarangire and Ngorongoro still gives superb game viewing.

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