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From the sprawling plains of the Serengeti to the snow-capped crown of Kilimanjaro, Tanzania's epic landscape includes some of the most iconic sights on the planet. For first-timers, Tanzania is the perfect introduction to the African safari; for seasoned vets, its vastness means that a pristine pocket of wilderness is always just a plane, train, or bumpy drive away.
The typical Tanzanian safari follows the "northern circuit," which includes world-class wildlife viewing in Serengeti National Park and the Ngorongoro Crater. But travelers are increasingly looking further afield to remote parks like rugged Katavi National Park, in the west, and the Selous Game Reserve, in the southeast. The allure of Zanzibar's winding alleyways and coral sand beaches continues unabated, but be prepared for touts and sunburned package tourists. For beach time with fewer hassles, consider the island's northwest coast or nearby islands in the archipelago, such as Pemba or Chumbe. If long game drives and lazy days on the beach don't fulfill your idea of the perfect Tanzanian tour, embark on the quintessential African adventure: climbing the snowy heights of Kilimanjaro.
The logistics of planning a trip through Tanzania can be overwhelming, especially for first-time visitors to Africa. It's best to book with a tour operator who will sort out air and overland connections and troubleshoot for you, if necessary. For more information, consult our comprehensive guide to safari planning, working within your budget, and selecting an operator.
A pristine, coral-ringed island off the south coast of Stone Town, Chumbe is the site of one of Zanzibar's most ambitious—and...more
see the Zanzibar guideZanzibar's dive scene is striking and diverse, from sunken ships off the coast of Stone Town to dramatic, plunging walls ringing Pemba and colorful coral...more
see the Zanzibar guideA leafy oasis about an hour's drive from Stone Town, Jozani is a good place to break up the monotony of long, lazy days on the beach. Hard-core hikers might be...more
see the Zanzibar guideKatavi National Park's remote location in western Tanzania has helped to preserve its relatively untouched character, but it also means that you'll have to take...more
Mount Kilimanjaro may be Africa's highest peak—and the tallest freestanding mountain in the world—but what's captured the imagination of generations...more
Designated a UNESCO World Heritage site, the Ngorongoro Conservation Area includes Olduvai Gorge (site of some of the most noteworthy fossil finds), the...more
A short flight from Unguja—the island commonly referred to as "Zanzibar"—will bring you to this tropical gem, a lush, hilly emerald isle where time...more
see the Zanzibar guideOnce the province of big game hunters and rugged adventurers, the Selous Game Reserve has slowly started to open up to nonhunting tourism. The Selous is...more
Serengeti National Park is the Africa of postcards, and a must on a Tanzanian safari itinerary. Its 5,700 square miles of grassland, savanna, and forest are...more
In the 19th century, when Zanzibar was at the height of its economic prominence, its sprawling plantations dominated the global spice market—as well as...more
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