
East Africa
Tanzania
The Serengeti, the Ngorongoro Crater, and the islands of Zanzibar.
About Tanzania
Tanzania is a land of superlatives and soul-stirring landscapes, offering an unmatched immersion into the wild heart of Africa. Home to the legendary Mount Kilimanjaro, the highest free-standing mountain on Earth, it beckons adventurers to its snowy peaks. Below, the vast plains of the Serengeti host the world's most dramatic wildlife migration, a primal journey of millions that defines the rhythm of the savannah. The Ngorongoro Crater, a lush volcanic caldera, provides a natural sanctuary for the Big Five in a setting of ethereal beauty. Beyond the safari circuit, the 'Spice Islands' of Zanzibar offer a sensory explosion of fragrant markets, winding Stone Town alleys, and turquoise waters lapping against white sand beaches. Tanzania's commitment to conservation and its rich tapestry of over 120 ethnic groups—including the iconic Maasai and Hadzabe—create a travel experience that is as culturally profound as it is naturally spectacular. From the depths of Lake Tanganyika to the heights of the 'Roof of Africa,' Tanzania is a destination that captures the imagination and never lets go.
Best time to go
The dry season from June to October is the best time for wildlife viewing, as animals are easier to spot and the Great Migration river crossings occur in the Northern Serengeti. The calving season in January and February is also excellent for seeing newborn wildebeest in the Southern Serengeti. Zanzibar is best visited during the dry months of June–October and January–February.
Currency
Tanzanian Shilling (TZS)
Language
Swahili and English
Places to visit in Tanzania
Signature experiences our advisors build into Tanzania journeys.

Serengeti National Park
Endless plains and the world's most spectacular wildlife migration.
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Ngorongoro Crater
The world's largest inactive volcanic caldera, teeming with wildlife.
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Stone Town (Zanzibar)
A historic Swahili trading port filled with winding alleys and spice markets.
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Serengeti National Park
Home to the Great Migration, where over a million wildebeest thunder across endless golden plains.
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Mount Kilimanjaro
Africa's highest peak and the world's tallest free-standing mountain, crowned with equatorial glaciers.
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Stone Town, Zanzibar
A labyrinth of coral-stone alleys, carved doors, and spice-scented markets on the Zanzibar coast.
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Tarangire National Park
Ancient baobab trees and huge elephant herds gathered along a life-giving river.
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Nyerere National Park (Selous)
A vast, remote wilderness of rivers, lakes, and wildlife in Tanzania's untamed south.
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Stories about Tanzania
Journal reads to inspire your trip.
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Visa and entry, health and vaccinations, currency, language, and getting around in Tanzania, all in one place.
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Ethiopia
Rock-hewn churches, the Simien Mountains, and the cultures of the Omo Valley.

Kenya
The Maasai Mara, the Great Migration, and the Rift Valley lakes.

Uganda
Mountain gorilla trekking and the source of the Nile.

Rwanda
Mountain gorillas in the Volcanoes National Park.

Burundi
Lake Tanganyika shores and a warm, unhurried pace.
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