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From the Serengeti's endless plains to Zanzibar's turquoise coast — the parks, peaks and places our trips are built around, with the best months to visit each.

Arusha

2 places

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Arusha City

Arusha, Tanzania

Gateway to northern safari circuit and Kilimanjaro. International conferences, cultural tourism, vibrant local markets.

Best Jun–OctExplore

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Mount Meru

Arusha, Tanzania

Tanzania's second highest peak. 4-day circuit via Arusha National Park.

Best Jun–OctExplore

Kilimanjaro

4 places

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Kilimanjaro — Lemosho Route

Kilimanjaro, Tanzania

Longest and most remote Kilimanjaro route. 7–8 days, highest success rate.

Best Jan–Feb, Jun–OctExplore

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Kilimanjaro — Machame Route

Kilimanjaro, Tanzania

The "Whiskey Route" — most scenic Kilimanjaro approach via Shira Plateau. 6–7 days.

Best Jan–Feb, Jun–OctExplore

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Kilimanjaro — Marangu Route

Kilimanjaro, Tanzania

The "Coca-Cola Route" — only route with hut accommodation. 5–6 days.

Best Jan–Feb, Jun–OctExplore

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Kilimanjaro — Rongai Route

Kilimanjaro, Tanzania

Only route approaching from the north (Kenya side). Drier conditions.

Best Jan–Feb, Jun–OctExplore

Manyara

1 place

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Lake Manyara

Manyara, Tanzania

Tree-climbing lions, flamingos, forest elephants.

Best Jun–Oct, Jan–FebExplore

Zanzibar

5 places

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Pemba Island

Zanzibar, Tanzania

Remote diving paradise. Pristine reefs, clove plantations, few tourists.

Best Jun–OctExplore

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Zanzibar — Kendwa

Zanzibar, Tanzania

Full-moon beach parties. Clear water all day (no tides blocking).

Best Jun–Oct, Jan–FebExplore

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Zanzibar — Nungwi

Zanzibar, Tanzania

White-sand beaches, dhow sunset cruises. Best snorkelling on the north tip.

Best Jun–Oct, Jan–FebExplore

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Zanzibar — Paje

Zanzibar, Tanzania

Kitesurfing capital. Long tidal beaches, laid-back village feel.

Best Jun–OctExplore

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Zanzibar — Stone Town

Zanzibar, Tanzania

UNESCO World Heritage site. Spice tours, historic architecture, Freddie Mercury birthplace.

Best Jun–Oct, Jan–FebExplore

Zanzibar Archipelago

1 place

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Zanzibar

Zanzibar Archipelago, Tanzania

Spice-island beaches and historic Stone Town.

Best June–October & December–FebruaryExplore

Dar es Salaam

1 place

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Dar es Salaam

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Tanzania's commercial capital and largest city. Excellent beaches, vibrant nightlife, gateway to Zanzibar ferries.

Best Jun–SepExplore

Dodoma

1 place

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Kondoa Rock Art Sites

Dodoma, Tanzania

UNESCO World Heritage Site. Ancient rock paintings dating back 2,000+ years by Sandawe hunter-gatherers.

Best Jun–OctExplore

Eastern Tanzania

1 place

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Mikumi National Park

Eastern Tanzania, Tanzania

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Kigoma

2 places

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Gombe Stream

Kigoma, Tanzania

Jane Goodall's chimpanzee research site. Smallest national park in Tanzania.

Best Jun–OctExplore

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Mahale Mountains

Kigoma, Tanzania

Remote chimpanzee trekking on Lake Tanganyika shores.

Best Jun–OctExplore

Lindi/Morogoro

1 place

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Selous Game Reserve

Lindi/Morogoro, Tanzania

Africa's largest game reserve. Walking safaris, boat safaris, fishing.

Best Jun–OctExplore

Ngorongoro

1 place

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Ol Doinyo Lengai

Ngorongoro, Tanzania

Active volcano — sacred Maasai mountain. Night ascent, 1-day trek.

Best Jun–SepExplore

Northern

1 place

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Arusha National Park

Northern, Tanzania

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Northern Circuit

1 place

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Ngorongoro Crater

Northern Circuit, Tanzania

A collapsed caldera teeming with the Big Five.

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Northern Tanzania

6 places

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Lake Manyara National Park

Northern Tanzania, Tanzania

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Mount Kilimanjaro

Northern Tanzania, Tanzania

Africa's highest peak — the Roof of Africa.

Best Jan–Mar & Jun–OctExplore

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Mount Kilimanjaro National Park

Northern Tanzania, Tanzania

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Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Northern Tanzania, Tanzania

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Serengeti National Park

Northern Tanzania, Tanzania

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Tarangire National Park

Northern Tanzania, Tanzania

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Pwani

1 place

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Mafia Island

Pwani, Tanzania

Whale shark season (Oct–Mar). Part of Mafia Island Marine Park.

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Serengeti

1 place

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Olduvai Gorge

Serengeti, Tanzania

Cradle of mankind. Fossil site where Louis and Mary Leakey discovered early human remains. UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Best Jun–OctExplore

Southern Circuit

1 place

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Nyerere National Park (Selous)

Southern Circuit, Tanzania

Boat safaris on the Rufiji River and wild dogs.

Best June–October (dry)Explore

Southern Tanzania

2 places

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Nyerere National Park

Southern Tanzania, Tanzania

Former Selous hunting reserve. Boat safaris on the Rufiji River.

Best Jun–OctExplore

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Ruaha National Park

Southern Tanzania, Tanzania

Tanzania's second largest national park. Excellent for elephant and lion.

Best Jun–OctExplore

Western Tanzania

3 places

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Gombe Stream National Park

Western Tanzania, Tanzania

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Katavi National Park

Western Tanzania, Tanzania

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Mahale Mountains National Park

Western Tanzania, Tanzania

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