Why go on safari in Tanzania?

If you dream of going on an Africa safari, Tanzania is a popular choice.

Tanzania is one of the world’s top safari destinations, and the country offers a whole host of unique experiences. You get right up close to impressive wildlife and varied and scenic nature with mountains, nature reserves and lakes. Tanzania is a safe choice for fantastic experiences all year round – even in the rainy season.

Our safari holidays in Tanzania

We offer a wide selection of safari holidays in Tanzania – with and without a beach holiday.

Below you can read about some of the highlights that await you in this East African country. You can explore all the experiences on the different tours.

Serengeti National Park

Many of our tours take you to Serengeti National Park, the most famous national park in Tanzania, and the epitome of African safari.

A UNESCO World Heritage Site, the national park is, among other things, known for the annual migration of millions of zebras and wildebeests. Look forward to experiencing endless plains and a sky that goes on forever.

The Ngorongoro Crater

The Ngorongoro Crater, located in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, is an extinct volcano and the largest intact caldera in the world.

Like the Serengeti, Ngorongoro is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, one of the reasons being that several endangered animal species live here, including the black rhinoceros. Fun fact: The only classic safari animal you won’t see in the crater is the giraffe, as the crater ridge is too steep for it to walk down with its long legs.

Beach holiday in Zanzibar

A package holiday combining Tanzania and Zanzibar is a popular choice among many of our guests.

Zanzibar is located just under 50 km off the coast of Tanzania and consists of mile after mile of white sandy beaches that stretch along the Indian Ocean. On Zanzibar, you’ll experience total relaxation surrounded by coconut palms and azure blue water.

If you don’t want to lie on the beach all day, you can go sightseeing in the capital, Zanzibar, where you can, for example, visit Stone Town, Zanzibar’s old town. Zanzibar can also be combined with a safari in Kenya. Check out all our safari and Zanzibar packages.

Other highlights in Tanzania

A safari in Tanzania offers experiences aplenty in the country’s exciting national parks.

• Head to southern Tanzania and discover Nyerere, Tanzania’s largest national park, where authentic experiences await that you won’t have to share with many other people.

• Experience large herds of elephants in Tarangire National Park, which also offers scenic and varied landscapes and incredible bird life.

• In Tanzania’s smallest national park, Lake Manyara, which is located at the foot of the western slopes of the Great Rift Valley, you can experience the beautiful lake of the same name, which is known, among other things, for its tree-climbing lions.

• If you want to up the adventure on your tour, you can opt for a balloon safari, where you soar over the plains of the Serengeti.

• The nights in Tanzania are often spent in wild camps – camps located in the middle of the wilderness – and this is your chance to get right up close to the African nature.

Combine your Tanzania safari with…

We offer several different combination options for selected Tanzania safari holidays. See your options under each tour.

Experiences in Stone Town

If you love Marrakesh, you’ll love Stone Town – Zanzibar’s old town – too. With its winding streets and beautiful doors, you can’t fail to fall in love with the place. The city is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and is in many ways a sensory experience with its smells, sounds, colours, history and culture.

Masai adventure at Osiligilai Maasai Lodge

Get right up close to the Masai culture and gain an insight into the customs and traditions of the Masai people at Osiligilai Maasai Lodge. The lodge enjoys a scenic location in a grassland area with open expanses and a view of Africa’s highest mountain, Kilimanjaro. A stay here is pure self-indulgence.

Gorilla tracking in Uganda

Round off your tour and combine your Tanzania safari with a trip to Uganda, where you’ll head off in search of the fascinating mountain gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, where almost half of the world’s free-living mountain gorillas live.

Package holidays from UK including flights

All our safaris in Tanzania are package holidays.

This means the price includes flights (return flights from the UK, as well as domestic flights), transfers at the destination, accommodation and planned safaris and other excursions.

Visit our practical information about Tanzania page for more information on what you need to take care of yourself (things such visas, vaccinations, etc.).

Any questions?

Feel free to contact us if you have any questions about Tanzania or our other destinations in Africa, Latin America, Asia or Oceania.

Our travel consultants have many years’ experience of helping guests to find the right tour. They regularly visit our destinations and are therefore well-equipped to answer any questions, big or small.

We look forward to helping you on a holiday of a lifetime!

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