Understand Tanzania before you arrive
One country, two very different worlds: the wild mainland and the spice islands of Zanzibar. Explore both, then let us build the trip.
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Tanzania Mainland
Mainland Tanzania is where the famous names live: the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater, Kilimanjaro and Mount Meru, and a string of national parks that protect some of the largest wildlife populations on Earth.
- The Northern Circuit
- Kilimanjaro and the Highlands
- The Southern Circuit
- The Western Lakes
- Cities and the Coast
Zanzibar
Zanzibar is an archipelago in the Indian Ocean, a short flight or ferry ride from the mainland. Its two main islands are Unguja, usually just called Zanzibar, and quieter, greener Pemba.
- Stone Town
- The North Coast
- The East and South Coast
- Pemba Island
Every place, on one map
Gold pins are on the mainland and teal pins are in the Zanzibar archipelago. Tap any pin to open its guide.
- Mainland
- Zanzibar and islands
Tanzania through the year
There is no bad time to visit, only different trips. Here is what each part of the year feels like.
Long rains
Heavy showers, lush landscapes, lowest prices and few visitors. Some camps close.
Cool dry season
Clear skies and easy game viewing. The most popular time for safaris and climbing.
Short rains
Brief showers, green plains and newborn animals. Good value and good birding.
Hot dry season
Hot and mostly dry. Calving in the south of the Serengeti, and a good window for Kilimanjaro.
Four things to read first
When to go
Seasons, migration and Kilimanjaro windows, month by month.
ReadWhat to pack
Clothes, gear, health and documents for safari and beach.
ReadWhat it costs
What drives safari prices, and how to compare quotes fairly.
ReadClimbing Kilimanjaro
Compare all seven routes and choose yours.
ReadMeet the locals
Lions and leopards, whale sharks and red colobus, baobabs and giant groundsels. Our field guide covers 80 species and where to find each.
Big cats
African Lion
Panthera leo
The largest social cat, living in prides and ruling the Serengeti plains.
Serengeti, Ngorongoro Conservation Area +7 more
Big cats
Leopard
Panthera pardus
A solitary, powerful climber that hides its kills in trees.
Serengeti, Ngorongoro Conservation Area +7 more
Elephants
African Elephant
Loxodonta africana
The largest land animal on Earth, living in family herds led by a matriarch.
Tarangire, Nyerere +7 more
Bovids
African Buffalo
Syncerus caffer
A heavy, dangerous grazer that lives in herds of hundreds.
Serengeti, Ngorongoro Conservation Area +7 more
Popular day trips
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