Serengeti National Park
Endless plains, big cats and the greatest wildlife spectacle on earth.
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Tanzania
One country, every kind of adventure
Snow-capped Kilimanjaro, the Serengeti and the Great Migration, the Ngorongoro Crater, living Maasai culture and the Indian Ocean islands - all in one extraordinary country. As a local Arusha team, we bring it together into a single, seamless, tailor-made journey.
Why Tanzania
A country that has it all
Few places on earth pack so much into one destination. In a single trip you can track lions across the Serengeti at dawn, stand on the snows of Kilimanjaro, and watch the sun sink into the Indian Ocean from a Zanzibar beach – all within the borders of one remarkable country.
Tanzania is home to Africa’s highest mountain, its largest game reserve, part of its largest lake, and the greatest wildlife migration on the planet. Yet what travellers remember most is the warmth of its people, and the unhurried rhythm of a place still gloriously, genuinely wild.
The highlights
What makes Tanzania special
Six reasons this East African giant belongs at the very top of your travel list.
National parks
Sixteen national parks and vast reserves, from the famous Serengeti to the wild, empty south of Nyerere and Ruaha.
Mountains
Kilimanjaro and Mount Meru rise above the plains, offering some of the world's great high-altitude treks.
Beaches & islands
The Zanzibar Archipelago and Mafia Island fringe the coast with coral reefs and white sand.
Culture
Over 120 tribes, from the iconic Maasai to the Hadzabe hunter-gatherers and the Swahili coast.
Wildlife
More than 20% of Africa's large-mammal population, including the Big Five and the Great Migration.
Landscapes
The Great Rift Valley, soda lakes, crater highlands, rainforest and endless golden savanna.
Where to go
Explore the regions
From the safari heartland of the north to the wild south and the spice islands of the coast.
UNESCO Site
Ngorongoro Crater
A collapsed caldera cradling 25,000 animals within its walls.
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Elephants & Baobabs
Tarangire National Park
Ancient baobabs and Tanzania's largest elephant herds.
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Tree-climbing Lions
Lake Manyara National Park
Flamingo-fringed lake beneath the Great Rift escarpment.
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Roof of Africa
Mount Kilimanjaro
The highest free-standing mountain on earth at 5,895m.
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Indian Ocean
Zanzibar
Spice island beaches, coral reefs and historic Stone Town.
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Wild South
Nyerere National Park
Africa's largest reserve, with boat safaris and untamed wilderness.
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Safari Gateway
Arusha National Park
The green gateway beneath Mount Meru's volcanic cone.
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Calving Season
Ndutu
The wild calving grounds where the Great Migration begins each year.
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Wild South
Ruaha National Park
Tanzania's largest park, a remote big-cat wilderness in the south.
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Chimpanzee Trekking
Mahale Mountains National Park
Wild chimpanzee trekking on the shores of Lake Tanganyika.
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Untamed Wilderness
Katavi National Park
Raw, remote wilderness with vast herds and few visitors.
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Flamingos and Volcano
Lake Natron
A blood-red soda lake beneath the sacred volcano Ol Doinyo Lengai.
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Southern Gateway
Mikumi National Park
The accessible savannah park on the road to the wild south.
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Diving and Cloves
Pemba Island
Zanzibar's greener, quieter sister and a world-class dive destination.
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Ancient Cultures
Lake Eyasi
Rift Valley soda lake and home of the Hadzabe hunter-gatherers.
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A good time to visit, month by month
Tanzania rewards travellers all year round. Here is what each season brings, so you can travel when it suits both you and the wildlife.
January
Best for
Calving seasonPhotographyClear safari days
Best places to go
What to expect
Newborn wildebeest, high predator activity and excellent wildlife viewing.
Recommended experience
Ndutu Migration Safari
February
Best for
Great Migration calvingBig catsPhotographers
Best places to go
What to expect
Thousands of wildebeest calves and dramatic predator moments.
Recommended experience
Serengeti Calving Safari
March
Best for
Quiet safarisLush landscapesGreat value
Best places to go
What to expect
Green scenery, fewer vehicles and beautiful soft light.
Recommended experience
Green Season Safari
April
Best for
Peaceful travelBirdlifeLow-season value
Best places to go
What to expect
Afternoon showers, lush country and very few visitors.
Recommended experience
Quiet Tanzania Escape
May
Best for
SceneryBirdwatchingFewer crowds
Best places to go
What to expect
Fresh landscapes, calm parks and lovely photography.
Recommended experience
Scenic Northern Tanzania Safari
June
Best for
Classic safarisKilimanjaroEarly migration
Best places to go
What to expect
Cooler mornings and steadily improving wildlife viewing.
Recommended experience
Classic Tanzania Safari
July
Best for
Great MigrationRiver crossingsKilimanjaro climbs
Best places to go
What to expect
High wildlife activity, clear skies and dramatic crossings.
Recommended experience
Northern Serengeti Migration Safari
August
Best for
River crossingsFamily safarisZanzibar add-ons
Best places to go
What to expect
Superb game viewing, dry conditions and busy parks.
Recommended experience
Safari and Zanzibar Journey
September
Best for
Wildlife concentrationMigrationLuxury safaris
Best places to go
What to expect
Strong game viewing, warm days and clear skies.
Recommended experience
Premium Tanzania Safari
October
Best for
Wildlife near waterQuieter than peak
Best places to go
What to expect
Elephants, predators and excellent visibility before the rains.
Recommended experience
Tarangire and Serengeti Safari
November
Best for
Fresh sceneryBirdlifeLower crowds
Best places to go
What to expect
Short afternoon rains, green renewal and good value.
Recommended experience
Short Rains Safari
December
Best for
HolidaysFamily travelSafari and beach
Best places to go
What to expect
Warm weather, festive demand and superb safari-and-beach trips.
Recommended experience
Tanzania Safari and Zanzibar
Weather and wildlife patterns vary naturally, but this guide helps you choose the right season for your travel style.
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