Tanzania Safari

TANZANIA

A Wonderland Of Wildlife

Discover an East African safari spectacle

Beyond the exotic spice island of Zanzibar and the dramatic snow-capped peaks of Mount Kilimanjaro, the famed plains of the Serengeti in Tanzania offer some of the best game-viewing on Earth. Tanzania is home to some of the most iconic African national parks, private game reserves and conservation areas, including the Ngorongoro Crater and renowned Serengeti National Park, where over a million wildebeest and zebras cross the plains in the Great Migration.

The Great Migration

Clouds of dust across the plains. Horns, hooves, stripes; behold Africa’s most impressive wildlife spectacle, the Great Migration. Watch hundreds of thousands of wildebeest, zebra and other plains game travel an endless journey, covering the entire Serengeti; crossing its rivers, braving its predators. Grazing, drinking, breeding, moving as one.

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

Tanzania at a glance

As one of Africa’s most iconic destinations, and with a pleasant year-round climate, Tanzania is a must-visit at any time. Follow in ancient footsteps on guided walks across the Serengeti’s wildlife-rich plains, sunbathe on the white sandy beaches of Zanzibar or explore the country on a hike, cycle or canoe excursion.

Tanzania key facts

Tanzania is the largest country in East Africa and includes the islands of Zanzibar, Pemba, and Mafia. The country is about twice the size of California and is bordered by the Indian Ocean. Mount Kilimanjaro is the highest point in Africa and is flanked by three of the largest lakes on the continent. Lake Victoria, in the north, Lake Tanganyika in the west, and Lake Nyasa in the south-west.

POPULATION SIZE

61.5 million

CURRENCY

Tanzanian shilling (TZS)

GEOGRAPHICAL SIZE

947,300 km²

BEST TIME TO GO

All year round

LANGUAGE

Kiswahili & English

Open plains

Savannah landscape covers the volcanic grasslands.

Riverine forests

Forests frame the Great Rift Valley lakes.

Freshwater lakes

Freshwater lakes are surrounded by wooded grassland.

Mountains

Home to the highest mountain in Africa.

Blue wildebeest

The annual Great Migration is a sight to behold.

Cheetah

One of Tanzania’s most iconic big cats.

Topi

A fast antelope often seen on the open plains.

Superb starling

Tanzania is home to an array of starling species.

Weather

Tanzania enjoys a tropical climate year-round, but due to its diverse geography, rainfall and humidity vary. The hottest and most humid part of the country is the coast. Other low-lying areas, such as the western and southern parks, are also hot but less humid. The rest of the interior is much milder and cools down significantly at night. Tanzania has two rainy seasons.

TRANSITION SEASON

March to May

DRY SEASON

May to October

SUMMER SEASON

November to January

Tanzania Journeys

Ready to take the wildest Tanzania safari?

Our curated journeys across Tanzania offer you a taste of the thrilling experiences that await: iconic sightings, dramatic landscapes and luxury safaris in pristine areas. Our industry-leading guides are passionate storytellers who look forward to sharing their love of Tanzania’s wild with you.