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A stunning choice of Tanzania holidays & safaris. Get closer to wildlife & local culture & explore from the Serengeti to Kilimanjaro. Our Tanzania holidays & safaris are from specialist operators committed to supporting local people & the environment, while providing more authentic and uniquely local holidays.

Tanzania holidays
Selous safari & Zanzibar holiday
Real off the beaten track adventures in Tanzania, from £2439 - £3249 (14 days ) inc UK flights
Tanzania luxury camping safari
All four of northern Tanzania’s most popular parks, from £3099 (10 days) inc UK flights
Tanzania wildlife & beach holiday
Beach and wildlife - Serengeti & Zanzibar, from £2432 (15 days) ex flights
Rift valley camping safari, Tanzania
An unforgettable safari in world-famous game reserves, from £1959 - £2439 (10 days ) inc UK flights
Climbing Kilimanjaro, 7 days Machame Route
Climb Kilimanjaro and enjoy the scenery & wildlife of Tanzania, from US $1895 (7 days) ex flights
Kilimanjaro climb, Rongai route
Ascend Mt Kilimanjaro's Rongai Route, from £1399 - £2279 (10 days) inc UK flights
Tanzania safari holiday
Discover Tanzania on a wildlife enthusiast's dream, from £2599 - £2859 (10 days) inc UK flights
Tanzania expedition, Rufiji River descent
Penetrate deep into the African bush, from £2250 (15 days) ex flights
Tanzania wildlife, people and beach holiday
The best in wildlife viewing in northern Tanzania, from £4020 (11 days) ex flights
Lemosho Route Kilimanjaro Climb
Eight days of trekking on Africa's highest mountain, from £1829 - £2579 (12 days) inc UK flights
Great Wildebeest Migration safari in Kenya and Tanzania
Witness the Great Wildebeest Migration, from US $3287 - US $3577 (10 days) ex flights
Selous Game Reserve safari, Tanzania
One of the best safari experiences, from £2190 (8 days) ex flights
Machame Route Kilimanjaro
Stunning camping trek to Kilimanjaro’s summit, from £1949 - £2469 (10 days ) inc UK flights
Tanzania safari and cultural tour
Genuine cultural experiences and iconic wildlife parks, from US $1860 (7 days) ex flights
Kilimanjaro Climb, Serengeti safari and Zanzibar
Discover Africa's highest peak and most beautiful island, from £3099 - £3869 (17 days) inc UK flights
Kenya and Tanzania safari adventure
Witness the best in wildlife and scenery, from £2069 - £2619 (17 days) inc UK flights
Meru and Kilimanjaro trekking holiday
Savour the breathtaking views, from £2399 - £2849 (14 days ) inc UK flights
Private vehicle safari in Tanzania
Combine a classic big game safari with local insights, from £1645 (9 days) ex flights
Charity trek up Mount Kilimanjaro, community project
Mount Kilimanjaro: The ultimate African challenge, from £2450 - £2750 (11 days) inc UK flights
Tanzania wildlife safari, eyes on the Serengeti
Explore the highlights of Tanzania, from US $1500 - US $2700 (7 days) ex flights
Rift Valley lodge safari in Tanzania
Enjoy the wildlife of the Serengeti, from £2649 - £3399 (10 days ) inc UK flights
Kilimanjaro Machame route climb
Climb Kilimanjaro via the Machame route, from £1610 (7 days) ex flights
Kilimanjaro climb and Tanzania holiday
Unquestionably this is the trip of a lifetime, from £2749 (17 days) ex flights
Zanzibar holidays, Unguja
Sample Zanzibar’s colourful history & beaches, from £923 (8 days) ex flights

189 reviews for Tanzania holidays4 star overall rating

These full and frank independent Tanzania holidays reviews are from travellers who have booked directly through responsibletravel.com. They are not edited by us or any of the companies we work with. Find the real story, from real travellers below.

Rift valley camping safari, Tanzania
The holiday was simply amazing. Good company, amazing sights and terrific tour guides. (more)
From £1959 - £2439 including UK flights
Tanzania safari and cultural tour
Wow! where would we start? Muba - a great and knowledgeable guide with a tremendous sense of humour, Jackson a terrific cook and again a great sense of humour. Stumbling upon elephants whilst walking to the viewpoint at the Serengeti park gates. (more)
From US $1860 excluding flights
Kilimanjaro climb, Rongai route
Most memorable will be reaching the summit of Kilimanjaro, not without the expert help from the guides, especially Dae. The team were fantastic, helpful, professional, considerate, and made everything as comfortable as possible, they were brilliant.  (more)
From £1399 - £2279 including UK flights
Tanzania luxury camping safari
It was the most comfortable camping I have ever experienced. The tents were bigger than our bedroom, the food was incredible and the hot, private in-tent camp shower so refreshing. But we were truly out in the wild and could hear baboons near our camp and find elephant dung behind the tents. (more)
From £3099 including UK flights
Lemosho Route Kilimanjaro Climb
Absolutely superb. The organisation was flawless and the local guides were very professional and the people were very friendly...The Lemosoho route offers far more spectacular scenery than the other route I tried last year. The safari to Ngorongoro crater and the Serengeti was the perfect relaxation after the arduous climb.  (more)
From £1829 - £2579 including UK flights
Tanzania safari holiday
If you want adventure and excitement and an experience to remember forever then you will love it. (more)
From £2599 - £2859 including UK flights
Biking holiday in Kenya & Tanzania
The most memorable part of our holiday was the time spent in a very remote area of Tanzania with the Masai. We were privileged to visit their homes and witness their day to day living. An amazing experience! (more)
From NZ $4190 excluding flights
Kilimanjaro climb and Tanzania holiday
Hiking to the summit of Mt. Kilimanjaro was a memorable (and, on summit day, very challenging) accomplishment. In the Serengeti we saw three male lions attempt to hunt a hartebeest, which was amazing. (more)
From £2749 excluding flights
Kilimanjaro Climbing tour, the Northern Circuit
The views across Africa were the most memorable part... Great.  (more)
From £1899 - £2089 including UK flights
Tanzania wildlife & beach holiday
Seeing animals in the wild, meeting other travellers, relaxing in amazing locations were the most memorable part...We enjoyed every part of it a lot!  (more)
From £2432 excluding flights
Selous safari & Zanzibar holiday
Brilliant - probably the best we've been on for organisation and experiences...Safari in Selous out of the mountain lodge and visit to Kisake school were highlights.  (more)
From £2439 - £3249 including UK flights
Climbing Kilimanjaro, 7 days Machame Route
The whole trip was wonderful. I was passionate about wanting to climb Mount Kilimanjaro and got 2 friends to agree and with the added incentive of raising money for a charity...Just do it! It is an experience and if you like trekking it is absolutely fantastic....would love to do it again. (more)
From US $1895 excluding flights
Selous Game Reserve safari, Tanzania
Having an elephant peer through the door of our banda was quite a surprise, but my favourite part was meeting lots of locals and learning bits of Swahili and tribal dialect...Tempted to give it five stars! Probably joint first with a long trip to Belize. (more)
From £2190 excluding flights
Rongai route Kilimanjaro climb, Tanzania
It was excellent from start to finish. Hard, challenging but worth it, thanks.  (more)
From £1959 - £2479 including UK flights
Machame Route Kilimanjaro
The holiday as a whole was fantastic though; amazing time in a brilliant country. The staff and porters were great, guiding us and carrying our bags everyday. (more)
From £1949 - £2469 including UK flights
Rift Valley lodge safari in Tanzania
There were so many memorable moments it's hard to choose one. But seeing a leopard in a tree with its kill was right up there... Trip of a lifetime - fantastic. (more)
From £2649 - £3399 including UK flights
Family holiday to Tanzania and Kenya
This was fantastic. The 4 crew from the operator worked extremely hard to make everything run smoothly and ensured we all had a great time.  (more)
From £1835 excluding flights
Kilimanjaro Climb, Serengeti safari and Zanzibar
Absolutely amazing - super balance of safari, mountain climbing and relaxing at the beach in one trip. Don't think it can be beaten!  (more)
From £3099 - £3869 including UK flights
Family cycling holiday in Kenya & Tanzania
Wonderful guides, incredible access to the remotest regions and real people... Wonderful - genuinely the holiday of a lifetime and a never to be forgotten special experience. (more)
From NZ $4190 excluding flights
Zanzibar holidays, Unguja
An experience of a life time....The sheer diversity of it: From our wedding at Matemwe, to watching two male cheetahs, and reaching the summit of Kilimanjaro. (more)
From £923 excluding flights

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5 stars
I am reborn! Simply the best holiday I have ever been on
4 stars
Some great stories to tell the grandchildren. Would recommend to a friend
3 stars
Very enjoyable
2 stars
It was OK
1 star
A bit disappointing really

Country facts for Tanzania holidays

Weather & the best time to go
The best time to go to Tanzania is May - October. January and February, while being two of the hottest months of year, are the best time to visit the Serengeti to see the migration of the Wildebeest.

Getting there & around
There are two major airports in Tanzania; Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) in Dar es Salaam, and Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO). There is a widely used bus service and Tanzanians drive on the left side of the road. A national rail service links the major towns, and there is also an international train from Tanzania to Zambia.

History
Tanzania (officially The United Republic of Tanzania) was formed in 1964 when Tanganyika and Zanibar united.

Main attractions
National Parks (Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Selous, and more), Mount Kilimanjaro, Stone Age sites, scuba diving and amazing beaches.

Languages
Swahili (Kiswahili) and, to a lesser extent, English, Arabic and many local languages are spoken in Tanzania.

Money
The currency is the Tanzanian shilling (TZS).

Time zone
East Africa Time, GMT+3 (UTC+3). Be aware that Tanzanians consider the day to start at 6am (0 hour), so when telling time in Kiswahili 11am is often referred to as 5am (i.e. 11am minus 6 hours). To avoid any confusion, a Tanzanian will tell time in English if they want to use the western standard and in Kiswahili if they use the local standard.
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