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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
Mafia Island holiday
Off beaten track treehouse beach stay on Tanzania's coast, from £1170 - £1495 (7 days) ex flights
Tanzania holiday, safari, culture and wildlife 7 days
Genuine cultural experiences and iconic wildlife parks, from US $1860 - US $2255 (7 days) ex flights
Tanzania safari holiday
Discover Tanzania on a wildlife enthusiast's dream, from £2599 - £2699 (10 days) inc UK flights
Kilimanjaro climb, Rongai route
Ascend Mt Kilimanjaro's Rongai Route, from £2069 - £2749 (10 days) inc UK flights
Private vehicle safari in Tanzania
Combine a classic big game safari with local insights, from £1810 - £1955 (9 days) ex flights
Tanzania holidays, Selous, Zanzibar & the coast
See wildlife, experience culture and relax on beaches, from £1970 (13 days) ex flights
Tanzania wildlife & beach holiday
Beach and wildlife - Serengeti & Zanzibar, from £2705 (15 days) ex flights
Kilimanjaro Machame Route
One of the most scenic routes to trek, from £1275 (8 days) ex flights
Rift valley camping safari, Tanzania
An unforgettable safari in world-famous game reserves, from £2109 - £2599 (9 days ) inc UK flights
Kenya and Tanzania safari adventure
Witness the best in wildlife and scenery, from £2249 - £2749 (17 days) inc UK flights
Tanzania safari and beach holiday for teenagers
Combine beach and bush with this Tanzanian adventure, from £2739 - £3269 (13 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
Tanzania holiday, The Rift and the Crater
Gameviewing in the Ngorongoro Crater and hiking up the Rift Valley, from £1300 (4 days) ex flights
Tanzania expedition, Rufiji River descent
Penetrate deep into the African bush, from £2250 (15 days) ex flights
Tanzania luxury camping safari
All four of northern Tanzania’s most popular parks, from £3099 (10 days) inc UK flights
Selous Game Reserve safari, Tanzania
One of the best safari experiences, from £2570 - £2755 (9 days) ex flights
Zanzibar holidays, Unguja
Experience & explore Zanzibar’s colourful history & beaches, from £1075 (8 days) ex flights
Serengeti Trail, Kenya & Tanzania safari
Overland truck safari, from £439 - £600 (8 days) ex flights
Selous safari & Mafia Islands diving holiday
Africa's largest game park, from £2900 (12 days) inc UK flights
Rift Valley lodge safari in Tanzania
Enjoy the wildlife of the Serengeti, from £2969 (9 days ) inc UK flights
Kilimanjaro Climb, Serengeti safari and Zanzibar
Discover Africa's highest peak and most beautiful island, from £3799 - £4299 (17 days) inc UK flights
Machame Route Kilimanjaro
Stunning camping trek to Kilimanjaro’s summit, from £2099 - £2629 (9 days ) inc UK flights
Selous safari & Zanzibar holiday
Real off the beaten track adventures in Tanzania, from £2599 - £3342 (13 days ) inc UK flights
Lemosho Route Kilimanjaro Climb
Eight days of trekking on Africa's highest mountain, from £2399 - £2999 (12 days) inc UK flights

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Tanzania holidays, Selous, Zanzibar & the coast
We had a great time and we will definitely recommend this holiday! (more)Natalie Lefevre
There were so many memorable moments - the experience of seeing lions hunting at Maasai Mara, and also seeing lion cubs, will stay with us forever. (more)Nicola Wilks
From £1970 excluding 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)Dan Cobley
Every day brought new experiences. The animals just kept coming out on cue! Brilliant - I don’t know how we will top it. (more)Monica Szolin-Jones
Most memorable were waking to the sound of a lion killing a wildebeast behind our tent in Amboseli National Park campsite. Singing and dancing with 500 children from a local primary school in Tanzania. (more)Gaenor Morris
From NZ $3690 - NZ $4490 excluding flights
Tanzania holiday, safari, culture and wildlife 7 days
Fantastic! Amazing! Awe inspiring! The trip of a lifetime! Our most memorable moments were our interactions with the local people. Even though we booked this safari to see the Serengeti, we also wanted to make sure we spent an equal amount of time visiting and getting to know the people of Tanzania. We will forever hold in our hearts how warm and inviting everyone was. (more)Teresa VandenBosch
Fantastic. It was the perfect family holiday with a 12 year old and 14 year old. Always plenty to do, loads of variety, but never rushed. (more)Rebecca Rowland
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)Helen Brown
From US $1860 - US $2255 excluding flights
Kilimanjaro climb, Rongai route
Even the tipping ceremony was wonderful, but the last day of the trek was probably the best. Beautiful surroundings and walking easily down hill with new friends knowing that Kilimanjaro had been achieved. (more)Marleen James
The entire trip was truly a once in a lifetime adventure - every day was exciting... Fantastic! (more)Jasmin Roman
7/10...Yes my adventure benefited local people. (more)Mussarat Khan
From £2069 - £2749 including UK flights
Tanzania luxury camping safari
Memorable parts? "Camping" out in the wilds of Africa. The quote marks are because 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. Tips? You don't need to bring boots or other rugged travel gear. We went in early June and mosquitoes were not... (more)Amy Wolitzer
From £3099 including UK flights
Lemosho Route Kilimanjaro Climb
Excellent experience but very tough. (more)Mair James
The most memorable and exciting part of the holiday was of course the ascent of Kilimanjaro on summit day. It was exhilarating arriving at the peak after all the lead up to it and the views were fantastic. (more)Jane Walker
Getting to the summit of Kilimanjaro with all my friends - old and new was most memorable...Do it! And take the Lemosho route - it is the best one. 10/10. (more)Annika Ratcliffe
From £2399 - £2999 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)Susan Ducollet-Holliday
Brilliant! I have done supported tours in USA, Cuba, Brazil and Europe and this is the gold standard in terms of support, food, attention to detail, professionalism, friendliness etc. etc. I cannot recommend this company too highly. Go have fun! (more)Jane Thurnell-Read
Lots of most memorables... but the ones that really stick in my mind are first spotting of a zebra in the wild,... sitting 150 feet up on the rock outcrop having a supper picnic watching the sun set sipping wine made from the monastery. (more)Suzette Lang
From NZ $4490 excluding flights
Rift valley camping safari, Tanzania
The holiday was simply amazing. Good company, amazing sights and terrific tour guides. (more)Joe Quinn
Top rate.......We did the Serengeti/Ngorongro camping safari, plus the Zanzibar extension. It is hard to single out an outstanding event, because everything was so good (more)David Rabinowitz
From £2109 - £2599 including UK flights
Tanzania safari holiday
All of the animals - first we saw the 'big five' and many many others! The most astonishing thing was the number of animals and their proximity. Far closer contacts than we had ever considered!! Absolutely bloody brilliant!!!!!!!!!! (more)Angela Gliddon
If you want adventure and excitement and an experience to remember forever then you will love it. (more)Kathy Miles
For animal lovers, it's paradise... We saw the big 5. The unbelievable amount of times we saw lions, some right at the side of the road seemingly oblivious to our vehicle and not one, but three leopards and two cheetahs. Beautiful. (more)Carole Charlesworth
From £2599 - £2699 including UK flights
Mafia Island holiday
Snorkelling and diving amongst a myriad of fish in all colours and sizes was the most memorable part. (more)Stephen Kearney
The highlights were staying in the tree houses. Scuba diving in Chole and Chumbe (more)Sunna Altnoder
The resort, people and everything were just perfect, we couldn't have had a better time and hope to return there in the future. The staff of this operator have just been amazing and we can't praise Louise enough, so thank you. (more)Mr and Mrs Horsey
From £1170 - £1495 including domestic flights only
Selous Game Reserve safari, Tanzania
Most memorable was having such close contact with the animals as the lodges were not enclosed. In Ruaha River Lodge a male elephant crossed the river while we sat watching from our verandah and went beside our house to wander round the lodge. (more)Sheila Lucas
There were too many moments, the entire trip was memorable and exciting. I absolutely adored Sable Mountain Lodge, it was beautiful and relaxing. (more)Lisa Schooley
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)Jo Maw
From £2570 - £2755 excluding flights
Nairobi to Cape Town overland tour
Memorable parts? Definitely horse riding in and around Lake Malawi. It was soo much fun. Or maybe bush camping in the Serengeti. I remember my tent buddy and I (Julie), watching the Buffalo wander through the camp, hoping that the guide really was joking about Lions and Elephants coming to the campsite to drink. Or maybe it was the White Water Rafting, or playing football with the local boys when we made an impromptu stop on day. Or maybe getting stung by an evil jellyfish on Zanzibar, I... (more)Judith Wrennall
From £1090 excluding flights
Kilimanjaro Machame Route
Memorable parts? The joy and relief of reaching the top of kili, timed to perfection as the sun broke through the horizon. Tips? If you want a challenge this is the trip for you and do the 7 day your body will thank you for it. Local benefits? Yes, we brought money and employment to the area, the mountain set up was great, the only visible sign is where people had left rubbish on route. (more)Daniel Waller
From £1275 excluding flights
Rongai route Kilimanjaro climb, Tanzania
All of it was memorable! But can't beat seeing Uhuru Peak and knowing that we'd make it! Incredible experience. (more)Mandy Gerada
Reaching the summit of Kilimanjaro was an incredible once in a lifetime moment almost beaten by the first cold beer at the bottom of the mountain! (more)Keith Addis
It was excellent from start to finish. Hard, challenging but worth it, thanks. (more)Steve Clark
From £2129 - £2649 including UK flights
Tanzania wildlife, people and beach holiday
A marvellous holiday that exceeded expectations in all areas! Most memorable was the incredible wildlife in both Selous and Ruaha national Parks, plus the coral reefs we saw around Mafia Island - truly spectacular. Lack of other tourists was a major plus. (more)Liz Taylor
Everything was wonderful. The setting perhaps captures most of it - staying in beautiful places in the midst of the national parks and conservation areas, where the animals were everywhere (from in camp to close by during game drives). (more)Laura Dukess
We were lucky enough to see a cheetah hunting a gazelle. Unfortunately the cheetah was unsuccessful but it made the hairs stand up on the back of your neck and you really felt the thrill of the chase watching the animals in action. (more)Ilana Howley
From £4020 excluding flights
Selous safari & Zanzibar holiday
We loved the Selous Game Reserve where you could view a wide range of animals but hardly see another tourist. We particularly enjoyed the boat safari where we saw hippos, crocodiles and a wide range of beautiful birds as well as elephants, impala and buffalo drinking at the lake side. (more)Pam Simmonds
Safari at the Lodge and drives to see game plus snorkel for day and bbq at mneba island off Zanzibar were most memorable...Excellent. (more)Gordon Needham
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)Brian Davies
From £2599 - £3342 including UK flights
Climb Kilimanjaro, Rongai Route
An amazing experience, as I celebrated my 50th birthday at the summit with Hashim, the guide that supported me throughout the summit night, ensuring my safety. I have some brilliant photographs and met some lovely people! (more)Anne Marshallsay
Reaching Uhuru Peak. This was most memorable. (more)Abdi Ali
Excellent. It was difficult to foresee exactly how things would be, but in general it was an enjoyable challenge and very rewarding in meeting other like minded people as well as the kind and hard working porters and guides. (more)Neil Robdale
From £1290 excluding flights
Kilimanjaro Climbing tour, the Northern Circuit
Memorable parts? The views across Africa. Tips? Read the kit list carefully. Local benefits? Yes. Overall rating? Great. (more)Merlin Reader
From £2929 - £3029 including UK flights
Tanzania safari and beach holiday for teenagers
Memorable parts? The Selous Safari. Tips? - To double check the hotels one stay at the hotel at Zanzibar was a big disappointment, and definitely look at the Trip Notes. Local benefits? Yes, all the locations felt like they were thought of with this consideration! Overall rating? It was an amazing holiday, I was very disappointed that we had to pay for another transfer when actually there was only one transfer at Dar es Salaam, the hotel and resort at Zanzibar was... (more)Sonal Sood
From £2739 - £3269 including UK flights
Machame Route Kilimanjaro
Reaching Uhuru Peak after a gruelling 7.5hr slog up the mountain in the dark. Exhausting, exhilarating, emotional and TOTALLY worth every second!...Unbelievable - the hardest but by far the most rewarding thing I've ever done. If you're not sure whether to do it take my advice and book now! (more)Katie Richards
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)Chris Moss
Doing the scramble on the barranco wall, and actually seeing the sign for the Uhuru peak appear in the mist was the most memorable part. (more)Lynda Hughes
From £2099 - £2629 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)Susan Hunter
Most memorable was animal spotting - lions, rhinos, giraffe, warthog, etc.... And of course the knowledgeable guide - Wilson! (more)Anna Olsson
From £2969 including UK flights
Big game safari in Tanzania
The time spent on Chumbe was so relaxing in on idyllic paradise Island & with it's eco ethics it is a place with a truly great purpose. (more)Becky Jones
Everywhere we looked there were birds: on the water's edge, in the air, perched in trees. Crocodiles slipped into the water and there were pods of hippos, plus giraffes, elephants, buffalo and impala. (more)Joanne Davenport
For me most memorable was arriving at Mwagusi and seeing elephant, giraffes and abundant wildlife en route from airstrip to camp; for Toby it was seeing a leopard resting in a tree (Ruaha). (more)Claire Roberts
From £2915 excluding flights
Luxury family safari in Tanzania
We had a great holiday on the ground, and thank you for your help in pulling it together for us. (more)Anon
Every day had a new highlight - camping in the Serengeti and hearing lions prowling around the site in the early hours, being invited into an elderly woman’s house in the Usambara mountains, snorkelling in the Indian Ocean (more)Denise Hughes
An absolutely wonderful life changing experience! Just to be in Africa was amazing. Our guide was great and spotted Leopards from what seemed miles away... We all found the people very warm and welcoming. (more)Rachel Blackmore and family
From £2605 excluding flights
Zanzibar holidays, Unguja
Loved the private area close to the beach (especially the hammocks). Having dinner by the sea was fantastic. (more)Andre Peters
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)Elizabeth Sutton
The whole holiday was just amazing, we saw and did so much. But if I had to pick one thing, it would be seeing the sun come up over the Maasai Mara. (more)Will Redding
From £1075 excluding flights
Private vehicle safari in Tanzania
Our children (13 and 15) got as much out of meeting the local people in towns and villages as they did from seeing the vast array of wildlife. Now they realise you really can make do on a minimum of possessions and things can be fixed (in very inventive ways), not thrown away when they break; a life changing experience for them. (more)Graham Botwright
The balloon safari was wonderful even though my photos are blurry from my shaky hands-seeing cheetahs from above & a huge hippo out of water was spectacular. The setting for our breakfast & champagne after the flight was beautiful - a table under a tree in the Serengeti. (more)Patricia Tulloch
From £1810 - £1955 excluding flights
Kilimanjaro Shira Route climb
The highlight was the day we reached Uhuru Peak. What an unforgettable experience!!! (more)Emma Recchia
The most memorable part of the climb was probably the feeling of accomplishment when reaching the peak. I felt like I could accomplish anything in life now that I had made this trek successfully. (more)Kurtis Welton
From £1650 excluding flights
Tanzania adventure holiday
Take a look at Carol Martin's fab photos from this trip. (click photos to enlarge) Memorable parts? Spotting my own Leopard. Thanks to our top notch driver/guide who taught us how to look for wildlife instead of keeping the spotting activity to himself. When I first saw "something" up on a Kopji, I thought it was a lion. The driver guide didn't see anything and tried to convince me it was a "rock lion". Upon double-checking with the binoculars, I was able to inform him that... (more)Carol Martin
From £1649 - £1940 excluding flights
Kilimanjaro Climb, Serengeti safari and Zanzibar
A highlight was the way the experience of safari, Kilimanjaro and Zanzibar combined to give a really enjoyable flavour of East Africa. (more)Mike Sage
Absolutely amazing - super balance of safari, mountain climbing and relaxing at the beach in one trip. Don't think it can be beaten! (more)Amy-Jane Valender
From £3799 - £4299 including UK flights
Serengeti Trail, Kenya & Tanzania safari
Memorable parts? Wildlife drives. Local benefits? Yes. Overall rating? Excellent. (more)Anne Brautigam
From £439 - £600 excluding flights
Your own group trip up Kilimanjaro
Memorable parts? The last night in the bar when we all made it. Tips? Leave more stuff back at the hotel before leaving for the climb. Beware you need to bring cash with you and let your bank know your travelling or they may stop your cash point card. Local benefits? Yes it did. Overall rating? 9 out of 10. (more)Brendan Hayes
From £1313 - £1713 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
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A bit disappointing really

The Great Annual Migration

Each year 1.5million wildebeest, zebra, other antelope and their young leave the vast plains of Tanzania’s Serengeti and head north to Kenya’s Masai Mara in search of food and water. The result is one of the most iconic and spectacular wildlife events on the planet.



The migration in Kenya:

July - October
The herds move north from Tanzania to amass in Kenya’s stunning Masai Mara, first crossing the wide, crocodile-filled Mara River. The sight of the mega-herds grazing on the lush plains is truly awe-inspiring, and their presence also attracts large numbers of Africa’s predators.

Highlights - The sheer volume of wildlife on the Mara plains gives travellers an excellent chance to spot some of Africa’s most incredible animals. For a truly iconic wildlife sight watch the herds tackle the Mara River in July and August.

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The migration in Tanzania:

December – March
Huge herds of wildebeest return to Tanzania and in the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater gather to take advantage of the lush grasslands. This is also calving season and most wildebeest calves are born over a 3 week period, usually at the beginning of February.

Highlights - The massed herds and thousands of young calves draw in huge numbers of predators and make this a great time to spot some of Africa’s top predators in Tanzania – lions, cheetahs, hyenas and maybe a leopard if you're lucky!

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Responsible safari tips:

• Travel with a local guide and learn from their knowledge of the area and its wildlife.
• Stay in lodges or campsites owned and run by local communities, where profits directly benefit local community initiatives
• Ensure you use a responsible safari operator- one which respects and protects the animals and environments you will be visiting


Tanzania holidays, Selous, Zanzibar & the coast
See wildlife, experience culture and relax on beaches, from £1970 (13 days) ex flights
Private vehicle safari in Tanzania
Combine a classic big game safari with local insights, from £1810 - £1955 (9 days) ex flights
Tanzania holiday, The Rift and the Crater
Gameviewing in the Ngorongoro Crater and hiking up the Rift Valley, from £1300 (4 days) ex flights
Tanzania safari holiday
Discover Tanzania on a wildlife enthusiast's dream, from £2599 - £2699 (10 days) inc UK flights
Selous safari & Mafia Islands diving holiday
Africa's largest game park, from £2900 (12 days) inc UK flights
Kilimanjaro Climb, Serengeti safari and Zanzibar
Discover Africa's highest peak and most beautiful island, from £3799 - £4299 (17 days) inc UK flights
Tanzania wildlife & beach holiday
Beach and wildlife - Serengeti & Zanzibar, from £2705 (15 days) ex flights
Selous Game Reserve safari, Tanzania
One of the best safari experiences, from £2570 - £2755 (9 days) ex flights
Tanzania safari and beach holiday for teenagers
Combine beach and bush with this Tanzanian adventure, from £2739 - £3269 (13 days ) inc UK flights
Tanzania holiday, safari, culture and wildlife 7 days
Genuine cultural experiences and iconic wildlife parks, from US $1860 - US $2255 (7 days) ex flights

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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