Visiting Tanzania

Zanzibar Spice Tour

With an amazing diversity of landscapes and a wide variety of activities on offer, there is no shortage of great locations to travel to when you are visiting Tanzania. However, some destinations have unique things to offer that make them worth a special visit. In my opinion, the best places in Tanzania are as follows:

Zanzibar – The dazzling archipelago in the Indian Ocean is one of the most popular places to visit in Tanzania. Zanzibar’s sparkling white beaches, crystal clear water, and great variety of things to do make it a must for anyone visiting Tanzania. While there, you can snorkel or scuba dive, go on a spice plantation tour, visit Stone Town, swim with the dolphins, or just lie on the beach and soak up the sun.

Mount Kilimanjaro – Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro is one of the most popular activities for adventure travel in Tanzania. The mountain is the highest peak in Africa, and visitors from all over the world rise to the challenge of climbing it. You can choose from one of six routes to the top, which range from intermediate to advanced.

Serengeti – One of the best places for safaris in Tanzania is the Serengeti. The annual wildebeest migration draws safari goers from every corner of the globe, and no trip to the country is complete without seeing the Big 5 in the national park.

Ngorongoro Crater – Another of Tanzania’s famous safari destinations, the Ngorongoro Crater is also one of the best places in Tanzania. The park is unique in that it is contained in a former volcanic crater, allowing visitors to view lions, cheetahs, zebras, elephants, giraffes, and other animals with a stunning circular backdrop.

Lions in the Bush

The best places for safaris in Tanzania are located throughout the country. From the famous Serengeti National Park to the stunning Ngorongoro Crater, there is no shortage of places to go on safari.

One of the easiest places to go on safari in Tanzania is the Serengeti. It is well served by established safari companies and offers accommodation ranging from basic tented camps to luxury safari lodges. The area is replete with wildlife and many visitors return from safari having seen all of the Big Five.

Another of the best places for safaris in Tanzania is the Ngorongoro Crater. The crater is a former volcano that is now a large safari park. Like the Serengeti, the area has everything from budget accommodations like Simba Camp to high end hotels like the Ngorongoro Serena Hotel. It is also well served by all of the best Tanzania safari companies. Additionally, it is a good place for self-drive safaris in Tanzania.

Another of the best places for safaris in Tanzania is Tarangire National Park. It is slightly less on the beaten path than the Serengeti or the Ngorongoro Crater, and offers a more private game viewing experience for visitors. It is a great place to go on safari if you want to avoid the crowds.

Zebras Grazing

The best time of year for Tanzania safaris is during the annual wildebeest migration that takes place during the summer and early autumn.

The migration goes from the Serengeti National Park in Tanzania to the Masai Mara National Reserve in Kenya.

The wildebeest migration usually takes place from July to September, although dates vary every year and it is impossible to predict the exact timing.

The best time to see the wildebeest migration in Tanzania’s Serengeti is June to August when the wildebeest cross the Grumeti River in Tanzania.