Tailor Made Holidays in Tanzania: Introduction

Tanzania is vibrant, exotic and a photographer’s paradise. It is home to Africa’s largest parks, densest animal populations and most famous wildlife spectacles.

In the north, two million wildebeest and zebra flood across the Serengeti plains every year. There are tree-climbing lions, magnificent rhino and clouds of pink flamingos on glittering lakes. Away from the savannah, mountains are entangled in thick rainforest. Emerald leaves drip with dew, birds call, and the shrieks of chimpanzees slice the air. In the far flung parks of the south, glassy lakes are home to thousands of hippo and crocodiles. Elephant swim to lush islands, buffalo herds graze on open plains and wild dog make dens in hidden woodland. Against this natural backdrop, the Tanzanians themselves are warm and friendly. Maasai herders walk their cattle across the plains and in tiny towns there are lively markets under rainbow-coloured umbrellas.

Finally, Tanzania’s islands are unbeatable. Strung out in the Indian Ocean, the Zanzibar and Mafia archipelagos are tropical and idyllic. Dhows laden with spices sail over turquoise waters, whilst below the surface lie rich coral reefs alive with iridescent tropical fish.

Selected Highlights

Our specialists have travelled the length and breadth of the country to research the best places to stay and things to do. Here they list a few of their favourite “unmissables”. Click here for more highlights

Admire the dramatic scenery and wildlife in Ruaha National Park

In the heart of southern Tanzania, the Ruaha National Park has a hot, dry climate and dramatic scenery. The great Ruaha River runs along the southeast...  [more]

Climb Mount Kilimanjaro

Conquering the cold and the altitude to make it to the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro is one of the most amazing feelings. In our opinion the best route to...  [more]

Go chimpanzee trekking in Mahale Mountains National Park

Lake Tanganyika is overshadowed by a chain of wild jungle-draped peaks - the Mahale Mountains - towering almost 2km above the shore, which are home to some...  [more]