Places to Go in Tanzania - Places of Interest

Tanzania

Beaches
It is extremely easy to add some beach relaxation in Zanzibar after a tiring safari on the mainland; the beaches are stunning and diving is excellent. You don't have to travel far either as the island is only a 30 minute flight from Dar Es Salaam. Tanzania is therefore the ideal location to combine a safari and beach break.
Beaches
Big Cats & Safari Wildlife
Tanzania has some of Africa's most famous and best national parks and reserves where you are guaranteed fantastic big cat sightings. The Serengeti, Selous and the Crater are just some of the best game viewing areas to visit.
Big Cats & Safari Wildlife
Birds
Tanzania has more than 1,000 species of birds and some spectacular places to view them. Lake Natron is also the only known breeding ground for East Africa's millions of lesser flamingos which cover the lake between August and October.
Birds
Chimpanzees
The Mahale Mountains - towering almost 2km above the shore of Lake Tanganyika are home to some of the last remaining wild chimpanzees. There are currently around 900 which are habituated to humans, and tracking them is a magical experience.
Chimpanzees
Great Migration
One of the highlights of the Serengeti National park is the great annual migration which passes through this amazing wilderness. Up to 1.8 million wildebeest and zebra have been counted doing their annual trip in search of the sweet grasses and the rains.
Great Migration
Local Culture
Tanzania has an evocative mix of people and cultures with 120 ethnic groups making up the diverse population. The largest group are the Sukuma but perhaps the most memorable are the Maasai who you will often see in Northern Tanzania herding their cattle, goats and sheep.
Local Culture

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Arusha
Bagamoyo
Dar es Salaam
Karatu
Katavi National Park
Lake Natron
Longido
Mahale Mountains National Park
Manyara National Park
Mikumi National Park
Mount Kilimanjaro
Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Northern Tanzania
Ol Donyo Lengai
Pangani
Ras Kutani
Ruaha National Park
Saadani
Selous Game Reserve
Serengeti National Park
Southern Tanzania
Tanzania's Swahili Coast
Tarangire National Park
West Kilimanjaro
Western Tanzania

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- Northern Tanzania
- Northern Tanzania is home to some of East Africa’s most famous safari parks, such as the Serengeti - and within it - the famous Ngorongoro crater. Maasia culture is also strong in this area.
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- Arusha
- Arusha is not particularly attractive but has some good, small restaurants and some excellent curio shops. An everyday sight are the Maasai in their bold, red-coloured garments.
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- Karatu
- Karatu is a colourful bustling town and the gateway to the Ngorongoro Highlands. It's a fun place to visit to practice your bartering for souvenirs.
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- Lake Natron
- Lake Natron is also the only known breeding ground for East Africa's millions of lesser flamingos which cover the lake between August and October. The Maasai culture is also a fascinating aspect of the area.
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- Longido
- Longido sits in the remote north of Tanzania, just above Mount Meru and close to the Kenyan border. This part of Tanzania is the heart of Maasailand, and you'll often see the Maasai Morani.
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- Manyara National Park
- Lake Manyara is home to huge flocks of pelicans and flamingos. The park surrounding the lake has excellent game densities and is perhaps best known for its tree-climbing lions.
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- Mount Kilimanjaro
- Standing at 5,895 metres tall, Kilimanjaro towers over the plains of Kenya and Tanzania. With knowledgeable guides it is possible to climb it over the course of several days.
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- Mount Kilimanjaro
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- Ngorongoro Conservation Area
- Ngorongoro Crater is the world’s largest intact volcanic caldera and certainly one of the wonders of the world. Wildlife in the crater is prolific and photographic opportunities are superb.
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- Ol Donyo Lengai
- North of the Ngorongoro Crater you will find the Maasai’s Mountain of God (Ol Donyo Lengai). It is a wild and fascinating area and we recommend a few nights here to gain an insight into Maasai culture.
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- Serengeti National Park
- Subject of countless documentaries, the Serengeti is perhaps most famous for the Great Migration, which each year sees up to two million wildebeest cross the plains in search of good grazing.
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- Serengeti National Park
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- Tarangire National Park
- Tarangire National Park offers the chance to see all the normal large African game, including particularly large elephant herds. Birdlife is also prolific in the park.
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- West Kilimanjaro
- The land of West Kilimanjaro is leased from the local Maasai and is a true wilderness area with open plains, acacia woodland and above all, spectacular views of Mount Kilimanjaro.
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- Southern Tanzania
- Southern Tanzania is home to two large parks: the Selous Game Reserve and Ruaha National Park, and two smaller parks in Mikumi National Park and Udzungwa Mountains. All have great game viewing.
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- Mikumi National Park
- Mikumi borders the Selous Game Reserve and game migrates between the two. On the floodplain there is ample opportunity to see game of all sizes. The park is easily accessible and recommended before you visit the Selous.
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- Ruaha National Park
- Ruaha National Park has a hot, dry climate and dramatic scenery. Game is prolific with large prides of lion, often twenty or more strong. As well as game drives, early morning walks are also possible.
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- Selous Game Reserve
- The Selous Game Reserve is Africa’s largest game reserve, yet visited by few. As well as abundant game, it is ideal for boat trips. Some of the camps in the Selous offer overnight 'fly-camping' trips.
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- Tanzania's Swahili Coast
- Tanzania’s Swahili Coast comprises stretches of deserted sand, interspersed with sleepy Swahili towns and tiny fishing villages. Often overlooked in favour of the Zanzibar Archipelago, it is well worth visiting.
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- Bagamoyo
- Bagamoyo used to lay at the end of the slave trail, but today it is sleepy fishing town with white sand beaches. Burton and Speke also began their famous expedition from Bagamoyo.
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- Dar es Salaam
- Dar es Salaam is not particularly beautiful but life here is relaxed and the residents are friendly and welcoming to visitors. There is also a nice mixture of German, British, Arabic and Indian architecture.
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- Pangani
- Pangani has been largely bypassed by 20th century developments. It has a gorgeous beach and boat trips, snorkelling and walking are some of the activities to be enjoyed here.
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- Ras Kutani
- A few hours south of Dar es Salaam is a peaceful spot with miles of deserted beaches. We recommend it for a three or four night stay after your safari.
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- Saadani
- Saadani National Park is the only wildlife sanctuary in East Africa with a beach on the Indian Ocean. Although game is not on a par with some of Tanzania'a other parks, there is still a wide range present.
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- Western Tanzania
- Katavi and Mahale are a long way from any other parks in Tanzania, and so access is by flying in light aircraft. Katavi has has hippo pods of up to 600, while in Mahale you can track chimpanzees.
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- Katavi National Park
- Katavi National Park is untamed and extremely wild. Access is by by light aircraft and there are only two tiny camps. It's a place where you can see hippo gather in pods of up to 600 strong.
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- mahale mountains national park
- Mahale Mountains National Park
- The Mahale Mountains are the best place in Africa to track and observe wild chimpanzees; crouching low, you can watch them grooming, drinking and playing. Visiting Lake Tanganyika is another highlight.
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- Mahale Mountains National Park
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