A Tanzania safari and Zanzibar island vacation

Tanzania has just been added to our ever-expanding list of destinations around the world! To celebrate, here are our highlights of this classic African adventure to get your travel bug stirring. A Tanzania safari and Zanzibar island vacation is just what you need to relax.

Tanzania safari and Zanzibar island vacation

The ultimate Africa safari

In 2013, in the biggest online poll of its kind, Tanzania was voted the best country for safari in Africa, which is quite the title. However, it’s not hard to imagine why: the world famous Serengeti national park to the north is a riot of wildlife, and one of the world’s prime destinations to experience nature’s mysteries first-hand. The place is teeming with animals year-round, but if you time your trip right, you can experience one of the planet’s most epic natural events: the colossal annual migration of two million wildebeests and two hundred thousand zebras thundering across the plains.

A beautiful depression

Ngorongoro crater: one of the world’s largest calderas, formed when a vast volcano collapsed in on itself several million years ago, and a veritable paradise on earth. Its 100 square mile floor is home to an abundance of life, drawn from across the plains by a haven of rivers that run down from forests at the crater’s rim. Hippos lounge in permanent springs, attended by flocks of flamingoes, whilst hundreds of elephants wander the vast crater floor, picking their way through lions, hyenas, buffaloes and gazelles. Even critically-endangered black rhinos wander these fertile grasslands. This is truly the stuff David Attenborough’s dreams are made of.

Home to a giant

The mystifying, snow-capped tip of Kilimanjaro is a surreal sight, towering 5895 metres straight out of the boundless grasslands. As the highest point in Africa, and the highest free-standing mountain in the world, it certainly is a formidable presence. However, it can be climbed in 5 to 8 days and does not require professional equipment or experience. A well-prepared and healthy traveller can ascend to its peak and watch the sun rise over the plains below. For a moment of clarity and perspective, there really is no comparison.

Breezy island life

Just off Tanzania’s Arabian Coast is the archipelago of Zanzibar. Home to white beaches, coral reefs, monkey-inhabited jungles, and the multifaceted Stone Town, it’s a treat for any visitor. Traces of Arabic, African, Indian, Persian and European influence interweave through this cultural tapestry of a town. Each strand stands testament to a distinct history of maritime trade routes, sultan rule, or colonial occupation. The diversity perfuses everything, from architecture to cuisine and fashion. Lose yourself in its labyrinthine streets and explore their dense and colorful history at your own pace. Alternatively, you can head along the coast to find a pristine stretch of beach and unwind – the biggest challenge you will face here is selecting which cocktail to drink.

Make it happen

A hotbed of variety and diversity, our newest partner country is sure to surprise even the most seasoned traveller. Check out our destination pages for more information or send an enquiry to our local experts. With its white sand beaches to snow-capped mountain peaks, Tanzania is an itinerary waiting to happen.