Tanzania safaris are perfect for spotting lions lazing in the sun, or herds of wildebeest thundering through scorched plains. Take to the water in a kayak and drift alongside beautiful flamingos. Tanzania is guaranteed to be a holiday you’ll never forget.
Tanzania holiday highlights
• The incomparable Serengeti, arguably the best wildlife watching region in the world, particularly during the wildebeest migration, one of nature's unforgettable spectacles.
• The dramatic landscapes and exotic animals of the Ngorongoro Crater- volcanoes, forests and grasslands populated by Masai tribespeople.
• Mount Kilimanjaro - snow-capped and beautiful, Africa's highest peak.
• The spice and slave island of Zanzibar - fascinating and disturbing history, a bustling capital and immaculateIndian Ocean beaches make this the perfect counterpoint to a safari.
• Olduvai Gorge, the 'Cradle of Mankind' and one of the mostsignificant prehistoric sites with artefacts dating back two million years.
Tanzania travel article
Read our 'My Africa' travel features and understand how your visit can make a difference to local communities. In our Tanzania feature Wilfred Shirima, lodge manager of Serena Hotels, tells us about living life among the Maasai.