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Things to do in Tanzania

Serengeti balloon safari
Tanzania is the Africa of your imagination, a place where you can climb the continent’s tallest peak, Mount Kilimanjaro, and see wildebeest thundering across the Serengeti during the Great Migration. The country offers a great variety of things to do, including descending over 600 metres (1,960 feet) into the Ngorongoro Crater in search of rhino and tracking chimpanzee in the Mahale Mountains.

Off the coast, the Mafia Islands have a rich local culture and offer palm-fringed stretches of powdery sand and azure waters perfect for activities such as kayaking and whale watching, or you could simply unwind under the sun.
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Ideas for experiencing Tanzania

Experiences you have as you travel often hold the longest memories. As part of their research trips, our specialists seek out authentic ways to get to know Tanzania, and the best local guides. These activities reflect some of their best-loved experiences.

  • Walking Safari in Ruaha National Park
    Lilac-breasted Roller, Ruaha National Park, Tanzania

    Walking Safari in Ruaha National Park

    Ruaha National Park

    Walking Safari in Ruaha National Park

    The emphasis on your safari with your host and guide, Moli, is on the walking safaris which really unveil the magic of Ruaha National Park. You can also incorporate bushcraft into a walk.

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  • Track Chimpanzees in the Mahale Mountains
    Chimpanzee, Mahale Mountains National Park

    Track Chimpanzees in the Mahale Mountains

    Mahale Mountains National Park

    Track Chimpanzees in the Mahale Mountains

    You will set off on foot from Greystoke Camp with your guide and will head up the steep forested slopes of the Mahale Mountains in search of primates. Six species of primates live in the mountains, but the main excitement for most visitors are the chimpanzees.

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  • Go Walking with the Hunter-gatherer Hadzabe Tribe
    Honey found by the Hadzabe tribesmen on a hunt, Lake Eyasi, Tanzania

    Go Walking with the Hunter-gatherer Hadzabe Tribe

    Lake Eyasi

    Go Walking with the Hunter-gatherer Hadzabe Tribe

    Trekking with this tribe is one of the most fascinating experiences you can do anywhere in East Africa. Walks vary between 5-8 km and at times they walk fairly quickly.

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  • Serengeti Balloon Safari
    Serengeti hot-air balloon safari

    Serengeti Balloon Safari

    Serengeti National Park

    Serengeti Balloon Safari

    This is one of the most popular ways to see the wildlife of the Serengeti. The flight will last for around an hour before you land to celebrate with champagne before a full English breakfast prepared and served in style in the middle of the bush.

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  • See the Great Migration
    Wildebeest migration, Serengeti

    See the Great Migration

    Serengeti National Park

    See the Great Migration

    Throughout the year, the two million strong migration of wildebeest, zebra and gazelles wanders the plains of the Serengeti and the Masai Mara in search of water and fresh grazing.

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  • Search for Rhino in the Ngorongoro Crater
    Ngorongoro Crater

    Search for Rhino in the Ngorongoro Crater

    Ngorongoro Crater

    Search for Rhino in the Ngorongoro Crater

    The Ngorongoro Crater is home to a large population of resident game and one of the highest concentrations of predators in Africa. It's home to all big game, including rhino, although sightings are not guaranteed.

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  • Explore Stone Town on Zanzibar
    Stone Town, Zanzibar Island

    Explore Stone Town on Zanzibar

    Explore Stone Town on Zanzibar

    Stone Town is a maze of haphazard alleyways leading between tall houses and palaces. The spice market is a popular place to visit and there are numerous places to stop for a spot of lunch.

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  • Snorkel & Dive Tanzania's Reefs
    Diving at Fumba Beach Lodge

    Snorkel & Dive Tanzania's Reefs

    Tanzania's Swahili Coast

    Snorkel & Dive Tanzania's Reefs

    Tanzania's coast offers some wonderful snorkelling and swimming opportunities, especially the islets and beautiful coral shelves of Chole Bay.

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