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15 - Best Things to do in Tanzania

15 UNMISSABLE EXPERIENCES IN TANZANIA

From wildlife spectacles to cultural encounters, discover the adventures that will define your Tanzanian journey

01

Witness the Great Migration

Serengeti National Park

Marvel at over 1.5 million wildebeest and zebras crossing crocodile-infested rivers in this annual spectacle of survival.

Best from July-October for river crossings
Combine with hot air balloon safari
02

Descend into Ngorongoro Crater

Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Explore the world's largest intact volcanic caldera teeming with predators and rare black rhinos.

Highest density of predators in Africa
Visit Maasai villages on the crater rim
03

Trek to Find Chimpanzees

Mahale Mountains National Park

Hike through rainforest to observe our closest relatives in their natural habitat by Lake Tanganyika.

90% chance of sightings
Combine with beach relaxation
04

Climb Mount Kilimanjaro

Kilimanjaro National Park

Summit Africa's highest peak (5,895m) through diverse ecological zones from rainforest to arctic summit.

Machame route recommended
Best months: January-March
05

Sail on a Traditional Dhow

Zanzibar Archipelago

Cruise the turquoise waters to deserted islands with fresh seafood lunches and snorkeling stops.

Visit Prison Island's giant tortoises
Sunset cruises available
06

Walk with Hadzabe Hunter-Gatherers

Lake Eyasi

Spend a morning with Tanzania's last remaining hunter-gatherer tribe, learning ancient survival skills.

Try traditional archery
Visit Datoga blacksmiths
07

Night Safari in Selous

Nyerere National Park

Discover nocturnal wildlife by spotlight in Africa's largest game reserve, home to wild dogs and rare species.

Boat safaris on Rufiji River
Walking safaris available
08

Spice Tour in Zanzibar

Stone Town, Zanzibar

Taste and smell your way through working spice farms that made Zanzibar the "Spice Islands."

Sample fresh tropical fruits
Learn Swahili cooking techniques
09

See Tree-Climbing Lions

Lake Manyara National Park

Spot the famous lions that lounge in acacia trees, unique to this Rift Valley lake ecosystem.

Diverse birdlife (400+ species)
Hot springs walk
10

Visit Olduvai Gorge

Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Stand where early humans walked 1.9 million years ago at this "Cradle of Mankind" archaeological site.

See original hominid fossils
Learn about the Leakey discoveries
11

Fly Camp in Tarangire

Tarangire National Park

Sleep under the stars amid ancient baobabs with just mosquito netting between you and the wilderness.

Hear lions roar at night
See massive elephant herds
12

Dive the Mnemba Atoll

Zanzibar

Explore vibrant coral reefs with dolphins, turtles, and tropical fish in this marine protected area.

98% chance of dolphin encounters
PADI certification available
13

Photograph Ruaha's Predators

Ruaha National Park

Capture stunning images of lions, leopards and cheetahs in Tanzania's wildest, least-visited park.

Private photography vehicles available
Dramatic baobab landscapes
14

Hike the Usambara Mountains

Tanga Region

Walk through cool highland forests and tea plantations to traditional villages with stunning views.

Meet local farmers and artisans
Stay in colonial-era mountain lodges
15

Explore Stone Town's Alleys

Zanzibar City

Get lost in the labyrinth of this UNESCO-listed trading town with Arab, Indian and African influences.

Visit Freddie Mercury's birthplace
Try Zanzibar pizza at night market
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