Destinations
Where to go in Tanzania
From the Serengeti plains to Zanzibar's beaches and Africa's highest peak.
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Where to go
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Every destination has its own season, landscape and pace. Pick a few, or let us suggest the best combination.
Serengeti
Endless plains and the greatest wildlife show on earth.
The Serengeti is Tanzania's most famous park: vast grasslands, big cats on every kopje and, for much of the year, over a million wildebeest and zebra on the move.
Best time to goJune–October for river crossings; January–March for calving in the south.
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Ngorongoro Crater
A world within a volcanic caldera.
The world's largest intact volcanic caldera holds a dense concentration of wildlife, including black rhino, lions and huge tusker elephants, all within one day's game drive.
Best time to goYear-round; June–September is driest.
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Tarangire
Giant baobabs and elephant herds.
Tarangire is famous for its ancient baobab trees and some of the largest elephant herds in Africa, especially in the dry season when animals gather along the river.
Best time to goJune–October for the densest wildlife.
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Zanzibar
Spice island, Swahili culture and white-sand beaches.
Combine safari with a beach finish: Stone Town's UNESCO old quarter, spice farms, dhow sunsets and warm turquoise water.
Best time to goJune–October and December–February.
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Kilimanjaro
Africa's highest peak, 5,895 m.
Climb through five climate zones, from rainforest to glacier. We use small groups, experienced guides and profiles that give you the best chance of summiting.
Best time to goJanuary–March and June–October.
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Ruaha
Wild, remote and wonderfully quiet.
Tanzania's largest national park offers rugged scenery, large lion prides and few other vehicles, ideal for repeat visitors and those who want space.
Best time to goJune–December.
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