Tanzania

Travel to Tanzania

Serengeti, Kilimanjaro and Zanzibar: Africa in its purest form

Best time: June to October (dry season)
Capital: Dodoma
Population: 62 M
Languages: Swahili, English

Tanzania: A story shaped by many cultures

Tanzania is the quintessence of African safari. The great wildebeest migration across the Serengeti, the Ngorongoro crater and its incredible concentration of wildlife, Kilimanjaro rising above the savanna. And to top it off, the paradise beaches of Zanzibar with its Arabic-influenced architecture and turquoise waters.

Must-see highlights

Serengeti

Serengeti

The greatest animal spectacle on Earth

Ngorongoro

Ngorongoro

The world's largest intact volcanic caldera

Kilimanjaro

Kilimanjaro

The Roof of Africa at 5,895m

Zanzibar

Zanzibar

Spice Island with Arab architecture

Try this

Eat

◦ Nyama choma (grilled meat)

◦ Ugali

◦ Zanzibar pilau

◦ Octopus curry

Drink

◦ Dawa cocktail

◦ Zanzibar spiced coffee

◦ Kilimanjaro beer

Fun facts

The Serengeti migration is the largest animal movement on the planet with over 2 million animals.

Freddie Mercury was born in Zanzibar, whose historic center is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Tanzania has 4 of the 7 African natural wonders: Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Kilimanjaro and Zanzibar.

Jambo! (Hello!) / Hakuna Matata (No problem)

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