🇹🇿Tanzania·Africa
Tanzania & Zanzibar
Serengeti, Kilimanjaro, and spice islands
dest.flightsFrom
£629
dest.hotelsFrom
£70/per night
dest.budgetPerDay
£130
dest.avgTemp
24°C
dest.bestTime
June to October, January to February
dest.safety
7.8/10
dest.about Tanzania & Zanzibar
Tanzania is Africa's ultimate destination — home to the Serengeti's endless plains, the snow-capped peak of Kilimanjaro, the Ngorongoro Crater (the world's largest intact caldera), and the spice island of Zanzibar. Few countries on earth offer such a combination of wildlife, adventure, and beach in one trip.
dest.topHighlights
Serengeti National Park
Africa's most iconic national park — 30,000 sq km of savannah teeming with lions, leopards, and the Great Migration
Ngorongoro Crater
The world's largest intact volcanic caldera — a natural enclosure for 25,000 animals including the densest lion population in Africa
Mount Kilimanjaro
Africa's highest peak at 5,895m — the world's most accessible high-altitude trek, no technical climbing required
Zanzibar
The Spice Island — Stone Town's UNESCO medina, pristine beaches, and the best snorkelling in East Africa
Tarangire National Park
Massive elephant herds and ancient baobab trees — one of Africa's most underrated and beautiful parks
Stone Town
Zanzibar's UNESCO World Heritage old town — Arab, Indian, and African architecture in a labyrinth of narrow streets
dest.thingsToDo Tanzania & Zanzibar
- Game drive in the Serengeti for the Big Five
- Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a full-day game drive
- Trek Mount Kilimanjaro — the world's most accessible high summit
- Snorkel or dive the coral reefs around Zanzibar
- Explore Stone Town's spice markets and historic architecture
- Watch the Great Migration river crossings (July-October)
- Visit Tarangire for massive elephant herds and baobab trees
- Take a spice tour in Zanzibar's historic plantations
dest.weather Tanzania & Zanzibar
dest.bestMonthsToVisit June to October, January to February
5-dest.day Tanzania & Zanzibar dest.itinerary
Arusha Arrival
- ·Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport
- ·Check in to Arusha lodge
- ·Safari briefing and gear check
- ·Dinner at Arusha Coffee Lodge
Tarangire & Serengeti
- ·Morning game drive in Tarangire (elephant herds)
- ·Drive to the Serengeti (4h)
- ·Afternoon game drive on the plains
- ·Sundowner on the savannah
Serengeti Full Day
- ·Dawn game drive for predators
- ·Full day in the Serengeti
- ·Picnic lunch in the bush
- ·Evening game drive and sundowner
Ngorongoro Crater
- ·Drive to Ngorongoro (3h)
- ·Full day game drive in the crater
- ·Lions, rhinos, and flamingos
- ·Overnight at crater rim lodge
Zanzibar
- ·Fly to Zanzibar (1h)
- ·Check in to beach resort
- ·Explore Stone Town in the afternoon
- ·Sunset dhow cruise
dest.whereToEat Tanzania & Zanzibar
Arusha Coffee Lodge
International · Arusha · $$$
Forodhani Gardens
Zanzibar Street Food · Stone Town, Zanzibar · $
The Rock Restaurant
Seafood · Michamvi, Zanzibar · $$$$
Emerson Spice
Swahili · Stone Town, Zanzibar · $$$
dest.practicalInformation
dest.visaRequirements
E-visa required — apply online at immigration.go.tz before travel. UK, US, EU, and Australian citizens are eligible. East Africa Tourist Visa covers Tanzania, Kenya, and Uganda.
dest.gettingAround
Domestic flights between Arusha, the Serengeti, Zanzibar, and Kilimanjaro are essential. Safari vehicles provided by lodges. Zanzibar has dala-dalas (minibuses) and taxis.
dest.currency
TZS (Tanzanian Shilling)
dest.timezoneLanguage
GMT+3 · Swahili, English
dest.frequentlyAskedQuestions
Can I combine a Tanzania safari with Zanzibar?
Absolutely — the classic Tanzania trip is 5-7 days on safari (Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Tarangire) followed by 3-5 days on Zanzibar. Short flights connect Arusha to Zanzibar in 1 hour. This combination is one of the world's best travel itineraries.
How hard is it to climb Kilimanjaro?
Kilimanjaro requires no technical climbing skills but is a serious high-altitude trek. The Marangu route (5-6 days) is the most popular. The Lemosho route (7-8 days) has better acclimatisation and higher success rates. Fitness and altitude preparation are essential.
When is the best time for the Serengeti?
June to October is the dry season — excellent game viewing and the river crossings of the Great Migration. January to February is calving season in the southern Serengeti — thousands of wildebeest calves born daily. Both periods are outstanding.
Is Zanzibar good for snorkelling?
Zanzibar has excellent snorkelling and diving — Mnemba Atoll is one of East Africa's best dive sites. The best visibility is June to October. Nungwi and Kendwa on the north coast have the calmest water. Dolphins can be seen at Kizimkazi.
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