Destinations
Tanzania
The name Tanzania conjures up images of wildebeest stampeding across vast savannah, rain forests teeming with monkeys and birdlife, and great plains brimming with legions of game.
All of these natural wonders and more are on offer in this exceptionally diverse African nation. Visitors typically visit Tanzania to partake in at least one of the four well known Tanzanian tourist experiences: a relaxing seaside vacation on the picturesque island paradise of Zanzibar, an underwater tour of some of the world’s most renowned dive sites around the gorgeous Spice Islands, a safari adventure in some of Africa’s most impressive game reserves, or a hiking excursion around Mount Kilimanjaro National Park.
We love seeing the snow-capped summit of Mount Kilimanjaro in the background of vast herds of game grazing on the endless plains of the Serengeti.
Whether you are a seasoned traveller or a first-time safari-goer, Tanzania has something to offer everyone. The most well-known areas are the Ngorongoro Crater and the Serengeti, in the northern region of the country. This hosts some of the largest concentrations of wildlife in Africa. The Serengeti forms part of the Great Migration and is part of the journey for millions of animals each year. It’s a unique spectacle that’s known to leave guests speechless. Mafia island from October to February sees an opportunity for scuba diving with whale sharks, another breath-taking experience. Two large lakes, Lake Natron and Lake Manyara are home to a multitude of flamingos and other water birds, whilst the lesser-known Ruaha, Selous and Katavi are the epitome of true wilderness. With limited access, these wild areas boast huge concentrations of animals in the wildest setting one can imagine. Mahale is on the sandy shores of Lake Tanganyika, the second deepest lake in the world and is home to charismatic chimpanzees, providing the opportunity to trek with these beautiful primates. Whichever of these incredible holidays you choose, you will undoubtedly be welcomed by some fabulously friendly and peaceful inhabitants.
We recommend visiting the Serengeti for the migration, either with an island wind down or hop on an aircraft and arrive in Rwanda to find the gorillas.
