Travel advice: some regions are off-limits. Check your government’s advice for the exact areas before you book.
Tanzania has it all. The northern circuit covers the Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater and Tarangire; the south has wilder parks like Nyerere and Ruaha. Climb Kilimanjaro, then unwind on Zanzibar’s beaches and in Stone Town. Areas near the Mozambique border are off-limits under most advisories.
Did you know? Mount Kilimanjaro, at 5,895 metres, is the highest mountain in Africa and the highest free-standing mountain in the world.
Where to go in Tanzania
Serengeti National Park
Endless plains, big cats and the Great Migration year-round in different parts of the park.
Jan to Feb, Jun to Oct 3 to 4 nights
Ngorongoro Crater
A vast volcanic caldera packed with wildlife, one of the best places to see black rhino.
Jun to Feb 1 to 2 nights
Zanzibar
Spice island beaches and the winding alleys of UNESCO-listed Stone Town.
Jun to Oct, Dec to Feb 4 to 7 nights
Mount Kilimanjaro
Africa’s highest mountain, a non-technical climb through five climate zones.
Jan to Feb, Jun to Oct 6 to 9 days
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Travel advice: Parts of the country are off-limits under most government travel advice. Check your government’s advice before booking.
Known for
- The Serengeti
- Ngorongoro Crater
- Mount Kilimanjaro
- Zanzibar
Our guides to Tanzania
- Serengeti National Park: Endless plains, big cats and the Great Migration year-round in different parts of the park.
- Ngorongoro Crater: A vast volcanic caldera packed with wildlife, one of the best places to see black rhino.
- Zanzibar: Spice island beaches and the winding alleys of UNESCO-listed Stone Town.
- Mount Kilimanjaro: Africa’s highest mountain, a non-technical climb through five climate zones.
Did you know?
Mount Kilimanjaro, at 5,895 metres, is the highest mountain in Africa and the highest free-standing mountain in the world.
Before you go
- Visas: rules depend on your passport and change often. Check Tanzania’s official immigration website and see our visa guide.
- Health: see a travel clinic about vaccines and malaria. Read our health guide.
- Safety: read your government’s current travel advice for Tanzania.
Plan your trip
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Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Tanzania?
Dodoma (largest city: Dar es Salaam).
What currency does Tanzania use?
Tanzanian shilling.
What languages are spoken in Tanzania?
Swahili and English.
When is the best time to visit Tanzania?
Jan to Feb, Jun to Oct.
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