Tanzania
Mighty peaks and offshore islands
East Africa’s iconic landscapes are part of a safari in Tanzania: millions of wildebeest streaming across the Serengeti, snow-capped Mount Kilimanjaro, the Great Rift Valley, the Ngorongoro Crater and conservation area where plentiful wildlife co-exists with Maasai herdsmen.
Smaller national parks, such as Tarangire National Park and Manyara National Park in the north, have a special charm of their own, and in Mahale, habituated chimps thrive on the forested shores of Lake Tanganyika. To avoid the crowds, head south to Nyerere National Park on the Rufiji River or to Katavi National Park and Ruaha National Park, where you rarely see another vehicle. Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro and Mount Meru are both fantastic challenges.
After your safari, fly to the idyllic offshore islands of Zanzibar, Pemba or Mafia, where white sandy beaches and tropical coral reefs take centre stage. Enjoy diving and snorkelling – the ocean is home to abundant marine life such as lionfish, dolphins, whale sharks, seahorses, and green turtles.
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A range of activities in Northern Tanzania, from walking safaris to mountain biking, riding horses, canoeing on Lake Manyara, and climbing Mount Kilimanjaro and Mount Meru. Meet the local tribes people – the Maasai, Hadzabe, Iraqw, and Datoga.
