The quintessential African experience is had in Tanzania with its unimaginable array of internationally-renowned destinations. The Great Rift Valley, the Serengeti Plains, Mount Kilimanjaro and the Ngorongoro Crater all amazingly fall within this lone nation’s borders. Africa’s “Big Five” mammals – African Elephant, Cape Buffalo, Lion, Leopard, and the extremely rare Black Rhinoceros can be seen in a single day in at Ngorongoro – a self-sustaining ecosystem that is often described as a natural “wonder of the world”. One of Earth’s great natural spectacles – the mass migration of the wildebeest – is observed in the sweeping, golden grasslands of Maasai; hippos are an ominous presence in the Simba River. And what’s not to say about Mount Kilimanjaro? A climb up this legendary behemoth is an experience rivalled by few others on the planet. Join one of our treks or safaris and let Africa’s eastern jewel leave a lasting impression.
The best time to visit Tanzania is from July to October.
GOOD TO KNOW
A kitenge is an African garment similar to a sarong, worn around the chest or waist, and makes a great gift or souvenir as it's lightweight and easy to pack
SIGNATURE MOMENTS
Spotting the spectacular Fischer's Lovebirds in the Serengeti
Hearing the distant laughs of Spotted Hyena in the evening
Having close encounters with the Big Five
BE SURE TO TRY
• Ugali
• Ndizi Kaanga
• Mchuzi wa samaki
RECOMMENDED READING
The Tree Where Man Was Born by Matthiesson, Peter
The Safari Companion by Estes, Richard
Out of Africa by Dinesen, Isak
VISAS
Canadian and American citizens require visas to travel to Tanzania.