East Africa
Luxury Safari Holidays Tanzania
— The Destination —
Tanzania holds the greatest wildlife show on earth. The Serengeti's endless plains, the Ngorongoro Crater's natural amphitheatre, and the remote Selous and Ruaha reserves offer unmatched diversity. Combine northern circuit safaris with the spice islands of Zanzibar for the perfect bush-and-beach journey.
— When to go —
Best time to visit
June to October for the Serengeti migration; January to February for calving on the southern plains. The southern reserves (Selous, Ruaha) are best June to October.
Climate & weather
Warm and sunny most of the year, 20–30°C. Coastal areas are tropical and humid. The long rains occur March to May; short rains in November.
— Places to visit —
Highlights of Tanzania
Serengeti National Park
Over six million hooves thunder across the plains in the greatest terrestrial migration on earth, followed by Africa's densest predator populations.
Ngorongoro Crater
A collapsed volcanic caldera teeming with wildlife, offering Big Five sightings in a single game drive within a UNESCO World Heritage landscape.
Selous Game Reserve
One of the largest faunal reserves in the world, best explored by boat along the Rufiji River and on foot with expert guides.
Ruaha National Park
Remote, wild and little-visited, with huge elephant herds, wild dogs and some of Tanzania's most dramatic baobab landscapes.
Zanzibar
The Spice Island offers powder-white beaches, historic Stone Town, and turquoise waters perfect for post-safari relaxation.
— Beyond Tanzania —
Nearby attractions & onward journeys
Kenya
The Maasai Mara connects directly to the Serengeti for a seamless cross-border migration safari.
Rwanda
Add a gorilla trekking experience in Volcanoes National Park.
Malawi
The 'Warm Heart of Africa' offers pristine lake beaches and uncrowded national parks.
— Where to stay —