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    Tanzania · Destinations

    Discover Tanzania.
    Wild places, different stories.

    From the endless plains of the Serengeti to the remote landscapes of the south, discover the places that make Tanzania extraordinary.

    24 DestinationsTanzania

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    Every landscape tells a different story.

    Serengeti National Park
    01
    Northern Circuit
    Jun – Oct14,750 km²

    Serengeti National Park

    Endless plains · Great Migration · Big Cats

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    Ngorongoro Crater
    02
    Crater Highlands
    Year-round260 km² (crater floor)

    Ngorongoro Crater

    Volcanic caldera · Concentrated wildlife viewing opportunities

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    Ngorongoro Conservation Area
    03
    Northern Circuit · Crater Highlands
    Year-round; road and activity conditions varyConservation landscape; see official area information

    Ngorongoro Conservation Area

    Crater Highlands · Archaeology · Maasai pastoral landscapes

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    Olduvai Gorge
    04
    Ngorongoro Conservation Area
    Check current site access and opening arrangementsArchaeological site

    Olduvai Gorge

    Paleoanthropology · Rift Valley landscape · Human origins

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    Tarangire National Park
    05
    Northern Circuit
    Jun – Oct2,850 km²

    Tarangire National Park

    Baobab forests · Elephant herds · Birding

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    Lake Manyara
    06
    Rift Valley
    Jul – Oct330 km²

    Lake Manyara

    Possible tree-climbing lions · Seasonal flamingos · Rift escarpment

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    Arusha National Park
    07
    Northern Circuit
    Year-roundApprox. 137 km²

    Arusha National Park

    Mount Meru · Momella Lakes · Walking safaris

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    Mount Kilimanjaro
    08
    Northern Tanzania
    Generally Jan–Mar and Jun–Oct5,895 m summit

    Mount Kilimanjaro

    Africa's highest peak · Six trekking routes

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    Lake Natron
    09
    Northern Tanzania
    Dryer periods vary; check conditionsSeasonal alkaline lake

    Lake Natron

    Rift Valley landscapes · Flamingos · Ol Doinyo Lengai

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    Ndutu & Southern Serengeti
    10
    Serengeti–Ngorongoro ecosystem
    Often Dec–Mar, depending on rainfallSeasonal ecosystem

    Ndutu & Southern Serengeti

    Calving season · Open plains · Predator activity

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    Zanzibar Island
    11
    Zanzibar Archipelago
    Year-round; seasonal weather variesIsland destination

    Zanzibar Island

    Indian Ocean beaches · Stone Town · Marine excursions

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    Stone Town, Zanzibar
    12
    Zanzibar Archipelago
    Year-round; plan around heat, rain and opening hoursHistoric urban area

    Stone Town, Zanzibar

    Swahili heritage · Historic streets · Coastal culture

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    Paje Beach, Zanzibar
    13
    Zanzibar Island
    Wind, tides and seasonal weather affect activitiesCoastal area

    Paje Beach, Zanzibar

    Southeast coast · Kitesurfing area · Tidal flats

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    Kendwa Beach, Zanzibar
    14
    Zanzibar Island
    Year-round; weather and sea conditions varyCoastal area

    Kendwa Beach, Zanzibar

    Northwest coast · Beach stays · Sunset views

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    Mto wa Mbu Cultural Experience
    15
    Northern Circuit · Lake Manyara area
    Year-round, subject to local arrangementsTown and surrounding communities

    Mto wa Mbu Cultural Experience

    Local markets · Farming · Cultural exchange

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    Lake Eyasi & Cultural Experiences
    16
    Northern Tanzania
    Seasonal conditions and community availability varyLake and surrounding communities

    Lake Eyasi & Cultural Experiences

    Rift Valley lake · Hadzabe and Datoga visits

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    Materuni Waterfalls & Chemka Hot Springs
    17
    Kilimanjaro foothills
    Check current weather, road and site conditionsLocal day-trip area

    Materuni Waterfalls & Chemka Hot Springs

    Waterfall walks · Coffee · Natural spring

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    Arusha City & Mount Meru Foothills
    18
    Northern Tanzania
    Year-round; activities depend on opening hoursCity and surrounding foothills

    Arusha City & Mount Meru Foothills

    Markets · Coffee · Local city experiences

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    Ruaha National Park
    19
    Southern Tanzania
    Generally dry season Jun–OctApprox. 20,000 km²

    Ruaha National Park

    Remote southern safari · Elephants · Predators

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    Nyerere National Park
    20
    Southern Tanzania
    Generally Jun–OctLarge wilderness area

    Nyerere National Park

    Rufiji River · Boat safaris · Southern wilderness

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    Mikumi National Park
    21
    Southern Tanzania
    Generally dry season Jun–OctApprox. 3,230 km²

    Mikumi National Park

    Accessible southern safari · Open plains

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    Mahale Mountains National Park
    22
    Western Tanzania
    Often dry season Jun–OctRemote lakeshore park

    Mahale Mountains National Park

    Lake Tanganyika · Chimpanzee trekking

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    Gombe Stream National Park
    23
    Western Tanzania
    Check current park and lake access guidanceSmall lakeshore national park

    Gombe Stream National Park

    Forest trails · Chimpanzee research heritage

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    Udzungwa Mountains National Park
    24
    Southern Tanzania
    Check seasonal trail and weather conditionsMountain forest park

    Udzungwa Mountains National Park

    Montane forest · Waterfalls · Hiking

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