Tanzania
Tanzania is East Africa’s premier safari and beach destination — home to the Serengeti’s Great Migration, the Ngorongoro Crater, Mount Kilimanjaro (Africa’s highest peak) and the palm-fringed island of Zanzibar. From wildlife-rich northern circuit parks to Indian Ocean coastline, Tanzania packs an outsized range of experiences into one country.
Explore Tanzania Destinations: Dar es Salaam, Kilimanjaro, Zanzibar.
Country
Tanzania
Languages Spoken
Swahili (official), English (official), plus over 100 local languages
Personal Documents Required (For Travel)
Passport valid 6+ months, visa (eVisa or on-arrival for most nationalities), yellow fever certificate if arriving from an endemic country
Area (km²)
Approximately 947,300
Best Time to Visit
June to October for dry-season wildlife viewing and Kilimanjaro climbing; January to February for the Serengeti calving season. The long rains fall March to May.
Popular Attractions
Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, Mount Kilimanjaro, Zanzibar, Tarangire National Park