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πŸ‡ΉπŸ‡Ώ Tanzania

The Serengeti's great migration, the summit of Kilimanjaro and the spice-island beaches of Zanzibar β€” Tanzania is the ultimate safari-and-beach combo.

eVisa πŸ“… Best: Jun–Oct (safari) πŸ’΅ $120/day avg
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Capital
Dodoma
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Currency
Tanzanian Shilling (TZS) / USD
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Language
Swahili, English
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Best time
Jun–Oct (safari)
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Visa
eVisa / Visa on arrival
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Avg daily budget
$50 – $600
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Safety
Use normal caution
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Main airport
Kilimanjaro (JRO) / Zanzibar (ZNZ)
Overview

Why travellers love Tanzania

Combine a Serengeti and Ngorongoro safari with a few days on Zanzibar's white-sand beaches for the classic Tanzania trip β€” or climb Kilimanjaro.

Safaris are a splurge, but the wildlife is unmatched.

Where to go

Top places in Tanzania

The destinations worth building your trip around.

Serengeti

Serengeti

πŸ—“ 2–3 days

Endless plains and the great migration.

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Ngorongoro Crater

Ngorongoro Crater

πŸ—“ 1 day

A wildlife-packed volcanic caldera.

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Zanzibar

Zanzibar

πŸ—“ 3–4 days

Spice island beaches and Stone Town.

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Kilimanjaro

Kilimanjaro

πŸ—“ 6–8 days

Africa's highest peak.

Adventure
Plan day by day

Tanzania itineraries

Ready-made routes β€” tap a duration to see the plan.

Route
Serengeti β†’ Ngorongoro Crater β†’ Zanzibar
Trip length
5 days
Est. budget
$250 – $3,000
1–2

Serengeti

Endless plains and the great migration.

πŸ—“ 2 days✨ Safari Β· Iconic
3–4

Ngorongoro Crater

A wildlife-packed volcanic caldera.

πŸ—“ 2 days✨ Safari Β· Nature
5

Zanzibar

Spice island beaches and Stone Town.

πŸ—“ 1 day✨ Beach Β· Honeymoon
Route
Serengeti β†’ Ngorongoro Crater β†’ Zanzibar β†’ Kilimanjaro
Trip length
7 days
Est. budget
$350 – $4,200
1–2

Serengeti

Endless plains and the great migration.

πŸ—“ 2 days✨ Safari Β· Iconic
3–4

Ngorongoro Crater

A wildlife-packed volcanic caldera.

πŸ—“ 2 days✨ Safari Β· Nature
5–6

Zanzibar

Spice island beaches and Stone Town.

πŸ—“ 2 days✨ Beach Β· Honeymoon
7

Kilimanjaro

Africa's highest peak.

πŸ—“ 1 day✨ Adventure
Route
Serengeti β†’ Ngorongoro Crater β†’ Zanzibar β†’ Kilimanjaro
Trip length
10 days
Est. budget
$500 – $6,000
1–3

Serengeti

Endless plains and the great migration.

πŸ—“ 3 days✨ Safari Β· Iconic
4–6

Ngorongoro Crater

A wildlife-packed volcanic caldera.

πŸ—“ 3 days✨ Safari Β· Nature
7–8

Zanzibar

Spice island beaches and Stone Town.

πŸ—“ 2 days✨ Beach Β· Honeymoon
9–10

Kilimanjaro

Africa's highest peak.

πŸ—“ 2 days✨ Adventure
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Visa & entry

Tanzania visa requirements

Visa required?
eVisa or visa on arrival for most
Allowed stay
90 days
Visa on arrival
Yes (~$50)
eVisa
Yes (official e-Visa)
Passport validity
6 months
Visa type
eVisa
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Visa rules change frequently. Most tourists get an e-Visa online or a visa on arrival (USD cash); a yellow-fever certificate may be required. Always verify with the official Tanzania immigration / e-visa website before travelling.

Full Tanzania visa guide β†’Use the visa checker β†’
Money

Tanzania budget guide

Budget

$50/day
  • Hostels & guesthouses
  • Local food & markets
  • Public transport
  • Free sights & nature

Luxury

$600+/day
  • 4–5β˜… hotels & resorts
  • Fine dining
  • Private transfers
  • Premium experiences
Full Tanzania budget guide β†’
Things to do

Top attractions in Tanzania

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Serengeti migration

Millions of wildebeest and big cats.

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Ngorongoro Crater

Big Five in a natural amphitheatre.

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Mount Kilimanjaro

Trek to the roof of Africa.

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Zanzibar beaches

Turquoise water and dhow sailing.

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Stone Town

Zanzibar's spice-trade old quarter.

Get outside

Nature in Tanzania

All nature
Serengeti Migration
πŸ¦’ Wildlife Areas

Serengeti Migration

1.5 million wildebeest, zebra and gazelle crossing the plains β€” the greatest mass-mammal migration on Earth.

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Serengeti National Park
🌳 National Parks

Serengeti National Park

The Great Migration β€” 1.5 M wildebeest crossing the plains, plus all of the Big Five in one…

πŸ“ Arusha / Mwanza
Mount Kilimanjaro
⛰️ Mountains

Mount Kilimanjaro

Africa's highest peak at 5,895 m β€” a multi-day non-technical trek through five climate zones to a glacier-rimmed…

πŸ“ Moshi / Arusha
Ngorongoro Crater
πŸ¦’ Wildlife Areas

Ngorongoro Crater

The world's largest unbroken caldera β€” a 260 kmΒ² circular bowl with 25,000 wild animals inside, the densest…

πŸ“ Karatu
Zanzibar
🏝️ Islands

Zanzibar

A Swahili-Arab spice island off Tanzania, with reef-fringed beaches, dhow sails and the UNESCO old town of Stone…

πŸ“ Stone Town
Whale Sharks (Mafia Island)
πŸ¦’ Wildlife Areas

Whale Sharks (Mafia Island)

World-class whale-shark swimming off the Tanzanian coast β€” Oct–Mar season, 2- to 8-m gentle giants up close.

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Lake Natron
πŸ’§ Lakes

Lake Natron

A red-tinted alkaline lake at the foot of Ol Doinyo Lengai β€” the only breeding site of lesser…

πŸ“ Engaresero
Lake Tanganyika
πŸ’§ Lakes

Lake Tanganyika

The world's second-deepest lake (1,470 m) shared by 4 countries β€” chimps in Mahale and Gombe on its…

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Mahale Mountains
πŸ¦’ Wildlife Areas

Mahale Mountains

Tanzania's remote chimpanzee park β€” fly-in only, track wild chimps on the forested shores of Lake Tanganyika.

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Mount Meru
⛰️ Mountains

Mount Meru

Africa's fifth-highest mountain at 4,562 m β€” perfect acclimatisation peak before Kilimanjaro, with giraffes on the lower slopes.

πŸ“ Arusha
Ol Doinyo Lengai
πŸŒ‹ Volcanoes

Ol Doinyo Lengai

The world's only active natrocarbonatite volcano β€” a Maasai sacred mountain, 6-hour ascent in the dark for a…

πŸ“ Engaresero
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