Things to Do in Tanzania

Let your imagination run wild with the possibility of Tanzania’s limitless experiences. From witnessing the great wildebeest migration as you feel and hear the earth thunder from hundreds of thousands of hooves across the Serengeti, to days of lazy relaxation on the pristine white beaches of Zanzibar and surrounding islands, there is an incredible variety of things to do in Tanzania.

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Fishing in the Selous Game Reserve

Fishing in the Selous Game Reserve

Selous, Tanzania

While in the main the Selous Game Reserve is an arid area, certain sections are blessed by the permanent waters of the Rufiji River and the northern lakes. These water sources are home to great volumes of catfish, and the fierce fighting tiger fish.
Flamingo Watching on Lake Manyara

Flamingo Watching on Lake Manyara

Lake Manyara, Tanzania

Harder to predict than the Great Migration, the Flamingo migration is equally incredible to witness as they descend on Lake Manyara in their thousands. An amazing photo opportunity or simply the chance to witness these spectacular birds in their element.
Walk to the Ngorongoro Crater Rim

Walk to the Ngorongoro Crater Rim

Serengeti and northern Tanzania, Tanzania

Head off on an adventurous walk to the Ngorongoro Crater Rim guided by a naturalist and rangers from the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
Walking safaris in Ruaha

Walking safaris in Ruaha

Selous and southern Tanzania, Tanzania

There's nothing quite like the exhilaration of a walking safari and Ruaha National Park is a prime spot for exploring on foot.
Selous walking safari

Selous walking safari

Selous and southern Tanzania, Tanzania

Follow your guide on foot as you explore the Selous, focussing on the smaller details that make up the ecosystem which you often miss on a game drive.
Wildlife in the Tarangire

Wildlife in the Tarangire

Serengeti and northern Tanzania, Tanzania

Tarangire is second only to the Serengeti for the concentration of game. It's an area of big breeding herds of elephant and buffalo. Huge baobabs provide shade for sleeping lion and night drives give the opportunity to see elusive leopard on the prowl.
Search for the migration herds

Search for the migration herds

Serengeti, northern Tanzania

One of Africa's most iconic moments - the migration of two million wildebeest, zebras and gazelles around the Serengeti-Maasai Mara ecosystem.
Walking safari from Lamai

Walking safari from Lamai

Serengeti and northern Tanzania, Tanzania

Lamai is one of very few camps in the Serengeti which is permitted to offer walking safaris. This is a superb way to explore this rugged area, setting off on foot from the camp in the morning light.
Searching for big cats in Ruaha

Searching for big cats in Ruaha

Ruaha National Park, Southern Tanzania

Spend your days in Ruaha searching for their resident big cats - lions lounging in the sun on the rocky kopjes, cheetah stalking their prey through the grassy savannah and a leopard lurking in the boughs of a tree.
Sunsets over the Rufiji

Sunsets over the Rufiji

Selous and southern Tanzania, Tanzania

Sunsets on the Rufiji River are some of the most spectacular we have ever witnessed!
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