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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Hot air ballooning over the Serengeti

Hot air ballooning over the Serengeti

Serengeti National Park

Soar over the Serengeti's savannah plains in a hot air balloon at dawn, watching wildlife beneath you & finishing with a champagne bush breakfast.
Ngorongoro Crater game drive

Ngorongoro Crater game drive

Serengeti and northern Tanzania, Tanzania

Explore the dormant volcanic caldera of the Ngorongoro Crater in a safari vehicle - this is a unique location for a game drive and the dramatic scenery really adds to the magic.
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.
A historic walk through Stone Town

A historic walk through Stone Town

Stone Town, Zanzibar

Visit Zanzibar Towns old quarter, Stone Town on the west coast of Zanzibar. Here you will find beautiful architecture and historic buildings dating back to the 19th century, revealing the complex history of Zanzibar and its links with the slave trade.
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.
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.
Night Drives in the Tarangire

Night Drives in the Tarangire

Serengeti and northern Tanzania, Tanzania

Night drives are an experience which is not permitted in many of the national parks of Tanzania. In the Tarangire, however, you can head out with your guide, searching the inky dark with a spotlight. This is when the drama ramps up in the African bush.
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.
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.
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