Tanzania Destinations Routes Map

Tanzania.

Tanzania is an East African country known for its vast wilderness areas. They include the plains of Serengeti National Park, a safari mecca populated by the “big five” game (elephant, lion, leopard, buffalo, rhino), and Kilimanjaro National Park, home to Africa’s highest mountain. Offshore lie the tropical islands of Zanzibar, with Arabic influences, and Mafia, with a marine park home to whale sharks and coral reefs.

Capital: Dodoma
Population: 49.25 million (2013) World Bank
Currency: Tanzanian shilling
Official languages: Swahili, English
Time zone: EAT (UTC+3)
Drives on the: left
Calling code: +255

Destination Tanzania, East Africa

Destination Tanzania: Tanzania stands as one of Africa’s most iconic safari destinations, offering unmatched wildlife spectacles, breathtaking landscapes, and rich cultural heritage. Home to some of the continent’s most famous national parks and conservation areas, Tanzania delivers authentic safari experiences that rank among the finest in the world. From the endless plains of the Serengeti National Park to the wildlife-rich Ngorongoro Crater, every journey through Tanzania promises adventure, discovery, and unforgettable encounters with nature.

The country is best known for hosting the Great Wildebeest Migration, one of the greatest natural events on Earth, where millions of animals move across the Serengeti ecosystem in search of fresh grazing. Tanzania is also a prime destination for Big Five safaris, offering exceptional game viewing in parks such as Tarangire National Park, Lake Manyara National Park, and Selous (Nyerere) National Park. Beyond wildlife, Tanzania boasts striking scenery, from vast savannahs and volcanic craters to the snow-capped peak of Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa’s highest mountain.

Tanzanian safari also offers opportunities to immerse in unique Tanzanian culture, with opportunities to interact with local communities such as the Maasai and experience traditional ways of life. Whether you are seeking classic game drives, luxury lodge safaris, photographic expeditions, or beach extensions to Zanzibar’s white-sand shores, Tanzania offers endless possibilities.

At East African Jungle Safaris, we design tailor-made Tanzania itineraries that combine wildlife, culture, and comfort, ensuring every traveler experiences the very best this extraordinary country has to offer.

Top Tanzania Destinations

Serengeti National Park Wildebeest Great Migration

Serengeti National Park

Annual Migration & Grumeti River

Ngorongoro Conservation Area Lions

Ngorongoro Conservation Area

‘Big 5’ Game & Ancient Olduvai Gorge

Mount Kilimanjaro National Park

Mt. Kilimanjaro National Park

Rainforest & Mountain Climbing

Arusha National Park

Arusha National Park

The big game & Mt Kilimanjaro