Why Visit Tanzania
Tanzania is a land that stirs the imagination and stays with you long after the journey ends. Along the famed Northern Circuit, the natural drama of the Ngorongoro Crater, the wildlife-rich landscapes of Lake Manyara and Tarangire, and the endless horizons of the Serengeti come together in a way few destinations can match. To witness the Great Migration moving across these vast plains is to observe nature at its most powerful and unforgettable.
Beyond these celebrated regions, Tanzania reveals a quieter, more elemental beauty. In the south, the remote wilderness of Ruaha and the immense, untamed landscapes of Nyerere offer rare space and solitude. Further west lie the raw plains of Katavi and the forested slopes of the Mahale Mountains, where encounters with chimpanzees feel profoundly intimate. Add the challenge and reward of standing atop Mount Kilimanjaro, gazing across the roof of Africa, before easing into the gentle rhythm of the Zanzibar archipelago, where warm seas and timeworn shores provide a fitting and memorable close.
Expert Tips
Expert Tips for Experiencing Tanzania
1. Stay in Private Concessions
Skip the crowds of national parks. Private reserves like Grumeti or Tarangire allow night drives, off-road big cat tracking, and guided bush walks in complete exclusivity.
2. Combine Safari and Beach
Track lions in the morning and unwind on Zanzibar’s white-sand beaches by sunset. Fly-in options make the transition seamless.
3. Visit Ngorongoro Crater
The world’s largest intact caldera shelters around 25,000 large animals. It’s the best place to spot the full Big Five—including the elusive black rhino—in a single afternoon.
4. Step Beyond the Jeep
Trek chimpanzees in the Mahale Mountains or take a hot air balloon over the Serengeti. Tanzania offers rare, human-scale encounters with nature.
5. Choose Fly-In Safaris
Light aircraft between parks save time and turn travel days into scenic flights over the Great Rift Valley, maximizing time in luxurious camps.
6. Explore Zanzibar
Don’t miss the island’s pristine beaches, vibrant spice markets, and rich Swahili culture—perfect for a contrasting, relaxing finale to your safari.
Ready to experience Tanzania like never before?
Be Inspired
We have included a selection of our most popular journeys to offer inspiration as you begin shaping your own bespoke trip, with thoughtful guidance from our travel specialists.
When you are ready, we would be delighted to help you explore the possibilities and tailor a journey that feels entirely your own.
Classic Tanzania & Zanzibar
Small Group Safari & Beach Holiday
Arusha • Ngorongoro Crater • Serengeti • Lake Manyara • Tarangire • Zanzibar
Summary
- Fly from the UK to Kilimanjaro via Doha
- Arusha - 1 night, Moivaro Coffee Lodge (BB)
- Ngorongoro Crater - 2 nights, Ngorongoro Farm House (FB + activities)
- Serengeti – 2 nights, Kati Kati or similar (FB + activities)
- Lake Manyara - 1 night, Kirurumu Manyara Lodge (FB + activities)
- Tarangire - 1 night, Lake Burunge Tented Lodge or similar (FB + activities)
- Fly to Zanzibar – 6 nights, Blue Bay Beach Resort (HB)
- Return to the UK on your overnight flight from Zanzibar
BB = Bed and Breakfast. HB = Half Board. FB = Full Board
This small group escorted tour – min 2, max 7 per vehicle – departs Arusha on selected dates and is available for departures in 2026. Extensions to Zanzibar are arranged in addition and not as part of a group. Ask your Curated Horizons Expert for available dates, alternative tour details from 2026 onwards and your beach possibilities on
Guide Price Based on 2 Adults travelling
From £5,599 per person for
15 Nights
Please note this price is for reference only and will change depending on flight and ground arrangement availability
Chimps & Best of the West
Tailormade Fly-In Safari Holiday
Arusha • Katavi National Park • Mahale Mountains National Park
- Fly from the UK to Kilimanjaro via Amsterdam
- Arusha - 1 night, Arusha Coffee Lodge (BB)
- Katavi National Park - 4 nights, Chada Katavi (FB + activities)
- Mahale Mountains - 3 nights, Greystoke Mahale (FB + activities)
- Return to the UK on your overnight flight from Tanzania
BB = Bed and Breakfast. FB = Full Board
This holiday can be enjoyed exactly as described or it can be amended to meet your requirements. Choose from lodge style accommodation or premium camps depending on your taste and budget, the below are simply suggestions.
Guide Price Based on 2 Adults travelling
From £POA
9 Nights
Discover the Southern Parks
Why safari in Tanzania's Southern Parks?
Tanzania’s southern parks, Nyerere and Ruaha, are more remote and as a result, much less frequented. Something which we feel enhances the safari experience. With a small number of camps and lodges scattered across vast, untouched wilderness, encountering other visitors is rare. Although your guide may need to search a bit harder to locate wildlife, each encounter becomes all the more special - and will often be exclusive too.
Ruaha National Park is blissfully uncrowded. There’s a sense of true wilderness in the rugged landscapes, baobab-studded hills and rocky escarpments. The park is known for its predators as well as large herds of elephant and buffalo.
Covering an area that is bigger than Belgium, Nyerere National Park (formerly the Selous Reserve) is largely untouched. The Rufiji River and a series of lakes and waterways provide plentiful sources of water, a huge draw for the wildlife and rich birdlife. Boat safaris offer close-up views of hippos, crocodiles, elephants, while a flight in a hot air balloon provides a bird’s eye perspective on the park’s wildlife.
Tanzania's Islands
Why holiday on Tanzania's Islands?
Lying just off the Tanzanian coastline is a sparkling collection of atolls and islands. The turquoise waters brim with colourful marine life, deserted sandbars beckon for beach picnics and in the local villages the ancient Arabic influences and traditions are very much alive.
Exotic Zanzibar, the largest of the islands, is brimming with Swahili culture, from the cobbled streets of Stone Town and the colourful spice markets to the boutique hotels, resorts and luxury hideaways that line the coast.
Pemba is like the Zanzibar of yesteryear – much less developed and full of rustic charm. The island may feel far from civilisation but we think it is beautifully close to nature. Fanjove Private Island is the ultimate barefoot paradise, with pristine sandy beaches lined with swaying palms, untouched coral reefs, crystal-clear waters, and vibrant marine life.
Why not follow a thrilling safari adventure with some downtime on the beach? These idyllic islands are easily accessible from Tanzania and Kenya.