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Serengeti plains, the Ngorongoro Crater, Kilimanjaro and Zanzibar's spice-scented shores. Tanzania is East Africa's most complete adventure.

  • Currency Sh Tanzanian Shilling (TZS)
  • Language English, Swahili
  • Visa
  • Plug Type D/G · 230V
  • Best time June – October
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Serengeti plains, the Ngorongoro Crater, Kilimanjaro and Zanzibar's spice-scented shores. Tanzania is East Africa's most complete adventure.

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Tanzania is East Africa at its most epic: the endless Serengeti, the wildlife-packed Ngorongoro Crater, the roof of Africa in Mount Kilimanjaro, and the turquoise shores of Zanzibar. For 2026, it's the ultimate bush-and-beach bucket-list trip.

This is a stronghold of regenerative, community-led tourism, where vast protected areas and Maasai partnerships keep both wildlife and traditions thriving.

Combine a Great Migration safari with soft adventure, from crater floors to spice-island snorkelling, for a journey that blends raw nature, deep culture and blissful island relaxation.

When to go

Weather & timing in Tanzania RIGHT NOW 26° mostly clear

Best Jun–Aug · Shoulder May, Sep–Oct

  1. Jan / -4°
  2. Feb / -2°
  3. Mar 12° /
  4. Apr 18° /
  5. May 24° / 14°
  6. Jun 28° / 18°
  7. Jul 30° / 20°
  8. Aug 28° / 18°
  9. Sep 24° / 14°
  10. Oct 18° /
  11. Nov 12° /
  12. Dec / -2°

Best time to visit

June – October

Best for
  • Serengeti
  • Kilimanjaro
  • Zanzibar
  • Ngorongoro
At a glance
Sunshine 7 hr/day (est.)
Rain days 8 days/mo (est.)
Wettest December · 60mm
Driest June · 10mm
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Tanzania monthly temperature & rainfall charts
Things to do

Nature, culture & hidden gems

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We're hand-picking the standout places, hidden gems and can't-miss activities in Tanzania. Meanwhile, the cities above are a great starting point.

Plan your trip

Curated Tanzania itineraries

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Where to stay

Hand-checked places in Tanzania

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