Tanzania • Serengeti National Park • Lodge
Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge
Thatched stone rondavels in the Kyabatero Hills north-west of Seronera, each room with a balcony, and a pool looking out over the plains.
Tanzania Destinations
Explore the plains, craters, mountains and islands that make Tanzania one of East Africa's most complete destinations.
Discover the Ultimate Wilderness
Tanzania is East Africa's grandest stage — the endless golden plains of the Serengeti, the wildlife-packed floor of the Ngorongoro Crater, and the snow-capped summit of Kilimanjaro rising straight from the savannah.
Pair your safari with the white sand beaches and spice-scented lanes of Zanzibar, and you have one of the most complete travel experiences on the planet.
- Follow the Great Migration across the Serengeti
- Descend into the wildlife-rich Ngorongoro Crater
- Trek to the roof of Africa on Mount Kilimanjaro
- Spot huge elephant herds in Tarangire National Park
- Unwind on Zanzibar's white sand beaches
The Ultimate WildernessSerengeti, Tanzania
What Makes Tanzania Special
From endless plains to a tropical spice island, Tanzania offers Africa's most complete safari-and-beach combination.
- 01 Endless Serengeti Plains The stage for the Great Migration and some of the densest predator populations on Earth.
- 02 Ngorongoro's Natural Wonder A vast volcanic caldera packed with wildlife, often called Africa's Eden.
- 03 Roof of Africa Mount Kilimanjaro, the continent's highest peak, is climbable without technical experience.
- 04 Zanzibar's Spice & Sand Turquoise waters, historic Stone Town, and centuries of spice-trade history.
Top Destinations in Tanzania
From migration plains to a tropical island escape, each destination tells a different story.
Ngorongoro Crater
A collapsed volcanic caldera cradling one of the densest concentrations of wildlife left on Earth.
Serengeti National Park
Tanzania's most famous park, where a million-plus wildebeest cross open plains that stretch to the horizon.
Tarangire National Park
Ancient baobabs and the Tarangire River draw one of Tanzania's largest elephant populations in the dry season.
Zanzibar
White sand beaches, Stone Town's spice-trade history, and coral reefs a world away from the safari circuit.
Tanzania Lodges
Handpicked places to stay across the Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Tarangire and Zanzibar.
Tanzania • Serengeti National Park • Lodge
Serengeti Sopa Lodge
A hotel-style lodge on a hilltop in the Nyarobo Hills with views over the plains, seventy-three rooms, a pool and a gym, and good value for families.
Tanzania • Ngorongoro Crater • Lodge
Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge
On the western rim of the crater at around 2,300 metres, with views of the caldera from the bedrooms and a bar with a fireplace.
Tanzania • Ngorongoro Crater • Lodge
Ngorongoro Crater Lodge
Thirty suites in three camps on the crater rim, with chandeliers, four-poster beds and a private butler for each suite. Please check the current opening status with us.
Tanzania • Tarangire National Park • Lodge
Tarangire Treetops Lodge
Twenty open-fronted tree-house suites on stilts among baobab and marula trees, on a private concession that allows night drives and walks.
Tanzania • Tarangire National Park • Tented Camp
Sanctuary Swala Camp
Nine luxury tents in a remote pocket of Tarangire at the edge of the Gurusi wetlands, each with a private deck over a waterhole.
Tanzania • Zanzibar • Resort
Baraza Resort & Spa
Villas in the style of a sultan’s palace on Bwejuu Beach, each with a private plunge pool, plus a spa and a children’s club.
Tanzania • Zanzibar • Resort
Aya Beach Resort
A small beachfront resort in Kizimkazi, southern Zanzibar, with a pool, a beachfront restaurant, a spa, a firepit and dolphin-watching nearby.
Tanzania Activities
From crater floor game drives to Zanzibar's turquoise waters, here's what fills the days on a Tanzania trip.
- Serengeti Game Drives
- Migration River Crossings
- Ngorongoro Crater Descent
- Hot Air Balloon Safari
- Kilimanjaro Trekking
- Maasai Village Visit
- Zanzibar Spice Tour
- Zanzibar Beach & Snorkeling
Search the endless plains of the Serengeti for lion, leopard and cheetah, and follow the migrating herds across some of Africa's most open game-viewing country.
Plan Your Trip
Essential Travel Tips for Tanzania
A few practical things worth knowing before you go.
- 1
Visa & Entry
- Visa required for most nationalities — apply online or on arrival
- Passport must be valid for 6+ months
- Yellow fever certificate required if arriving from an endemic country
- Zanzibar uses the same Tanzanian visa
- 2
Health & Safety
- Malaria prophylaxis recommended
- Kilimanjaro climbers should discuss altitude medication with a doctor
- Comprehensive travel insurance is essential
- Drink bottled or purified water
- 3
What to Pack
- Neutral-colored clothing for safari days
- Warm layers for chilly Ngorongoro Crater rim mornings
- Swimwear and light clothing for Zanzibar
- Proper trekking gear if climbing Kilimanjaro
- 4
Money & Currency
- Tanzanian Shilling (TZS) is the local currency
- USD widely accepted — bring newer, unmarked bills
- ATMs available in Arusha, Dar es Salaam and Zanzibar Town
- Credit cards accepted at most lodges and resorts
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