Free Tanzania Guidebook

We've put together a guidebook with everything you need to know about Tanzania and Zanzibar. Written by our specialists, it details destination information, a wildlife guide, some suggested itineraries and plenty more to inspire your holiday. Fill in the form below and if you live in UK, your guidebook will arrive by post within the next couple of days. For those who live abroad, we will send you a copy by email.

The Selous Game Reserve

During a recent stay at Selous Impala Camp in the Selous Game Reserve, Matt was lucky enough to spend some time with one of the region’s finest guides – Gerard Mwakila. They took some time to discuss the area’s uniqueness and the importance that tourism plays in protecting the wildlife. Here’s what Gerard had to say…

Off the beaten track Tanzania

Whilst Tanzania's blockbuster sights attract the lion's share of its safari visitors, it is still possible to find your very own corner of this incredibly vast and varied country. Venture away from snow capped summit of Mount Kilimanjaro, the sweeping plains of the Serengeti and the palm fringed coastline of Zanzibar, and you will discover a Tanzania much less travelled. We've handpicked our favourite spots which take you unequivocally off the beaten track in Tanzania.

The Big Five

Fabled for being the five most dangerous and difficult animals to hunt, the Big Five are now the most sought-after animals to capture on a point-and-shoot. Whilst sitting firmly at the top of every safari checklist, nature’s most magnificent animals are as elusive as ever before, making tracking them an exhilarating and unforgettable adventure. Home to all five showstoppers, the national parks of South Africa, Kenya, Tanzania, Namibia and Botswana, are excellent destinations for a chance to see them all. On foot, by horseback or in the comfort of a 4x4, traversing the plains of sub Saharan Africa in search of these celebrated animals is the undisputed original safari experience.

North or South Tanzania?

Deciding whether to go on safari in the north or south of Tanzania very much depends on what you’re looking to get out of your trip – the two areas offer vastly different experiences but both have so much to offer. We've broken down what to expect where on a safari holiday in Tanzania.

All of our Tanzania holidays are tailor-made to you – call one of our specialists now on 020 3141 2810 to begin putting together your itinerary.

Northern Tanzania

The north of Tanzania is simply teeming with wildlife and offers some of the most iconic safari experiences in all of Africa. Vast herds of elephants roam the land in Tarangire, flamingos and pelicans flock around Lake Manyara, the unique crater at Ngorongoro is a haven for game, and then there are the vast plains of the Serengeti – host to the annual wildebeest migration and some of the best game viewing on the continent. It’s the perfect destination for those determined to tick off all the big game, but such an abundance of wildlife does come at a cost, and the slight drawback of northern Tanzania is that you’ll be sharing your experience with a horde of other vehicles.

Southern Tanzania

The south of Tanzania is a much more off-the-beaten-track destination, with far fewer people around. There is a vast amount of open space, and only a handful of safari camps compared with the numbers you’ll find in the north, so what you get is a much more exclusive experience. However, while there is plenty of wildlife to be seen in the south, it is not as abundant (nor as accustomed to human presence) as it is in the north. You do need to search for the animals a bit more actively, but many find this makes for an even more rewarding game viewing experience. Another real bonus of the south is the huge range of activities available – with bush walks, boat trips and fishing all on offer.

All of our Tanzanian safaris are completely tailor-made.

Call one of our Tanzanian specialists now on 020 3141 2810 to get started. For some inspiration, take a look at our Selous Game Reserve and Zanzibar itinerary to combine safari and beach in eastern Africa.