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Adventure Holidays in Tanzania

Overview

Adventure holidays in Tanzania can include the endless plains of the Serengeti, the distant looming peak of Kilimanjaro, or the tropical islands of Zanzibar. Tanzania is a country with an allure that adventurous travellers with a taste for epic landscapes and spectacular wildlife simply cannot resist. Tanzania is also leading the way in sustainable travel in Africa, something that we are so excited to see.

Marvel at the sheer scale of the wildebeest migration or a once-in-a-lifetime trek to the roof of Africa might be experiences you treasure forever. There are countless hidden gems and offbeat experiences you can find on an adventure holiday to Tanzania.

Tanzania isn’t often associated with snorkelling alongside whale sharks in the azure blue waters of the Indian Ocean, or indeed with being a mecca for chimpanzee spotting at Gombe National Park, the spot where Jane Goodall famously set up her research station. But, with Not In The Guidebooks you can discover the authentic, off the beaten track adventures that stay with you long after you have left the burning sunsets of Africa behind.

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  • Tanzania Safari and Zanzibar

    14 Nights Tanzania
    • Visit Tarangire National Park known for elephants
    • Guided tour of Stone Town
    • Luxury beach stay in Zanzibar

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    £7418 pp*
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  • A Taste of Tanzania

    7 Nights Tanzania
    • Lake Manyara National Park
    • Serengeti National Park
    • Ngorongoro Crater

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    £3250 pp*
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    • Tanzania Safari and Zanzibar

      14 Nights Tanzania
      • Visit Tarangire National Park known for elephants
      • Guided tour of Stone Town
      • Luxury beach stay in Zanzibar

      Price from

      £7418 pp*
      Take me there

    • A Taste of Tanzania

      7 Nights Tanzania
      • Lake Manyara National Park
      • Serengeti National Park
      • Ngorongoro Crater

      Price from

      £3250 pp*
      Take me there
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    Best Time to Visit Tanzania

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    Peak Season, June-September – Cooler, drier weather makes this a popular time to visit. For the great wildebeest migration is from mid-July to mid-June. Prices will be at their highest and you’ll need to book activities in advance.

    Shoulder Season, October-February – These are the hottest months, so animals are less active on the grasslands, but you could also see wildebeest calving and other unique moments. Prices will be lower and crowds thinner.

    Low Season, March-May – These months are the quietest, prices are low and crowds much smaller. It is also the green season so the landscape becomes lush and green, though there is a higher chance of rain.

    Top tips for adventure holidays in Tanzania

    Learn some basic Swahili – Politeness goes a long way in Tanzania, so a few phrases in Swahili like “Habari” and “Asante”.

    Embrace “pole pole” – as the unofficial motto of Tanzania, pole pole means to take it easy and just slow down a little.

    Try the Chips Mayai – a quirky Tanzanian dish, a mix of french fries and an omelette, it really is a crowd pleaser!

    Take your best camera! – Tanzania has some truly beautiful sights, so you’ll want to take your best camera with you.

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