Tanzania's Indian Ocean coastline and islands deliver some of the finest tropical beach experiences in Africa — turquoise water, white sand, Swahili history, and excellent snorkelling just offshore. Zanzibar is the most visited but Pemba and Mafia offer far more solitude and untouched reef.
Duration
4–14 days
Estimated cost
$40–$1,500+ per person/day
Best season
June – October
Operators
67 available
Ngorongoro
Northern Circuit
Kilimanjaro
Kilimanjaro Region
Zanzibar
Zanzibar Archipelago
Arusha National Park
Arusha Region
Tarangire
Northern Circuit
Serengeti
Northern Circuit
Mafia Island
Mafia Archipelago
Lake Manyara
Northern Circuit
Pemba Island
Zanzibar Archipelago
Mahale Mountains
Western Tanzania
Mkomazi National Park
Kilimanjaro & Tanga Region
Usambara Mountains
Tanga Region
Kitulo National Park
Mbeya Region
Mikumi
Southern Circuit
Selous
Southern Circuit
Nyerere National Park
Southern Tanzania
Ruaha
Southern Circuit
Lake Nyasa
Mbeya & Ruvuma Region
Gombe
Western Tanzania
Bagamoyo
Coast Region
Lushoto
Tanga Region
Udzungwa Mountains
Southern Highlands
Burigi-Chato National Park
Kagera Region
Songo Mnara
Lindi Region
Ukerewe Island
Mwanza Region
Kilwa Kisiwani
Lindi Region
Saadani National Park
Coast Region
Katavi
Western Tanzania
Rumanyika-Karagwe National Park
Kagera Region
Ibanda-Kyerwa National Park
Kagera Region
Ugalla River National Park
Tabora Region
Kondoa Rock-Art Sites
Dodoma Region
Iringa
Southern Highlands
Mtwara
Mtwara Region
June – October · December – February
The two dry seasons bring calm seas, sunshine, and the best visibility for snorkelling. Avoid April–May (heavy rains, rough seas). Zanzibar's Stone Town is great year-round.
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