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
23 available
Serengeti
Northern Circuit
Kilimanjaro
Kilimanjaro Region
Ngorongoro
Northern Circuit
Tarangire
Northern Circuit
Zanzibar
Zanzibar Archipelago
Arusha National Park
Arusha Region
Lake Manyara
Northern Circuit
Pemba Island
Zanzibar Archipelago
Gombe
Western Tanzania
Iringa
Southern Highlands
Lushoto
Tanga Region
Mahale Mountains
Western Tanzania
Mikumi
Southern Circuit
Mkomazi National Park
Kilimanjaro & Tanga Region
Ruaha
Southern Circuit
Selous
Southern Circuit
Usambara Mountains
Tanga Region
Udzungwa Mountains
Southern Highlands
Saadani National Park
Coast Region
Nyerere National Park
Southern Tanzania
Kitulo National Park
Mbeya Region
Kondoa Rock-Art Sites
Dodoma Region
Lake Nyasa
Mbeya & Ruvuma Region
Bagamoyo
Coast Region
Kilwa Kisiwani
Lindi Region
Songo Mnara
Lindi Region
Ibanda-Kyerwa National Park
Kagera Region
Katavi
Western Tanzania
Mafia Island
Mafia Archipelago
Ugalla River National Park
Tabora Region
Rumanyika-Karagwe National Park
Kagera Region
Burigi-Chato National Park
Kagera Region
Ukerewe Island
Mwanza Region
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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