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Zanzibar is Tanzania. Why Are Its Entry Rules Different?

You finish your safari, board a short flight to Zanzibar and land on an island...
Tanzania and Zanzibar in December

Swap Winter for Safari and Zanzibar: Why Tanzania Shines in December

December at home can mean dark afternoons, heavy coats and weeks of waiting for the...
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Watched Serengeti III? 7 Things a Real Tanzania Safari Does Differently

The BBC’s Serengeti III can move from a lioness in danger to a leopard’s hunt...
honeymoon in october

Love, Lions and Endless Skies: A Tanzania Honeymoon in October

At first light, the Serengeti seems to hold its breath. The plains glow gold, the...
tanzania november honeymoon

Just the Two of You: A Tanzania Honeymoon in November

The first rains arrive softly, washing the dust from the plains and bringing fresh colour...
safari honeymoon december

Tanzania Honeymoon in December: Festive Safari Guide

A Tanzania honeymoon in December can deliver green Serengeti landscapes, southbound migration herds and a...
tanzania calving season

Tanzania Calving Season Safari: The Complete February Guide

A Tanzania calving season safari in February offers a chance to see one of the...
lake manyara

Lake Manyara in Late May: Is it Worth Visiting?

Lake Manyara in late May can be a beautiful addition to a northern Tanzania safari...
Mt Meru

Mount Meru Tanzania: Height, Location & Climbing Guide

Mount Meru rises above Arusha National Park as one of Tanzania’s most rewarding mountain adventures:...
Serengeti National Park

How Big is the Serengeti? Size, Facts & Map

Serengeti National Park covers roughly 14,750 square kilometres (5,700 square miles) in northern Tanzania. That...
first time tanzania safari

First-Time Tanzania Safari: The Complete Beginner’s Guide

Most first-time Tanzania safari guides tell you where to go and when. Almost none tell...
Zanzibar beach

East Africa Travel Guide: What to See, Where to Go, and How to Plan it

East Africa is the region most people picture when they say the word “safari.” It...