Attractions & places to visit

Tourist Attraction

Pemba

Pujini ruins

The atmospheric remains of a 15th-century fortified town near Chake Chake, tied to a legendary tyrant ruler.

Historical Landmark

Mafia Island

Kua Ruins, Juani Island

The overgrown remains of a Shirazi Swahili town of mosques and tombs, reached by dhow across the bay.

Mafia Island

Whale shark grounds off Kilindoni

The plankton-rich coastal waters where whale sharks gather to feed in season, the island's headline attraction.

Natural Feature

Nyerere (Selous)

Lake Tagalala

One of the park's larger lakes, framed by palms and teeming with hippos and crocodiles, near natural hot springs.

Lake

Katavi

Lake Chada

Another seasonal lake whose drying margins attract game and offer classic Katavi wilderness scenery.

Ngorongoro Crater

Crater rim viewpoints

Dramatic lookouts along the rim offering the classic aerial view down into the crater.

Island

Pemba

Misali Island

A tiny protected marine reserve off the west coast with superb snorkelling, coral reefs and turtle-nesting beaches.

Nature Preserve

Tanga

Amani Nature Reserve

A rainforest reserve in the East Usambaras with botanical gardens, waterfalls and exceptional birdlife.

Park

Nyerere (Selous)

Lake Manze

A wildlife-rich lake where elephants, hippos and abundant birdlife gather, a highlight of boat and driving safaris.

Tourist Attraction

Mbeya Highlands

Mbeya Peak & Loleza Peak

The mountains overlooking Mbeya town, offering half-day hikes and panoramic views of the highlands.

National Park

Ngorongoro Crater

Ngorongoro Crater floor

The wildlife-packed caldera bottom with grassland, the Lerai forest and soda Lake Magadi.

National Park

Ngorongoro Crater

Empakaai Crater

A deep highland crater holding a flamingo-fringed soda lake, reached on a scenic hike.

Lake

Ngorongoro Crater

Lake Magadi

The shallow soda lake on the crater floor that draws flamingos and other waterbirds.

National Park

Serengeti

Retina and Maasai Kopjes

Iconic rock formations that shelter predators and offer classic Serengeti scenery.

Mountain Peak

Tanga

Usambara Mountains (Lushoto)

Cool, forested highlands about three hours inland, famed for hiking, viewpoints, Shambaa culture and endemic wildlife.

Mountain Peak

Iringa & Ruaha

Udzungwa Mountains (nearby)

A biodiverse forested range to the east with endemic primates, waterfalls and rewarding rainforest hikes.

Historical Landmark

Kilimanjaro & Moshi

Moshi town centre and Clock Tower

A relaxed grid of cafes, markets and coffee shops with the mountain looming above.

National Park

Lake Manyara & Tarangire

Tarangire National Park

A vast park of baobab-studded plains and river valleys famous for its enormous elephant herds.

National Park

Lake Manyara & Tarangire

Tarangire River

The permanent river that draws wildlife from far around during the dry season, a prime game-viewing corridor.

Hotel

Lake Manyara & Tarangire

Rift Valley escarpment

The dramatic western wall of the Rift rising behind Lake Manyara, offering sweeping viewpoints.

Tourist Attraction

Lake Manyara & Tarangire

Maji Moto hot springs

Warm, clear springs at the southern end of Lake Manyara, a scenic stop on a game drive.

Lodging

Karatu

Gibb's Farm

A historic coffee estate and lodge with gardens, a working farm and celebrated farm-to-table food.

Market

Karatu

Karatu town market

A busy local market for produce, textiles and everyday goods, good for a taste of highland life.

Natural Feature

Ngorongoro Crater

Olmoti Crater

A grassy highland crater with a waterfall and views, a quieter walking destination.