Attractions &amp; places to visit

Northern Serengeti (Kogatende)

The Mara River zone where the season's most dramatic migration crossings take place.

Southern plains (Ndutu area)

The short-grass calving grounds where the herds gather early in the year.

Pemba

Ngezi Forest Reserve

A rare surviving tropical rainforest in the north sheltering the endemic Pemba flying fox and unusual birdlife.

Nyerere (Selous)

Rufiji River

The park's lifeblood, a braided river of channels, lagoons and sandbanks that hosts hippos, crocodiles and the finest boat safaris in Tanzania.

Natural Feature

Nyerere (Selous)

Stiegler's Gorge

A dramatic gorge on the Rufiji River, a striking geological landmark within the park.

Mbeya Highlands

Kaporogwe Falls

A dramatic waterfall near Tukuyu that plunges over a lava ledge you can walk behind, with views over the plains.

Museum

Mbeya Highlands

Tukuyu highlands

A lush tea-growing town amid crater lakes, waterfalls and forests, a scenic base for exploring the region.

Natural Feature

Arusha

Mount Meru

The dramatic dormant volcano towering over the city, a demanding but rewarding climb and prime acclimatisation for Kilimanjaro.

National Park

Kilimanjaro National Park

The protected mountain itself, with its gates, forest trails and iconic snow-capped summit.

Western Corridor (Grumeti)

A wooded corridor along the Grumeti River known for its own crossings and abundant game.

Moru Kopjes

Ancient granite outcrops with lions, rock art and one of the park's rhino areas.

Island

North Zanzibar

Mnemba Atoll

A protected marine reserve off the northeast coast offering the archipelago's finest snorkelling and diving.

East Zanzibar

Michamvi Peninsula

The northern arm of the coast with calm west-facing beaches and rare east-coast sunset views over the bay.

Museum

Pemba

Kigomasha Peninsula and lighthouse

The wild northern tip with empty Vumawimbi and Kigomasha beaches and the Ras Kigomasha lighthouse.

Natural Feature

Mafia Island

Chole Bay

The sheltered, coral-rich bay at the heart of the marine park, the base for most diving and snorkelling.

Mountain Peak

Iringa & Ruaha

Gangilonga Rock

A large boulder overlooking Iringa where Chief Mkwawa is said to have deliberated, offering panoramic town views.

Lake

Mbeya Highlands

Lake Ngozi (Ngosi)

A stunning crater lake near Tukuyu, the second-largest in Africa, set within a forested caldera rich in birds and monkeys.

Katavi

Chada Plain

A vast seasonal floodplain that draws huge herds of buffalo, topi and elephant, and the lions that hunt them.

National Park

Arusha

Arusha National Park

A compact, scenic park with Mount Meru, the Momella Lakes, giraffe, buffalo and colobus monkeys, ideal for a day safari or a walk.

Cultural Center

Arusha

Cultural Heritage Centre

A sweeping gallery and craft complex on the edge of town showcasing tanzanite, African art and Tanzanian design.

Materuni Waterfall

A spectacular waterfall reached on a scenic hike through coffee plantations near Moshi.

Swimming Pool

Kikuletwa (Chemka) Hot Springs

A turquoise, palm-shaded natural pool ideal for a refreshing swim after a climb.

Lake