Destinations

The Land of Wonders

One Country, Endless Adventures

Tanzania is blessed with the winning combination of unparalleled game viewing and dazzling tropical beaches. From witnessing millions of wildebeest traverse the Serengeti to ascending Kilimanjaro or sipping cocktails on the white-sand beaches of Zanzibar — Tanzania offers the most diverse safari experiences in Africa.

We divide Tanzania's major holiday destinations into four distinct areas, each with its own unique character and wildlife.

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Northern Circuit

The most popular Tanzania safari route, the Northern Circuit is home to some of Africa's most iconic wildlife experiences. This is where the magic truly happens.

🦓 Serengeti National Park

Witness the world's greatest wildlife spectacle — the annual Great Migration of over 1.5 million wildebeest and zebra.

🌋 Ngorongoro Crater

The world's largest intact volcanic caldera and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, home to one of Africa's densest concentrations of wildlife.

🦒 Lake Manyara & Tarangire

Famous for its tree-climbing lions and flamingo-fringed shores, plus Tarangire's ancient baobab landscapes and enormous elephant herds.

Plan a Northern Circuit Trip

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Coast & Islands

Tanzania's beaches — especially on its islands like Zanzibar — are breathtaking and very accessible. The country's coastline is the perfect complement to any safari adventure.

🏝️ Zanzibar Island

Powder-white beaches, turquoise waters, historic Stone Town, spice tours, and world-class diving in the Indian Ocean.

🐠 Pemba & Mafia Islands

Hidden gems of the Indian Ocean — pristine coral reefs, untouched rainforests and a true sense of remote island paradise.

🏙️ Dar es Salaam

Tanzania's vibrant coastal capital — a gateway to the islands and a city of markets, restaurants and fascinating culture.

Plan a Beach & Safari Trip

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Southern Circuit

Wonderfully wild and underrated — the Southern Circuit includes some of Tanzania's best-kept secrets. These vast wilderness areas offer some of the continent's most authentic, unspoiled safaris.

🦏 Nyerere (Selous) National Park

Africa's largest game reserve, offering boat safaris, walking safaris and remarkable biodiversity far from the tourist crowds.

🦁 Ruaha National Park

Tanzania's largest national park — famous for its healthy predator population, including lions, leopards, wild dogs and cheetahs.

🐘 Mikumi National Park

The "mini-Serengeti" — easily accessible from Dar es Salaam with great elephant, lion and hippo populations.

Plan a Southern Circuit Trip

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Western Circuit

The ultimate off-the-beaten-path Tanzanian adventure. Head to the far-flung corners of Katavi and Mahale for experiences that only a tiny fraction of travellers will ever know.

🦧 Mahale Mountains National Park

One of Africa's most remote parks — home to wild chimpanzees roaming mountain rainforests above the shores of Lake Tanganyika.

🦛 Katavi National Park

Tanzania's most remote major park — extraordinary concentrations of hippo, crocodile and buffalo in pristine wilderness.

🌊 Lake Tanganyika

The world's second deepest lake — crystal clear water, unique endemic fish, and stunning sunsets over the Congo.

Plan a Western Circuit Trip

The Roof of Africa

Mount Kilimanjaro

At 5,895 metres, Mount Kilimanjaro is the highest peak in Africa and one of the world's great trekking challenges. It is accessible to fit and determined trekkers of all backgrounds — no technical mountaineering experience required.

Adventure Links offers guided climbs on all the main routes — Marangu, Machame, Lemosho, Rongai and Umbwe — with experienced, certified mountain guides who have summited hundreds of times.

5,895m

Summit Altitude

5

Summit Routes

7–9

Days Duration