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Tanzania Vacations: Be Amazed in Africa
From Mt. Kilimanjaro and Zanzibar, to the vast Serengeti, a visit to East Africa’s largest country is sure to delight. You’ll find nature’s most majestic wildlife, the planet’s most incredible landscapes, and the continent’s most welcoming people in Tanzania. Whether you’re in search of “The Big Five” or the stunning Wildebeest Migration, you’ll be spoiled for choice when choosing a safari. Plus, the idyllic beaches and the centuries old Swahili culture add to its magic. Let our Big Time consultants customize a vacation of a lifetime for you.
Tanzania at a Glance
- Currency: Tanzanian Shilling (TZS)
- Tipping Customs: 5% if a service charge is not included
- Language: Swahili and English
- Popular Drink: Kilimanjaro Beer
- Must Eat: Nyama Choma – grilled meat
- Power Up: Plug types D and G 230V
- Weather: The climate is diverse with two rainy seasons.
- Weather: The climate is diverse with two rainy seasons.
Top Things to Do in Tanzania
Meet the Chimpanzees
See the protected chimpanzees, made famous by primatologist Jane Goodall, in the forests of Gombe Stream National Park.
Head to the Ngorongoro crater
Check out vast herds of wildebeests, zebras, gazelles, buffalo, and their predators, the big cats as they roam the crater floor.
Catch a sunset at Serengeti National Park
See the landscape turn red and gold by the setting sun, silhouetting the wildlife around you.
Go shopping
Get handcrafted jewelry at Dar es Salaam's lively Ilala Market.
Take a hike
Climb Mt. Kilimanjaro with a guided tour or just soak in its majestic presence.