Why go to Tanzania? The 10 good reasons to go Tanzania
Sumptuous landscapes
With its varied landscapes and ecosystems, Tanzania offers a beautiful palette of landscapes.
The Nogorongoro Crater
This high crater is a real life-size Noah's ark, so dense is the fauna there.
A fascinating ethnic patchwork
Tanzania has more than 120 ethnic groups living in peace, some of them ancestral.
Spectacular safaris
It is difficult to compare Tanzania with any other safari country, as the wildlife is so rich.
The high plains of the Serengeti
On Maasai land, it is home to over 2,000 lions, the largest population in Africa.
Heavenly beaches
Zanzibar, but also Pemba, Mafia and the Tanzanian coast are home to dream beaches
The roof of Africa
Kilimanjaro, which rises to 5,895 metres, attracts thousands of climbers every year.
A wide seasonal range
You can go there all year round, except during the heavy rains from March to May.
The largest lakes on the continent
Lakes Victoria, Tanganyika and Nyasa (in Tanzania) are the three largest lakes in Africa.
A warm welcome
Tanzanians are very friendly and smiling, no matter which region you visit
What to visit Tanzania?
Interview: My Tanzania
With Camille Griffoulières, author of the guide
Camille Griffoulières is a journalist who graduated from the IPJ and has been writing travel guides for the Petit Futé for 12 years. She is passionate about continental Tanzania as well as Zanzibar, which she has been discovering with wonder for the last 7 years. A destination with sumptuous landscapes, between turquoise beaches, sky-high mountains and parks offering some of the most spectacular safaris in the world.
See the video of the interviewGood to know to visit Tanzania
Timetable
The few museums that exist in Tanzania are generally open from Tuesday to Sunday from 8am to 6pm. Game drives in many lodges take place in the early morning (from 5:30am) before breakfast, and in the late afternoon until dark, the best times when wildlife is active, more mobile and therefore easier to observe.
To be booked
Safaris should be booked in advance, especially in the middle and high seasons as accommodation is scarce in the parks. They are an integral part of the visits in Tanzania. Likewise, an ascent of Kilimanjaro should be booked well in advance.
Budget & Tips
Packages are offered by Arusha-based tour operators that include activities and tours, including safaris.
Tourist traps
Like many tourist places, Zanzibar has a lot of beach boys trying to sell tours to tourists right on the beach. It is best to take a really experienced local guide who will book the reasonably priced tours for you.
