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Self Drive Tanzania: ($60/day) Cheapest Car Hire Rental Tanzania

Self Drive Tanzania offers cheap 4×4 Car Hire Rental in Tanzania at ($60/Day). Are you looking for Self Drive Tanzania /Car Hire Rental Tanzania?

Dreaming of going on a self-drive journey through Tanzania? A lot awaits you on a Tanzania Road Trip! From expansive outback adventures to dramatic coastline routes and lush green landscapes, there’s no better place to traverse on a Self-guided Safari than Tanzania. Choose a type of road trip, location, and duration that suits you; your journey begins here.

Did you know you can combine gorilla trekking in Volcanoes National Park Rwanda with self-drive experience in Tanzania

Planning to go on Self Drive Tanzania with reliable 4×4 car Rental? Self Drive Tanzania takes the lead in tailoring & drafting Self-drive trips to Tanzanian National Parks & Game Reserves with great chance to enjoy primates in Gombe National Park & Wildebeest migration in Serengeti National park.

Looking for One way Car Rental for Self Driving in Tanzania f rom Tanzania to Kenya or Uganda ? Car Rental Tanzania offers the best one-way car rental options on Short/ Daily and monthly rental to enjoy special car hire rates from experts in Car Rental in East African Countries with extensions to Kenya, Rwanda, Uganda & Burundi.

For all independent Travelers from all over the globe, Self Driving in Tanzania is your best option to explore and visit the various Tanzania Safari Destinations with friends and family.

Car Rental Tanzania gives you an opportunity to explore and enjoy the Best as you choose a destination to adventure, Accommodation to sleep, and journey breaks at your own convenience.

We can draft you a tailor-made Luxury Tanzania Safari Itinerary with Day by Day to include all your safari needs and requirements in Tanzania.

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Our Car Hire Rental Fleets in Tanzania

Standard Land Cruiser

Rent a Standard 5 seater Safari Landcruiser to explore wildlife parks in Tanzania: The car takes 5 paxs, model 2000, Working AC and long-range fuel tanks( 2 Tanks)

GX Land Cruiser

Go camping in Tanzania with GX land cruiser model 2004, working Ac, High clearance , 4 pax , Manual , Diesel , long range Fuel Tank. Recommended for Family.

Extended Safari Land Cruiser

Book a guided Safari in Tanzania to travel in luxury extended safari land cruisers, model 2013, working Ac, Manual , Long range Fuel tanks, Fridge, 8 Pax.

Landcruiser Lx 78 /79

Rent a Toyota land cruiser 78 /79 series to explore the Zanzibar islands new model 2017, Manual , 5 pax, working Air Condition, Long range fuel tank for your self drive.

Toyota Rav4

Looking for SUV car rental in Arusha or Zanzibar? Get the latest model of Toyota rav4 to explore Tanzania on Self drive Safari to enjoy the Best.

4×4 TXl Land Cruiser

Explore the Coastline of Dar Es Salaam in luxurious Toyota Land Cruiser that is the most discount rate from USD 120 to enjoy the best.

4×4 Land Cruiser 78

Explore Tanzania on a Self Drive Tour to various safari destinations in Tanzania with friends and family on safari holiday.

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Looking for a Coaster Bus Rental in Tanzania, Book one with us to transfer you to any destination you prefer in Tanzania for the Best.

Self Drive Tanzania Safari Destinations to Visit

Self Driving in Tanzania is possible to all travelers as this offers you an opportunity to explore the various Safari Destinations in Tanzania watching wildlife, green vegetation terrain, birds. The Safari Destinations have unique Tourist attractions that are so worth to adventure and watch while in Safari Tour in Tanzania.

Serengeti National Park , Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Lake Manyara National Park , Tarangire National Park , Arusha National Park , Gombe Stream National Park, Ruaha National Park, Katavi National Park.

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Self Driving in Tanzania is the ultimate safari expedition to take on in Tanzania to enjoy encounters in Tanzania. Book with us your Self Drive Tanzania or Car Rental Tanzania and we shall draft you what you would like to adventure.

Other Self Drive Tours to take on

Go Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Forest National Park , Mgahinga National park , Chimpanzee Tracking in Kibale forest National Park.

We can draft you a multi country safari Trip where you watch wildlife in Tanzania then track the Mountain Gorillas in Bwindi Forest National Park and Mgahinga National Pak and Track Chimpanzees of Kibale Forest National Park as well the Rhinos of Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary in Uganda.

Serengeti National Park

Explore Serengeti National Park on Self Driving trip Tanzania to enjoy the Best Wildlife Tours and wildebeest Migration Adventures in Tanzania. READ MORE

Take a self-drive trip to Arusha National Park which is located in the city of Arusha to visit the waterfalls around Arusha and wildlife in Toyota land cruiser Prado. READ MORE

You, Cant, have taken a self-drive trip to Tanzania without missing the visit to lake Manyara national park that has the tree climbing lions & other big five animals with experts. READ MORE

Ngorongoro Crater

You, Cant, have taken a self-drive trip to Tanzania without a visit to Ngorongoro Conservation Area where you watch various wildlife animals around the Crater. READ MORE

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There is so much to spend in life, but nothing is worth more than an unforgettable moment, for you. You and friends or you and your family. Hamtours team is experienced in crafting tailor-made packages that will unlock an incredible experience as you discover the wonders of Tanzania. In car rental services, our drivers are professionals and our vehicles are well maintained, in varieties to suit your demand, as we know the country’s geography. We’ll advise you on the vehicle’s model and best routes for you to explore in class and comfort.

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Explore the best places to visit in Tanzania. Easily catch a couple of those top-spots on a single trip.

Classic game viewing, wildebeest migration & the long tropical coastline is home to fabulous beaches.

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Tanzania Cultural Safari

The 8 Days Tanzania Cultural Safari is a Tanzania safaris tour that features a blend of wildlife and culture. Well-mixed,...

The Wild Safari

6 days of Tanzania northern paradise park, Visit Tarangire, Lake Eyasi, Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro Crater and Serengeti for a five-in-one safari you'll remember forever.

Mikumi & Nyerere N. Park

Enjoy 6 days safari in Mikumi and Selous national parks enjoy a game drive experiencing nature, wildlife, bird watching, walking safari, habit and habitat of the fauna and flora in the natural areas, also peoples’ culture.

8 Day Sailing

Seychelles is an impressive destination for a yacht charter, with gorgeous tropical islands, sandy beaches and imposing granite rocks polished by the relentless waves of the Indian Ocean. T

The Diamond Cairo

Arrival Cairo Airport, meeting, assistance and transfer by A/C coach to your hotel. Check-in at the hotel in Cairo.

6Days of Ruaha, Mikumi, Selous

An awesome 6 days Nyerere National Park (Selous), Ruaha and Mikumi park safari grants you a rich experience of the southern circuit, encompassing three national parks namely Nyerere National

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In life and business we chase our dreams. Our 25 years of service in Safaris, Tours and vehicle Rentals is there to help you to live your dream. Unlock, explore and discover the incredible experiences Tanzania has to offer, and the opportunities it opens up. Why our name Dolphin? Because they are unique, are one of man’s best friends, fun, great team players, helpful, inquisitive, and good guides!

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7 day Safari intense

A7 day, 5 night fly in and drive safari to Serengeti, Lake Manyara and Ngorongoro. Perfect for those with not much time and a hunger for the best of popular safari destinations.

From $1400 – $3200 pp all incl.

Safari and Beach luxury 14 day tour

Turbo charge the dream. This itinerary takes in 10 days across 4 incredible safari destinations with enough time to dwell and feel. Round it off with 4 days on the beach and crystal clear waters of Zanzibar.

From $4200 – $9000 pp all incl.

The best of Zanzibar Archipelago

A 9 day tour split across the islands of Zanzibar and the lesser visited Pemba Island. 2 distinct experiences, on beaches, in beautiful waters and big sunny skies.

From $1050 – $3600 pp all incl.

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Travel in Tanzania requires vehicles and equipment suited to the conditions. Whether City, Country, Safari, Exploration and Field support, we have what you need.

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With a modern fleet of 150 vehicles, small to large SUVs, we provide both self drive and chauffeur drive options out of 2 large branches in Dar es Salaam and Mwanza.

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Serengeti has been named the Best National Park in the world for the fifth time in a row by @tripadvisor - world's largest travel platform. It is also named as Africa's Leading National Park at the World Travel Awards! 🥇And honestly, we are not surprised! 💚Having been to Serengeti for the 100th time, it still feels like the most surreal and unique experience ever. ✨We tell our clients a wildlife safari in Serengeti is a must-visit destination for children. And also a must-visit destination for adults. ✅The experience is thrilling, exciting and enriching but also educating as you learn how it is possible to thrive along-side the wild. 🦁And most of all, animals in the wild are not a threat. But animals in a cage sure are. So don't be scared of the animals that are roaming freely. 🌱But be respectful of their space and their ecosystem. 🍃Serengeti National Park beautifully manages this with respect and love for the wild and their natural habitats. Would you like to visit the Best National Park in the World too? Let's chat in DMs to plan your perfect itinerary. ✈️🤝🏻 #serengetinationalpark #serengeti #Tanzania #africansafari ... See More See Less

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See and feel the drama of nature, the hunted, the predators. The cry of a fish eagle or grunting of hippos. The speed of the cheetah, the stealth of the elusive leopard. The herds of the great migration and the circle of life. The magic of African sunsets, the campfire scent, the nocturnal sounds, the shooting stars, eyes in the night, the morning dew and sunrise. The silence, and being in the moment.

It's feeling the Swahili and Maasai cultures. The islands of the east African coast, of sun, beaches, corals and swimming with majestic giants, the whale sharks.

Great Migration Safari

Be up close and witness one of the most spectacular migrations on earth. Up to 2 million animals, led by the wildebeest and antelope, followed closely by the predators on their annual migration following the rains and food. A real bucket list adventure.

Hike Kilimanjaro

Hike, not climb up the world's highest free-standing mountain. Guided hikes, to stand on the top of Africa, Mt Kilimanjaro is Africa's highest mountain. A bucket list challenge, do-able by those with moderate fitness and the right attitude.

Swim with Whale Sharks

A surreal experience in one of the few destinations in the world where these massive, gentle giants gather, Mafia Island. This is never forgotten by those who are touched by their proximity.

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Giraffes are known to chew bones to supplement their calcium intake.

Leopards do not have spots, they have a rosette type pattern. Cheetahs have spots. In the image the 1st and 3rd are leopards

This behaviour of the rhino is about marking their territory

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4x4 safari car rental in tanzania - self-drive adventures in east africa.

Tanzania is such a large country in the eastern part of Africa measuring about 364,945 sq mi in size by area. Yes, this page will give you a travel guide to Tanzania, but if I say that it will provide all the travel information about Tanzania, I will be wrong. But I am sure it will provide all the information you will need when planning a trip to Tanzania. As I said earlier Tanzania is a vast country and blessed with a variety of interesting tourist attractions in all its corners.

Wildebeest in Serengeti National Park in Tanzania

Planning to visit Tanzania is a perfect choice especially for wildlife lovers since the country is blessed with a lot of wildlife species in its national parks and game reserves. Tanzania will not accommodate only wildlife lovers but still, the culture lovers who would like to explore more about the African culture and visit different cultural attractions can find Tanzania an amazing country. When it comes to mountaineering, Tanzania is still a perfect destination for those who would love to climb mountains since it's home to several mountains like Mount Kilimanjaro, Mount Meru, and Mount Rungwe among others. If we talk about wildlife in Tanzania, among the several wildlife species you can’t miss on your safari to Tanzania is mammals. The country is home to almost 20% of Africa’s large mammals in its different game reserves, marine parks, conservation areas, and 17 national parks. Tanzania is the main wildlife-watching country on the continent and the main wildlife-watching park is the Serengeti National Park which is also one of the largest parks in the country found in the northern part of the country. The park is famous for its annual wildebeest migration, which is considered one of the world’s natural wonders. Wildlife parks and game reserve of Tanzania takes about 38% of the total land area of the country and they also consist of wetlands animals tend to be closer to the wetlands especially the water-loving animals like; waterbuck, hippopotamus, warthog, crocodile, elephant, sitatunga and also the water birds for example ducks and flamingoes.

How do you want to Explore Tanzania?

Explore tanzania on self drive - self drive car hire.

4x4 Self Drive Africa/Tanzania is the best company in Tanzania from where you can hire 4x4 vehicles for self-drive and you get a chance to explore all destinations in Tanzania at your own pace and in total privacy. Drive your own adventure in Tanzania by hiring a 4x4 safari vehicle for self-drive in Tanzania.

At a very affordable price, you can get a 4x4 vehicle for hire and it comes with several advantages like unlimited mileage, 24/7 roadside assistance, comprehensive insurance, and others that you will know after reading our car rental contract. You can easily WhatsApp us at +255 754 758 784 or email us at [email protected] and get details about the different 4x4s available.

Our fleet consists of the most reliable 4x4s like the Toyota Land Cruiser TX/TZ/VX, Nissan Patrols, Land Rovers, and others. Rent a 4x4 safari vehicle in Tanzania for as low as 90$ per day with unlimited millage.

4x4 Safari Car Hire with a driver/tour guide in Tanzania

4x4 Car Hire with a Driver/Tour Guide in Tanzania

4x4 Self Drive Africa the Tanzania branch has recruited a number of locals who has enough knowledge about Tanzania and also for those going for safari we have a well experienced and skilled tour guides who are good in English and other languages on addition to Swahili. This option of hiring a car with a driver/tour guide is the best option for self-drive tourists who don’t fancy driving themselves, those who want to have a relaxed experience on a safari and those who would love to learn more about the Tanzania culture. You can enjoy a private guided safari in Tanzania and to the neighboring countries by hiring a 4x4 safari vehicle with a tour guide and those on business trips or projects in Tanzania we have good and experienced drivers. Our tour guides are available at 50$ per day.

4x4 Hire with Camping Gear or Rooftop Tent in Tanzania

Regardless of whether you are planning a budget safari, camper, or just you don’t want to book your accommodation in advance – 4x4 Self Drive Africa Ltd is offering self-drive car hire with a full set of camping gear in the back of your safari vehicle. Hiring a car with camping gear help you to not worry about where you will spend the night or finding when all the lodges in the park when they are fully booked, with the camping gear you just need a little space in the lodge compound where you can set your tent.

We have also safari vehicles with 2 or 4 sleeper rooftop tents and these also come with a full set of camping equipment.

In case you a lover of the outdoor, or planning a budget self-drive safari in Tanzania, we have cars with camping gear and camper vehicles at very affordable rates just contact us for details.

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Best Tourist Attractions, Safari Destinations, and National Parks in Tanzania

If someone mentions African safaris, what comes to the minds of most people is visiting South Africa, Kenya , and Tanzania . So Tanzania being on the list of the best and most visited destinations in Africa means the country has a variety of tourist attractions that force tourists all over the world to add Tanzania to their travel list.

Below are some of the national parks , wildlife reserves, and cultural sites to visit in Tanzania.

Lake Manyara National Park

Serengeti National Park

Suggested Self Drive safari Routes and Itinerary to Tanzania

In case you are not sure of where to start from after hiring a safari vehicle from 4x4 Self Drive Africa Ltd , just spare some minutes and go through our suggested self-drive safari packages in Tanzania you will get better knowledge and idea of where to start to draft yours or even you can pick one of them and customize according to your travel desires. You can book a self-drive safari package , a safari car and accommodation included and you come knowing where you going to start from and where to end or you can just hire a car and just take any route you want.

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Gaze over the vast plains of Tanzania from Mt. Kilimanjaro after hiking to its summit and feel like you’re on top of the world. Adventure through Serengeti National Park on an early morning game drive and spot wildlife. Chill out on the exotic spice island of Zanzibar with its sandy white beaches.

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Mt Kilimanjaro Trek - Machame Route (8 Days)

Amazing, the hardest thing I have ever done. Goal of team members is for the group to summit safely and get down safely too. Pole! Pole! It’s a journey not a race. 3 days of rain and then 40 km winds on summit night and still we all made it thanks to the crew.

Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Tarangire (with Materuni waterfalls, coffee tour) - 6 Days

Perfect Safari Lovely Safari with perfect help with the booking, before arrival and perfect help from our Guide. We visited Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Tarangire in 4 days. Many hours in the car but ohhhhh what lovely scens with a lot of beautiful animals and lovley surrondings. Perfect help from the office before arrival wiht helpful informatin regarding Visa, what to bring and how to act in Tanzania. Also great help to change the accomodation so we could have the hotels/tents we wanted. Picked up at the airport in Arusha and after that we were taken care of in a perfect way until the end of our Safari Highly recommended this company

Tanzania Camping Adventure

Incredible adventure and organization. The staff, equipment, accommodation and food was spot on. Just exactly what was needed and wanted! Very friendly and knowledgeable staff, ensures everyone’s needs were accommodated. Perfect trip.

Kilimanjaro climbing machame route 7 days

What an incredible trip. It exceeded my expectations. The route was out of this world and to top it off I met some amazing people along the way. Almighty Kilimanjaro were brilliant, i felt in safe hands the whole time. They knew the mountain of the back of their hands. Their timings and organisation were consistently conducted with a professional, positive and friendly can do attitude. Our guides were Muntari and Frank. I highly recommend them if you ever book with Almighty Kilimanjaro. They were amazing. The rest of the supporting staff were also incredible and we would not of been successful without them.

Kilimanjaro: Machame Route

This was an incredibly challenging and rewarding trip. The Intrepid guides were so knowledgeable, friendly and professional. We had a fantastic group with great dynamics, the food was good, the equipment was well looked after, our porters were such hard workers and our guides knew everything there was to know about the mountain and how to best deal with the altitude and looked after us all really well. I highly recommend climbing Kili with Intrepid.

Mount Kilimanjaro climbing via Marangu Route 8 days Tanzania (all accommodation and transport are included)

Booking with spider tours and safaris, was the best decision my friends and I made. They made our climb possible and enjoyable at the same time. Brayan was great organizing all our pre and post climb logistics. Our three guides (john, juma, and izack) were always there supporting us and making sure we kept in good condition for the summit day. Chef jafet cooked the best meals us as well. Overall great experience! Thanks brayan.

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Kilimanjaro climb lemosho route 8 days

I've just finished an epic trip to Kilimanjaro. I cannot rate Almighty Kilimanjaro or our guides, Benny (main guide) and Muniry (assistant guide) highly enough, also James who was our camp chef and helped get us up on summit night. The whole trip was fantastically organised, right from start to finish. The guides and team were there for our every need, and bent over backwards for us, they literally could not have done more for us. They were incredibly kind and patient, even helped getting day packs on, made sure our water bottles were full and checked we were good to go for the day. Hot water was provided for us. The food was lovely. The tents were fabulous, and a good size. Summit night was incredibly magical, we had a guide each, it was all organised to a T, and they literally pushed and pulled us up, James carried my day pack which was a real treat. I had both Muniry and James with me for some of the climb who watched my every step,made sure I was ok, assisted me when needed, and regularly asked if I was feeling OK. I couldn't have asked for more and am incredibly grateful. The boys really made this experience what it was, I've not left Tanzania yet but already want to do it all again with them! A huge thankyou to you all. Highly recommend!

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Kilimanjaro Climbing Via Lemosho Route 10 Days (all accommodation and transport are included)

We went on the 8 day Lemosho route with spider tours and safaris and had a wonderful time. We were a group of 5 and it was the 2nd climb for me. I am 52 years old and I had climbed when I was 18 so it had been a while. However, everything went very well! We had an excellent guide, and they helped us wonderfully. They were supportive. thanks to spider tours and safaris.

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Serengeti Safari - (PRIVATE TRIP)

When I first contemplated what I would experience on a safari, my thoughts went to roughing it … uncomfortable accommodations, mediocre food and long stretches of no animal sightings. Boy, was I mistaken. And I credit OneSeed for turning my expectations upside down. First of all, our guide, Saleh, was incredible. He's incredibly knowledgeable, courteous, and can spot a leopard's paw dangling from a tree from 500 yards away. I wanted just one fantastic photograph to put on my wall back home, and Saleh made sure that I got about 10. I can't say enough good things about him. Next, our accommodations were incredibly comfortable. Soft beds, luxurious blankets, and spacious quarters were waiting for us in Tarangire and Serengeti national parks and Ngornongorno Crater Conservation Area. One can never underestimate how good it feels to take a warm shower after a dusty day, and each lodge delivered. The cherry on top was falling asleep to the sounds of nearby lions and waking to the sights of giraffes and zebras parading in front of our tent camp. The food was wonderful. And we ate each morning and evening with Saleh, so we had wonderful conversations, recapped the incredible sights of the day, and planned the next day's activities. All in all, OneSeed ensured that my safari was an adventure with vivid memories that will forever fuel my imagination.

8 Days Mount Kilimanjaro Climbing - Lemosho Route

I went by myself for the 8 days Mount Kilimanjaro via Lemosho route, it was affordable and the guide and team of porters were great and really helped in getting me to the summit! I can't recommend Steppe Dogs Adventure enough, especially if your looking to do it on a budget. They kept the food plain and simple as well which I really appreciated.

8 Days Mount Kilimanjaro Climbing - Machame Route

I did my climb to Kilimanjaro in July 2015 with my guide Romeo. The whole experience was fabulous. Service and the team were highly professional and very helpful on every step. The amount and variety of food they provide is spectacular and my chef Emmanuel made the most amazing soup. They really do care about your experience and well-being on the mountain and do everything to make you comfortable. The only downside of the trip was that i was the only person in the group and it does get a bit lonely. If you are a solo traveler like me I would suggest checking with Steppe Dogs Adventures beforehand whether there are other members in your group.The great company I will recommend anywhere I go in the world:)

Climb Kili Lemosho Route 7 Day CLIMB, Qualified Mountain Guides & Sustainability Certification

We have just returned from the 7 day Lemosho Route organised by World Adventure Tours . I can honestly say that I have never met such a well organised Tour Company as them . I went with my Son and right from the start they were very professional making you the priority. The two guides William and Stephen could not do enough for you and would go at the pace you were happy with,as I’m 60 years and had a knee replacement then they allowed for this . The 7 day route was very challenging but was also made very enjoyable by their hard work .Thanks to their help in pace and friendly advice we both reach the summit and boy was it worth the effort .A big thank you also to the fabulous porters who without them we could not do this . I can honestly say 10 out of 10 to World Adventure Tours for giving both my son Sam and myself an experience we will not forget . I can not recommend this company enough.Thank you one and all.????????????

Big Five Luxury Safari in Tanzania **Sustainable Approach to Travel

I had the most amazing experience! Willy, our guide, was wonderful and made sure to make every day special. Each day was a new and exciting adventure. I couldn't recommend this tour enough.

Kilimanjaro: Rongai Route

Great trip! Just prepare yourself with plenty of excercise/hiking/running preferably at altitude. Have the right gear! Guides, organisation was excellent. Can't fault intrepid at all for this. Amazing experience I will never forget.

Tanzania Safari Experience National Geographic Journeys

The guide Zuri, and driver Hamdani were the BEST! They were fun, knowledgeable, professional, helpful, handled all our needs and requests efficiently, and were so enthusiastic about making the trip a great experience for the group. Zuri especially, is a gem - a superb professional and a great asset for the G Adventures company. They should find and hire others like her.

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I got Covid from someone in the group. For a high altitude hike like this, we should have been tested for Covid. It not like I could avoid it, we ate together in an enclosed tent.

The safari to Tarangire, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Crater and Conservation Area was excellent. The guide, Lewis, was quite knowledgeable, the accommodation better than other camp sites, and the meals very delicious. It also helped that we saw all five of the Big 5! In addition, we saw baby elephants rolling about in the mud, a pack of spotted hyena dealing with a carcass, and a male and female lion attempting to mate. Lake Manyara was a little disappointing because the heavy rains had stirred up the mud in the water and discouraged the birds from feeding there. I also felt that the guide was not as informative as Lewis. The visit to Materuni Falls was good although very muddy because of the wet weather. The food was excellent and the coffee tour very lively and entertaining.

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Tanzania Safari Cars | Safari Vehicles Tanzania

Tanzania Safari Cars – We own and maintain our own 4×4 Safari land cruises that are highly maintained for the safety and comfort of our safari lovers. The Vehicles are well equipped with two spare tyres always so your game drives can not be interrupted by lack of a spare tyre in case of an unfortunate puncture on safari.

The cars are also fitted with HF and VHF radio systems and the drivers are always in contact in case of any need of assistance as well as communication in case a rare animal has been spotted. This helps maximize the chances of spotting of most the animals on safari including the big five.

Regular safari vehicles can carry 4 with ample space and a guaranteed window seat for all. An extended vehicle can carry 6 persons very comfortably.

Features of our Tanzania Safari cars are as below:

Customized 4x4 Safari Jeeps

All 4×4 land cruisers have Hardtop Photographic Rooftop in order to provide protect you from the sun

All 4x4s have Seat Belts

Our Vehicles have inbuilt fridges or Cooler Box for keeping water and drinks cold

New Spare tyres in case of flat tyres

2 way VHF Radio Communication

Our cars have Inverters and power sockets for charging gadgets on the go

Cars come with equipped first Aid Kits

We offer Binoculars if you don’t have

We also offer Animals & Birds Handbooks in the cars

We guarantee window seats to all safari participants

Our Seats are suitable for children of all ages

We offer also three point seatbelts for infants and young kids on request

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Rent a car Tanzania is the best car hire company offering auto services like self drive Tanzania , car rental with a driver , rooftop tent plus car in Tanzania, and more. We are credited as the most reliable company when it comes to transport both in Tanzania and East Africa as a whole. Do you want to rent a car in Tanzania ? Look no further and book with us. We have special offers for luxury travelers with our Tanzania luxury car hire giving them a classic touch both on and off-road. Travel in style when you rent a 4×4 Toyota land cruiser V8/VX in Tanzania.

Rent a car Tanzania is a well-registered car hire company and it has been in business for the last 15 years. Our friendly well-trained staff is always at your service when you inquire to rent a car in Tanzania. They are well conversant with all Tanzania safari destinations and also specialists in guiding on which type of car to hire in Tanzania. It’s clear that we are a one-stop place for all your transport needs in East Africa.

With Rent a car in Tanzania company, you can book a car for either Tanzania self drive services or car hire Tanzania with a drive r . We give you the best and most experienced driver guides to take you places in this amazing country. Some of the cars to rent in Tanzania include; 4×4 Toyota Rav4 hire in Tanzania , 4×4 Land cruiser Prado TX/TZ hire in Tanzania, Cheap 4×4 Safari land cruiser extended, Land cruiser hardtop hire in Tanzania, 4×4 Safari Van rental in Tanzania , saloon car hire and much more. These are offered on both short term car rental Tanzania plan and long term Tanzania car hire . Go on and rent a car in Tanzania with us!

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Land Cruiser Prado Tx Rental

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Mini Bus rental in Tanzania

If you are traveling in a group or with family then the best car to rent in Tanzania is a minibus. This carries 20-30 people

Land Cruiser Prado Tz

Rent a Land Cruiser Prado Tz in Tanzania with us at an affordable price. Book this strong car for self drive Tanzania experience

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Are you 5-6 people visiting Tanzania? The best vehicle to rent in Tanzania is a 4×4 Toyota Super Custom. It’s also great for family

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Rent a 4×4 Land Cruiser Prado hardtop in Tanzania with us for all your travel plans in East Africa. You can book is for self drive

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Do you plan to move within towns in Tanzania? we have the perfect saloon car for hire in Tanzania. Book for self drive or with a driver

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If you want to travel in style with your friends or family on a safari in Tanzania then book a safari van. This car carries 6 to 10 people

How to Rent a Car in Tanzania?

Are you interested in renting a car in Tanzania ? We bring you a guide on how to get this done without getting any problem. Here at Rent a Car Tanzania Ltd have made this easy. If you want to hire a car then its as simple as visiting our contact us page . If you get to the page then go on and fill in the form below with your details. Indicate the dates you intend to rent a car in Tanzania, state if you want to hire a car on a self drive Tanzania basis, or car hire with a driver. Our reservation team with get back to you with best car rental Tanzania offers and also guide you on which type of car is best to use depending on your travel plans.

Another way to rent a car in Tanzania is by calling us directly on our official telephone numbers (+256704538374/+256781451037). We are always available to receive your call to hire a car in Tanzania. You can also use the same numbers on WhatsApp and chat with us to book a car. If you are near or in Tanzania then you can book a car by simply visiting any of our offices in Arusha and Dar es Salaam and tale to our experts physically. This type of car rental Tanzania is great because you get to choose the type of car you want physically. We have a big fleet of cars from which you can select one that suites your travel plans.

Therefore, to rent a car in Tanzania is easy especially if you do it with the best car rental company in the region

Frequently Asked Rent a Car Tanzania Questions

What is the age limit to rent a car in tanzania for self drive.

When it comes to hiring a car in Tanzania for self Drive Tanzania experience, there is an age limit before one is allowed to book the car. Here at Rent a Car Tanzania Ltd have an age limit of 22 years to 75 years of age for for those interested in hiring a car in Tanzania for self drive. This is done to ensure safety of our clients on the roads. Its always advised by doctors that one someone is above 75 years of age then he/she gets tired easily and this means driving on bumpy roads in Tanzania national parks becomes hectic and tiresome for them. That is why we apply that car rental age limit policy.

When is the best time to rent a car in Tanzania?

This a common question among our clients. We always advice our clients to hire cars in Tanzania with us at anytime of the year. Everyday is a good day to rent a car in Tanzania and there is nothing like best time to book a car. Depending on your travel plans, get any type of car for hire with us either in summer or winter.

How can I rent a car in Tanzania?

Renting a car in Tanzania is as easy as contacting us through our booking page. All you need to do is fill in the form and send. our reservation team will get back you with the best Tanzania car hire offers. You can also rent a car in Tanzania by calling us directly on our mobile numbers (+256781451037/+256704538374). We are always available to answer your call and guide you on the perfect car for hire in Tanzania. If you are near or in Tanzania, then you can visit our offices and rent a car physically.

What are the Road Rules in Tanzania?

Before hiring a car in Tanzania, one needs to know the road rules and regulations to avoid making mistakes both on and off-road. Here at Rent a car Tanzania have come up with a list of road rules and regulations for our clients to follow while on a Tanzania self drive safari. We have also listed all the road signs to follow while driving in Tanzania. Read more here

How can I Acquire a driving License in Tanzania?

If you are planning to book a Tanzania self drive car then you need to have a valid driving permit. We have come up with a guide on how to obtain or renew a driving license in Tanzania. Read here for more details.

Can I cross the boarder with car when I rent a car in Tanzania?

When you rent a car in Tanzania with us then we allow you to cross the boarder with it to other East African countries like Uganda, Kenya, Rwanda, Burundi and Congo. All you need to do is inform us that you will need to cross the boarder with car and we shall make that happen.

Is my driving License Accepted in Tanzania?

Are you planning to go on a Tanzania self drive safari? Then you need to have a valid driving license. If you are a foreigner then its okay you can use your valid driving license from your country. Its 100% accepted in Tanzania and therefore you shouldn’t worry about that. Go on and rent a car in Tanzania for self drive and use your driving permit.

What is the perfect car for hire in Tanzania?

When it comes to selecting the best car for hire in Tanzania then this depends on someone’s travel plans. There are cars best for safaris like the 4×4 Toyota Land cruiser, 4×4 Toyota Rav4, Safari land cruisers, safari vans and more. There are also cars perfect for town driving like the saloon cars and luxury cars. Therefore a perfect car depends on someone’s choice and travel plans.

Are rental cars in Tanzania Comprehensively insured?

Yes! Here at Rent a Car Tanzania ensure that all our cars are comprehensively insured. We dont give our clients cars that are not insured. This is done to ensure safety of both our clients and our cars.

How do I pay for a car rental in Tanzania?

Paying for car hire in Tanzania with us is as easy and sending the agreed money to our company bank accounts. We also also car hire payments on arrival when the car is delivered. We also allow credit card payments. Therefore one has various options to use when paying for car rental in Tanzania.

Is it more expensive to hire a car with manual or automatic transmission in Tanzania?

Here at Rent a car Tanzania company we hire both automatic cars and manual cars in Tanzania at the same price. Unlike other car rental companies, we ensure that our clients get the best car hire prices in Tanzania. Go on and book any type of car with us today!

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Rent a car Tanzania Ltd is the best car rental company in the region offering services like 4×4 self drive Tanzania, Car hire with a driver, 4×4 land cruiser hire in Tanzania with rooftop tent , camping gear booking and more. With over 15 years of experience, we are undoubtedly your home of cars in Tanzania and Eat Africa as a whole. Our fleet contains both 4×4 cars and 2WD car ready to be rented at an affordable fee. With Rent a Car Tanzania Ltd, you are guaranteed safety both on and off-road because we always ensure that our cars are well maintained and service. Are you interested in self drive Tanzania experience? Look no further and rent a car with us.

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Car Rental Tanzania is one of our major services offered with extra care and safety. We ensure that our clients rent a car in Tanzania at an affordable price and also get the best car depending on their travel plans. Are you interested in hiring a car in Tanzania? Then you should bold with us and enjoy an adventure on the road. We have both luxury cars for hire in Tanzania and budget vehicles ready to rent in this East African country on either self drive Tanzania basis or car rental Tanzania with a driver. All you need to do is contact us and we shall give you the best ride.

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Currently most tourists prefer driving themselves while on a safari to Tanzania. Here at Rent a Car Tanzania Ltd allow you control your trip by allowing you book our cars on a self drive Tanzania basis. We have both small and bid SUV cars for hire in Tanzania. Some of the most booked self drive cars in Tanzania include; 4×4 Toyota Rav4, 4×4 Toyota land cruiser, saloon cars and 4×4 Safari land cruiser. Go on and book a self drive Tanzania car with us today.

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Here at Rent a Car in Tanzania Ltd do offer car rental with a driver services. We have well trained driver guides with a lot of experience and they are always ready to drive you to your desired destination. Do you want to rent a car with a driver in Tanzania? We are the best company to book with.

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Do you want to hire a car in Tanzania with rooftop tent? We have the cheapest cars for hire in East Africa and these can be provided with rooftop tents on request. Hire a 4×4 Toyota land cruiser Prado with rooftop tent in Tanzania with us from as low as $100 per day. All you need to do is contact us and we shall make the car and the tent available for you.

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Book a car in Tanzania with camping equipment and enjoy your holiday in the wild with your loved ones. We have all the camping equipment and its an affordable price. All you have to do is contact us and rent a car in Tanzania with camping gear.

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The 13 best places to visit in Tanzania

Nov 22, 2023 • 9 min read

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On the glorious beaches of Zanzibar in Tanzania, it’s fine if want to do nothing at all but chill © Matej Kastelic / Shutterstock

From witnessing wildebeests and zebras gallop across Serengeti National Park as part of the Great Migration to trekking volcanoes or climbing Mount Kilimanjaro, the best attractions in Tanzania are big, bold and beautiful.

It doesn't matter if you're camping and bird-watching or spotting the Big Five on safari, the best places to visit in Tanzania are extraordinary. While visitors are sure to encounter the famous Big Five on any safari, they should also keep their eyes peeled for rare or endangered species like the African wild dog, green sea turtle, Egyptian vulture and various antelope.

Outside of its extraordinary (OK, compulsory) natural attractions, Tanzania boasts cities and towns filled with history, architecture and superb cuisine. Populating every corner of the country are Tanzanian citizens, too including some 120 ethnic groups like the Hadza in the north , the Iraqw of the Great Rift Valley, the Pimbwe of western Tanzania, and the Maasai in the Serengeti. While they all have their own tongues, the Kiswahili language unifies these groups as Tanzanians.

With all that in mind, these are the best places to visit in Tanzania.

A group of Masai women in traditional costumes and jewellery, Tanzania

1. Serengeti National Park

The Maasai people who have lived here for thousands of years call this park Siringet, which means “endless plains” in the Maa language. And indeed, anyone who visits Serengeti will see flat, verdant land studded with acacia trees extending dozens of miles into the distance. These plains host an intricate ecosystem offering some of the best variety of fauna and flora in Africa, including 450 species of bird and 35 types of mammal.

Each year between May to September, over two million wildebeest, antelope and zebra make their way from the Ndutu region in south of the park to the Maasai Mara in Kenya. This thrilling spectacle is the largest terrestrial migration on the planet.

A young woman listening to music stands in street against modern buildings in the center of Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania, East Africa

2. Dar-es-Salaam

Dar (as its colloquially known) is Tanzania’s economic hub. Everything begins here, which means you’ll probably pass through for a night or two during your visit to the country. Dar’s energy is light but quick, and everyone is always on the move. Your first stop should be the colossal and bustling Kariakoo Market , where you can get a bargain on absolutely anything you might need. As most visits involve walking the equivalent of several city blocks, a piece of freshly cut sugarcane might quench your thirst. At dawn, make your way to Kivukoni fish market to watch anglers trade their day’s catch.

Come the hot afternoon, beaches just a short drive from the mainland beckon. Two uninhabited islands just off the coast, Mbudya and Bongoyo have lively beaches that are popular with the local residents. After dark, Dar’s nightlife is a great way to get into the rhythm of Tanzania. Try Samaki Samaki on Haile Selassie St or Karambezi Cafe on Toure Dr.

While most only spend a short time in Arusha before setting out on the northern safari circuit, don’t be so quick to dismiss scruffy but appealing A-town. The Maasai Market is a lovely place to while away a few hours and get some cool and original gifts to take home. Known as the “Geneva of Africa,” the town has a pleasant climate and lush environment that make it a nice place to walk, perhaps on a coffee tour or a hike to the Chemka Hot Springs. A less crowded alternative to Kilamanjaro, often-overlooked Mt Meru towers over the town and offers breathtaking vistas from the summit, with far fewer people along the way.

Surrounded by the spectacular Usambara Mountains in the northeast , Lushoto is a small town with a regal history. This area was once the royal kingdom of the Wasambaa people, originally founded by King Mbega. Their roots are still strong here, with the descendants of the dynasty offering mountain hikes and visits to the plunging Kisasa waterfalls, plus community tours and stops in royal villages.

A few hours from Lushoto, Jiwe la Mungu (also known as God’s Stone) offers fabulous views of the lush valleys that seem to fold into each other as if hiding secrets. There are no direct flights to the town, but buses and flights pass through Tanga, where you can find a taxi or private transfer onward.

A wide shot of a family of elephants crossing a shallow river amid greenery in Tangarire National Park, Tanzania, East Africa

5. Tarangire National Park

Three hours drive from Arusha town is Tarangire National Park . The south of the conservation area is home to a large population of elephants who make their way inland to Lake Manyara and Tarangire, both of which are in Ngorongoro’s rain shadow. This pattern illustrates an interesting element of Tanzania’s natural profile: the land has natural corridors that allow elephants and other animals to move undisturbed from park to park.

Another notable attraction in the park are its massive baobab trees, which could be hundreds if not thousands of years old. Leopards, baboons and other mammals make great use of the branches of these iconic, majestic trees.

6. Nyerere National Park (previously Selous National Park)

Set out from Dar-es-Salaam for the 5-hour drive to Nyerere National Park , Africa’s largest reserve. (The road is smooth until the last bumpy stretch; a 4WD vehicle is a must.) Within its almost 31,000 sq km (11,970 sq miles) roam huge herds of animals: the Big Five, but also certain antelope you rarely find in other parks on the continent. Look out for roan antelope, brindled gnu, Lichtenstein’s hartebeest and sable.

Nyerere also has the world’s biggest concentration of the endangered African wild dogs, whose frenetic pace while hunting make for a thrilling game drive. Avid twitchers can also spend hours spotting birds among the trees and wilderness. With its lush landscapes and the picturesque Rufiji River coursing into oxbow lakes, the park is a photographer’s dream. Note that most visitors choose to take a one-hour charter flight to the various airstrips in the park – another opportunity for standout photographs.

A female lion on a branch in a tree in Manyara National Park, Tanzania, East Africa

7. Lake Manyara National Park

Only 650 sq km (251 sq miles), Lake Manyara National Park nonetheless makes a mark. It is in this park that among the buffalo, hippo, cheetah and giraffe you’ll come across an odd sight: tree-climbing lions. Avid bird-watchers can spot some 400 species, including the forest hornbill and pelican. On the highly alkaline Lake Natron, thousands of lesser flamingos sift through the pink waters for food.

4 Maasai warriors, wearing red, holding sticks, jumping on a beach in Zanzibarr

8. Zanzibar

The numerous beaches in the Zanzibar Archipelago are simply some of the most gorgeous in the world. Most travelers choose to lie out at Nungwi Beach in the north of Unguja (also known as Zanzibar Island ). If crowds are not your thing, try Muyuni for dolphin spotting, Jambiani for kite surfing and parasailing, Paje for swimming, and Matemwe for diving or snorkeling.

North of Unguja, Pemba Island is a land of thick forests and crystal-clear waters. While the weather can be iffy, Misali and Vumawimbi Beaches offer unique diving and snorkeling opportunities.

9. Gombe Stream National Park

Just shy of the shores of Lake Tanganyika is Gombe Stream National Park , made famous by Jane Goodall’s behavioral research of the resident chimpanzees. Conducted over four decades, her studies are thought to be the longest ever done on any one wild-animal population. Within the small (22 sq km/13.5 sq mile) confines of Gombe’s grasslands, woodlands and thick rainforest, you can spot red colobus, blue monkey, olive baboon and red-tailed monkeys in addition to chimps.

Vendors selling fresh fruits at Darajani Market, Stone Town, Zanzibar, Tanzania, Indian Ocean, East Africa

10. Stone Town

For over a thousand years, Stone Town (or Zanzibar Town) was a thriving entrepôt, drawing merchants from as far as Persia, China and Europe who traded guns, textiles, minerals and spices. Today, this history can be felt in atmospherically narrow cobbled streets filled with Arab-style buildings, while numerous mosques and the Islamic dress of locals testify to the influence of Islam on the island.

Zanzibar was also once a major slave trading center, with a large and infamously brutal market in Stone Town . It closed in 1873, but before that, the trade of enslaved men and women here was perhaps one of the most robust in the world.

The intricate cuisine fuses African, Indian, Arabic and French elements. One of the top things to do in Tanzania , the nightly market at Forodhani Gardens is one of the best places to try local foods. Each dish is enhanced with spices that are grown in the area to this day – and which once made Stone Town the world’s largest spice market. To get the best of your visit to Stone Town, hire a guide to walk you through the history, layer by layer.

Visitors sat by water at the Empakaai Crater, Ngorongoro Conservation Area Tanzania,

11. Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Next door to the Serengeti National Park is the UNESCO-designated Ngorongoro Conservation Area , a true natural treasure thanks to its natural importance and beauty. Millions of years ago, a series of volcanic eruptions created a mammoth crater that is now home to the highest concentration of mammals in the world. (The ensuing ash created the Serengeti plains.) In a single Land Rover ride across the crater, it’s not uncommon to witness up to 30,000 animals of multiple species. Lions, hyenas, cape buffalo and big tuskers thrive in the swampy areas.

12. Mafia Island

Mafia Island is a region north of Zanzibar that’s not officially recognized as part of the territory – which is probably why so many people miss it. Because of the low tourism numbers, travelers who do visit call it Tanzania’s best-kept secret, maybe even more magical than Zanzibar: more powdery white sands, bluer skies, and more intriguing water. It’s also home to the biggest fish in the world: the whale shark, which you might see lumbering through the waters off Utende, Juani, Kitoni or Bweni Beaches. At Ndagoni Beach, you can also catch sight of hippos lazing about.

Fisherman carry and trade fish on the shore of Lake Tanganyika in Kigoma, Tanzania, East Africa

13. Lake Tanganyika

On the country’s western frontier, Lake Tanganyika is the largest freshwater lake and the second-deepest lake in the world, supporting a vast local fishing industry across Tanzania and into Zambia, Burundi and the Democratic Republic of Congo. Aboard a dhow, expect a truly dreamy ride across its waters, as the sun sets over the horizon and the calm breezes carry you along. In the lakeside town of Kigoma, you can visit the fish market or get out for a day of scuba diving; we recommend checking into Lake Tanganyika Hotel , right on the shore. And if you want to be surrounded by the vast lake, Lupita Island boasts luxury accommodations plus excursions to go snorkeling, hiking, kayaking, swimming or fishing.

This article was first published June 2022 and updated November 2023

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15 Top-Rated Tourist Attractions in Tanzania

Written by Lana Law Updated May 11, 2023 We may earn a commission from affiliate links ( )

Tanzania is home to some of Africa's most famous national parks and natural attractions, including majestic Mount Kilimanjaro. Consequently, the most popular things to do in Tanzania and the reason many people visit the country, are safaris and wildlife-related adventures .

Viewing giraffes on a game drive in Serengeti National Park, Tanzania

Most visitors will find themselves passing through Dar es Salaam and heading out to the wilderness areas and other destinations. For those who want to spend some time soaking up the sun, the beautiful beaches of Zanzibar beckon.

Off Pemba and Mafia islands is another kind of natural wonder, appreciated by scuba divers and snorkelers who come here from around the world to experience the coral gardens, colorful fish, and crystal clear waters.

Explore your options and discover the best places to visit with our list of the top attractions in Tanzania.

1. Mount Kilimanjaro

2. serengeti national park, 3. zanzibar beaches, 4. ngorongoro conservation area, 5. lake manyara national park, 6. mafia island, 7. tarangire national park, 8. pemba island, 9. stone town, 10. selous game reserve, 11. arusha national park, 12. ruaha national park, 13. gombe stream national park, 14. katavi national park, 15. lake victoria, frequently asked questions, when is the best time to take a safari in tanzania, where are the best beaches in tanzania.

Highlights : A snowcapped mountain in the tropics, six-day hiking trips to the top

Mount Kilimanjaro is Africa's highest peak (5,895 m) and Tanzania's most iconic image.

Mount Kilimanjaro National Park, unlike other parks in northern Tanzania, is not visited for the wildlife but for the chance to stand in awe of this beautiful snow-capped mountain and, for many, to climb to the summit. Mount Kilimanjaro can be climbed at any time, although the best period is from late June to October, during the dry season.

Kilimanjaro, a World Heritage Site, was formed over 1 million years ago by volcanic movement along the Rift Valley. Three volcanic cones — Shira, Kibo, and Mawenzi — came to be about 750,000 years ago. The highest point is Uhuru Peak on Kibo, which is one of the Seven Summits of the world .

The mountain rises from farmland on the lower level to rainforest and alpine meadow, and then barren lunar landscape at the peaks. The slopes of rainforest are home to buffaloes, leopards, monkeys, elephants, and eland. The alpine zone is where bird watchers will find an abundance of birds of prey.

Although no immediate project is in the works, in late 2020 the government approved a plan to build a cable car on Mt. Kilimanjaro. If constructed, it would take visitors to 3,700 meters above sea level.

Highlights : Big Five wildlife spotting, wildebeest migration, 500 species of birds, UNESCO World Heritage Site

The world-famous Serengeti National Park is a vast treeless plain with millions of animals living here or passing through in search of fresh grasslands. It's most famous for the annual wildebeest migration but you can also see the Big Five here, and nearly 500 species of birds have been recorded on the Serengeti.

As the second largest national park in Tanzania , the Serengeti attracts tens of thousands of tourists each year. The best months for wildlife viewing in Serengeti National Park are between June and September . The wet season is from March to May, with the coldest period from June to October.

The annual migration of over 1.5 million wildebeest and hundreds of thousands of zebra and gazelle takes place in May or early June. This migration is one of the most impressive natural events and the primary draw for many tourists.

Backpacking Tanzania Budget Travel Guide 2024

I’ve written the best travel guide to backpacking Tanzania on a budget, for I can think of few other countries that better represent the African continent.

Lush, verdant, rich in lore and industry, and home to some of the noblest creatures and mountains in the world, Tanzania is a world wonder.

Tanzania has been romanticized countless times by the greatest Western authors. Hemingway, Fitzgerald, and many more from the Lost Generation traveled to Tanzania in search of a greater truth.

Philanthropy legend Jane Goodall started her career here. So many people over the years have fallen in love with Tanzania and I’m sure you will too.

With this travel guide to Tanzania, you’ll gain valuable information about how to have an amazing trip in the country.

We’ll cover a wide range of topics over the course of this article, covering vital topics like what to do in Tanzania and the best places to stay.

By the end of this guide, you’ll be equipped with all of the necessary tools to go backpacking around Tanzania on a budget!

Why Go Backpacking in Tanzania?

Backpacking Tanzania is one of the best experiences a traveler can have.

On a journey through this marvelous country, backpackers will find a menagerie of exotic wildlife, heavenly beaches, and friendly and warm people. Moreover, they may discover an elusive piece of themselves that has escaped so many journeymen before them.

Think great food, stunning beaches, interesting cultures, and—last but not least—the mighty Kilimanjaro. There are so many different backpacking routes in Tanzania, but no matter which backpacking route you choose they will all be amazing.

We’re going to break down the best places to visit in Tanzania soon, but before we get to that section we need to talk about specific routes for backpacking Tanzania.

Sunrise over the Ngorongoro Crater | Photo by Ana Pereira

Below are a couple of itineraries for backpacking Tanzania that are meant to inspire you. Each one is specially drafted to give you the best experience possible. Though if you wish, please feel free modify them in any way that you like.

Afterward, we’re going jump into the meat of the article – the destinations – and then follow up with some more specific information e.g. Costs, Food, Diving , etc.

Hang tight my fellow broke backpackers; we’re getting into the meat of the article now!

Best Itineraries for Backpacking Tanzania

I have written four travel itineraries for backpacking Tanzania. They are titled Sea to Sky, Time to Enjoy Tanzania, More Sun and Savannah , and the Grand Tour .

These vary from 1 week to 3 weeks in length and cover the majority of the best places in Tanzania to travel to.

Backpacking Tanzania 7 day Itinerary #1: Sea to Sky

With so little time to go backpacking in Tanzania, you’ll have to settle for its two greatest attractions: Zanzibar and the landscape around Arusha (poor you). On this 7-day Tanzania itinerary, you’ll either fly into Zanzibar or Arusha, head to the other and then fly out.

Go on a quick safari in the Tanzanian Nationa Park , Serengeti or Ngorongoro Crater . Be sure to keep an eye for Mt. Kilimanjaro (I hear it’s quite big…).

Afterward, relax on the beaches of Zanzibar and drink a Kilimanjaro beer. You can go snorkeling or scuba diving, kite surfing, or maybe go on a sailing trip in a traditional dhow.

If you’d like, reverse this itinerary and start in Zanzibar, then go to Arusha afterwards!

Backpacking Tanzania 10 day Itinerary #2: Time to Enjoy Tanzania

This 10-day itinerary for Tanzania is very similar to the one above except now you have more time to really enjoy all of the best places in Tanzania!

Visit all of the hidden gems around Arusha including Lake Natron and Ol Doyino Agani ! Scuba dive off the coast of Pemba Island near Zanzibar! Maybe even attempt to climb the mighty Kilimanjaro! All of this and more is possible because you have more time to spend in this amazing country.

Backpacking Tanzania 2 week Itinerary #3: More Sun and Savannah

On this 2-week itinerary for backpacking Tanzania, you’ll have time to explore the more distant locations, but only a little…

With the extra 4 days, you’ll be able to visit Mafia Island , which is the best place to go diving in Tanzania! Whale sharks are common here and swimming with them is an unbeatable experience. Aside from the diving, Mafia Island also has some of the best beaches in the country; bonus, they are completely deserted.

Backpacking Tanzania 2 week Itinerary #4: The Grand Tour

Now we’re talkin’! With 3 weeks to backpack Tanzania, you’ll be able to experience this country properly. In addition to all of the locations discussed prior (Arusha, Serengeti, Kili, Zanzibar, Mafia, etc), you’ll have time to venture deep into the south the Southern Highlands , where some of Tanzania’s great treasures are located.

Make the long(ish) bus journey through Mikumi and Udzungwa on the way to Iringa . If you like, stop for the chance to see some big game and awesome scenery.

Once you’ve arrived in Iringa, head straight for Ruaha , which is one of the best national parks in Tanzania . While here, you’ll get to see most of the wildlife that the Serengeti has but without the tourist crowds!

Places to Visit in Tanzania

Backpacking dar es salaam.

Dar es Salaam or simply Dar is the largest city in Tanzania and the center for most of the country’s business. It’s a typical Africa city, one defined by equal parts of urban growth and apparent chaos. Regardless, Dar is one of the most important economic centers in all of Africa.

Because it is a city mostly aimed at business, those who are backpacking around Tanzania usually end up skipping Dar or simply use it as a base to organize tours. While Dar does offer less in the way of tourist attractions compared to powerhouses like Arusha or Zanzibar, it still has its own merits!

Dar has a ton of markets to visit, some of the best restaurants in Tanzania, and interesting cultural sites as well for that matter.

Shopping is the name of the game in Dar es Salaam. All of the markets are amazing and offer an awesome array of goods. Note that bartering is practiced in full force in Tanzania!

The Kariakoo Market is the most famous in Tanzania, renowned for its huge selection and very low prices. The Mwenge Market is great for woodcarvings while the Illal Market has lots of kitschy little secondhand stuff. Be sure to also drop by Kivukoni for a fresh albeit smelly seafood experience.

Some of the most interesting cultural sites in Dar include the Makumbusho Village Museum , the National Museum , the Azania Front Lutheran Church , and the Askari Monument .

There are several beaches in Dar that are of a respectable quality. Coco and Mikardi are two of the most popular, so usually pretty busy. Just across the channel is Zanzibar, which is one of the great jewels of the Tanzanian coastline.

Backpacking Zanzibar

Zanzibar is home to some of the most beautiful beaches in all of East Africa and some very significant historical architecture as well. Consequently, it is one of the most popular places in Tanzania and probably ground zero for travelers.

Zanzibar is a semi-autonomous region, having only joined Tanzania in the last 50 years. As such, it has its own immigration offices for both air and sea. You’ll have to pass through customs when traveling both in and out Zanzibar so keep your passport handy!

It should be noted that Zanzibar, along with much of the Tanzanian coastline, is predominantly Swahili, which means that Islam is the prevailing religion. Please dress and act respectively. Refer to the section on People for information on local taboos.

Zanzibar is a fairly large island with several villages with their own unique vibe. Stone Town is the historical center and a UNESCO heritage site because of its significant Arab-Africa architecture. Some important landmarks in Stone Town include the Fort , House of Wonders , Livingstone’s House , and the Palace Museum .

Fun fact: Freddie Mercury of Queen was born in Stone Town! There are several restaurants and bars around town that are dedicated to Mercury. Many will make bold claims of their connection to him, some being more authentic than others.

The northern tip of Zanzibar is where much of the action takes place due in part to its excellent beaches that are visitable at all tides. Nungwi is the busiest village in this region and Kendwa is a close second.

The beaches of Zanzibar are obviously the biggest draws. Some of the best budget accommodations in Zanzibar are on this part of the island as well. That said, you’ll also find some of the fancier beachside accommodation too.

Adventurous people can go to check out one of the many caves and islands located on the rim of Zanzibar. Kiwenge and Mangapwani are two cool caverns. Changuu (aka Prison Island )is a great place to see giant tortoises, and idyllic Mnemba Island has some great snorkeling.

Backpacking Paje

Paje is the largest village on the quieter southeastern coast of Zanzibar Island. Paje and many of the other proximitous villages have a much more relaxed vibe than the northern shores of Zanzibar.

Paje appears to be much more Swahili than the northern tourist areas. Buildings here are built in traditional style with the palm leaves and thatched roofs. Locals tend to keep to themselves here and go about their daily business, though in the evening it feels like the entire village (the men at least) move to the beaches to play football, which is the favorite sport in Tanzania.

The beaches in Paje are very long and beautiful. You could walk along them all the way to Jambiani or Dongwe , which are each about an hour away from Paje in opposite directions.

The beaches are often best for swimming when the tides are high. Kitesurfing is another popular activity here as the conditions are quite good.

If you can manage it, I definitely suggest hiring a dhow and captain for the day. Sailing in these watercrafts is an amazing experience because they are fun but mostly for the story! Dhows are sometimes nothing more than a hallowed-out tree and sail made of old t-shirts. The prospect of braving the seas in one of these whimsically precarious boats is a blast (for me at least)!

The southern villages of Zanzibar are notably more expensive but not prohibitively so. You can still find budget accommodation in Zanzibar’s southern reaches.

Though to really travel around Zanzibar on a budget, you should probably stick to the northern beaches. On that note, try and use the local dala-dalas as much as possible – private taxis are expensive on Zanzibar.

Backpacking Arusha

By now, we’ve left the coastline behind and entered into the heartland of Tanzania – a region characterized by vast savannahs, celestial mountains, great animal herds, and tribal peoples. This area truly looks like the stereotypical Africa and it’s, regardless of any predispositions, an amazing part of the country.

Arusha is the largest city in the region and the primary hub for organizing safaris and trips to Kilimanjaro. Many people just blow through town, eager to start their safaris and climbs. Though Arusha is, admittedly, an aesthetically unattractive town, it still deserves to be visited.

The markets of Arusha are the central nervous system of the city and are well worth seeing. There is a Maasai market as well that is more for tourists and souvenirs. Keep an eye for the rare tanzanite in the city as it’s famous here.

Arusha is surrounded by many coffee plantations as well and a tour of them is mandatory for any caffeine fiend! Visit one of the many cafes in Arusha (a good one is Africafe ) and inquire about visiting a plantation.

If you’re looking for a way to acclimate for a Kilimanjaro climb or just want to climb something quieter, Mt. Meru is right next to Arusha and makes for a great adventure. The mountain is 4500m tall so it will require several days to summit. Competent climbers may not need a guide but will need an official escort.

If you can manage it, try to organize a trip to the Oldupai Gorge , which is considered the “Cradle of Civilization.” Aside from being one of the most anthropologically significant places in the world, it’s also very unique looking.

Nearby Lake Natron and Ol Doinyo Lengai are even weirder destinations that offer some truly surreal experiences.

Backpacking Moshi

Moshi is the primary gateway to Mt. Kilimanjaro and, like Arusha, often used simply as a base for tourists. Much of Moshi’s attractions are hidden gems, much in the same way Arusha’s attractions are.

There’s a grand market, plenty of coffee plantations, the chance to visit Maasai villages, and two of the highest mountains in Africa nearby. Moshi does offer a few unique attractions of its own too.

One of the best things to do in Moshi is explore the surrounding countryside; there are plenty of awesome little wonders like waterfalls, hikes, and a gorgeous lake.

Lake Chala is on the border of Kenya and Tanzania and totally worth checking out. It is a very relaxed and totally lush place as well. You’ll see plenty of monkeys here and maybe the occasional elephant or two.

Marangu Falls and Materuni Falls are two very picturesque waterfalls located on the outskirts of Moshi. Both are great for swimming but be careful as the water can be freezing cold! If you searching for warmer water, head to the Kikuletwa Hot Springs to feel your toes again.

For those who want to stay in Moshi long term, there are plenty of social welfare programs and rehabilitation centers that could use extra help. With these NGOs, you’ll often help children and abused women learn English and other vital skills that will prepare them for the modern world.

Note that many of these organization still require to you pay for your own food and board, though discounts may be offered. Ask around town to see which of the NGOs need help.

For information on climbing Kilimanjaro, refer to the Climbing Kilimanjaro section near the bottom of the article.

Backpacking Iringa and Ruaha

Iringa is the primary tourist hub for Tanzania’s Southern Highlands , which is one of the most beautiful parts of the country. This is one of the most alluring regions of Tanzania, not to mention the setting for some of its most magnificent game reserves.

The bus ride from Dar es Salaam to Iringa is worth making the trip alone. Along the way, you’ll pass through both Mikumi National Park , one of the best places to spot big game, and the Udzungwa Mountains . While driving to Iringa, there is a good chance you’ll see elephants and other animals just chilling on the side of the road.

Try and stop by the Udzungwa Mountains. Aside from being an ecological marvel, the mountains also host one of the greatest waterfalls in East Africa: Sanje Waterfall .

Upon arriving in Iringa, you may notice that it looks a bit different from other Tanzanian towns. This town was originally settled by the German Empire and so it has a distinctive Teutonic flair. Many of the local attractions in Iringa either relate to the original German colonization or their glorious defeat at the hands of the Wahehe. Some notable cultural landmarks include Kalenga Museum and the Gangilonga Rock .

The main reason to visit Iringa, however, is for the chance to visit Ruaha , one the greatest places to go on a safari in Tanzania; it is arguably better than the Serengeti!

I think Ruhaha is potentially superior to the Serengeti because it receives far fewer tourists. This means you won’t have to deal with crowds and can easily relatively affordable safaris!

You can organize a safari in Iringa or Tungamalenga village, which is at the boundary of the park. Should you choose the latter option, you should take a bus to the village and sleep at a local campground.

Backpacking Mafia Island

Mafia Island is a much quieter version of Zanzibar, devoid of the raucous crowds and rampant tourism that can make the latter somewhat unattractive at times. It’s quickly gaining a reputation as an eco-friendly destination, yet the same time dangerously close to being discovered by the masses.

Those backpacking in Tanzania should definitely check out Mafia Island before it’s spoiled by those hordes of Zanzibarbarians.

Most travelers will fly to Mafia Island via Dar es Salaam. Tickets can be bought in advance though I’ve heard that you’ll pay less if you book in Dar itself within 2 weeks of the flight.

The other option is to grab a ferry from Nyamisati , which is about 4 hours south of Dar by bus. The ferry costs $8 and leaves at 3 am every morning though delays and/or cancellations are regular.

Upon arriving in Kilindoni , the largest town on Mafia, you’ll find it is much less busy than Zanzibar. There are very few vehicles on the island, so we suggest that you find a rental bike as a means of getting around.

The beaches of Mafia Island are gorgeous and often empty. You could spend your entire trip just being a beachbum, and chances are you’ll encounter less a handful of Westerners. The best beaches are on the west coast as the east has a lot of mangroves.

Mafia Island has the best snorkeling and diving in Tanzania! Whale sharks are very common and swimming with them is actually pretty affordable ($60 w/Afro Whale Shark Safari).

If you can, try to book a dhow to pay a visit to the beautiful lagoon and visit the surrounding islands: Chole, Bwejuu, Jimbondo , and Juani .

Off the Beaten Path in Tanzania

Some of the best places in Tanzania are way out in the middle of nowhere! Backpacking to Tanzania’s farthest corners can be extremely rewarding and chances are you’ll be the only mizunga (white person) for miles. Sounds adventurous, right?

Below is a list of Tanzania’s most worthwhile off-the-beaten-path destinations. The journey to these will be long ( Swahili time will be in full effect!), the destinations themselves will sometimes be rough, and the locals will look at you funny.

For those who enjoy this sort of traveling, these remote locations prove to be irresistible.

Backpacking Pemba Island

If you liked the idea of Mafia Island’s solitude, then you’ll love Pemba Island just as much. Yet another tame alternative to Zanzibar, this island may be the most infrequently visited of them all.

Here you’ll find rolling hills, fishing villages, and few tourist lodges. Consequently, the beaches are pristine and the diving the best in Tanzania.

You can reach Pemba via plane from Dar es Salaam or Zanzibar for around $150. There’s also a direct ferry leaving from Dar es Salaam twice per week and another from Tanga. Both schedules are highly variable and very prone to delays.

Chake Chake and Wete are the two main villages on the island and both have little in the way of tourist infrastructure. There are a few resorts and dive schools but not much else. Granted, there are still plenty of residents on Pemba Island; they tend to the fields and live a very quiet life.

The few lodges on the island are pretty expensive. You’ll have to look very hard to find an affordable lodge. As of now, I’ve not heard of any campgrounds around the island.

As you’d expect from an island off the tourist track, the beaches are amazing and completely devoid of tourists. There are a lot of mangroves to sort through but once you arrive at the sand you’ll be shocked by the purity of it. The north of the island has plenty of jungle to explore as well.

The diving around the island is also top notch and receives its fair share of whale sharks. Humpback whales have been spotted during the migratory season.

Backpacking Western Tanzania

The far western provinces of Tanzania that border Burundi, Rwanda, and the DRC, are among the least visited areas in the whole country. Here are some of Africa’s most magnificent lakes as well as a number of significant wildlife refuges that receive far fewer tourists than likes of the Serengeti and even Ruaha.

The two gateways to the West of Tanzania are Mbeye in the south and Mwanza in the north. For the sake of simplicity, we’re going to highlight the top attractions in the area starting from Mwanza.

Note that there are commuter trains from Dar es Salaam to many of the major cities in Western Tanzania, including Mwanza, Kigoma, and Mbeya. These trains are reliable and relatively comfortable.

Sitting on the banks of Lake Victoria , Mwanza is a regional hub and a popular stopping point for those heading to Rwanda and Burundi. It can be accessed by road from more popular locations in the East via Dodam , the administrative capital of the country.

Trips to the Serengeti can be arranged in Mwanza but the shores and many islands of Lake Victoria are the more unique attractions.

chimpanzees in mahale mountains tanzania

Heading southwest from Mwanza, you’ll eventually hit Kigoma on the banks of Lake Tanganyika . This is a fabulous freshwater lake with sandy shores and crystalline waters that can be compared to the likes of the superlative Lake Malawi. Relaxing and swimming around the lake are highly recommended activities.

Within a day’s journey from Kigoma is the Mahale Mountains , which is perhaps the most significant sanctuary for the chimpanzee monkey.

To reach the Mahales, you will have to take the historical MV Liemba boat to Lagosa , whereupon you organize treks into the mountains for chimpanzee viewing. This endeavor is rarely undertaken by foreigners, though it is extremely rewarding.

From Kigoma and the Mahales, you’ll head south again until you reach Mbeye, passing Katavi and Lake Rukwa along the way.

Backpacking Kilwa

One of the most significant historical sites in all of Tanzania is located way down south in the Kilwa Islands. These islands are the very essence of off the beaten path travel but reaching them will be totally worthwhile.

Buses depart to Kilwa Masoko , the main village in the area, from Dar es Salaam. Be sure to catch the early bus as it’s a long drive and later buses have been known to drop off passengers at Nangurukuru .

There is very little to do in Kilwa Masako besides visiting the nearby ruins. There are the usual attractions on the Swahili coastline, like deserted beaches, mangrove forests, local markets, and fishmongers, but you should be accustomed to these by now.

You can also visit neighboring Kilwa Kivinje if you like; this town is more modern than Masako and has some interesting German history.

The primary and perhaps sole reason to visit Kilwa is for the ruins of Kilwa Kisiwani. Kiswani is considered to be the most important Swahili historical site and dutifully a UNESCO World heritage site now.

To visit the ruins, you will need a permit from the local government as well as a dhow . The island itself is not too far away from the mainland. Note that you will also have to pay entrance at the ruins.

Kilwa Kisiwani is a huge complex full of decrepit buildings, crumbling walls, and shadows from the old Islamic Sultanate. There was formerly a palace, a grand mosque, and an imposing fort, though they are in ruins.

Songo Mnara is near Kiswani, a stone town that is equally as impressive. Between these two archeological sites, you could easily spend the entire day getting lost.

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Top Things to Do in Tanzania

1. go on safari.

There are over 40,000 square km of protected park in Tanzania, much of which offers amazing opportunities for wildlife viewing. Go on a safari for both yourself and for the local community – your support helps to protect these lands and bring jobs to the people.

2. Explore Stone Town in Zanzibar

Stone Town is one of the most recognizable landmarks in Tanzania. It is a testament to the old days of Arab rule and a wonder to walk around.

3. Climb Kilimanjaro

This is a bucket-list item for many of those backpacking Tanzania and Africa altogether! Climb the continent’s highest peak and touch the “Roof of Africa.”

4. Dive with whale sharks

Tanzania has some of the best diving opportunities in all of Africa. To really reach the best diving, you’ll have to head to some of the more off-the-beaten-path locations, like Mafia Island or Pemba Island.

5. Sail in a dhow

For seafaring Swahilis, the dhow is like an extension of their own body. Everyday they captain their boats for work, pleasure, and sometimes for no reason at all. Joining a Swahili on his dhow is truly a spiritual experience.

6. Visit the markets

Tanzanians love to shop and the markets are absolutely bonkers! You can find just about anything at a Tanzanian market from little baubles to rare tanzanite.

7. Hang out with local tribes people

Among the myriad of tribal communities in Africa , Tanzania has some of the most interesting well known of them. Visit one of the many villages in the heartland of the country for a peek into the local lives. Just remember to be RESPECTFUL and to not treat the tribes people like zoo animals.

8. Chill on the beach in Zanzibar

The beaches of Zanzibar are among the most beautiful places in Tanzania. With their bleached sand, sapphire water, and the occasional dhow sailing by, few parts of Tanzania are more enchanting than Zanzibar’s beaches.

9. Witness the Great Migration

The Great Migration of Africa is often described as one of the most incredible natural wonders of the world. Seeing the wildebeest, among other beasts, travel across the plains in such an epic fashion is truly one of the best things that you can do while backpacking in Tanzania.

10. Explore Western Tanzania

Tourists rarely visit Western Tanzania, yet it offers some of the best attractions in the country! Go swimming in Lake Tanganyika and explore the Mahale Mountains for a chance to see a chimpanzee in its natural habitat.

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Backpacker Accommodation in Tanzania

Tanzania has been on the backpacker radar for some time now and so the country has a lot of different forms of accommodation, many of which are affordable! Between the many hostels, campgrounds, apartments, and bush lodges, you should have no trouble choosing between some of the best places to stay in Tanzania.

Hostels in Tanzania are generally good quality. Areas popular with tourists, like Zanzibar and Arusha, will have a greater selection. Some of the hostels in these places are pretty slick as well!

Staying in a lesser visited location, like Iringa or Mafia, will mean you have to stay in more basic lodges (such is Africa).

In order to save money, I definitely suggest bringing your own tent and staying in the campgrounds as much as possible. You can also bring a hammock but make sure it’s sealed to keep away the mosquitoes.

If you’re going on safari, you’ll be camping anyway! What is more, many hostels in Africa have campgrounds that share facilities. Taking advantage of hostels like this means that you have access to the communal showers and kitchens.

If a hostel doesn’t have a designated campsite, you can convince them to let you pitch your tent in the garden.

Staying in an apartment can be an awesome experience, especially in places like Zanzibar or Dar es Salaam. Airbnb is my favorite way to book an apartment, no matter where I travel.

Consider couchsurfing in Tanzania as well! Doing so will unlock another side of the country.

Where to Stay in Tanzania

Travel costs for backpacking tanzania.

Like the rest of Africa, Tanzania can be both very cheap and very expensive at the same time. Whereas the costs of living can be very low, going on a safari or a multi-day hike can turn out to be exorbitant.

All of that hard work of sticking to a budget while traveling Africa – those days of spending less than $10 – can be eradicated by a couple of days in the Serengeti or Kilimanjaro.

You can travel on a budget in Tanzania though! You just need to have the right practices, my eager broke backpackers.

A comfortable daily budget for Tanzania should be around $30-50 per day . With this, you should have no problem finding a dorm bed, groceries, beer money, and cash for transport. This does not include safaris.

Hostels can cost anywhere from $15 for a large dormitory to $35 for a private room. Conventional Western lodging can be expensive in Tanzania and the costs add up quick. Note that Zanzibar is more expensive then mainland Tanzania. Check out the hostels in Zanzibar for the lowdown.

The best way to go backpacking in Africa on a budget is to bring a tent with you! Carrying around your own shelter while traveling in Tanzania allows you to take advantage of campsites and skip on renting tents for safaris.

Food, drink, and transport can all be cheap if you stick to the local methods. Eat at the little cafes and street vendors where a meal costs between $3-$5.

Stick to the crowded minibusses where even long hauls cost a matter dollars. Domestic flights will not be cheap; ferries and buses will save you hundreds of dollars, but will take hours or possibly days of travel.

Stick to these local habits and you save lots of money while backpacking in Tanzania. This way you can splurge on the big ticket items, like a diving trip or safari.

Budget Safaris in Serengeti and Elsewhere

Going on a safari in the Serengeti or anywhere for that matter is one perhaps the #1 reason people visit Tanzania in the first place. How many dream of going off-roading in the plains of Africa in search of elephants, lions, and the rest of their favorite childhood animals?

Going on a safari in Tanzania is an amazing, once-in-a-lifetime experience, but it can also be a very expensive one.

Never fear my broke backpackers! Where there’s a will, there’s a way and there’s certainly a will for finding budget safaris in the Serengeti and elsewhere in Tanzania.

There are plenty of budget safaris in Tanzania. These multi-day tours are usually pretty basic, consisting usually of a guide or two, a single 4×4, and a group of enthusiastic backpackers.

You may camp out in the middle of nowhere but most likely you’ll end up staying in a shared campground with other groups of travelers.

Tents will be pretty rudimentary and you’ll probably be expected to bring your own equipment, like a sleeping bag, mat, and headlamp, though you should have all of these things for backpacking Africa on a budget anyway!

There are a ton of companies that offer budget safaris in Tanzania and it’s just a matter of doing your research. You should have little problem finding the right safari in tourist hubs like Dar es Salaam, Arusha, and Iringa, so shop around!

Don’t be afraid to go on a safari in a lesser-known wildlife park. The Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater get all of the attention but places like Ruaha , Tarangine , and Lake Manyara can be just as beautiful and even cheaper! Taragine and Lake Manyara are very close to Arusha as well and make for relatively easy trips.

Money in Tanzania

The official currency of Tanzania is the Tanzanian shilling . As of October 2018, the official conversion rate for the Tanzanian shilling is 1 USD=2,289 shilling.

For small transactions in Tanzania, the kind you accrue at local markets, bars, cafes, street carts, etc, shillings will be requested. Most vendors will only accept smaller bills and may look at you irritatingly if you whip out a large bill. (Who could blame them for breaking a 10,000 note when something like a beer costs 600 shillings?) Try to save small notes as much as possible for situations like these.

You can buy shillings at one of the many currency exchange businesses, which are primarily located in the more popular tourist areas. You’ll get a better exchange rate for larger and newer bills as well.

Often times you will see hotels, safaris, and activities priced in USD, Pounds and/or Euros. These currencies are the most commonly accepted form of payment when it comes to larger, more tourist-related activities – entry into National Parks is a good example of when you need to pay with USD.

More often than naught, you will be expected to pay with foreign currency, which can be frustrating since you probably bought a shit ton of shillings in the first place!

If you are planning on going on a safari, or have any unpaid bookings for that matter, bring USD, Euro, or Pounds to settle these up. If you only have shillings, most tourist businesses will still accept them with a little convincing.

Top Tips for Broke Backpackers

Camp: With plenty of gorgeous places, Tanzania can be a great place to camp. Check out this post for a breakdown of the best tents to take backpacking. Or, if you’re feeling really adventurous and want to save some cash, consider picking up a backpacking hammock.
Cook your own food: If you are on a tight budget, you can save money by cooking your own food. I recommend bringing a portable backpacking stove.
Book your transportation early: Both plane and bus tickets are much cheaper if you purchase them in advance.
Couchsurf : Tanzanians are awesome, and I am so grateful I was able to explore its cities with local friends. Check out Couchsurfing to make some real friendships and see this country from the perspective of locals.
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Why Should You Travel to Tanzania with a Water Bottle?

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Best Time to Visit Tanzania

Due to its size and geographic location, Tanzania has a unique climate that can be hard to characterize or predict. In the broadest sense, Tanzania has two rainy seasons: the “long rains” from March-May and the “short rains” from November-December.

The long rainy season is characterized by large tropical deluges that occur in the afternoons. Humidity is very high during this time and, for much of the country, the temperatures are still quite high.

Washouts are common during this season and the vegetation is overgrown; both of these factors allow for very poor safari conditions.

The long dry season that follows the long rains (June-October) is generally seen as the best time to go backpacking in Tanzania. Rains become erratic, temperatures fall to a comfortable level, and the skies are the clearest all year.

That being said, the Long Dry is still not the best time of year for safaris as the rivers and watering holes are still full, which makes animals less inclined to go out in open.

If you wanted to see the Great Wildebeest Migration in the Serengeti, you’d be too early as well. This time of year is best for activities like island hopping or climbing Kilimanjaro.

Following the Long Dry, Tanzania enters another short rainy season in November and December that is much less dramatic. Following this is another short dry season from January to February before the whole cycle starts again. Depending on the year’s precipitation, the line between these two short seasons may be vague as rain.

Together, the short seasons are another excellent time to visit Tanzania. Game will be out in the open, the Migration will have returned to the Serengeti, and the weather will be reliable. Note that temperatures will be very hot at this time.

Festivals in Tanzania

Tanzania has some of the craziest and most unique festivals in East Africa! From cultural to musical to just downright weird, there’s a celebration for everyone in Tanzania.

Watch men lash each other (civily) to settle beefs from last year! Participate in a marathon at the base of Mt. Fuckin’ Kiliamnajaro, which has to be the coolest setting for a race that I’ve ever heard of. All of these and more are really happening in Tanzania!

Here’s a list of some of the most interesting festivals taking part in Tanzania:

Wanyambo Festival (January) – Traditional festival that features song, dance, performances, and food. Held in Makumbusho, slightly north of Dar es Salaam.
Sauti za Busara (February) – A big musical festival featuring jazz, pop, afrobeat, and more. Held on Zanzibar.
KiliMan Challenge (February) – Perhaps the greatest triathlon ever. Includes a climb up Kilimanjaro, a mountain bike race around it, and, finally, a marathon at the base.
Unification Day (April) – Celebration of the day Zanzibar joined with Tanzania. Lots of nationalistic ceremonies and flag waving.
Mwaka Kogwa (July/August) – Multi-day festival where men beat each other with banana leaves to settle arguments. A ceremonial straw hut is set on fire too. Held on Zanzibar.
Eid al-Fitr (dates changes on account of the Muslim calendar) – The celebration of the end of Ramadan. There is feasting, gift-giving, praying, and dancing involved.

What to Pack for Tanzania

On every adventure, there are six things I never go traveling without:

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Staying Safe in Tanzania

Tanzania suffers from much the same crime that is endemic to Eastern Africa: theft is ordinary, corruption is rampant, and violence is not unheard of.

When backpacking in Tanzania, you must be alert and aware of your surroundings, especially in empty streets or when it’s dark out. I cannot tell you how many times I’ve heard of backpackers getting in trouble because they were not careful; myself included.

There are a lot of petty criminals and desperate opportunists in Tanzania that have no problem targeting a tourist. Law enforcement often likes to get a cut of the business and will often solicit backpackers for bribes as well.

Even the odd taxi driver may attempt to screw over a backpacker and hold him hostage for a bribe. I’ll never forget the story my friend told me about how a simple a taxi ride turned into a stand-off and eventually led to an awkward conversation with a local mob boss (but that’s a long story).

We suggest to everyone to study our guide on being a safe backpacker . In this article, we cover a lot of scams and how to avoid them. We also cover a lot of practicalities like avoiding the display of expensive items, traveling in groups, and using the proper safety garments. Be sure to check it out.

We mentioned before that cops like to pick on tourists by soliciting bribes. Usually, they’ll invent some sort of infracture on the spot and say that you need to pay them right there. If you’re positive that you’ve done no wrong, just hold your ground and insist on credentials. The cop will get annoyed and most likely walk away.

Staying Safe Around Tanzanian Wildlife

Tanzania is deep in malaria territory so you will need to consider your antimalarial options. Consult a doctor beforehand to see if malaria medication is right for you. I didn’t use malaria medication once in Africa – I wore long clothes and used lots of repellent instead – and probably got lucky.

Also be very cautious around the wildlife. Most of the animals that you encounter on a safari will be skittish. On the off chance you take the wrong step and encroach on a beast’s territory, things can get really hairy.

You don’t want to fuck with a charging bull elephant or a hungry lion. You especially don’t want to get caught up with a hippo, which are the number one killers in Africa.

Always ask your safari guide if it’s ok to leave the car, campsite, etc. Do not wander into areas that marked off or labeled as dangerous.

For a proper briefing on safety on safaris, read this guide here . The article discusses Kenya specifically but is still applicable to Tanzania.

Sex, Drugs and Rock ‘n’ Roll in Tanzania

Tanzania is a fairly laid back country that doesn’t attract so many party animals. People tend to unwind by drinking a beer at the campground with a nice bonfire rather than getting pissed drunk at a bar. That being said, there are definitely ways to party in Tanzania!

The best parties in Tanzania will be on the coast in either Zanzibar or Dar es Salaam. Zanzibar generally has more casual beach bars while Dar can be a little posher.

There are a couple of noteworthy bars in Dar es Salaam like Q Bar, Samaki Samaki, The Savannah Lounge , and New Maisha Club . A lot of these places are restaurants during the day and clubs at night, so if you arrive at a spot and it looks tame, it’s because you’re too early.

From what I’ve heard from fellow travelers, each bar in Dar has a certain night where things get wild. A good example is Mediterraneo , which is usually stuffy, but every third Saturday goes fuckin’ crazy. Ask around to see when is the “good night” for each bar.

Zanzibar has more beach bars and the scene here is more intimate than Dar es Salaam. Most of the bars are pretty small but you do get the occasional big one in Stone Town or on the north of the island.

Of local infamy is Zanzibar’s own Full Moon Party at Kendwa Rocks . If you’ve been to the ones in Thailand, then this will feel familiar albeit less rowdy. There will be bonfires, DJs, and lots of drunk Zanzibarbarians.

Please be aware that both Dar and Zanzibar are Muslim communities. Most of the locals look the other way at drinking, some even partake themselves, but they will not appreciate dealing with wasted tourists. Please be respectful of them.

Travel Insurance for Tanzania

Traveling without insurance would be risky so do consider getting good backpacker insurance sorted before you head off on an adventure.

I have been using World Nomads for some time now and made a few claims over the years. They’re easy to use, professional, and relatively affordable. They may also let you buy or extend a policy once you’ve started your trip and are already abroad which is super handy.

ALWAYS sort out your backpacker insurance before your trip. There’s plenty to choose from in that department, but a good place to start is Safety Wing .

They offer month-to-month payments, no lock-in contracts, and require absolutely no itineraries: that’s the exact kind of insurance long-term travellers and digital nomads need.

SafetyWing is cheap, easy, and admin-free: just sign up lickety-split so you can get back to it!

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Getting Into Tanzania

There are lots of international airlines that provide service to Tanzania. Most of these international routes are centered around Tanzania’s top landmarks like Kilimanjaro and Zanzibar.

There are 3 international airports in Tanzania: Julius Nyerere International in Dar es Salaam, Kilimanjaro International between Arusha and Moshi, and Abeid Amani Karume International on Zanzibar.

Most international flights will arrive at Dar es Salaam, whereupon you’ll disembark or catch a connecting flight. That being said, there are still many major airlines going to Kilimanjaro and Zanzibar – Turkish, KLM, Emirates , and Ethiopian all offer frequent flights to some if not all of Tanzania’s international airports.

There is one luxury train that connects Tanzania and Zambia, which is called the Tazara . Riding it is an awesome way to experience the African countryside. Many ride this train as far as Mbeya and then catch a local bus to start backpacking in Malawi. For for information on the Tazara, refer to this informative website here .

Adventurous backpackers can catch a cargo freighter from Dar es Salaam or Zanzibar to the tiny island nations of Comoros and Mayotte , halfway to Madagascar. There are no online resources for these islands, so interested parties will have to go to the local docks to start their journeys to these islands. If you’re lucky, you may find a more comfortable yacht that can give a ride in exchange for being a deckhand.

For more information on traveling to and from Tanzania by road, refer to the Onward Travel section.

Entry Requirements for Tanzania

Nearly every foreign country can receive a visa-upon-arrival in Tanzania. Visas-on-arrival cost $50 for a single entry 90-day visa or $100 for a double-entry 90-day visa. Note that American citizens can only obtain a multiple entry visa for $100. Most African nationalities require no visa to enter Tanzania and so only a passport is required to visit.

The Tanzanian government, as well as many foreign governments, advise that you arrange a visa beforehand. While I can see the logic in this – you won’t have to deal with bureaucracy as much in Tanzania – you may actually have to pay more when applying for a visa ahead of time. By all means, get the visa in your home country and risk paying more but I’d rather save a buck and wait in line a bit longer.

For more information, refer to the official visa website for Tanzania here .

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How to Travel in Tanzania

The best way to get around Tanzania is by the local bus system. Between the large intercity buses and the ubiquitous minibusses (referred to as dala-dalas in Tanzania), you can get just about anywhere in Tanzania.

Getting around the urban centers of Tanzania can be a somewhat harrowing experience depending on your constitution. Roads are in poor condition, sidewalks disappear without warning, and motorists are generally reckless.

You’ll have to have the courage to navigate the city streets in Tanzania, or you can just do what I do and head straight to the beach!

The most common form of public transit is the dala-dala , which costs next to nothing to ride and is usually jam-packed. Be aware of your belongings and where you’re going on these.

There are lots of taxis and rickshaws that ply the streets of Tanzania as well. Be sure to negotiate prices prior to entering one and be sure that they’re legit – people sometimes get mugged while riding unmarked taxis.

Driving between cities is a matter of catching another dala-dala , one that travels longer distances, or a larger mainliner.

The intercity mainliners are definitely more comfortable than the clown car minibusses but don’t expect too much luxury. Breakdowns occur all the time and often the AC and/or recliners don’t work either.

Hitchhiking in Tanzania should be a relatively straightforward task since many African people use it as a common mode of transport. Just be sure to follow all of the usual rules of hitchhiking and to be aware of your surroundings.

A special note on hitchhiking in Tanzania: instead of using your thumb, wave your hand with the palm up to indicate that you need a ride; having your palm face down means you want to pay.

Onwards Travel from Tanzania

Whilst most travelers choose to pair their trip to Tanzania with a backpacking adventure to South Africa , why not explore the countries nearby? Tanzania shares a border with 7 other nations and all of the borders are open to tourist crossings. Buses ply these routes very often and, regardless of the usual border town craziness, will get you safely to your onwards destination. You can be backpacking in Kenya, Zambia, Burundi, or whichever you please in no time! If you’re going to Nairobi, you’ll want to book your accommodation ahead of time – the city is a bit hectic and wandering around looking for a place to stay wouldn’t be much fun.

Most Tanzanian buses bound for a bordering country will start in Dar es Salaam, so you should have no trouble finding the right one. If you’re in a major satellite city like Arusha, Mwanza or Mbeya, you are usually close enough to a border and shouldn’t have trouble finding a bus going over it either.

Backpacking Mozambique is another popular route for travelers but note that the border between Mozambique and Tanzania is a bit rough since it requires crossing of the mighty Zambezi River. Crossing this border at one of the two major checkpoints is certainly possible but just keep in mind that it’ll be an all-day affair.

Below is a graph outlining all of the major border crossings in Tanzania.

Volunteering in Tanzania

Volunteering overseas is a great way to experience a culture whilst doing some good in the world. There are lots of different volunteer projects in Tanzania which you can join ranging from teaching, to animal care, to agriculture to pretty much anything!

Tanzania is a developing country that benefits greatly from volunteer contributions. English teachers are in high demand, and there are loads of opportunities in childcare. Whether you choose social work or contribute your skills in manual labour, you’ll get to connect with local communities and have a lasting impact on your surroundings. Volunteering for 90 days or less will require you to get a visa on arrival, whereas long-term travelers should apply for a Residence Permit ‘C’.

Worldpackers

If you want to find volunteering opportunities in Tanzania, then we recommend that you Signup for Worldpackers – a volunteer platform that connects local hosts directly with traveling volunteers. As a Broke Backpacker reader, you’ll also get a special discount of $10 when you sign up. Just use the discount code BROKEBACKPACKER and your membership is discounted from $49 a year to only $39.

Volunteer programs run through reputable work exchange programs like Worldpackers are usually very well-managed and reputable. However, whenever you are volunteering, do stay vigilant, especially when working with animals or children.

Alternatively, Workaway is another excellent common platform used by travellers searching for volunteering opportunities. Workaway is pretty massive, with over 40,000 hosts registered (that’s 40,000 opportunities) and over 350,000 reviews on the site. With a database base that big, odds are you’ll be able to find something that strikes your fancy. You can read our review of Workaway for more info on using this terrific platform.

Volunteer programs run through reputable work exchange programs like Worldpackers and platforms like Workaway are usually very well-managed. However, whenever you are volunteering do stay vigilant, especially when working with animals or children.

Global Work and Travel

Global Work and Travel is another viable option for finding volunteer opportunities in Tanzania. What sets Global Work and Travel apart from other volunteering platforms is the amount of assistance they give, from a 24/7 global help-line, help with VISA processing to airport transfers and continued support once you are in Tanzania. It may be a smaller platform, but the projects you’ll find are high quality and immaculately organised. There are new programs and opportunities listed constantly as Global Work and Travel continues to grow its reach.

For those interested in volunteer work in Tanzania, Global Work and Travel offer community outreach projects in Arusha and Zanzibar Island where you’ll be working with children or promoting women’s empowerment. As with all volunteer abroad programs, there’s a cost, but you’ll be able to pay it off in interest-free instalments. Don’t forget to bring your camera and make sure you are between the ages of 18-85 to qualify!

Staying Connected in Tanzania

Internet access and connections are more commonly found in the major urban areas of Tanzania, like Dar es Salaam and Arusha, and are fairly reliable. You can often find internet connection at your lodge or at a local cafe that will give you the password if you buy something.

Internet becomes dodgy out in the African wilderness. You can expect to find little to no internet while on safari or while staying on a remote island. Probably a good thing, as unplugging sometimes can be hugely refreshing. In my experience, when there was internet in remote places it was extremely slow, and only efficient for simple tasks like texting, not for loading web pages, streaming or downloading.

Those who need to stay connected more regularly while backpacking through Tanzania should consider buying a local SIM card and getting a data plan. Like WiFi, data will be strongest in the more developed parts of the country.

Several local telecommunications companies offer special tourist packages that have a lot of data for a low price.

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What to Eat in Tanzania

The origin stories of Tanzanian cooking are as rich as the ingredients themselves! Taking inspiration from the various cultures that have passed in and out of the nation’s ports and history, Tanzanian food is varied, full of flair, and at the end of the day, very tasty.

Arab traders had a huge influence on Tanzanian cooking, thanks to the many exotic ingredients that they brought with them. The spicy meat and rice dishes that prevail in contemporary Tanzanian cooking are thanks to these traders.

The various colonial powers left their mark as well. The Portuguese introduced cashews and cassava, the British popularized tea and boiled vegetables, and the Germans cultivated coffee plantations.

The result of all of these mingling culinary styles is a form of cooking that will certainly make you smack your lips. Below is a list of the best Tanzanian foods to try.

Ugali – cornmeal w/ sauce
Ndizi Nyama – fried banana w/ meat or beans
Nyama Choma – grilled meat
Pilau – spiced rice
Wali Wa Nazi – coconut rice
Ndizi Kaanga – fried plantains/bananas
Mshikaki – marinated meats
Chipsi Mayai – eggs w/ fried potatoes
Chapati – flatbread
Mandazi – fried bread flavored w/ coconut

Tanzanian Culture

The first thing that you need to know is that “Tanzanian” is a pretty board term. There are over 120 ethnic groups currently inhabiting this country and each has their own social dynamics.

Throw in some European customs, which were introduced during colonization, and you have a very complex system of civics. To say that all Tanzanians fall into a neat little category would be an injustice.

Generally speaking, the coastline is dominated by Swahili culture, which is predominantly Muslim. Swahili people are often religious or not semi-practicing, so you should be aware of all the proper behaviors when it comes to Islam.

Swahili people are the most cosmopolitan in the country and are exposed to foreigners quite often – they’ll understand if you don’t know everything about their beliefs.

The deeper you travel into Tanzania, the more varied and traditional the cultures become. You’ll encounter Arusha people, Iraqw people, Maasai and probably a lot (a whole lot) more once you arrive in the heartland.

It is very important to not lump all of these cultures into one because a) it’s presumptuous and b) it could get you in trouble as not every ethnic group is friendly with the other.

The Maasai are one of the most well-known tribal groups and Africa. They are a very fascinating people, as refined and enlightened as they are raw. They practice several traditions that are meant to enrich the mind, soul, and body and are accomplished healers. Meeting a Maasai in his/her natural habitat would be a very positive experience.

There are so many different people in Tanzania that it could require a whole post to explain their cultures and traditions.

I could talk more about some general traits of each, like how the Meru are accomplished agriculturists or how the Baraig are excellent metallurgists, but these would be great understatements. To understand the cultures of Tanzania, you’ll just have to visit.

Language in Tanzania

Swahili is the official language of Tanzania and is spoken/understood by the grand majority of the population.

That being said, Tanzania has over 100 different languages that are recognized by the government and most Tanzanians can speak at the very least 3 different languages. Among these is English, which is a remnant of colonial times when Tanzania was a vassal of the British Empire.

Swahili is primarily a Bantu language that can be traced back hundreds of years. It was heavily influenced by the Arabic language due in part to the large amount of traders visiting Tanzania from the Arabian Peninsula.

When the European powers first arrived, they sought to standardize Swahili as a means to improve trade and communication. Upon successful implementation of standardized Swahili, it quickly became the de facto language of Tanzania, Kenya, (now) Rwanda, and the DRC.

Fun fact: the local dialect from Zanzibar was at the time chosen to be the model for a standardized Swahili.

Aside from Swahili, English is widely spoken by those in business and tourism. If you stick to the general Tanzania backpacking route, you shouldn’t have a problem communicating with the locals.

Some Useful Phrases for Traveling in Tanzania

If you do find yourself in a situation where no one speaks English, it would definitely pay to know a Swahili word or two. For your benefit, I’ve created a list of 10 useful Swahili travel phrases for backpackers traveling to Tanzania.

Hello – jambo
How are you? – habari gani
See you later – tutaonana
Nice to meet you – nafurahi kukuona
Yes/No – ndiyo/hapana
Thank you – asante
No plastic bag – Hakuna mfuko wa plastiki
No plastic cutlery please – Hakuna plastiki cutlery tafadhali
Please – tafadhali
Excuse me – samahani
Can I take a picture – naomba kupiga picha
Where is…? – ni wapi…?

Books to Read on a Trip to Tanzania

These are some of my favorite travel reads and books set in Tanzania, which you should consider picking up before you begin your backpacking adventure…

The Book of Secrets – A retired school teacher comes into possession of a mysterious diary and becomes entangled in its history. Written by M.G. Vassanji, a Canadian author who was raised in Tanzania who is among the most respected writers of the country.
Green Hills of Africa – Hemmingway’s memoirs of his safaris in the Serengeti.
The Snows of Kilimanjaro and Other Stories – The Snows of Kilimanjaro is widely regarded as Ernest Hemingway’s greatest short fiction. This anthology contains several other short stories.
The Tree Where Man was Born – One of the finest travel novels ever written about East Africa. Truthful and revealing accounts of the bushman and ecosystems of Tanzania, as observed by Peter Matthiessen.
By the Sea – Two Tanzanians, one a refugee and the other a professor, who reside in London meet on the streets and reignite an age-old feud. Written by the fantastic Abdulrazak Gurnah.

Brief History of Tanzania

Tanzania is one of the great crossroads of the African continent. Many different cultures and ethnic groups have visited Tanzania over the years in search of better game, trade, resources, and treasures. The Romans, Persians, Germans, and an uncountable number of Africa nomads have all visited Tanzania.

For several hundred years, Arabs regularly visited the Tanzanian coast for trade purposes and eventually established their own outposts. Their presence would have a huge influence on Africans. The local tribes came to adopt Islam as their religion and began speaking a form of Bantu heavily influenced by Arabic; this is the origins of the Swahili language.

The first Europeans, specifically Vasco de Gama and the Portuguese, arrived in Tanzania in the 16th century. The Portuguese were initially complacent in the region but soon became aggressive and started taking the land. For most the century, they controlled the East African coastline until the Arab powers retaliated. The Portuguese were expelled in the 17th century by the Arab Sultans.

In the 19th century, the British and German powers lead expeditions to Tanzania. The two countries began to contest over Tanzania, which eventually lead to the partition of the country into two parts.

The continental landmass became German – and was later called Tanganyika – and Zanzibar became English. Both quickly developed the land and began to build infrastructure, much of which still exists today.

The Tanzanians would not go quietly. For the duration of the European occupation, there were many revolts and proxy wars. The Germans were successful in squashing the uprisings but stretched thin. They remained in Tanzania until the Empire collapsed following World War I. Afterwards, the English took control of the greater landmass.

It wasn’t until the 1950s that the modern state of Tanzania became a plausible reality. Following much political movement, the Tanzanians, lead by Julius Nyerere, took control of the government via democratic methods in 1957. Zanzibar was reunited with Tanganyika and Tanzania was born.

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Safari Parks in Tanzania

There are a lot of places to go on a safari in Tanzania; a lot. Choosing which one can be a daunting task. You’re about to drop big bucks on one of these trips so it had better be what you want.

For your convenience, I’ve created a list of the best areas to go on a safari in Tanzania. Besides being full of wildlife, they’re among the most beautiful places in Tanzania as well.

Serengeti – Absolutely massive park that would need weeks to explore. One of the busiest safari parks in the country, in terms of both wildlife and human spectators. Can be expensive and crowded. Best known for the Great Migration.
Ngorongoro Crater – Perhaps the most epic place to go on a safari. Lots of big game inside an astounding natural amphitheater, where animals live year-round due to fertile soil and reliable water sources.
Ruaha – Equal to the Serengeti in biological diversity but far fewer tourists. Hotter and drier than Serengeti.
Lake Manyara – Smaller safari area that is often combined with Serengeti or Ngorongoro. Impressive in itself.
Mahale Mountains – Arguably the most important sanctuary in the world for chimpanzees. Very off the beaten path so not many people visit here.
Mikumi and Udzungwa – A small but dense series of parks that has a lot of threatened wildlife.
Katavi – A very remote safari park that has excellent wildlife.
Tarangire – A smaller park that hosts decent game given the right conditions.
Selous – One of the largest safari parks in Africa. Requires a guide, 4×4, and plenty of time.

Climbing Kilimanjaro

Climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro is one of the greatest achievements that many could accomplish in their lifetime. It is an epically imposing mountain – a monolithic figure that casts a shadow on landscapes and aspirations alike – and a beautiful one too.

Should you decide to summit this peak, your time will have been very well spent regardless if you reach the top or not.

Kilimanjaro is best attempted in the dry months between June and October and sometimes in January and February if it has been dry.

Climbing time is an average between 4 and 7 days. Don’t be fooled by the steamy jungles around Kili as well – it’s frigid cold, even glaciated, at the summit, though not for long .

There are several routes that lead to the top of Kilimanjaro and each offers a different experience. The most popular route to the top is the Marangu because it’s relatively quick (3-4 days) and cheap.

This route also has one of the lowest success rates because people often have trouble acclimating (but that’s what happens when you rush a 6000m peak).

The other routes to the summit of Kili include Machame, Rongai, Mweka, Umbwe , and Shira . Machame is gaining popularity because people succeed in greater numbers.

If you want to climb Kilimanjaro, you’ll have to reach out to a local climbing company. Expeditions can be arranged in Arusha or online, and a good price is around $1000-$2000 depending on how many days the climb takes.

Final Advice Before Visiting Tanzania

Try and book locally to save cash – foreign companies are often way more expensive. Also, try not to go too cheap – you’ll be taking money away from local porters/guides who need deserve your support and you’ll be putting your own life in danger as many safety expenditures are done away with.

There are a ton of good times to be had while backpacking in Tanzania but everyone, myself included, can get carried away sometimes. It is important to keep in mind that you are an ambassador for your country, which is awesome.

We can make a positive impact on people when we travel and get rid of any ugly stereotypes that may be associated with your country.

If you visit villages or small communities outside of the Tanzanian cities always ask before taking photos, especially when it comes to taking photos of women (you should ask in the cities as well).

The people who live in these villages are not exhibits in a museum. They are normal folks just living their lives. Always show them the complete respect that they deserve.

When buying local crafts or knick-knacks, do not haggle so low that the price is unfair to the person who spent countless hours crafting it. Pay people what they are worth and contribute to the local economies as much as possible.

Backpacking through Tanzania, or any region for that matter, often illuminates some of the great socio-economic inequalities of the world. Never take it for granted that you are healthy and financially able to go traveling.

Show the world around you some gratitude and help to make a positive impact on it. Most of all have the time of your life and spread the love in Tanzania!

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Wow this is well articulated and written, providing all the information, about Tanzania as a destination, thanks.

This is such a fantastic read!

We recently got back from a safari in Tanzania and we couldn’t have enjoyed it more!

You make a really good point about the park you go to. It doesn’t have to be the most famous. You can still get a wonderful experience in one of the lesser known ones!

We also booked our safari direct with the guide, which also would’ve cut out some costs for having to go through a larger company!

Thanks for all your info!

Great information. However, safari in Tanzania is not suitable at all for a broke backpacker. Very expensive indeed.

Thanks for taking the time to comment.

Yes we agree that Safari’s in Tanzania are expensive. We have pointed this out in the post and are not trying to mislead anybody.

This is quite informative Ralph. I love the details of it including the border experiences. Thank you for sharing.

Thanks for all the great information! I’m super excited for my trip to Tanzania but I am a bit concerned about the cost for a Serengeti safari. Most blogs and forums I’ve read suggest booking a safari tour online in advance, but the prices I’ve seen online are fairly steep (600 to 800USD). In other places I’ve traveled (primarily South America) I have always found it is much cheaper to book upon arrival. What would you suggest for the Serengeti? Should I book in Arusha, or through a site like safaribookings.com? Thanks!

Hey Kelly! I agree that it’s always cheaper to book safaris upon arrival than ahead of time. Arusha would be a good place to do this. You might want to book accommodation ahead of time though if you plan on doing any independent safaris – lodges do fill up fast at the parks.

I really like what you guys are usually up too. This type of clever work and reporting! Keep up the good works guys I’ve you guys to blogroll.

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18 Top Attractions & Things to Do in Tanzania

One of the most exceptional safari travel spots on the planet, Tanzania is home to some of the world’s richest landscapes and prosperous wildlife. Bordering Kenya and Zambia, the country is the largest in East Africa. More than 120 ethnic groups live in the country.

For example, near the Serengeti National Park are the Massai people. This semi-nomadic tribe is one of the most well-known for its elaborate clothing designs and followings of tradition.

Tanzania is famous for many tourist attractions, including homing the tallest mountain in Africa, Mount Kilimanjaro, and the world’s largest migration of mammals, the Great Migration.

Grand safaris take you up close and personal with some of the largest mammals on earth, including lions, elephants, giraffes, and hippos. Hikes through the numerous national parks are among the most fun things to do in Tanzania and present the opportunity to glimpse endemic and endangered species.

A trip to Tanzania guarantees a unique and memorable experience you’ll never forget!

18. Katavi National Park

An extension of the Rift Valley, Katavi National Park is notorious for its thriving herds of buffalo. In fact, the park is home to one of the largest in the world.

Katavi National Park is home to more than buffaloes. Throughout the gloriously untouched remote park are hippo and crocodile-dotted rivers, luscious forests, and sprawling grasslands. People travel from all over the world to experience nature’s impactfulness in Katavi National Park and to find the iconic tamarind tree.

Legends say that the tamarind tree houses the spirit of Katabi, a great huntsman. So today, locals give offerings to the tree in honor of the hunter.

One of the most popular things to do in Katavi National Park is game viewing to catch sight of some of the world’s largest land animals. And at Katavi Wildlife Camp, a unique lodging within the park which blends seamlessly into the plains, you can join the buffalos and lions as they traverse the Katuma Plains. It’s an experience that can never be competed with!

17. Udzungwa Mountains National Park

Located between the Morogoro and Iringa regions, Udzungwa Mountains National Park is part of the Eastern Arc Mountains, offering up thriving ecosystems with diverse species.

Within the park are a miombo forest, a mountain forest, a tropical rainforest, a steppe, and grasslands that make Udzungwa Mountains National Park incredibly popular for nature and outdoor enthusiasts. The ecosystems feature rushing waterfalls, tall mountain peaks, dense forests, and numerous plant and animal species.

Udzungwa Mountains National Park is famous for having the most significant population of rare monkey species, including the highly endangered Sanje-Crested Mangabey monkey.

Mountaineers can take the challenge of hiking the highest peaks of Mwanihana and Luhomero. Park guides encourage guests to bring swimsuits to dip into the pools beneath the waterfalls. You can also experience traditional dances, learn native arming, and bird watch for native species like the endemic Rufous Winged Sunbird and Udzungwa Forest Patridge.

One of the most popular waterfalls is the Sonje Waterfalls. The hike to the waterfalls is one of the most sought-out by travelers. The trail is conveniently less steep than some of the other waterfalls, though its length can be challenging. Thankfully, a swim in the waters, gazing upon these glorious falls, makes it all worthwhile!

16. Lake Victoria

One of the African Great Lakes, Lake Victoria is the world’s largest tropical lake and second-largest freshwater lake by surface area.

Lake Victoria stretches across the borders of Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania, near Serengeti National Park. This expansive lake makes up a collection of archipelagos dotted between the three countries, with one of the lake’s top attractions being the Rubondo Island National Park.

Rubondo Island National Park is Africa’s largest island national park, boasting a prosperous environment for giraffes, elephants, wild chimpanzees, and more fascinating animals.

These attributes make Rubondo Island National Park popular for walking, canoeing, and jungle safaris.

15. Arusha Cultural Heritage Centre

Part of the Great Rift Valley, the city of Arusha is famously known as the safari capital, and within this bustling city is the Arusha Cultural Heritage Centre.

The first of its kind in Africa, the centre has become reputedly known for its impressive collection of artifacts and unique architecture, one of its buildings made to resemble the Uhuru Peak of Kilimanjaro.

Arusha Cultural Heritage Centre’s expansive exhibits feature Verdite carvings, renowned African sculptures, antiques, cultural masks, and the rare gemstone, Tanzanite. One of the sections in the centre includes art specialized by the Makonde tribe, known for their distinguished wood pieces carved from ebony.

Nearby Arusha Cultural Heritage Centre is the famous market, Soko Mujinja, the perfect stop afterwards to purchase fresh local goods and produce.

14. Mikumi National Park

The fourth largest national park in Tanzania, the Mikumi National Park, is renowned for its large Eland and African Wild Dog population.

Near Morogoro, the park is a favored tourist attraction that connects the largest and busiest city in Tanzania, Dar es Salaam, to the town of Iringa, world-famous for its award-winning Neema Crafts Centre and woven baskets.

The Mkata Floodplain is a proud centerpiece of Mikumi National Park, full of scenic horizons and grazing wildlife species like zebras and giraffes. The waterholes are often flooded with hippos and herds of water buffalo and elephants looking to cool off and grab a drink.

There may not be any rhinos in Mikumi National Park, but that doesn’t stop the park from being one of the best safari spots in the country.

13. Gombe Stream National Park

Less than an hour from Kigoma, the capital of the Kigoma region, Gombe Stream National Park is one of the smallest national parks in the country–though just as popular as the bigger ones!

It’s here, at Gombe Stream National Park, that Jane Goodall worked with chimpanzees and other primates to complete scientific research. Jane Goodall began her studies at the park, her work becoming some of the most well-known in her craft. So it’s not hard to guess what the main attraction of Gombe Stream National Park is.

Gombe Stream National Park boasts one of Africa’s highest populations of primates. The diverse array of primates attracts visitors worldwide to the park to glimpse the different species, including chimpanzees, vervet monkeys, red-tailed monkeys, blue monkeys, and olive baboons.

On a safari, you can see these spectacular creatures in person, observe as they communicate with one another, and watch as some of them swing through the trees!

12. Stone Town

The historic Stone Town is found on the island of Zanzibar, nicknamed the “Spice Island” for its spice farming which plays a significant role in the island’s economy.

Stone Town preserves the rich historical past of the ancient city that dates back more than a thousand years. Numerous cultures have influenced the architecture and design of Stone Town, including Persian, Arabian, and European.

However, more modern notes can be seen throughout Stone Town due to the Sultan of Oman transitioning to Zanzibar in the 19th century.

Explore Stone Town by foot (don’t worry, the town isn’t exceptionally large!) to marvel at the exceptional designs, such as the wood-carved Zanzibari doors. Then, visit the Palace Museum, a massive white palace that once acted as the sultan’s home in the 19th century, at Stone Town’s waterfront.

Strolling through the cobbled streets is truly a unique experience made complete by heading to the harbor to watch as the different ships, tiny and large, come and go.

11. Arusha National Park

Spanning across a volcano and the second-highest mountain in the country, Mount Meru, Arusha National Park is known for being the home of the world’s largest giraffe population.

Much of its ecosystem features wildlife species not found in the northern circuit of national parks, thanks to Arusha National Park’s diverse alpine, savannah, and rainforest ecosystems. Some superior wildlife sightings found at Arusha National Park include the African fish eagle, white colobus monkeys, leopards, red duikers, bushbucks, and blue monkeys.

Arusha National Park attracts mountaineers and hikers looking for a challenge to hike to the summit of Mount Meru, which generally takes about three to four days on the Momella route. Canoeing the waters of the numerous lakes, big and small, are popular for visitors wishing to adventure the park by the water and see wildlife in action.

10. Ruaha National Park

West of Iringa, Ruaha National Park was once the largest national park in Tanzania. It’s now the second largest after Nyerere National Park expanded. And compared to the other parks, Ruaha National Park has fewer herds of tourists, making it more pleasant and rewarding to see the wildlife that isn’t being scared away!

Ruaha National Park is famous for hosting 10% of the world’s lion population and the largest population of elephants in East Africa. It also boasts rare animals with different antelope species, such as Lichtenstein’s hartebeest and sable antelope. Game viewing is widely popular in the park, with sightings of black-backed jackals, cheetahs, lions, bat-eared foxes, and elephants throughout Ruaha National Park.

Cultural tours are a unique attraction of the park that allows visitors to experience local culture, traditions, and history with the Hehe people. The tour opens the door to the stories and history of the Hehe people from watching them craft items to farming the land for resources.

9. Selous Game Reserve

Previously called the Selous Game Reserve, Nyerere National Park is Tanzania’s new largest national park. It is also one of the world’s biggest national parks and wildlife sanctuaries. The reserve is reached by plane from Dar es Salaam, by a 6-7 hour long drive, or by a 4-5 hour train ride on the popular TAZARA (Tanzania Zambia Railway). The train from Sar es Salaam offers awe-inspiring sights of Tanzania’s thriving wilderness.

Carved from the Selous Game Reserve, the park has one of the biggest concentrations and diverse wildlife species. Lions and cheetahs are some of the big cats found stalking the park’s grounds.

Visitors can peer at these big cats and other big game animals across Nyerere National Park, such as rhinos, elephants, wildebeests, and Elands, for an unrivaled experience in Tanzania. Take your pick of the boat, game, hot balloon, and walking safaris. For a more personal, invigorating touch for thrill seekers, the walking safari makes for a one-of-a-kind experience through the Selous Game Reserve!

Join a nature hike with a professional tour guide to relish the beauty of Nyerere National Park. Then, experience the life of the local nomadic tribe with a traditional visit to the village.

8. Pemba Island

Part of the Zanzibar archipelago, Pemba Island is a dominant producer of cloves, with more than 70% coming from the island.

Pemba Island is adored for its stunning beaches and pristine natural beauty. The island isn’t overrun by tourists, making it the perfect getaway from the hustle and bustle of more crowded tourist spots. Thanks to the island’s crystal-clear waters and thriving marine ecosystems, you will find some of the best diving and swimming spots here.

The coral reef that wraps around the island is full of clownfish, sea anemones, and other marine animals that call the reef home.

Barracuda, marlins, sharks, whales, and dolphins scour the waters of the Pemba Channel, making sunset cruises another excellent opportunity to see these large species from above the surface!

7. Tarangire National Park

South of Lake Manyara in northern Tanzania, Tarangire National Park is named after the Tarangire River that intertwines through the park to provide resources to the local ecosystem.

A short journey from Arusha, the park is an excellent option for those looking to avoid fellow tourists and stick to seeing the magnificent landscapes and wild animals that call Tanzania home.

First, trek through Tarangire National Park on a walking safari to peer at ancient baobabs, learn about the ancient rock paintings near Kolo, and get a chance to see herds of elephants up close. Then, join a luxurious safari retreat within Tarangire National Park, like Sanctuary Swala Camp.

Bask in the majestic beauty of nature in the flat savannah surrounded by the shade of giant acacia trees with wildlife sighting opportunities within the camp.

6. Mafia Island

Largely protected by the Mafia Island Marine Park and part of an archipelago of its namesake, Mafia Island is widely favored for its prosperous marine life. As a result, the island is the first to be labeled a marine park in Tanzania.

This tropical island paradise is the perfect getaway from the more crowded tourist spots in Tanzania. It offers some of the best diving in the country thanks to its coral reefs, schools of tropical fish, and marine animals such as sea turtles and whale sharks.

Deep sea fishing is a popular activity on Mafia Island, with opportunities to catch yellowfin tuna, kingfish, and great barracudas. Fun fact! The author of the Sherlock Holmes novels, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, visited Mafia Island in 1950 and broke the African record for the heaviest caught dorado at 75 pounds.

5. Lake Manyara

Near the town of Mto Wa Mbu, Lake Manyara is home to the smallest national park in Tanzania, Lake Manyara National Park. It is also considered one of the best parks in the country, constructed to preserve and protect elephants from the threat of poaching.

The ecosystem thrives off Lake Manyara, helping nourish the park’s large herds of elephants, wildebeests, waterbucks, impalas, warthogs, zebras, and pink flamingos. Birdwatching around Lake Manyara is a prevalent activity thanks to the 400+ bird species that frequent the area.

Birdwatching around Lake Manyara is a prevalent activity thanks to the 400+ bird species that frequent the area.

Around Lake Manyara, you’ll find tree-climbing lions, one of the many species the park is famous for. These lions are notorious for lazing and snoozing in the acacia and other trees rather than on the ground, like most other lions in Africa.

Meeting the local Maasai people is one of the most fascinating things to do in Tanzania. The Maasai people that live on the plains have been building the huts of their homestead for thousands of years. Warriors of the Maasai people dress in red shuka, holding a spear. Don’t miss out on joining a Maasai warrior for a run, sharing a traditional meal of corn polenta, and watching the Maasai and fellow tourists participate in a leaping dance!

4. Zanzibar Beaches

The famous Zanzibar island is notorious for more than its historic Stone Town. The beaches in Zanzibar draw in crowds of tourists every year!

One of the best beaches in Zanzibar is on the island’s south coast. Here, you’ll find Kizimkazi Beach. This site is favored for its frequent bottlenose dolphin sightings, paired with the optimal location for diving and snorkeling to swimming beside other native marine species.

Kendwa Beach and Nungwi Beach are popular options in Zanzibar. Both offer prime settings for water activities. Nungwi Beach has a relaxing atmosphere for those looking to spend time soaking in the sun and exploring the water. Kendwa Beach is more upbeat, thanks to bars and resorts scattered along the beach, including Bravo Kendway Beach Resort, where you can fall asleep to the sounds of the ocean.

3. Mount Kilimanjaro

A dormant volcano and the highest mountain in Africa, Mount Kilimanjaro is also the world’s highest free-standing mountain.

Near Moshi, Arusha, the mountain draws in mountaineers from all over the world. The snow-covered summit towers in the sky, its base surrounded by grasslands. The challenge of hiking to the peak is a hefty one, but that doesn’t stop people from traveling to Mount Kilimanjaro to take up the task!

Whether a hiker, nature lover, outdoor enthusiast, or mountaineer, Mount Kilimanjaro draws them in. As one of the Seven Summits, meaning the mountain is classified as the highest peak in its continent, climbing Mount Kilimanjaro is an experience you’ll never forget, with the thrill and rewarding accomplishment of reaching its peak.

The youngest person to reach Mount Kilimanjaro’s summit was six years old, and the oldest was 89. If they can do it, so can you!

2. Ngorongoro Crater

Previously a massive volcano, the Ngorongoro Crater is now the world’s largest intact caldera. Many believe the crater was higher than the highest peak in Africa, Mount Kilimanjaro, before it erupted and collapsed.

Close to the town of Karatu, in the Eastern Great Rift Valley, the crater is estimated to be almost three million years old! It establishes one of the most luscious wildlife habitats on the planet.

Ngorongoro Crater’s wall soars into the sky, taller than many of the biggest skyscrapers, and stretches out to a vast expanse of thriving forests, rushing waterfalls, and marshlands.

One of the most spectacular attractions in Tanzania, the steep sides of the crater have become a natural enclosure for a wide variety of wild animals. It is also presently one of the most likely areas in Africa to see the endangered Black Rhino.

Initially, the view from above may appear as if Ngorongoro Crater is empty, but the wildlife is overflowing within, sheltering elephants and other local wildlife like baboons and leopards.

1. Serengeti National Park

Home to the iconic Serengeti featured in numerous documentaries, the Serengeti National Park is a natural wonder in the Mara region where the Great Migration finds its home. During the annual migration, millions of herbivores, including gazelles and zebras, travel to the Serengeti, their predator counterparts following along.

The ecosystem of the Serengeti is one of the oldest on the planet. People travel worldwide to witness the Great Migration to the Serengeti as impalas, elands, ostrich, and wildebeest flock to the thriving plains.

The best time of year to visit Serengeti National Park to see the migration is debatable as the herds follow the grass, frequently chasing better places to graze. However, peak season tends to the dry season (from late June to October) when the grass becomes dry and exhausted and the wildebeest and zebra start to mass in huge armies offering a spectacular wildlife show.

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May 18, 2014 at 1:21 am

I would love to visit Tanzania some day. It’s really a wonderful place. I love wild life and I enjoy watching wildlife TV programs.

Tanzania, here i come!!!!!

May 14, 2014 at 1:14 pm

Tanzania is a lovely place to visit

September 30, 2013 at 11:01 am

I like wildlife so much,& tanzaniya is the best place to watch different different varites of wild animal, & best islands is big attraction here like mafia island, zanzibar, really tanzaniya is best

December 3, 2012 at 9:12 pm

I loved Tanzania. These photos represent the places I saw quite well.

The Cost of Travel in Tanzania: My 2024 Budget Breakdown

Karibu sana Tanzania! (Welcome to Tanzania!)

If you’re planning on travelling to Tanzania, get used to hearing this welcoming Swahili expression. I lived in Tanzania for a year and never tired of it. But I also never tired of Tanzania — the culture, the language, the scenery, and the people all captured my heart, which made leaving all that more emotional.

I moved to Tanzania to work on a Global Affairs Canada project for a year, during which time I lived in Mwanza, a stunning port city on the shores of Lake Victoria, towards the western region of the country. It’s a place that had some of the most beautiful sunsets I’ve ever seen, but it was the rest of the country that had me falling head over flip-flops in love with Tanzania.

Over my year in the country, I put my all into seeing as much of it as possible, visiting places that so many people dream of seeing one day. I’ll never forget the moment I saw wild elephants for the first time or how it felt to welcome in the new year beside the turquoise waters of Zanzibar. Even battling my way to the top of Mount Kilimanjaro was a life experience I’ll always treasure.

Today, I’m excited to share just how much you can expect to spend on a trip to Tanzania. The good news is that it is possible to visit the country on a budget… but the bad news is that I don’t recommend doing so.

In Tanzania, your money can go a hell of a long way when it comes to food, transportation and, in some cases, accommodation. But if you’re going to be flying to the east of Africa from any other continent on the planet, you’re probably going to spend a lot of money on flights. Plus, all of those once-in-a-lifetime experiences can quickly eat up your budget.

That being said, w hat’s a trip to Tanzania without going on safari?

Fortunately, Tanzania is one of the few countries that hasn’t been affected by skyrocketing prices post-pandemic. In 2024, it’s still possible to travel the country as a budget backpacker and score great deals on luxury safaris.

One thing’s for sure, a trip to Tanzania will stay with you forever. Tanzanians are incredibly friendly and hospitable, and they love when foreigners come to explore their country. It also doesn’t hurt to learn a bit of Swahili (hello = jambo; thank you = asante; you’ll hear hakuna matata a lot, too: it means no worries!) I’ve never been anywhere where the locals appreciate me speaking the local language more than Tanzania.

Even though I lived in Tanzania for a year, I quickly learned that the time of year makes a huge difference to the type of trip you’ll want to put together. In Tanzania, there are both short and long dry seasons and short and long wet seasons.

Peak (dry) season : June to October. This is the long dry season in Tanzania: these are the months where you’ll encounter the least amount of rain. Because of this, it’s also the most popular time of year for tourists to visit, as it coincides with northern hemisphere school holidays. And because of that , you’ll encounter more crowds and higher prices. The wildebeest migration in the Serengeti is usually during June and July, and that’s always super-popular!

Low (wet) season : April – May (long rains) or November – January (short rains). These months will be the best time to plan your trip to Tanzania only if you’re looking to save money on accommodations and excursions while in the country.

There’s also the short dry season, which is my personal favourite time of year to visit. That runs between February and early-March. You’ve got the great weather combined with smaller crowds and slightly cheaper prices.

With all of that in mind, let’s start taking an in-depth look at how much you can expect to spend while travelling in Tanzania.

Partially-constructed wooden boats (dhows) on a beach in Nungwi, Zanzibar, with palm trees lining the sand.

What’s Included in This Post

This budget breakdown covers how much I spent on accommodation, transportation, activities, and food while I travelled around the country.

I’ve not included my flights into and out of Tanzania, as this is going to vary significantly based on where you’ll be arriving from.

The amounts in this guide are listed in U.S. dollars, simply because the vast majority of my readers are from the U.S. I also included some prices in Tanzanian Shillings (TZS), as this is the local currency that you’ll use the most. But most of the tour operators and accommodations will also take USD.

Okay — let’s get started!

Small rocky island in the ocean shallows with a house built on top of it and wooden stairs from the water.

How to Save Money on the Cost of Accommodation in Tanzania

As always with travel, it’s possible to cut your accommodation costs down to zero if you have the time and patience to seek out an offer.

Housesitting is a great option for free accommodation. This is where you’ll take care of somebody’s house while they’re away, and usually look after their pets, too. It’s best for long-term travellers or retirees as you can’t pick and choose dates and destinations, so you need to have a lot of flexibility as to where you go and at what time of year.

If you do have that freedom, it’s a wonderful way to cut down your travel expenses, soak up some home comforts, and live like a local for a while. Trusted Housesitters is the best site for getting started with housesitting, as they have the highest number of listings. That said, there still aren’t a lot of housesits that come up in Tanzania, but it’s still worth taking a look: you never know your luck!

I’m suspecting, though, that for most of you, you’re not interested in the free accommodation and just want somewhere clean, safe, and affordable to rest your head each night. If that’s the case, there are several options available for you.

The first of these are hostels . In Tanzania, you’ll come across hostels all over the country, finding them on tiny islands, in large cities, and even in the national parks. They’re one of your best options for saving money.

Hostels in Tanzania are on a par with the rest of Southeast Africa, and you can expect to spend around $15 a night for a dorm bed for a well-reviewed hostel in Tanzania, with the price increasing to slightly about $25 a night for the absolute best of the best.

When it comes to private rooms in hostels, prices start at around $35 a night for a clean, basic room in a well-rated hostel in good location, so if you’re travelling with friends or with your partner, you may find it cheaper to grab some privacy over settling for two beds in a dorm room.

I use HostelWorld to find the cheapest hostels, as they tend to have the greatest number of listings at the lowest prices.

And, of course, there are always hotels, which will usually come in at around $20-$50 a night for a decent, clean, mid-range property in a central location. I always use Booking , as they have the most accommodation options for the cheapest prices.

The Cost of Accommodation in Tanzania

When it comes to accommodations in Tanzania, even the budget-friendly options emit a feeling of luxury. There were some places I stayed in that offered amazing value at a fraction of what I would pay for a hotel of similar caliber in Canada.

Most quality, mid-range accommodations will cost you around $25-$60 a night. High-end stays can fall anywhere between $100-$200 + a night, depending on location and amenities.

When it comes to going on a multi-day safari or trek, however, prices definitely go up. You’re looking at (brace yourselves!) anywhere from $350 – $1,500 a day when staying in private lodges, or around $225 a day for more budget versions where you’re camping most or all of the time. This usually includes everything including food, transport, and guides, however, not just accommodation, and bargains can still be had with a bit of research. I’ll be sharing how to do that later on in this guide.

When it comes to accommodation in Tanzania, I have a ton of recommendations for you.

Dar es Salaam — Cefa Hostel ($43 a night) : You’ll likely spend some time in Dar, the bustling urban metropolis and central landing city for incoming arrivals from abroad. Cefa Hostel is a comfortable launching pad to the rest of your time in Tanzania. The rooms are clean and comfortable, the wifi is strong (which is not always the case in Tanzania) and it’s just steps away from the ocean. The owner is also incredibly welcoming and can help you with all of your onwards bookings, connect you with locals, and show you the Dar that she knows and loves.

Don’t let the fact that it’s a hostel put you off booking — it’s a guesthouse, really, as there aren’t any dorm rooms on the property, it’s clean and quiet, and attracts couples on a mid-range budget.

Zanzibar — Villa Kiota ($53 a night) : Zanzibar is a must (I repeat a must!) during your time in Tanzania. This semi-autonomous island is probably what you envision when you have dreams of being in paradise. I was lucky enough to travel to Zanzibar a couple of times during my year in Tanzania, and my favourite place to stay was Villa Kiota in Paje. The staff are wonderful, the breakfast is delicious, and the rooms are spotlessly clean. There’s a lovely garden to chill out in, and you couldn’t be closer to glorious Paje beach without sleeping literally on it! I can’t recommend it highly enough.

Mwanza — Malaika Beach Resort ($140 a night) : Here’s the thing. I lived in Mwanza, so I never had to stay anywhere else besides the room I rented out. But word gets around fast and I quickly learned that Malaika is THE place to be on Sundays because of their infamous Sunday buffet brunch. I fondly remember many Sundays spent here, eating the delicious food then spending the afternoon by the infinity pool with stunning views of Lake Victoria. Friends who stayed there let me know the rooms are also immaculate, and well worth the extra spend during your time in Mwanza.

Moshi — Kilimanjaro Scenic Lodge ($69 a night) : If you’re trekking up Mount Kilimanjaro, then you’ll be spending some time in Moshi before and after. I stayed at Kilimanjaro Scenic Lodge and loved it. As the name suggests, there are great views of the mountain from many of the rooms, but that’s just the beginning. There’s also an onsite restaurant with great food, so you don’t even need to leave the premises to eat: handy if you’ve just got back from climbing up and down a mountain! There’s a lounge and bar to chill out in, comfortable beds, hot showers, and free Wi-Fi. Gabriel and the team are happy to look after your luggage while you’re climbing the mountain, and will make you feel right at home throughout your stay. Definitely recommended.

Arusha — Greenside Hotel ($56 a night) : Arusha will almost certainly be a stop during your Tanzania trip, and with superstar attractions like Serengeti National Park, Arusha National Park, and Lake Manyara nearby, why wouldn’t it be!? Greenside Hotel is the perfect place to stay while you’re there: it’s a quiet and friendly place just outside the bustling city center, with large, clean rooms. The food is reasonably priced and delicious, with a tasty breakfast included. But it’s the staff that really make this place: I loved them! They’re only happy to help you with anything you need, from getting a SIM card to transport, food, or whatever other travel requirements you have.

A small propeller plane parked on a runway, with several people walking towards it.

The Cost of Transportation in Tanzania

Transportation around Tanzania can be quite affordable, if you’re up for a little adventure. I had firsthand experience of all the below transportation methods and I took the most pleasure from taking dala dalas and boda bodas .

Dala dala (minibuses) — You’ll see dala dalas everywhere in Tanzania. These are minibuses that you share with anywhere from 8 to 16 people (there’s no such thing as a limit in Tanzania). If they can squeeze one more person or animal in, they will. The great thing about dala dalas is their affordability and accessibility. They come and go from stops quite frequently and it only costs around 20 cents or 400 TZS for a one-way journey within a city. There are dala dalas running between major cities as well, at a fraction of the price of a taxi: just bear in mind that there isn’t much room for luggage!

Boda bodas (motorcycle taxis) — Taking a Boda Boda may seem daunting and intimidating at first. Of course, don’t take one if you’re not comfortable, but these are a fast and cheap way to get around. Not to mention, it’s very thrilling to be on the back of a motorbike just to get from point A to point B. But I would only recommend taking a boda boda when the driver has a second helmet for you to use.

You also might need some basic Swahili and negotiating skills if you’re a foreigner taking a boda boda, because there’s no official price scheme. That being said, talk to someone at your accommodations about what the general rate is for locals in the area and try to approach a boda boda driver with confidence. When I lived in Mwanza, I generally paid only 2000 – 3000 TZS (80c to $1.25) to get around on a boda boda. And knowing some Swahili gave me the confidence to negotiate fair prices.

Taxi — Taxis are an easy and safe way to get around in Tanzania, although they aren’t especially budget friendly. Also, try to only use taxis/drivers that are recommended to you by an official tour guide or accommodation staff member. Whenever I take a taxi here, I try to use one that’s been recommended by somebody trustworthy. Usually an average taxi ride in the city costs between 20,000 – 40,000 TZS ( $8-16 ).

Rideshare — Uber and Bolt have both arrived in Tanzania, although in 2024, you’ll still only find them in Dar es Salaam. If that’s where you’re trying to get around, though, they’re definitely the most convenient private transport option, and cheaper than a taxi. Payment can be made by card or cash, although expect a bit more “discussion” over the price if you use the latter!

Plane — City transportation is one thing, but when it comes to getting around the country, that’s a whole other story. While there are several long-haul bus rides available, these can get quite lengthy and unpredictable. If you only have a short time in Tanzania, I would recommend taking flights to travel from one part to another, especially considering they’re still relatively budget-friendly. Here are some of the routes and their respective prices from Skyscanner :

Dar es Salaam to Moshi — $78 or 195,000 TZS
Dar es Salaam to Zanzibar — $30 or 75,000 TZS
Dar es Salaam to Arusha — $83 or 210,000 TZS
Moshi to Mwanza — $98 or 246,000 TZS

Ferry — If you plan on going to Zanzibar (how could you not?), then you have a choice between taking a flight or a ferry. I found the ferry between Zanzibar and Dar es Salaam to be pretty decent and comfortable. Two companies run this service, with a total of six ferries in each direction per day. The journey takes around two hours, and costs $35 or 88,000 TZS each way. You may get a small discount when buying a return ticket.

Close-up of a Zanzibar pizza being cooked on a grill, with a partial view of a metal spatula alongside.

The Cost of Food in Tanzania

One of the best parts of living in Tanzania is how much access I had to fresh fruit and vegetables at low costs. Whenever I went to the local market, it was pretty obvious that whatever I saw was from the crop of that day or week. And when avocados and mangos cost around $0.15 , I question my decision to leave whenever I return to Canada.

I categorize food in Tanzania in one of two ways: local food and western food. You can expect local food, whether it’s sold on the street or at a small restaurant, to be very affordable.

Some typical Tanzanian dishes include: ugali (cornmeal paste), mshikaki (marinated beef), chips mayai (egg mixed with fries), nyama choma (grilled meat), pilau (rice mixed with spices) or rice and beans. All of these dishes, whether combined or alone will cost you around $1.50 – $4 (3800 – 10,000 TZS) . Therefore, eating only local food can cost you as little as $5 per day .

If you’re eating at a more western restaurant or hotel, then be prepared to pay a reasonable price compared to what you’d expect back home. I’m letting you know ahead of time, though, it will feel like a punch in the gut once you’re used to local food prices! For a typical western meal of (for example) pizza, pasta, or burgers at a good restaurant, you might pay about $12 – $20 (30,000 – 50,000 TZS) per person .

The Cost of Activities and Entrance Fees in Tanzania

Saving the best for last—the outdoor experiences are the best part of any trip to Tanzania. You have access to vast national parks, incredible wildlife, some of the world’s best beaches, and Africa’s tallest mountain. It’s understandable, then, why Tanzania is home to activities on many people’s bucket lists.

Seeing animals in Serengeti National Park, climbing Mount Kilimanjaro, and waking up in Zanzibar on New Year’s Day are among some of my favourite travel experiences of all time. I’d recommend a safari and Zanzibar excursion for anyone who visits Tanzania. For Mount Kilimanjaro, as great as standing at the summit is, bear in mind that getting there requires a challenging week-long high-altitude trek that isn’t appropriate for everyone.

Luckily, you’re spoiled for things to do in this stunning and welcoming country. There are plenty of gorgeous national parks, small day-hikes and places to explore. Every day feels like an adventure.

Below is a breakdown of some of the costs you can expect for the top attractions in Tanzania. Keep in mind that this mostly consists of just entrance fees. These can vary depending on the time of year: I’ve given a range where that’s the case.

I also included some example prices for safaris and Kilimanjaro hikes as well, but your final prices will almost certainly be different depending on the companies you use, the type of accommodation you stay in, and the length of the experience.

Entrance Fees

Serengeti National Park: $60-70 per person, per day
Lake Manyara, Tarangire and Arusha National Park: $45-50 per person, per day
Mount Kilimanjaro: $70 per person, per day
Gombe National Park: $100 per person, per day

Safari and Trekking Costs

9-day Mount Kilimanjaro Hike via the Lemosho route (budget): $2,695 per person
2-day safari in Serengeti National Park (budget): $510 per person
7-day safari in Serengeti National Park and Ngorongoro Crater (mid-range): $2,695 per person
7-day private safari in Serengeti National Park following the Great Migration (luxury): $4,120 per person

There are so many companies offering safari experiences in Tanzania that sorting through them all can be a bit overwhelming: I’d strongly recommend using the Safari Bookings site to help narrow things down.

It’s a massive marketplace for safaris around the country, with nearly 5000 different trips ranging from a half-day to three weeks, and filters that make it much faster to find exactly what you’re looking for. It can be cheaper to book with the safari company directly once you’ve found a tour you like (although many don’t give exact prices until you email them), but I’d definitely start with the Safari Bookings site either way.

Note that when you go on a guided safari or tour, tipping is customary. For a safari, I would add around $15 extra per day . For a guided trek, I’d add around $25 extra per day .

If you’re like me, and love to make the most of your time, there are also loads of shorter half or full-day tours that let you experience aspects of Tanzania beyond the famous safaris and mountain treks. To find them, I recommend hopping over to Get Your Guide , a marketplace for tours that I’ve used over the world. I took this spice tour in Zanzibar , for example, while I was on the island, and loved it so much that I wrote an entire blog post reviewing it.

Hands holding berries in Zanzibar spice farm

Miscellaneous Costs

Tanzanian SIM card : I don’t know about you, but one of my least favourite aspects of arriving in a new country is having to figure out how to get connected. Specifically: buying a local SIM card so that I have data to use while I’m in the country.

There’s locating a store that will sell you one, language barriers to deal with, various forms of ID you might need to bring, scams to navigate, and… well, it’s a headache. In Zanzibar, I actually got scammed when I tried to buy a local SIM card! I ended up being charged five times the actual price by the store owner and didn’t realise until after I’d left.

Last year, I started using Airalo , which sells local e-SIM cards for travellers. What that means is that you can buy your SIM online before you arrive in Tanzania, and then as soon as you land in the country, you can switch on your data and start using it. It’s worked flawlessly for me and I’ll never go back to physical SIM cards! You’ll pay $4.50 for 1 GB of data or $26 for 10 GB in Tanzania, and can top-up on your phone through the Airalo app if you run out.

However, if you’re on a tight budget and don’t mind a bit of hassle, you can opt to save money by buying a SIM card from a local store. Just watch out for those scams I mentioned earlier! In Tanzania, I recommend getting a SIM card with Vodacom. Data is super-cheap this way, and Vodacom has the widest coverage network in Tanzania . You can top up anywhere at a Vodacom booth in the country.

I paid $12 (30,000 TZS) for a Vodacom SIM with 10 GB of data, plus way more calls and texts than I could ever use, that lasted for a month. Not a bad deal at all!

The Cost of Travel Insurance in Tanzania

If you’ve read any other posts on Never Ending Footsteps, you’ll know that I’m a great believer in travelling with travel insurance. I’ve seen far too many Go Fund Me campaigns from destitute backpackers that are unexpectedly stranded in a foreign country after a scooter accident/being attacked/breaking a leg with no way of getting home or paying for their healthcare. These costs can quickly land you with a six-figure bill to pay at the end of it.

In short, if you can’t afford travel insurance, you can’t afford to travel.

Travel insurance will cover you if your flight is cancelled and you need to book a new one, if your luggage gets lost and you need to replace your belongings, if you suddenly get struck down by appendicitis and have to be hospitalised, or discover a family member has died and you need to get home immediately. If you fall seriously ill, your insurance will cover the costs to fly you home to receive medical treatment.

I use SafetyWing as my travel insurance provider, and recommend them for trips to Tanzania. Firstly, they’re one of the few companies out there who will actually cover you if you contract COVID-19. On top of that, they provide worldwide coverage, don’t require you to have a return ticket, and even allow you to buy coverage after you’ve left home. If you’re on a long-term trip, you can pay monthly instead of up-front, and can cancel at any time. Finally, they’re more affordable than the competition, and have a clear, easy-to-understand pricing structure, which is always appreciated.

With SafetyWing, you’ll pay $1.50 a day for travel insurance.

How Much Does It Cost to Travel in Tanzania?

It’s time to tally up all of my expenses to see my total travel costs! For activities and entrance fees, I just included the bare minimum for an average day, as this price will vary greatly depending on the activities you choose to do.

Accommodation: $51 per day
Transportation: $10 per day
Food: $6 per day
Activities/Entrance Fees: $45 per day

Average amount spent in Tanzania: $112 a day!

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Author bio: Born and raised in Toronto, Lydia has found “home” throughout her travels around the world. She’s a passionate storyteller and writer and you can usually find her dreaming about new adventures or having a deep conversation with a friend.

Lauren Juliff

Lauren Juliff is a published author and travel expert who founded Never Ending Footsteps in 2011. She has spent over 12 years travelling the world, sharing in-depth advice from more than 100 countries across six continents. Lauren's travel advice has been featured in publications like the BBC, Wall Street Journal, USA Today, and Cosmopolitan, and her work is read by 200,000 readers each month. Her travel memoir can be found in bookstores across the planet.

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I love Tanzania! I spent a month there just before the pandemic and loved it so much that I planned to keep returning every year. You can guess how well that has worked out so far! Hopefully I’ll be able to get back there soon. This was a great guide and I love your accommodation recommendations. So helpful!

A great guide for Tanzania! Thanks so much for all of the details you included here – I really appreciated having a local’s insight into the costs I can expect to encounter. Now it’s time to start saving up so I can make it there within the next year!

Hi Lauren, My Travel agent quoted us about $7000 per person for a 10 days trip to Tanzania in august, is not luxuries . I find very expensive but I don’t know if I can plan this trip on my own. Any ideas would be appreciate. Thanks for your post!

Oh yes, that is very expensive! It shouldn’t be tooooo difficult to book on your own — where were you planning to go over your 10 days? I’m happy to take a look at your route and included activities to see how much it’d cost to book on your own. In general, you can easily find accommodation on Booking.com and flights on Skyscanner, so that covers the basics. And then you’ve got the safaris and tours, which can be trickier, but are still easy to book on your own. But it’s hard for me to say definitively without knowing the details of your trip :-)

What a wonderful, enthusiastic and informative post! I like to travel slowly so I can experience people and culture as much as nature, and you got me re-excited about my upcoming visit just at the point I was beginning to feel overwhelmed.

My friend is probably backing out of the five week adventure we planned for this summer, and suddenly I’m having to scramble to re-do everything on my own with a tighter budget, because traveling solo costs more. (The good news? I get to do it all my way, and I’ll probably have a more interesting time).

I’m really grateful for your thorough, informative, and evocative sharing. I have a much better sense of the experience and I feel more confident in how to organize my time there – which is coming up pretty soon. (I’m going in 2 months!). As you wrote this originally in 2018, I’m wondering whether the price guidelines have been updated for 2023.

And now I’m off to read more of your Tanzania/Zanzibar posts :D Thanks again.

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Secret Murders Alleged at Tourist Hotspot for Luxury Safaris

A wildlife tourism project has lost its funding after being tied to several extrajudicial killings, disappearances, and sexual assaults.

Shannon Vavra

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The World Bank has decided to pull funding for a controversial tourism project following accusations it has led to extrajudicial killings, disappearances, and the sexual abuse of local villagers in Tanzania.

Launched in 2017, the program aimed to improve the management of natural resources and tourism in Southern Tanzania, including Ruaha National Park (RUNAPA), which has been tied to a cascade of human rights abuses , according to the Oakland Institute, a California-based advocacy group.

The World Bank has already disbursed $100 million of the $150 million project, known as REGROW, according to The Oakland Institute.

The Tanzanian government plans included work aimed at nearly doubling the size of the park, the largest protected wildlife area in the country, from one million to over two million hectares. But the expansion plans have left the local villagers high and dry: The plan has included Tanzanian government efforts to forcibly evict over 21,000 people to expand the park, without providing villagers compensation or other land, according to The Oakland Institute.

“Communities report that park rangers, receiving funding through REGROW, have been implicated in murders of several villagers and numerous instances of violence since the project began,” according to a recent report published by the institute. “The World Bank, however, has turned a blind eye to the horrific abuses unleashed on the communities by choosing to not enforce its own safeguards.”

Even as local villagers have pushed back on the human rights abuses, luxury tourist options for visiting the park abound. From sunrise hot air balloon tours over the park with champagne celebrations, to camps with private lodges and spa attractions like pools, and massages—visitors from around the globe have continued to tour the park despite the allegations.

Wildlife reserves have continued to be a boon for Tanzania, pulling in billions of dollars of tourism revenue annually. But the ongoing issues with the REGROW project have raised questions about the rights of local villagers living near tourist attractions.

“This should be a wakeup call for the Bank’s leadership in Washington, D.C.—you cannot continue to ignore the voices of the people on the ground who are struggling to survive as a result of your so-called ‘development’ projects,” Anuradha Mittal, Executive Director of the Oakland Institute said.

The World Bank told The Daily Beast it had suspended further funding for the project after receiving information that “suggests breaches of our policies in the implementation of the REGROW project.”

“The World Bank is deeply concerned about the allegations of abuse and injustice related to the Resilient Natural Resources Management for Tourism and Growth (REGROW) project in Tanzania,” a World Bank spokesperson told The Daily Beast, adding that the World Bank will work with the authorities moving forward to try to ensure the project can “improve the lives of Tanzanians.”

The backpedaling from the World Bank comes after years of the Oakland Institute pushing against the project. Villagers have also taken steps to protest the project, and have on multiple occasions turned to the legal system for recourse, without any success. Last year villagers filed a case in the East African Court of Justice against the expansion of the park as well.

The Oakland Institute called the decision “long overdue.”

“It sends a resounding message to the Tanzanian government that there are consequences for its rampant rights abuses taking place across the country to boost tourism,” Mittal said. “The days of impunity are finally coming to an end.”

Sir Jim Ratcliffe, a British billionaire who invested in Asilia Africa, one of the premier safari companies in Africa that operates luxury camps in the Ruaha park, told The Daily Beast through a spokesperson he wants to uphold the rights of local people.

“Sir Jim Ratcliffe is committed to long term conservation in Africa. He is proud to support Six Rivers Africa, which is a not-for-profit conservation initiative, with the aim of understanding, protecting and promoting biodiversity in the wetlands and former hunting areas of Tanzania. The organsation has zero-tolerance of all human rights abuses and is committed to upholding the rights of local people and national conservation regulations as it invests in wilderness areas for the benefit of future generations.”

Reparations should be provided to the villagers who have been victims of the human rights abuses, The Oakland Institute said.

“Moreover, villagers who have been victims of gross human rights violations and crippling livelihood restrictions must receive adequate, effective, and prompt reparations to ensure justice and help redress the harm they have endured,” the Oakland Institute said in a statement.

The World Bank did not answer questions about whether it will participate in providing reparations to the affected villagers.

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World Bank suspends Tanzania tourism funding after claims of killings and evictions

Plan to expand Ruaha national park has been beset by allegations of abuse, leading bank to withhold final $50m of $150m budget

The World Bank has suspended financing intended to develop tourism in southern Tanzania after allegations of killings, rape and forced evictions.

The bank began investigating last year after being accused of enabling abuses around Ruaha national park, which was due to double in size as part of a World Bank-supported programme .

“The World Bank is deeply concerned about the allegations of abuse and injustice related to the Resilient Natural Resources Management for Tourism and Growth (Regrow) project in Tanzania,” said a World Bank spokesperson.

“We have recently received information that suggests breaches of our policies in the implementation of the Regrow project. We have therefore decided to suspend further disbursement of funds with immediate effect.”

Tanzania was due to receive a further $50m, having already received $100m of the funding. Developments include building roads, viewing areas and visitor centres, and investing in wildlife monitoring and increased security.

The Guardian reported in September 2023 that the US-based thinktank the Oakland Institute had documented a range of abuses by Tanzanian rangers against villagers accused of encroaching on the national park, including the killing of cattle herders and fishers, the confiscation of livestock and the rape of women.

The Oakland Institute welcomed the “long overdue” decision, which came a year after the World Bank was first informed of potential violations of its own policies on safeguarding in April 2023.

Anuradha Mittal, the thinktank’s executive director, said: “It sends a resounding message to the Tanzanian government that there are consequences for its rampant rights abuses taking place across the country to boost tourism. The days of impunity are finally coming to an end.”

The Oakland Institute said that despite the World Bank announcing an investigation, the Tanzanian government moved forward in October with plans to redraw the boundaries of the national park, which would result in 21,000 people facing eviction.

The institute said their research shows other abuses have also continued, including the killing of a 21-year-old cattle herder in October and seizure and sale of thousands of cattle this year.

“The government’s plan to expand the park cannot go forward against the will of local communities, who will lose everything from such an expansion,” said Mittal. “In addition to preventing forced evictions, the bank must focus on how to remedy the harms caused to the villagers who have lost loved ones to ranger violence or had their lives devastated by livelihood restrictions.”

The Tanzanian government had not responded to requests for comment at the time of publication.

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Facing pressure from rights groups, World Bank suspends funding for Tanzania tourism project

KAMPALA, Uganda — The World Bank has suspended funding for a tourism project in Tanzania that caused the suffering of tens of thousands of villagers, according to a U.S.-based rights group that has long urged the global lender to take such action.

The World Bank’s decision to suspend the $150 million project, which aims to improve the management of natural resources and tourism assets in a remote part of southern Tanzanian, was “long overdue,” the Oakland Institute said in a statement Tuesday, charging that the bank’s “failure to take immediate action resulted in serious harms for the local communities.”

At least $100 million has already been disbursed for the project, which started in 2017. The suspension of World Bank financing took effect April 18.

The Oakland Institute, a California-based rights watchdog whose work focuses on marginalized communities, for years led calls for the World Bank to stop funding the project known by the acronym REGROW, documenting serious rights abuses suffered by Indigenous communities in the area.

The group in a report released in November accused the World Bank of failing to hold Tanzanian authorities accountable for extrajudicial killings and sexual assaults relating to the expansion of Ruaha National Park.

The report said the Tanzanian government’s tactics to force communities away and increase tourism in Ruaha National Park, a goal of the REGROW project, were “inextricably tied to its financing by the World Bank.”

The World Bank said at the time that it “has zero tolerance for violence in the projects it finances,” adding that a panel of inspectors was reviewing a complaint related to REGROW “to determine whether a compliance audit into the concerns raised is warranted.”

In recent correspondence between the World Bank and the Oakland Institute seen by The Associated Press, the lender confirmed the suspension of further disbursements to REGROW “until we are confident that the project is upholding our environmental and social standards.”

Anuradha Mittal, executive director of the Oakland Institute, said the World Bank’s decision to suspend funding for “a dangerous project” is a victory for marginalized communities in the East African country.

It was not immediately possible to obtain a comment from Tanzanian authorities.

The Oakland Institute documented at least 12 disappearances or extrajudicial killings allegedly carried out by rangers, in addition to multiple sexual assaults of women. Government agencies allegedly seized and auctioned large numbers of cattle, imposing a heavy financial strain aimed at pressuring herders to leave.

“During the first months of 2024, rangers illegally seized and auctioned off thousands of cattle from herders while preventing farmers from cultivating their land -– devastating countless livelihoods as a result,” it said in its statement Tuesday.

Tanzania relies heavily on tourism to finance its budget, and the country has long been trying to develop its extensive national parks to attract more visitors.

Tens of thousands of communities in other parts of Tanzania have been caught up in the efforts, putting local authorities under the spotlight over civilian abuses. These efforts, cited by Amnesty International and others, include the violent eviction of 70,000 Maasai from grazing lands in the Loliondo area to clear vast tracts of land for trophy hunting.

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Facing pressure from rights groups, World Bank suspends funding for Tanzania tourism project

FILE - Giraffes and zebras congregate under the shade of a tree in the afternoon in Mikumi National Park, Tanzania on March 20, 2018. The World Bank has suspended funding for a tourism project in Tanzania that caused the suffering of tens of thousands of villagers, according to a U.S.-based rights group that has long urged the global lender to take such action. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis, File)

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KAMPALA, Uganda (AP) — The World Bank has suspended funding for a tourism project in Tanzania that caused the suffering of tens of thousands of villagers, according to a U.S.-based rights group that has long urged the global lender to take such action.

At least $100 million has already been disbursed for the project, which started in 2017. The suspension of World Bank financing took effect April 18.

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It was not immediately possible to obtain a comment from Tanzanian authorities.

Tanzania relies heavily on tourism to finance its budget, and the country has long been trying to develop its extensive national parks to attract more visitors.

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Pro-Palestinian protests continue at colleges across the US

By Dalia Faheid, Nouran Salahieh, Maureen Chowdhury and Antoinette Radford, CNN

Demonstrators breach barrier and "physical altercations" break out between protest groups, UCLA says

From CNN’s Sarah Moon and Camila Bernal at UCLA

On Sunday morning, demonstrators breached a security barrier on the UCLA campus, which had been set up to separate opposing groups of protesters, according to a statement from the school's vice chancellor for strategic communications, Mary Osako.

There were “physical altercations” between the groups once they had crossed the barrier at the Los Angeles campus, according to Osako.

“UCLA has a long history of being a place of peaceful protest, and we are heartbroken about the violence that broke out,” the statement reads.

Information about potential injuries or additional details about the altercations have not been made available.

Portland State University says it will pause gifts and grants from Boeing amid campus protests

From CNN’s Chris Boyette

Portland State University will pause receiving gifts and grants from the Boeing Company until the college holds a forum to debate the ethics of doing so, according to the school's president.

The move comes amid nationwide protests, including at PSU, against Israel's war in Gaza. Student organizations are calling for schools to cut ties with Israel and to divest from companies that sell weapons, tech and other items to the country, among other demands.

Boeing says on its website that the Israel Defense Forces currently operates nine different Boeing products, and the company contributes a $3.5 billion benefit to the Israeli economy.

"I have heard many students and faculty express that they would like to see PSU cut ties with the company. I initially found these demands confusing and arbitrary: PSU has no investments in Boeing but accepts philanthropic gifts from the company and, given that Boeing is a major employer in the region, many of our alumni work there,” PSU President Ann Cudd said in a letter to the campus community Friday.

“However, the passion with which these demands are being repeatedly expressed by some in our community motivates me, as a scholar of academic ethics and a university leader responsible for the well being of our campus constituents, to listen and ask additional questions,” Cudd said.

Cudd said PSU will host a two-hour moderated debate in May with faculty and students.

On its website, Boeing says its relationship with Israel dates back "more than 75 years — to the founding of the State of Israel."

Boeing declined to comment on Cudd’s announcement.

Sanders says it's not antisemitic to hold Israeli government accountable for its actions in Gaza

Sen. Bernie Sanders speaks in Triangle, Virginia, on April 22.

Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders pushed back on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s claim that protests on US college campuses are driven by antisemitism, telling CNN’s Dan Bash that it’s critical to hold the Israeli government accountable for its actions in Gaza.

In the interview on Sunday morning, Sanders said the “vast majority of the American people are disgusted with Netanyahu’s war machine in Gaza” and do not want more aid sent to Israel.

While Sanders said he acknowledges “antisemitism exists and is growing in the United States,” he said it is not antisemitic for protesters to hold Netanyahu accountable for his actions in Gaza, which he says are “unprecedented in the modern history of warfare.”

Sanders said Israel's widespread destruction of homes and infrastructure in Gaza, and the death toll of more than 30,000 people , according to the enclave's health ministry, is the reason people want the Israeli government held accountable.

Sanders said he condemns Hamas, antisemitism, Islamophobia and other forms of bigotry, but emphasized again, “We do have to pay attention to the disastrous and unprecedented humanitarian disaster taking place in Gaza right now.”

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LA Mayor Bass stands by USC's decision to cancel its main commencement ceremony

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass speaks during a press conference in 2023.

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass says the decision by University of Southern California leaders to cancel the school's main commencement ceremony for 2024 graduating students in May was necessary due to safety concerns.

“I believe that that was a decision that they had to make," Bass told CNN’s Dana Bash on Sunday.

"They were expecting about 65,000 people on campus and they just did not feel that it was going to be safe, and the job of the (university) president, just like my job as mayor — my number one job is to make sure that Angelenos are safe."

The mayor, herself a USC alumna , pointed out that while the main ceremony had been canceled, individual schools and departments will go forward with their own ceremonies.

Some context : A USC professor who has criticized the school's response to pro-Palestinian protests told CNN on Saturday that the university's initial decision to cancel its valedictorian's commencement speech served as a catalyst for demonstrations at the Los Angeles campus.

Asna Tabassum, a first-generation South Asian-American Muslim, said in a statement published by the Council on American-Islamic Relations that she has "serious doubts about whether USC’s decision to revoke my invitation to speak is made solely on the basis of safety."

CAIR has accused the school of canceling Tabassum's speech in response to "attacks and harassment launched by anti-Muslim and anti-Palestinian extremists."

The school announced it was canceling the main commencement ceremony altogether on Friday, days after the decision to cancel the valedictorian speech.

CNN’s Amanda Musa, Alisha Ebrahimji and Melissa Alonso contributed reporting to this post.

Here are some of the latest comments from elected officials on the protests happening across the US

From CNN’s Avery Lotz

Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell speaks at the Capitol in Washington, DC, on April 23.

Several US lawmakers and other elected officials have spoken in media appearances Sunday about the protests seen across the country in response to Israel's ongoing military campaign in Gaza.

Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell criticized what he said was antisemitic rhetoric seen in the protests, saying on CBS that "university presidents need to get control of the situation, allow free speech and push back against antisemitism."

“We’ve all got to get serious about the challenges ahead of us, engaging in antisemitic behavior in the United States needs to be stood up to by the administrators of these colleges,” he said on NBC’s “Meet the Press.”

Virginia Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin also condemned instances of antisemitic rhetoric, and said Virginia wouldn't allow protest encampments to be put up at its academic institutions.

“We will protect the ability to peacefully express yourself, but we’re not going to have the kinds of hate speech and intimidation that we’re seeing across the country in Virginia,” the governor told CNN’s Dana Bash on “State of the Union.”

Democratic Sen. Tim Kaine of Virginia, meanwhile, pushed back against House Speaker Mike Johnson’s suggestion that the National Guard could be sent to college campuses amid the protests, calling it a “very, very bad idea.”

“I think calling in the National Guard to college campuses for so many people would recall what happened when that was done during the Vietnam War — and it didn’t end well,” Kaine said on “Meet the Press.”

“There are other ways, using campus security, but also offering students more opportunities to have dialogue that is civil and constructive where people hear one another — that’s by far preferable,” he added.

Students in Gaza stage demonstration to express gratitude for pro-Palestinian protests at US colleges

From Tareq Alhelou in Rafah and CNN’s Kareem Khadder, Abeer Salman and Zeena Saifi in Jerusalem

Palestinian students hold signs in Rafah, Gaza, on April 28.

Dozens of Palestinian students staged a display of solidarity at a demonstration in southern Gaza on Sunday to express gratitude for the support seen on US college campuses in recent weeks.

Video from the Shaboura refugee camp in Rafah shows children holding banners with messages that read: "Students of Columbia University, continue to stand by us,” and “Violating our right to education and life is a war crime.”

The students gathered around makeshift tents near a school that now serves as a shelter for Palestinians displaced from northern Gaza. Footage shows people spray-painting messages of gratitude on the fabric of the tents, saying “Thank you, students in solidarity with Gaza. Your message has reached.”

A man writes a message of thanks to students in the US protesting in solidarity with the people of Gaza, on a tent at a camp for displaced Palestinians in Rafah, Gaza, on April 27.

Takfeer Abu-Yousuf, a displaced student from the northern city of Beit Hanoun, told CNN he felt it was necessary to thank the students in the US who “supported us with their humanity.”

“We can’t write these thank you messages on the walls of our homes because we have no homes. They have been destroyed on top of our children, elders and women,” he said.

Eighteen-year-old Rana Al-Taher pointed to the school in the camp, telling CNN that what should have been a place for learning and education has become a place for sheltering.

“That means that we have lost our education. We have lost our only hope in Gaza and we want it back. We’re here to ask for it back. It’s our right to have it back … that’s why we’re here,” she said.

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Universities are cracking down after months of student protests over Israel’s bombardment of Gaza

From CNN's Dakin Andone

With tension mounting over an encampment in support of Palestinians at New York’s Columbia University , police strode onto campus this month and arrested more than 100 demonstrators.

Soon, dozens more students protesting the monthslong assault on Gaza were arrested at New York and Yale universities. At the University of Texas at Austin , police in riot gear and on horseback moved to disperse a like-minded demonstration, while nearly 100 at the University of Southern California also got arrested. Then at Emory University in Atlanta , law enforcement deployed pepper balls to break up a pro-Palestinian action, arresting 28, including several professors . And at Boston’s Emerson College , another 108 protesters were arrested, with four officers hurt.

While the latest run of arrests has commanded outsized attention, US colleges have been using law enforcement — along with academic suspensions and, for at least one school, expulsion — to try to rein in student demonstrations since Hamas’ October attack on Israel left more than 1,200 dead and dozens taken hostage. Israel’s devastating counterpunch in Gaza – with more than 34,000 Palestinians killed, according to its health ministry – has further fueled deeply held views of students and faculty on all sides.

Amid US students’ broad insistence their tactics are peaceful, administrators often have decried campus protests as disruptive, with some — including at Indiana University, George Washington University and California State Polytechnic University’s Humboldt campus — employing school rules governing use of public spaces to threaten or enact discipline, or call for police backup.

Administrators lately have seemed quicker to levy consequences against campus demonstrators than they were six months ago, according to Zach Greenberg of the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression. Read more about the crackdown here.

Vandalism reported at USC is "absolutely unacceptable and will not be tolerated," university says

From CNN’s Paradise Afshar

People stand near a vandalized statue at the University of Southern California in Los Angeles, on April 27.

The University of Southern California says campus property was vandalized Saturday "by individuals who are part of the group that has continued to illegally camp on our campus."

The Tommy Trojan statue and a fountain in Alumni Park were vandalized, the university said, without elaborating on the type of damage they sustained. University officials also did not state what led them to believe the perpetrators were among those taking part in encampment demonstrations.

Video footage from CNN affiliate KABC showed the words “Say No to Genocide” spray-painted on the base of the Tommy Trojan statue.

“Despite repeated warnings, this group has also continued to disrupt our campus operations and harass students and others, in violation of numerous university policies,” Joel Curran, senior vice president of communications, said in a statement.

"While the university fully supports freedom of expression, these acts of vandalism and harassment are absolutely unacceptable and will not be tolerated," Curran said.

University President Carol Folt has made attempts to meet with students, “but they have declined these offers,” Curran said.

“We are hoping for a more reasonable response Sunday before we are forced to take further action,” he said. “This area is needed for commencement set up early this week.”

Remember: Demonstrators at universities across the country have organized in protest of Israel's ongoing military campaign in Gaza , in many cases calling on the schools to disinvest from Israeli institutions and other entities they say benefit from the war.

A USC professor who has criticized the school's response to protests told CNN on Saturday that the university's decision to cancel its Muslim valedictorian's commencement speech , citing safety concerns, served as a catalyst for demonstrations at the Los Angeles campus.

This post has been updated with additional information about the protests at USC.

Dozens of police cars surround University of Southern California campus, video shows

Dozens of police cars lined the streets as a large group of officers swarmed the University of Southern California Saturday night, video from CNN affiliate KABC shows.

The Los Angeles Police Department issued a "tactical alert" Saturday amid the pro-Palestinian protest at USC, CNN affiliate KCBS reported. No arrests had been reported as of early Sunday and it's unclear what prompted the move.

The university posted a message on social media Friday night that said the University Park campus will be temporarily closed due to a "disturbance."

USC has served as the backdrop of demonstrations tied to the school’s valedictorian speech cancellation and as part of the nationwide campus pro-Palestinian protests.

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