Darajani Market in Stone Town, the spice-scented, historic heart of Zanzibar, is best visited first thing in the morning. Follow your visit with a stroll through the maze of narrow alleyways with their carved doorways and then head towards the sea to..

A ceremonial palace built in 1883, the House of Wonders is the emblem of Stone Town . The building takes its name from the fact that it was the first in the town to have electricity and a lift, and is clearly visible with its three storeys of balcon..

The Swahili island of Zanzibar leaves a lasting impression on all visitors. This old slave trading post attracts travellers who are looking for an exotic, authentic destination where they can rest and relax. The island has much to offer visitors – id..

Scented cloves and flying foxes – welcome to Pemba! This island, smaller than Zanzibar , is also greener and more off the tourist track. Visitors come here to get away from it all, to enjoy incredible snorkelling or diving, or to visit the Ngezi Fo..

In the heart of the national park of the same name, the legendary Mount Kilimanjaro, its summit covered with snow (although for how much longer is uncertain), rises up from the African plain to an altitude of 5 895m. If you’re planning on tackling th..

Situated at the foot of the Rift Valley escarpment, the beautiful Lake Manyara National Park, with its varied landscapes (an alkaline lake, bush, tropical forest etc), is home to a rich variety of wildlife. Keep an eye out for the “climbing” lions wh..

If you needed just one reason to visited Tarangire National Park, then it would be the migration of elephants which takes place at the beginning of the dry season. However, the park is also home to a wealth of other wildlife, such as zebras, giraffes..

Considered the country’s leading safari destination, the Serengeti National Park is best visited between December and June, in order to witness the extraordinary migration of wildebeest and zebras. Other wildlife in this stunning setting includes the..

Extending for over 8 000km 2 , Ngorongoro Conservation Area is famous for its crater of the same name, which is home to tropical vegetation and an extraordinary range of wildlife. The site is much visited by tourists, but is nonetheless absolutely br..

There’s more to Tanzania than going on safari! The Kolo-Kondoa rock paintings, some of which date back around 3 000 years, are exceptional for their excellent condition and the number of paintings which have survived. Painted either by hand or by bru..

Lake Victoria, the largest lake in Africa, is divided between Tanzania, Uganda and Kenya. The lake extends across a little-visited region, which nonetheless offers some pleasant lakeside towns (Bukoba, Musoma) and interesting cultural sights (at Bujo..

In 1960, Jane Goodall chose Gombe Stream in which to settle and study chimpanzees, producing some remarkable work. Ever since, the animal reserve, which became Gombe Stream National Park in 1968, has housed a research centre dedicated to chimpanzees...

This splendid park is only accessible by boat or by plane! The Mahale Mountains National Park, situated on the idyllic shores of Lake Tanganyika , is renowned for its chimpanzees. A peaceful atmosphere and mountain setting, with the sounds of primat..

Magnificent Lake Tanganyika can be explored from Kigoma. Swim in the lake’s clear waters surrounded by countless species of fish, which bear witness to the age of the lake, and take a boat trip on MV Liemba to meet the inhabitants of the lakeside v..

Situated in central Tanzania, Ruaha National Park is renowned for its diverse wildlife, giving visitors a taste of wild Africa. Its plains dotted with baobab trees offer typical African landscapes, especially when a lion, antelope or herd of buffalo ..

Mafia is an elitist destination offering white sandy beaches and an emerald sea. This archipelago will delight snorkelling enthusiasts and big-game fishermen with its magnificent marine life. Other attractions include several small fishing villages, ..

A huge protected area of around 50 000km 2 , Selous Game Reserve is crossed by large herds of elephants, buffalos and zebras. The Rufiji river, which runs across the reserve, is home to crocodiles and hippopotamuses, and you may also catch a glimpse ..

A visit to the ruins of Kilwa Kisiwani and Songo Mnara, UNESCO World Heritage Sites, provides an introduction to medieval Swahili culture. With a large mosque dating from the 13C-15C, a walled enclosure and palaces, the ruins bear witness to the past..