What to do

Game drives, nature walks, bird watching, hot air ballooning, horse riding, visits to local villages, deep-sea fishing. Beach extensions to the Tanzania Coast, Zanzibar and Pemba.

Where to do it

Serengeti Game Reserve
The Serengeti is the jewel in the crown of Tanzania's protected areas. Anytime between May and early June huge herds begin their spectacular migration from the plains to the permanent water in the north and west of the park. In their wake follow the predators: lion, cheetah and hunting dogs with vultures circling overhead.

Norongoro Highlands
One of the great advantages this area offers visitors is the freedom to walk freely across the landscape. This makes it possible to get out of the Landover for a while and really appreciate the area at a different level. The Olduvai Gorge, where early hominoid fossils have been found, is thought to be the "birthplace of mankind".

Norongoro Crater
The Ngorongoro Crater is a natural 100 square mile amphitheatre, created about 2 million years ago. With no break in its 2,000ft high rim, this caldera contains everything necessary for the wildlife to exist and thrive. Approximately 30,000 animals share this area with pastoral Masai, herding their cattle along the Crater floor.

Tarangire
A very under-rated National Park, perhaps because of its proximity to Arusha. The Tarangire River is the dominant feature of the park, and the landscape is dominated by huge baobab trees amongst acacia bush. Good bird life and large elephant herds..

Lake Manyara
Although this is a small park, the combination of the lake and towering Great Rift Valley escarpment make this one of the most scenically beautiful parks. Famous for the rarely seen tree-climbing lions, northern area is heavily trafficked by day visitors. However, it is worthwhile visiting the southern part of the park which escapes this daily congestion.

Selous
The lifeblood of this park is the winding Rufiji River, a magnetic draw to game and the superb bird life. Days are spent between game drives, boat trips on the river, fishing, and walking. The Selous is rare and wild, containing about one third of all the world’s wild dogs, and is also excellent for lion and large elephant herds.

Ruaha
Ruaha is just that bit more off the beaten track. Despite recently increased flights allowing for easier access, it remains a very under-touristed park, with as few as 500 visitors a year. Known for its large elephant and buffalo herds, greater and lesser kudu as well as roan and sable antelope, this park is best visited in the dry season June/November.

Katavi
National Park is remote, with only one tented seasonal camp within its boundaries. This place is perfect for those looking for a real Africa experience. For the intrepid, a fly camp can be set up. Game is literally everywhere and walking as well as game driving is the order of the day.

Mahale
Trekking through the rain forests of the Mahale Mountains to catch sight of wild chimpanzees is one of the unique activities this park has to offer. Game in the area includes leopard, bushbuck and birdlife. In complete contrast you can snorkel or swim in the clear lake water, fish or kayak along the lake shore.

These two unique wildlife reserves are often combined as together they offer one of the most exciting safari experiences in Africa.

Zanzibar
Just the word Zanzibar conjures up exotic images. Known as the “spice island”, and infamous for its slave trading history, this island cannot fail to fascinate. A walk through the narrow alleyways of Stonetown and a visit to the spice market should not be missed. Beaches on the north east of the island are considered best for diving. Best from Dec to Mar and Jul to Oct.

When to do it