DISCOVER
Tourism in Tanzania
Tanzania is among the world's richest countries for natural wonders, history and culture. Every corner tells a story.
Why Tanzania?
World-Famous Wildlife
Home to the Great Migration, Big Five and some of Africa's greatest national parks.
Indian Ocean Beaches
Pristine white-sand beaches along the coast and on Zanzibar's islands.
Mount Kilimanjaro
The highest peak in Africa — 5,895m above sea level — and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Rich History
Stone Town, Kilwa Kisiwani, and ancient ruins tell centuries of Swahili civilization.
Unique Ecosystems
From savannah to rainforest, volcanic craters to coral reefs.
Diverse Cultures
Over 120 ethnic groups, each with their own traditions, music and cuisine.
National Parks — Mainland Tanzania
Serengeti National Park
UNESCOFamous for the Great Migration — 1.5 million wildebeest cross the plains each year.
Kilimanjaro National Park
UNESCOAfrica's highest peak (5,895m). A bucket-list climb for adventurers worldwide.
Nyerere National Park
LargestOne of Africa's largest protected areas, teeming with elephants and wild dogs.
Ruaha National Park
Famous for lions, elephants and pristine wilderness away from the tourist trail.
Tarangire National Park
Known for massive baobab trees and huge elephant herds.
Saadani National Park
Tanzania's only park combining wildlife with Indian Ocean beach scenery.
Gombe National Park
World-famous for Jane Goodall's chimpanzee research.
Mahale Mountains
Wild chimpanzees on the shores of Lake Tanganyika — one of Africa's best-kept secrets.
National Parks — Zanzibar
Jozani–Chwaka Bay National Park
The only national park in Zanzibar — home to the rare Red Colobus Monkey.
Menai Bay Conservation Area
Marine conservation area famous for dolphins, turtles and coral reefs.
Ngezi Forest Reserve (Pemba)
Dense tropical forest on Pemba Island — one of Zanzibar's most important natural areas.
Kiwengwa–Pongwe Forest Reserve
Coastal forest reserve protecting rare bird species and forest wildlife.
Beautiful Beaches
Mainland Tanzania
- Coco Beach — Dar es Salaam
- Kunduchi Beach — Dar es Salaam
- Mbezi Beach — Dar es Salaam
- Ushongo Beach — Pangani
- Mafia Island Beaches
Zanzibar
- Nungwi Beach
- Kendwa Beach
- Paje Beach
- Jambiani Beach
- Matemwe Beach
- Vumawimbi Beach (Pemba)
- Misali Island (Pemba)
UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Serengeti National Park
UNESCOThe world's greatest wildlife spectacle.
Kilimanjaro National Park
UNESCOAfrica's highest peak.
Ngorongoro Conservation Area
UNESCOThe world's largest intact volcanic caldera.
Nyerere Ecosystem (Selous)
UNESCOOne of Africa's largest protected ecosystems.
Kilwa Kisiwani & Songo Mnara
UNESCOHistoric Swahili port cities.
Stone Town of Zanzibar
UNESCOHistoric city blending Swahili, Arab and colonial influences.
Hidden Gems
Mainland Tanzania
- Materuni Waterfalls — Kilimanjaro
- Usambara Mountains — Tanga
- Lake Natron — Arusha
- Lake Chala — Kilimanjaro
- Kalambo Falls — Rukwa (3rd highest in Africa)
- Udzungwa Mountains — Morogoro
Zanzibar
- Kuza Cave — Jambiani
- Pemba Flying Fox Sanctuary
- Chumbe Island Coral Park
- Tumbatu Island
- Mnemba Marine Area
- Pujini Ruins (Pemba)
6
UNESCO World Heritage Sites
10+
National Parks
3rd
Tallest Mountain in Africa
1.5M
Wildebeest in the Migration
💡Did You Know?
- The Great Migration is one of the Seven Natural Wonders of Africa.
- Zanzibar's Stone Town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- Tanzania is among Africa's top 5 tourism destinations.
- Tourism supports over 1.5 million jobs across Tanzania.