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Adventure Holidays in Tanzania

Overview

Whether it’s the endless plains of the Serengeti, the distant looming peak of Kilimanjaro, or the tropical islands of Zanzibar, Tanzania is a country with an allure that travellers with a taste for epic landscapes and spectacular wildlife simply cannot resist.

And whilst the sheer scale of the wildebeest migration or a once-in-a-lifetime trek to the roof of Africa might be experiences you treasure forever, there are countless hidden gems and offbeat experiences you can find in a country where you will find as warm hospitality as anywhere on the continent.

Tanzania isn’t often associated with snorkeling alongside whale sharks in the azure blue waters of the Indian Ocean, or indeed with being a mecca for chimpanzee spotting at Gombe National Park, the spot where Jane Goodall famously set up her research station, but with Not In The Guidebooks you can discover the authentic, off the beaten track adventures that stay with you long after you have left the burning sunsets of Africa behind.

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  • A Taste of Tanzania

    7 Nights / 8 Days Tanzania

    Tanzania is one of Africa's most epic countries to explore. Boasting the jaw-dropping wildebeest migration and the highe..

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    • A Taste of Tanzania

      7 Nights / 8 Days Tanzania

      Tanzania is one of Africa's most epic countries to explore. Boasting the jaw-dropping wildebeest migration and the highe..

      Price from

      £4284 pp
      Take me there
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    Best Time to Visit Tanzania

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    High Season

    The months of June through to September are generally the most popular when it comes to visiting Tanzania, as the cooler, drier and brighter weather makes it the perfect time to head out on safari. For the great wildebeest migration, you want to be on the Serengeti in mid-June to mid-July.

    Shoulder Season

    The hottest months of the year are from October through to February, so animals may be less active on the grasslands and active experiences are a little more challenging, but it’s still a great time to visit and if you visit in January, you may get to witness wildebeest calving season.

    Low Season

    March through to May is the rainy season, so tracks into the wilderness become less accessible and wildlife much harder to find. That said, the landscape is beautifully lush and green, it will feel as though you almost have the entire Serengeti to yourself, and it’s the perfect time to visit for birdwatchers.

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    We ensure that communities benefit from our visit.

    We ensure that communities benefit from our visit.

    • In many cases, less than 10% of the money spent on a holiday actually ends up in the pockets of the local community. Tourism leakage is a serious problem, and it means many people are not able to reap the benefits of the tourism happening in their own back yard. We work with small, local suppliers and ensure that they receive a fair amount for every holiday we sell.

    We protect the environments we visit.

    We protect the environments we visit.

     

     

    • The climate is changing, and the travel industry is a key frontier in this battle. On the one hand, pollution from travel, erosion from over-tourism, and waste from careless travelling can make the problem much worse. But on the other hand, travel affords unique opportunities to help people connect with the natural environment in a close-up, personal way, and support locals in protecting their local environment. We are committed to offering experiences that match our sustainability criteria.

    We educate and provide guidance to travellers, hosts and agents.

    We educate and provide guidance to travellers, hosts and agents.

    • Travel can help build a better world, but it has to be done properly. We are not just finding experiences that are better for local communities and better for the planet. We are committed to helping everyone travel better. From the moment they book with us until the moment they arrive home, we actively help our travellers with resources and guidance. This helps them travel more mindfully, and ultimately, offers a deeper, more rewarding experience.

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