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Your Tanzania Holiday
When your wanderlust is calling out to you, answer it with a holiday package to Tanzania. If you're thinking about Dar es Salaam, get ready to revel in this city's walking trails, culture, history and more. With so much to do and see on a trip to Tanzania, it can be tricky to know where to start. Kick off your travels in Dar es Salaam at Coco Beach and Mbezi Beach — two popular attractions here. Another city worthy of a spot on your itinerary is Zanzibar Town. Don't miss Shangani Beach and Prison Island. When it's time to stop dreaming and start travelling, Expedia will help turn your Tanzania holiday into a reality.
Top destinations in Tanzania
Dar es Salaam
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Tanzania Holiday
Tour the plains of the Serengeti, discover the magical island of Zanzibar, climb the iconic Mount Kilimanjaro and marvel at Ngurdoto Crater. If you’re chasing an unforgettable adventure, there’s no time like the present to plan a trip to Tanzania.
Tanzania Hotel + Flights
Expedia has 3,478 hotels starting at £138 a night in Tanzania. Want to save some of your getaway dollars to spend on unique African souvenirs? Then create your own Tanzania Holiday Package. Bundle your hotel, flights and extras like rental cars and experiences and you’ll be browsing Arusha’s Maasai Market in no time. If you like the idea of taking a boat safari past crocodiles in Selous Game Reserve or hiking up Mount Kilimanjaro, add some tours to your package as well.
Your Tanzania Holiday Itinerary
Day 1-2: Begin your African adventure in the bustling metropolis of Dar es Salaam, just north of Julius Nyerere International Airport. Experience traditional life at the open-air Village Museum, buy a souvenir at the Slipway and enjoy an authentic Dar es Salaam experience at the Kivukoni Fish Market.
Day 3-4: Just a short flight from Dar es Salaam is the city of Moshi. Popular for its close proximity to Mount Kilimanjaro, the town is a blend of African and Asian influences and is one of the country’s coffee producing hubs.
Day 5-7: Arusha is around a two-hour bus ride west of Moshi. Considered Tanzania’s gateway to the northern safari circuit, it’s the perfect place to stay if you’re eager to tour Serengeti National Park or take a day trip to Tarangire National Park.
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Don’t miss the Serengeti Cultural Festival. Every July, festivities are held in urban areas between Serengeti National Park and the Lake Zone. Local traditions and culture, including dance and art, are celebrated in an open-air setting.
Check out Expedia’s Dar es Salaam Holiday PackagesOpens in a new window if you plan to spend a bit of time in the country’s largest city.
Browse our Tanzania All Inclusive Resorts if you want to relax, unwind and make the most of your escape.
Top Holiday Destinations in Tanzania
Spice up your holiday with Zanzibar package deals
Zanzibar is an island located to the east of the Tanzanian mainland that's known best for its spices. It's part of a chain often referred to as the Spice Islands with incredible cinnamon, black pepper, nutmeg and cloves growing there. The food in Zanzibar, in turn, is packed full of flavour that you won't want to miss out on. Of course, you can also enjoy time spent at the beach.
Book Serengeti National Park holiday packages for excellent wildlife-viewing tours year-round
Serengeti National Park is a world-famous park that's home to some of the most impressive wildlife in the world. When you visit, you'll be able to see incredible creatures like lions, leopards, cheetahs and more than 2 million ungulates. It's a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and a guided tour lets you enjoy some of the best it has to offer while staying safe around these apex predators.
Explore a thriving arts scene on a holiday in the modern city of Dar Es Salaam
When you visit the city of Dar-es-Salaam, you'll find yourself in what literally translates to the Place of Peace. It's one of the largest financial hubs of the country with plenty of impressive modernist architecture and shopping opportunities for travellers to enjoy. You'll also find a thriving art scene that includes museums and galleries as well as film and television productions.
Holiday packages to Pemba Island make it easy to unwind
On Pemba Island, you'll find plenty to do by the coast whether you just want to relax at the beach or enjoy some time in the water. One of the most popular activities here, however, is fishing. The fishing opportunities are some of the best in the world with a massive diverse native fish population, especially around the Pemba Channel.
Tanzania Essential Information
Language | Swahili |
|---|---|
Currency | Tanzanian shillings |
Closest Airport | Zanzibar Intl. Airport (ZNZ) |
Population | 57,310,000 |
Top Sights | Serengeti National Park, Nungwi Beach and Kilimanjaro National Park |
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Nungwi Beach
Enjoy a beautiful stretch of white sand and blue sea surrounded by plenty of amenities, as well as a turtle conservation site.
Jambiani Beach
Cycle like a local, go snorkeling near rocky outcrops and beachcomb through the seaweed harvest along this secluded haven of tranquility.
Mnemba Island
Stay in a palm-leaf cottage on this idyllic resort island, dive along the coral reef and look for dolphins and whales.
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