Flights to Tanzania

Adorned with stunning natural landscapes and teeming with wildlife, Tanzania is a touristic gem.

From the peak of Mount Kilimanjaro, the highest in Africa, across the plains of the Serengeti and to the picturesque shores of Zanzibar, the country’s diverse offering is its biggest attraction.

Begin your exploration of Tanzania in the cosmopolitan coastal city of Dar es Salaam(Opens page in the same window), a former fishing village that’s now a glorious melting pot of African, Arabic and Indian cultures. The famous Kariakoo Market encapsulates the vibrant city’s pulsating atmosphere. Wade through a sea of local and international traders, hollering to be heard above the hum of motorcycle engines. Oyster Bay offers a retreat from the city hubbub, with the golden sands of Coco Beach meeting the glistening blue waters of the Indian Ocean.

From Dar es Salaam, you could also take a short flight to Zanzibar, an idyllic island where the picture-perfect beaches compete with the historic, winding alleyways of Stone Town.

For safaris, the northern city of Arusha serves as the ideal launchpad. See the ‘Big 5’ - lions, elephants, rhinos, leopards and buffalos – in the famous Serengeti National Park. Here you can experience the ethereal Great Migration, when over a million wildebeest, zebras and other species take on an epic journey across the African plains.

From Arusha, you can also take a short journey west into the shadow of Mount Kilimanjaro, a colossal dormant volcano rising almost 6,000m above sea level. Embark on an unforgettable expedition to the summit or head to Amboseli National Park, which affords breathtaking views of the world-renowned phenomenon.

The Mahale Mountains are a lesser-visited Tanzanian natural beauty and rise sharply out of Lake Tanganyika on its western border. Kayak along one of the African Great Lakes and let a guide take you on a magical trek through the jungle to discover its huge population of chimpanzees.

In central Tanzania, the Udzungwa Mountains National Park is another wildlife hotspot. Tour the park’s breathtaking rolling hills, valleys and tropical rainforest to spot the Udzungwa red colobus, a striking primate endemic to Tanzania.

When it comes to Tanzanian cuisine, ugali is a vastly popular dish comprised of cornmeal and cassava flour, making it a hearty, high-energy accompaniment. It's often served alongside roasted meat – be sure to try nyama choma, an East African classic made with beef, lamb or goat. Translating to ‘barbecue meat’, it’s expertly marinated for a flavoursome taste.