Tanzania holidays
This land of indefinable character is a vision of contrasts from inhospitable rugged plains to quaint acacia clusters and friendly, warm people. Here more than anywhere, the wildlife reigns and you are a guest in their kingdom. Twenty five per cent of a country four times the size of the UK is dedicated to national parks and reserves, which have played host to some of the best safaris on offer for decades.
The ecosystems in Tanzania draw from the diverse surrounding countries, thus creating a landscape, which varies from densely forested mountains in the West to the flat plains where the game roams freely, to snowcapped mountains that provide an ever present backdrop. This is a country of incredible cultural diversity, which is the result of African, Arabic, Asia and European influences throughout history to the present day.
Tanzania has something to suit all tastes and its charms are waiting to be discovered.
- The Serengeti is perhaps the most famous national park in the world. The vast expanses of grassy savannah stretch as far as the eye can see and are studded with acacia woodland and winding rivers. The park is home to an abundance of resident game including some 9,000 giraffe, 5,000 elephant and many big cats.
- Selous in the south is the largest park in Africa, home to up to 100,000 elephant and a taste of rustic Africa. The park is an undeveloped haven of nature and a must for safari enthusiasts.
- The spice island of Zanzibar is an unspoilt, rustic gateway with a strong Arab influence. Stone Town, the capital is a fascinating maze of narrow streets, artistic teak doors with a bustling harbour. The sugar white beaches are spectacular, particularly on the east coast, where sparkling turquoise waters lap the shore.
- The smaller island of Pemba will fulfil your Robinson Crusoe fantasies with its unspoilt beauty.
