Highlights
Culture
Tanzanian people are known for their delightful cultures, their distinctive warmth and good manners, making every visit truly memorable. If you get the chance, meet the Chagga tribe of Kilimanjaro and the charming, semi-nomadic Maasai warriors, adorned with colourful, beaded jewellery and vibrant red cloaks. Enjoy their hospitality, tour local villages and watch the wonderful rhythms of tribal dance. Meeting local people promises a fascinating insight into this magnificent land.
Mount Kilimanjaro
The planet’s tallest, freestanding volcano and Africa’s highest peak, Mount Kilimanjaro arises from Tanzania’s northern plains and dominates the landscape for miles around. Climbers flock here to test their stamina on its rocky trails and muddy slopes, keen to reach its stunning, snow-capped summit and soak up the jaw-dropping views across Kilimanjaro’s ice fields. If you happen to catch sunrise, expect to be blown away by the magical show of nature from this legendary African landmark.
Serengeti National Park
The Serengeti National Park is home to one of nature’s greatest wildlife spectaculars; the great migration. In pursuit of fresh shoots following the rains, over two-million wildebeest and vast herds of zebra, Thomson’s and Grant’s gazelle graze the vast open plains of the Serengeti, forming the longest overland migration in the world. The Serengeti is one of the best places to see cheetahs on the chase and large prides of lion.
Ngorongoro Crater Conservation Area
Dominated by one of the world’s largest volcanic calderas, the Ngorongoro Crater Conservation Area is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and home to a wealth of wildlife. It’s a great introduction for a Tanzanian safari, with black rhino, elephant, zebra, lion, leopard and cheetah roaming the crater floor. The bird life is prolific too, with 500 species recorded in the area. Luxury camps and lodges perch on the top of the forested crater walls, offering panoramic views of the dramatic landscape.
Zanzibar
The sublime coastline and tropical islands of Zanzibar; exotic, luxurious and the perfect complement to a safari, as part of your luxury holiday with Elegant Resorts. Zanzibar’s abundance of secluded beaches and pristine coral reefs are filled with an amazing variety of sea life, offering some of the best swimming, snorkelling and diving experiences in the world, and making it one of the best-kept secrets in the Indian Ocean.