Sandwiched between Kenya and Mozambique, and full to the brim with famous parks and resident wildife, Tanzania is made for self-drive adventures. Tanzania road trips have a little bit of everything thrown in: visit the Arusha, Tarangire and Serengeti parks; head to the numerous lakes including Manyara, Tarangire, Victoria, and the crystal clear waters of Tanganyika (great for snorkelling) and, of course, take in the majestic silhouette of Kilimanjaro. If all of this great exploration isn't enough on your road trip through Tanzania, you've also got idyllic beaches and islands to take a break away from it all. The white sands of the Zanzibar archipelago are practically made for some post-safari RnR, whereas the oceans surrounding the Spice Islands are heaven for divers.

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16 reviews
4.8 / 5
"The trip was very well thought out. We were all first-time travelers to Tanzania and new to safaris, and the way the trip was organized meant that we were eased into the safari experience in a very comfortable way. We dipped our toes in at our first location, and the trip ended with a bang in a beautiful rustic camp. Issaya, our first guide, really made the trip amazing - he was so knowledgeable and we had total trust in him. "
M - USA
Published on 26th September 2025
"All of the camps were clean, the food was incredible all week, and we always felt very safe. The safari providers were so knowledgeable: both guides were excellent in their knowledge of the animals, birds, plants, landscapes and local culture. Their ability to find animals in the bush was almost unbelievable. This was our first safari, and the trip exceeded all of our expectations - there was at least one memorable moment every single day."
T - USA
Published on 26th September 2025
"Jamie listened carefully to our wishes and put together an itinerary. She was consistently responsive during the booking, prior to departure and during the holiday. It was the family adventure of a lifetime. We had an amazing trip which exceeded expectations, and we will book through Original Travel again."
A - UK
Published on 2nd September 2025


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