On a recent research trip to Tanzania and Zanzibar, our Africa specialist, Jamie, ventured to the regions’ most scenic safari hotspots. She ventured off-road through the Ndutu plains, enjoyed night-time game drives, witnessed a prowling lion pride and decompressed in the beautiful Baraza spa. It was also a trip of firsts: Jamie savoured traditional green banana soup and visited Africa’s only all-female safari camp.
2nd June 2025 - Tanzania Travel Tips
With animal antics and diverse ecosystems galore, Tanzania is blessed with a plethora of desirable safari spots. This beautiful nation provides everything you’d want from a safari holiday, whether you’re a seasoned safari-goer or an eager first-timer. And with 22 national parks to choose from, you’re spoilt for choice. Each has distinct draws, ample game viewing and stunning scenery, so where do you go?
12th April 2024 - Tanzania Safari & Wildlife
When you think of luxury African safaris, Tanzania deserves to be up there. With more than a third of the country protected, as well as being home to the continent’s highest mountain, its greatest migration and share of its two biggest lakes (Victoria and Tanganyika), Tanzania has a lot going for it – especially in the luxury safari lodge department. While the term 'luxury' can be defined in myriad ways - you may consider it to be opulent gold taps and marble bathrooms or small,
21st February 2024 - Tanzania Safari & Wildlife
The emotional impact the African landscape has on visitors is second to none. Fly to some of the best national parks in Tanzania to see the vast landscapes, abundant wildlife and diverse colours for yourself. The Serengeti Ngorongoro Crater Lake Manyara Tarangire National Park Arusha National Park Kilimanjaro National Park The Selous Game Reserve Ruaha National Park 1 The Serengeti Unmissable: endless Savannah, four million wild animals.
30th June 2021 - Tanzania Conservation
Client and guest blogger Malcolm Durham shares his very honest thoughts on climbing Kilimanjaro, a once in a lifetime holiday experience - and how the skills required to achieve something so arduous can translate into everyday life... A hill and back Kilimanjaro is an irritating hill. It's not 6,000 metres high it's 5,895m. That's not 20,000 feet it's 19,341. There are no views to inspire you and the food that can be carried up there is dull, dull, dull.
28th June 2021 - Tanzania Adventure
When you think of Tanzania and its Ngorongoro Crater, which I've just returned from, I am sure that 92% (precise, expert figure here) of those who haven't been before would not immediately associate either with the Scottish Highlands. But believe it or not, the similarities are uncanny. What's weird is that a holiday to the Scottish Highlands is not something I would normally leap at, I'd even go so far as to say it is something I would actively avoid.
28th June 2021 - Tanzania Adventure
The northern coast of Tanzania and the neighbouring Spice Islands are home to some divine beaches that should be destinations in their own right (as opposed to safari trip add-ons). Africa expert Ellie divulges her tips after a recent trip... The Spice Islands... This most recent trip to Tanzania took me to the north and to the Spice Islands. There is such variety in types of accommodation - there really is something for everyone up in the northern circuit, from dome tents to luxury lodges.
28th June 2021 - Tanzania Beaches & Islands
The Palms Situated along a pristine white beach on the enchanting Island of Zanzibar, The Palms is the ultimate private get-away retreat providing a stunning recluse for the discerning traveller. The Palms consists of six private Villas of over 140 square meters each. Each villa is fully air-conditioned and has a master bedroom, living room, standing bar, and ensuite bathroom. At the front of the Villa there is large furnished terrace, private outdoor Jacuzzi and an antique Zanzibar bed for lounging.
28th June 2021 - Tanzania Hotels
Our accomodation advices for your holidays to the Spice Islands and Tanzanian Coast Fundu Lagoon Located on Pemba Island, just to the north of Zanzibar, Fundu is the epitome of a 'bare-foot paradise' - a secluded and peaceful retreat with over two miles of private beach and ocean views. There are 18 bungalows, consisting of spacious tents built on wooden decks and set under thatched roofs, each with an en-suite bathroom and veranda.
28th June 2021 - Tanzania Hotels
Klein's Camp Located in a private concession within Serengeti National park, which is renowned for having the largest concentration of migratory animals in the world, Klein's Camp is in the heart of the action. Cottages replace canvas and accommodation is comprised of ten en-suite cottages made from local stone and makuti. Interiors feature dark wooden floors, antique furniture and vast beds, and bring a whole new meaning to the term 'glamping'.
28th June 2021 - Tanzania Hotels
Bailey's Banda Part of the Beho Beho Camp, this private house sits tucked into the hillside just out of sight from its older sister, and is resolutely private. An authentic and luxurious camp, Bailey's Banda has just two en-suite bedrooms. Both are spacious with king beds and have fantastic views over the Selous plains. Bailey's Banda has its own plunge pool and a sun deck - perfect for sunbathing in the day and sundowners in the evening - and a private chef is on hand to rustle up something delicious whenever or wherever guests want.
28th June 2021 - Tanzania Hotels
Our accomodation recommendations for your Western Tanzania holiday. Greystoke Mahale Situated on a remote beach on the eastern shores of Lake Tanganyika, Greystoke Mahale is an exclusive sanctuary at the edge of a huge area of tropical forest. If it's remote you're after, this should do the trick as there are no roads within 40 miles of the camp and access is by plane and then boat, with the airstrip an hour and a half from the camp by dhow or 20 minutes by speedboat.
28th June 2021 - Tanzania Hotels
Lake Manyara Tree Lodge The only lodge in Lake Manyara National Park, the Tree Lodge offers guests an exclusive safari experience. No ordinary tree house, accommodation is in ten wooden stilted tree houses set within a forest brimming with birds and wildlife. Rooms are spacious with a living area, en-suite bathroom with an outdoor shower and private deck from which to view the foraging wildlife below.
28th June 2021 - Tanzania Hotels
Through a Q&A with Original Travel, Alex Walker shares his experience and knowledge of a safari holiday in Tanzania... What is the weirdest thing/moment you've ever encountered on safari? I was driving through Southern Sudan with a group of Zande in the back of the vehicle, when they suddenly caught sight of a pangolin and all leapt off, hooting and hollering all the way to its den, whereupon three of them hurled themselves straight down its hole after it.
28th June 2021 - Tanzania Safari & Wildlife
Legend has it that the name Zanzibar comes from the words the first Arabic speaking Omani sailors shouted out after discovering this archipelago in the Indian Ocean: 'Zayn z'al barr!' meaning 'Fair is this land!' Poetic but unfortunately a little less plausible than 'Zinj El Barr', meaning 'land of the black people', in reference to the slaves uprooted from Africa to be sold overseas along with the ivory, gold and spices exported from these islands from as early as the eighth century.
28th June 2019 - Tanzania Beaches & Islands
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