Things to Do in Tanzania

All our guides are handpicked for their experience as naturalists, their personalities, their communication skills, and their passion. Each has attended naturalist, first-aid, basic-mechanics and hospitality courses — so you have a true host for every kilometre of the journey.

We use specially converted 4x4 Land Cruisers with extra legroom, larger windows for game viewing, refrigerators for cold drinks, power inverters for charging, double fuel tanks for long drives and a body built for rough terrain. Our safaris are always private and custom-made; our guides aren't capped on daily mileage and will go as far as needed to make each day special.

Tanzania is home to more than 120 tribes, each with rich and unique cultures. The most visible to visitors are the Maasai — proud Nilotic pastoralists known for their warrior heritage — and the Hadzabe, hunter-gatherers settled around Lake Eyasi whose traditions stretch back thousands of years. We weave cultural tourism into every itinerary, because discovering a country's heart through its people is irreplaceable.

Kilimanjaro — with its three volcanic cones Kibo, Mawenzi and Shira — is Africa's highest mountain, summiting at 5,895 m. Most climbers tackle it without prior climbing experience, but a medical check-up beforehand is essential. Other rewarding climbs include Mount Meru (4,566 m — Africa's fifth highest) and Ol Doinyo Lengai (the Mountain of God), both in Arusha region. Walking safaris and easier hikes within the national parks are also possible.

The Zanzibar Archipelago is a tropical paradise — long stretches of fine white sand, palm trees, turquoise seas, and a history you have to experience to appreciate. Mafia Island ("Chole Shamba") is quieter, more laid-back, with some of the best diving in East Africa — over 400 species of fish, intimate lodges and deserted sandbars. It's a 40-minute flight from the mainland.

• ·Walking safaris
• ·Biking tours
• ·Rafting tours
• ·Horseback riding tours
• ·Hot air balloon
• ·Deep sea fishing

• ·Family holidays
• ·Honeymoon trips
• ·Volunteering trips
• ·Photographic travel
• ·Archaeology travel
• ·Bird-watching trips
• ·Chimpanzee and gorilla trekking
• ·Herping tours
• ·Flower tours
• ·Culinary tours

"There isn't one Tanzania — there are dozens, and you choose your own."