Wide African landscape under a vast sky representing Tanzania’s open spaces

About Tanzania

Plains, peaks, and Swahili shores

Tanzania offers wildlife safaris, Kilimanjaro climbs and beach stays on the Swahili coast. In 2025, 2.29M international arrivals and USD 4,410.6 million in tourism earnings (Exit Survey).

Tourism in figures

Tanzania visitor statistics

Figures from the International Visitors’ Exit Survey and MNRT, with the publication year shown.

International arrivals: 2.29M
Tourism earnings: $4.41B
Travelled on a package: 58.8%
Package spend / night: $479

Figures cited from the 2025 International Visitors' Exit Survey (NBS / Immigration) and MNRT Maliasili Statistical Bulletin 2024 unless otherwise noted.

Why Tanzania

Visit the Serengeti migration areas and Ngorongoro Crater, climb Kilimanjaro or explore Stone Town. Allow travel time between destinations.

Wildlife and national parks

Serengeti and Ngorongoro offer well-established safari routes. Ruaha and the southern parks suit travellers looking for quieter areas.

Culture & coastline

Arrange community-led visits around Lake Eyasi and the Maasai highlands, or explore Swahili history on the coast.

Combine safari, climbing and the coast

Add Zanzibar after your safari, or begin with a Kilimanjaro climb. We’ll plan the transfers and rest days around your dates.

Best seasons

Choose your travel month around wildlife movements, climbing conditions, rainfall and visitor numbers.

Dry season (Jun–Oct)

Prime wildlife viewing as animals gather near water. Cooler nights, clear skies, and popular migration river-crossing windows in the north. Book lodges early.

Short rains & green season (Nov–Dec)

Lush landscapes, fewer crowds, and excellent birding. Short afternoon showers are common; photography can be spectacular with dramatic skies.

Calving & warm months (Jan–Mar)

Wildebeest calve on the southern Serengeti plains, attracting predators. Drier periods between the rains also suit Kilimanjaro climbs.

Long rains (Apr–May)

Some camps offer lower rates during the rains, but remote roads can become muddy. Allow flexibility in your route and check lodge opening dates.

Responsible travel

Choose operators who treat guides and porters fairly, follow park rules and keep a safe distance from wildlife.
Support community-led cultural visits; avoid performances that feel extractive or staged without consent and fair pay.
Pack light, refill bottles where possible, and follow lodge guidance on water and waste in fragile ecosystems.
Travel insurance, yellow fever certificate requirements (where applicable), and malaria precautions are part of responsible planning. We’ll discuss these during enquiry follow-up.

For tour operators: We also serve outbound tour operators who resell Tanzanian packages. Learn how partnership works.

Let’s match you to the right season

Share your preferred months and must-sees. We’ll outline options that fit wildlife peaks, climbing weather, and beach time.

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