Tanzania

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Signature Itineraries

"You know you are truly alive when you're living among lions."

- Karen Blixen

Best time to visit Tanzania

For a safari and beach combo, visit June to October, perfect for epic wildlife viewing and sunny, tranquil days on Zanzibar’s shores.

Tanzania highlights

Experience world-class safaris in the Serengeti, where vast plains and the Great Migration showcase Africa’s wild beauty.

Flight time

32+ hours to Tanzania’s capital, Dodoma, departing Auckland.

Visa required?

Yes, New Zealand passport holders will need to apply for an Electronic Travel Authorisation (eTA) before travelling to Tanzania.

Currency

Tanzania’s national currency is the Tanzanian Shilling, but US dollars are also accepted.

Your luxury Tanzania holiday awaits

Tanzania stretches from the turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean to the snow-capped peaks of Kilimanjaro, a land of dramatic landscapes and unparalleled wildlife. At its heart lies the Serengeti, a sweeping expanse of golden plains where the legendary Great Migration unfolds, and predators roam freely beneath fiery skies.

Your luxury Tanzania holiday awaits

Just beyond the Serengeti lies the Ngorongoro Crater, a natural wildlife amphitheatre teeming with the Big Five, where mist rises over the rim to reveal one of Africa’s most extraordinary landscapes. In the distance, Mount Kilimanjaro rises ethereally as Africa's highest peak and the ultimate bucket-list trek.

Your luxury Tanzania holiday awaits

After days in the dust on safari, trade the African bush for Zanzibar’s coral gardens, then discover tales of sultans and spice routes as you explore historic Stone Town with its mesmerising mix of Arabic architecture, spice-laden markets, and salty sea air – offering a luxurious finale to the untamed beauty of Tanzania.

“The Great Migration is one of the most extraordinary wildlife events I’ve ever seen. The earth literally shakes with the thunder of a million hooves as dust clouds roll across the Southern Serengeti and the Maasai Mara. It’s a gruelling journey, as the animals face predators, and, of course, infamous river crossings along the way. This is a spectacle of survival, and about witnessing the sheer power of nature!”
Tania OReilly
Wright & Turner Travel Associates, Wellington
“Apart from its pristine beaches, Zanzibar is a mecca of cultural delights. Stone Town, with its elaborate door carvings and vibrant bazaars, offers a history lesson into the island’s multi-cultural past. Once you’ve visited the museums, forts, cathedrals and mosques, take an aromatic tour of a spice plantation, and end the day with an Indian Ocean sunset cruise on a traditional dhow (wooden sailing boat).”
Craig Martin
Travel Associates Auckland - Mobile, Auckland