Tanzania Safari Tours and Holidays
Habari, and welcome to the incredible Tanzania! Situated on the east coast of Africa, this is one destination which truly has something for everyone. Within its borders you'll find everything from the mighty Mount Kilimanjaro blanketed by clouds, to the grasslands of the Serengeti National Park and the bustling charm of Dar es Salaam.
This diverse destination is one of our favourites here at Bench Africa, which is why we love sharing our experience and knowledge in the region with intrepid travellers. If you've been dreaming about breathtaking wildlife encounters, or perhaps taking a dip in Zanzibar's azure waters, we can help you to plan your ultimate Tanzania safari.
Many of our customers tend to combine a safari in Tanzania with a safari in Kenya, so that they can tick off a couple of bucket list spots in one go. Our Highlights of East Africa small group tour is Bench Africa's best selling safari, covering off a large number of East African highlights in just 13 days!
About Tanzania
Tanzania has seen the influence of a number of nations and cultures in its past. Today, it comprises what was known as Tanganyika and the Zanzibar archipelago. The first gained independence in 1961, and after Zanzibar followed suit two years later both territories unified to form modern-day Tanzania in 1964.
Today, Tanzania's population numbers over 47 million, with English and Kiswahili (Swahili) spoken throughout. While people working in the tourism industry tend to have good English, in rural areas knowing a few words in Kiswahili can be helpful. Zanzibar has a strong Muslim identity which can be attributed to its time as an Omani Sultanate, and as such, the style of dress can trend toward more modest attire.
In terms of the climate, you'll find Tanzania pleasantly warm, thanks to its proximity to the ...
Tanzania Safari Tours and Holidays
Habari, and welcome to the incredible Tanzania! Situated on the east coast of Africa, this is one destination which truly has something for everyone. Within its borders you'll find everything from the mighty Mount Kilimanjaro blanketed by clouds, to the grasslands of the Serengeti National Park and the bustling charm of Dar es Salaam.
This diverse destination is one of our favourites here at Bench Africa, which is why we love sharing our experience and knowledge in the region with intrepid travellers. If you've been dreaming about breathtaking wildlife encounters, or perhaps taking a dip in Zanzibar's azure waters, we can help you to plan your ultimate Tanzania safari.
Many of our customers tend to combine a safari in Tanzania with a safari in Kenya, so that they can tick off a couple of bucket list spots in one go. Our Highlights of East Africa small group tour is Bench Africa's best selling safari, covering off a large number of East African highlights in just 13 days!
About Tanzania
Tanzania has seen the influence of a number of nations and cultures in its past. Today, it comprises what was known as Tanganyika and the Zanzibar archipelago. The first gained independence in 1961, and after Zanzibar followed suit two years later both territories unified to form modern-day Tanzania in 1964.
Today, Tanzania's population numbers over 47 million, with English and Kiswahili (Swahili) spoken throughout. While people working in the tourism industry tend to have good English, in rural areas knowing a few words in Kiswahili can be helpful. Zanzibar has a strong Muslim identity which can be attributed to its time as an Omani Sultanate, and as such, the style of dress can trend toward more modest attire.
In terms of the climate, you'll find Tanzania pleasantly warm, thanks to its proximity to the Equator, while the weather tends towards the more tropical on the coast. In addition to doing your spending in Tanzanian shillings, you may also encounter Swahili timekeeping, which is calculated from sunrise, rather than midnight.
Tanzania tourism
Given the range of amazing sites spread throughout the country, our Tanzania tours can offer a truly varied experience. Once a fishing village, Tanzania's largest city of Dar es Salaam is now a thriving metropolis, its architecture a blend of African, Arab and European style tucked between glimmering, glass-faced high rises.
Heading inland, the world-renowned Serengeti National Park is the perfect place for an Tanzania safari. Looking across the flatlands which stretch almost infinitely into the horizon, this UNESCO World Heritage site is breathtaking in its 1.5 million hectare expanse.
It is also the stage upon which one of the world's most special events takes place - the annual great wildebeest migration. Not a country to do things by halves, Tanzania wraps around the southern bank of Africa's largest lake, Lake Victoria, and is also home to Mount Kilimanjaro, a dormant volcano and Africa's tallest mountain.
Take a short flight or ferry ride out from Dar es Salaam, and you'll arrive in Zanzibar. While it forms part of Tanzania, Zanzibar's islands have their own atmosphere, food, religion and culture. Spend your days wandering through the historic Stone Town, or stretched out on the sand of one the islands’ pristine beaches. This is the perfect place to wind down after one of our Tanzania safaris.
Staying in Tanzania
There is a range of options to suit all types of travellers heading to Tanzania from family-friendly game lodges, to luxurious resorts on the sands of Zanzibar. With Bench Africa, you can choose from our selection of handpicked Tanzania accommodation, or talk to our team so that we can tailor make your dream Tanzania safari.
Getting to Tanzania
If you want to include Tanzania in your upcoming trip to Africa, Bench Africa can help make it happen. Australian travellers will need a visa to enter Tanzania, which your travel consultant should advise you about during the booking process. You can fly into Tanzania either directly or with a stopover, landing at Dar es Salaam, Arusha, Zanzibar or even Kilimanjaro.
Safari Tanzania with the experts: To start planning your Tanzania holiday, explore some of our Tanzania experiences, or be sure to get in touch with one of our expert travel consultants.
