Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Active Tanzania
Best Trekking & Hiking
Mt Kilimanjaro
- for the thrill of being on Africa's highest peak, for the varying vegetation
zones and for the views from the top
Mt Meru
- for the lovely terrain and the challenging trekking
Crater Highlands
- for the landscapes and the cultural experience
Usambara Mountains
- for the panoramas and the culture
Best Diving
Zanzibar Archipelago
- for the favourable underwater conditions and the array of dives
available
Mafia Island Marine Park
- for the corals, fish and lack of crowds
Best Times to Go
For trekking and hiking
, any time except during the heavy rains
For diving,
September through February
For birding
, any time, but especially during the wetter months from December through
June
Trekking and hiking, diving and snorkelling, bird-watching, chimpanzee tracking, cycling,
fishing - opportunities abound in Tanzania for all of these activities and more.
