Tanzania Travel Stories

Jan 2, 2024 • 11 min read

From cutting through the countryside to connecting cities, these 24 railway journeys offer entirely new perspectives on a destination.

Dec 8, 2023 • 4 min read

A 4WD self-drive safari in Southern and/or East Africa promises to be full of life-changing encounters. Here's all you need to know.

Nov 26, 2023 • 7 min read

From wildlife safaris and cultural immersion to days snorkelling off the coast, Tanzania is one of the best places for an unforgettable family adventure.

Nov 25, 2023 • 6 min read

Discover the best of Tanzania's landscapes and wildlife with a 4WD, a local driver and this guide to the country's top driving routes.

Nov 23, 2023 • 9 min read

From the Serengeti to the Spice Islands, it's easy to get around Tanzania by bus, train, boat, and plane.

Nov 20, 2023 • 4 min read

This seasonal guide to what's happening through the year in Tanzania can help you plan the best time for your visit.

Nov 16, 2023 • 5 min read

This guide to daily costs, along with some money-saving tips, can help you stretch your budget further on safaris, hotels and beach trips in Tanzania.

Nov 15, 2023 • 5 min read

From safaris and spice islands to beaches and mountains, Tanzania is the whole East Africa package. Here's what you need to know about getting a visa.

Sep 19, 2023 • 5 min read

Here’s all you need to know about how to discover this beguiling region.

Mar 29, 2023 • 5 min read

Create your own epic safari experience with local experts in Tanzania with Elsewhere by Lonely Planet.

Oct 23, 2022 • 6 min read

Tanzania’s cosmopolitan culinary tradition reflects a network of maritime links that once stretched across the Indian Ocean to Arabia, Asia, and Europe. 

Apr 29, 2022 • 10 min read

Tanzania is a country of immeasurable beauty and cultural diversity, and it's also the setting for some of Africa's top hikes. Here's a guide to the best.

Feb 18, 2022 • 7 min read

The spirits blessed Tanzania with hundreds of miles of coastline, so a beach trip is definitely on the cards. Here's a guide to Tanzania's top beaches.

Jan 18, 2022 • 7 min read

From spotting the Big Five to climbing a huge stratovolcano, Tanzania’s national parks are never short of drama. These are the best.

Nov 1, 2021 • 14 min read

Behold the ultimate wildlife spectacle: The Great Migration of wildebeest and zebra through the Serengeti.

Aug 4, 2020 • 4 min read

Frontline nurse and photographer, Cohan Zarnoch, shares images she took of tribespeople on her travels in Tanzania, Ethiopia, Namibia and Morocco.

Oct 31, 2019 • 6 min read

When it comes to planning a safari in Africa, there is one big question you need to answer before starting. Are you ready for a self-drive safari?

Oct 22, 2019 • 5 min read

If you’ve never before been on safari in Africa, you may wonder how your days will be spent. Here we run down what you can expect, from dawn to nightfall.

Aug 15, 2019 • 5 min read

The allure of Zanzibar is timeless. White sands and turquoise waters ring the island, and African, Indian, Arabic and Persian influences intertwine in…

Aug 11, 2019 • 6 min read

We’ve hit peak wedding season, and just like the rest of us, celebrities love a summer ceremony. The past few weeks have seen Zoe Kravitz and Karl Glusman…

Jul 22, 2019 • 6 min read

A week at an all-inclusive resort promises idle, sunny days but it doesn’t usually spell adventure. After all, where’s the thrill of exploration when…