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Plan a trip to Tanzania
From Kilimanjaro's snows to Zanzibar's spice-scented shores.
Tanzania at a glance
Tanzania is a country in Eastern Africa; its capital is Dodoma. People mainly speak Swahili and English. The currency is the Tanzanian Shilling (TZS). VoyaKin maps 144 places to see here, including 16 UNESCO World Heritage sites.
From Kilimanjaro's snows to Zanzibar's spice-scented shores.
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- Capital
- Dodoma
- Region
- Eastern Africa
- Languages
- Swahili, English
- Currency
- Tanzanian Shilling (TZS)
- More
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Before you go: official information
Entry rules, visas and health requirements change. Confirm them with Tanzania’s official immigration authority or its embassy before you book and again before you travel.
Check your own government’s travel advice before you go.
Places to see in Tanzania
12 of the 144 places VoyaKin maps here. Descriptions from Wikipedia and photos from Wikimedia Commons, credited on each card.
Serengeti National ParkUNESCO
Park & nature · Mara Region
The Serengeti National Park is a large national park in northern Tanzania that stretches over 14,763 km2 (5,700 sq mi). It is located in eastern Mara Region and northeastern Simiyu Region and contains over 15,000 km2 (5,800 sq mi) of savanna. The park was established in 1940.
Text: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0). Photo: Bjørn Christian Tørrissen (CC BY-SA 3.0). Map
Ngorongoro Conservation AreaUNESCO
Park & nature · Arusha Region
Ngorongoro Conservation Area is a protected area and a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in Ngorongoro District, 180 km (110 mi) west of Arusha City in Arusha Region, within the Crater Highlands geological area of northeastern Tanzania.
Text: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0). Photo: Jantjeerkamp at Dutch Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 3.0). Map
Kilwa KisiwaniUNESCO
Island · Lindi Region
Kilwa Kisiwani is an island, national historic site, and hamlet community located in the township of Kilwa Masoko, the district seat of Kilwa District in the Tanzanian region of Lindi in southern Tanzania.
Text: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0). Photo: en:user:Claude McNab (Public domain). Map
Songo MnaraUNESCO
Ruins · Lindi Region
Songo Mnara is a historic Swahiili settlement located in Songo Mnara Island in Pande Mikoma, Kilwa District in Lindi Region of Tanzania. The island is home to a Medieval Swahili stone town. The stone town was occupied from the 14th to 16th centuries.
Text: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0). Photo: Plouf250 (CC BY-SA 4.0). Map
Kondoa Rock-Art SitesUNESCO
Cave · Dodoma Region
The Kondoa Rock-Art Sites or Kondoa Irangi Rock Paintings are a series of ancient paintings on rockshelter walls in central Tanzania. The Kondoa region was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2006 because of its impressive collection of rock art.
Text: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0). Photo: D (CC BY-SA 4.0). Map
House of WondersUNESCO
Heritage site · Mjini Magharibi Region
The House of Wonders or Palace of Wonders is a landmark building in Stone Town, Zanzibar. It is the largest and tallest building of Stone Town and occupies a prominent place facing the Forodhani Gardens on the old town's seafront in Mizingani Road.
Text: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0). Photo: Moongateclimber (CC BY-SA 4.0). Map
Sultan's PalaceUNESCO
Museum · Mjini Magharibi Region
The Sultan's Palace is one of the main historical buildings of Stone Town, Zanzibar, Tanzania. It is a 3-story building with merlon-decorated white walls, located in Mizingani Road, on the seafront, between the House of Wonders and the Old Dispensary.
Text: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0). Photo: Willem van der Horst (CC BY 2.0). Map
St. Joseph's CathedralUNESCO
Religious · Mjini Magharibi Region
The Roman Catholic cathedral of St. Joseph is one of the most important historical buildings in Stone Town, Zanzibar, as well as one of its main visitor attractions.
Text: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0). Photo: David Berkowitz (CC BY 2.0). Map
Old Fort of ZanzibarUNESCO
Heritage site · Mjini Magharibi Region
The Old Fort, also known as the Arab Fort and by other names, is a fortification located in Stone Town, the capital of Zanzibar. It is the oldest building and a major visitor attraction of Stone Town.
Text: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0). Photo: Willem van der Horst (CC BY 2.0). Map
Old DispensaryUNESCO
Heritage site · Mjini Magharibi Region
The Old Dispensary, also known as Ithnashiri Dispensary, is a historical building in Stone Town, Zanzibar. It is located on the seafront, in Mizingani Road, halfway between the Palace Museum and the harbour.
Text: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0). Photo: Moongateclimber (Public domain). Map
Hamamni Persian BathsUNESCO
Landmark · Zanzibar Urban/West
The Hamamni Persian Baths is located in a historical building of Stone Town, Zanzibar. The name Hamamni is also used to refer to the neighbourhood where the building is located.
Text: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0). Photo: LittleT889 (CC BY-SA 4.0). Map
A few words in Swahili
From VoyaKin’s free Swahili lessons in the app, with audio there.
- Habarihello/how are you
- Jambohello
- Mambowhat's up/how are things
- Habari ya asubuhigood morning
- Habari ya jionigood evening
- Asantethank you
- Tafadhaliplease
- Karibuwelcome/you're welcome
Keep exploring
Questions only someone who’s been can answer? Join the Tanzania Circle to meet travelers and people who live there.
Cities: Dar es Salaam
Also in Eastern Africa: Kenya · Ethiopia · British Indian Ocean Territory · Burundi · Comoros · Djibouti · Eritrea · French Southern and Antarctic Lands
Last updated November 9, 2026. Sources: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0), Wikimedia Commons, OpenStreetMap (ODbL). Partner offers below are separate from this guide and never change what’s written here.
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Tours & experiences
168 h7 Days Tanganyika Wilderness Safari 5.0 (189)From US$4,229 on Viator
1 hZanzibar Airport Transfers Pickup and Drop off/departure 5.0 (118)From US$25 on Viator
168 hPrivate Kilimanjaro Hike 7 Day Lemosho Route 5.0 (110)From US$2,100 on Viator
144 hPrivate 6-Day Great Migration Ndutu Serengeti Safari Tour 5.0 (96)From US$2,827 on Viator
192 hKilimanjaro climb, Marangu route (6-day) 5.0 (94)From US$3,302 on Viator
192 h8-Day Essence of Tanzania Safari – Luxury Experience 5.0 (93)From US$8,999 on Viator
9 hJoining Kilimanjaro one day hike experience by KILITA SAFARIS 5.0 (91)From US$100 on Viator
144 h6-DayThe Best of Northern Tanzania Safari 5.0 (88)From US$2,440 on Viator
192 h8 Days Kilimanjaro Hike via Lemosho Route 5.0 (88)From US$2,690 on Viator
168 h7 Days Machame route - Kilimanjaro 5.0 (81)From US$2,199 on Viator
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