Tanzania is a land of contrasts. From the snowy peak of Mt Kilimanjaro to the sun-kissed islands of Zanzibar, from the endless plains of the Serengeti to the tropical papyrus swamps on Rubondo Island, the country contains immense cultural and natural wealth.

Famous for its wildlife
Tanzania's national parks are numerous and as spectacular as diverse. You can spot Jane Goodall's chimpanzees in tiny Gombe Stream park or travel to Selous, a wilderness bigger than Denmark and home to 50,000 elephants. There's every chance you'll see a herd of several hundred. The most popular safaris lead to Serengeti's wildbeest migration and the magic Ngorongoro crater. However, Tanzania offers much more than game views.

Take a closer look
Life in Tanzania might seem very exotic and mysterious to you as western visitor. There's a chance of getting familiar with it. If you are interested in cultural tours you will have a splendid time here. You can take guided walks and hike with us to visit different tribes, get in contact with the people and learn about their way of life.

Meet the people
Tanzanians form a diverse colourful nation of more than 120 ethnic groups, each speaking an own local language and sharing a specific way of life. Their common language is Kiswahili, their general attitude towards life and other people - including 'Mzungus' as they call white people - is very peaceful and friendly.

Climb the mountains
Mt Kilimanjaro is a legend. Also very challenging is climbing Mt Meru, an extinct volcano with a unique shape. From its summit you have the best view onto Mt Kilimanjaro. Oldonyo Lengai is another rewarding peak in Tanzania: Be there at sunrise to watch the Rift valley shaping out of the dark below you.

The cradle of mankind
3,5 million years ago in Laetoli, a small-brained guy (later called Australopithecus afarensis) must have badly burnt his feet stepping accidently into hot lava. His footprints are preserved in volcanic rock and can be viewed in Olduvai Museum. More hominids were discovered in Olduvai Gorge, the excavation sites are open to the public.

There's so much choice but time is limited - even in holidays. Combined tours are a fine choice to make the maximum of your stay: Make a safari, take a look at the local culture, climb a mountain and take a rest at a brillant white beach on Zanzibar islands COMBINED TOURS