Tanzania Safari Guide : with Kilimanjaro, Zanzibar and the coast

This thoroughly updated ninth edition of Bradt's Tanzania Safari Guide is the only practical guidebook reflecting modern tourism's shift toward upper-end and mid-range safaris and beach holidays.

Written by acknowledged Africa experts Philip Briggs and Chris McIntyre, this comprehensive guide focuses on Tanzania's unparalleled collection of national parks, game reserves and safari destinations. Explore iconic locations including the Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, Tarangire, Ruaha, Katavi, Gombe Stream, and Mahale Mountains, plus four newly designated national parks from 2019—including Nyerere, which encompasses much of the former Selous Game Reserve and is considered Africa's largest National Park. Every major reserve receives its own dedicated chapter, detailing ecology, wildlife, accommodation options, game drives and other activities. The guide also covers popular attractions and hidden gems: Mount Kilimanjaro, the 'Spice Island' of Zanzibar, and the mysterious Kilwa Ruins and Kondoa Rock Art (UNESCO World Heritage Sites often overlooked in other guides).

Accommodation listings for safari destinations are the most detailed and authoritative available, with the authors critically selecting the best properties across all price brackets—upmarket, mid-range and budget. A stunning 48-page wildlife colour field guide details every species you're likely to encounter on safari. This edition actively responds to Tanzania's evolution as a premier African destination, reflecting the growing trend away from large lodges toward small, exclusive eco-friendly camps in remote areas. Beyond year-round game-viewing, Tanzania offers remarkable diversity: a palm-fringed coastline perfect for post-safari relaxation, the Great Rift Valley, portions of Africa's three largest lakes, and impressive mountains.