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Attractions in Tanzania

The finest attractions in Tanzania at a glance: castles, natural wonders, historic old towns and more. Each place links to a detailed page with map, tips and photos.

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Culture & History

Mikumi National Park
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Mikumi National Park

Often compared to the Serengeti, this park offers excellent wildlife viewing and is easily accessible from Dar es Salaam.

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Katavi National Park
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Katavi National Park

A wild, untouched sanctuary in the far west, known for massive buffalo herds and dramatic hippopotamus concentrations.

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Ruaha National Park
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Ruaha National Park

Tanzania's largest national park offers rugged landscapes and an incredible density of predators far from the tourist crowds.

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Gombe National Park
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Gombe National Park

Tanzania's smallest park gained world fame through Jane Goodall's groundbreaking chimpanzee research.

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Ngorongoro Crater
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Ngorongoro Crater

The world's largest inactive volcanic caldera, forming a unique and densely populated wildlife ecosystem.

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Arusha Clock Tower
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Arusha Clock Tower

A prominent landmark in Arusha, reputedly situated exactly halfway between Cairo and Cape Town.

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Serengeti National Park
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Serengeti National Park

Africa's most iconic national park, world-famous for the Great Migration and its vast savannahs.

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Old Dispensary
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Old Dispensary

A magnificently decorated building in Stone Town that reflects Zanzibar's multicultural architecture.

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Forodhani Bandstand
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Forodhani Bandstand

A historic pavilion in the Forodhani Gardens, where the famous night market takes place in the evening.

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Nyerere Bridge
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Nyerere Bridge

A majestic suspension bridge connecting the center of Dar es Salaam with the Kigamboni district.

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Gaddafi Mosque Dodoma
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Gaddafi Mosque Dodoma

One of the largest mosques in Tanzania, funded by former Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi.

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Makumbusho Village Museum
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Makumbusho Village Museum

An open-air museum in Dar es Salaam presenting traditional houses of Tanzanian tribes.

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Mlimani City Mall
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Mlimani City Mall

Tanzania's first and largest indoor shopping mall, a milestone in urban development.

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Hamamni Persian Baths
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Hamamni Persian Baths

Historical public baths in Zanzibar, built in the late 19th century for the elite.

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Christ Church Cathedral
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Christ Church Cathedral

A historical Anglican church in Stone Town, built on the site of the former slave market.

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Wami Bridge
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Wami Bridge

A significant infrastructure bridge in the Pwani region forming an important traffic artery.

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Dar es Salaam Central Railway Station
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Dar es Salaam Central Railway Station

A colonial railway station building that is the starting point of the historic central railway line.

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PSPF Twin Towers
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PSPF Twin Towers

Two iconic skyscrapers in the business center of Dar es Salaam, shaping the city's skyline.

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Uhuru Monument
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Uhuru Monument

A significant monument celebrating Tanzania's independence in the heart of Dar es Salaam.

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UDOM Administration Block
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UDOM Administration Block

The gigantic and modern main building of the University of Dodoma, an architectural highlight.

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Sheikh Amri Abeid Stadium
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Sheikh Amri Abeid Stadium

The central football stadium in Arusha, scene of numerous political and sporting events.

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Tarangire National Park
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Tarangire National Park

Famous for its massive elephant herds and striking, ancient baobab trees.

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TPA Tower
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TPA Tower

The headquarters of the Tanzania Ports Authority and one of the tallest buildings in the country.

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Bank of Tanzania Headquarters
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Bank of Tanzania Headquarters

Two prominent glass towers in Dar es Salaam housing the country's central bank.

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Aga Khan Hospital
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Aga Khan Hospital

An ultra-modern medical facility in Dar es Salaam with impressive architecture.

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CCM Kirumba Stadium
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CCM Kirumba Stadium

A major sports stadium in Mwanza, often used for major football matches.

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Peace Memorial Museum (Beit el Amani)
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Peace Memorial Museum (Beit el Amani)

A significant museum in a circular building documenting the history of Zanzibar.

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Azania Front Lutheran Church
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Azania Front Lutheran Church

A striking landmark with a red tile roof on the waterfront of Dar es Salaam.

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Arusha Declaration Monument
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Arusha Declaration Monument

A monument commemorating Tanzania's socialist declaration of principles from 1967.

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Malindi Mosque
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Malindi Mosque

One of the oldest mosques in Stone Town, known for its unusual minaret.

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Christ the King Cathedral
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Christ the King Cathedral

An impressive Catholic church in Moshi at the foot of Mount Kilimanjaro.

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Umoja Monument
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Umoja Monument

A monument in Moshi symbolizing unity and cohesion.

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Benjamin Mkapa National Stadium
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Benjamin Mkapa National Stadium

The largest stadium in Tanzania, located in Dar es Salaam.

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Nature

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Mangapwani Slave Caves
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Mangapwani Slave Caves

Natural and artificial caves on Zanzibar that served as a secret hiding place for slaves in the 19th century after the open slave trade was banned.

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House of Wonders (Beit al-Ajaib)
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House of Wonders (Beit al-Ajaib)

A former sultan's palace in Zanzibar, known as the tallest building in Stone Town and the first in East Africa to have electricity and an elevator.

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Livingstone's Tembe
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Livingstone's Tembe

A historic Arab house in the Kwihara district of Tabora that served as a base for 19th-century explorers like Livingstone and Stanley.

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Kisimani Mafia Historical Village
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Kisimani Mafia Historical Village

An archaeological site on Mafia Island comprising the remains of an ancient 11th-century trading town, now partially submerged.

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Bismarck Rock Historical Site
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Bismarck Rock Historical Site

An iconic rock formation in Lake Victoria near Mwanza, named after the German Chancellor Otto von Bismarck during the colonial era.

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Kaole Ruins
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Kaole Ruins

An archaeological site hosting a 13th-century Persian settlement, including one of the oldest mosques in East Africa.

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Ujiji Historical Site
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Ujiji Historical Site

One of the oldest towns in western Tanzania, famously known as the place where Henry Morton Stanley met David Livingstone.

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Maji Maji Rebellion Memorial
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Maji Maji Rebellion Memorial

A memorial site and museum in Songea dedicated to the fallen leaders of the Maji Maji Rebellion against German colonial rule.

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Amboni Caves Historical Site
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Amboni Caves Historical Site

The largest limestone cave system in East Africa, historically used as a refuge and for traditional ceremonies.

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Stone Town of Zanzibar
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Stone Town of Zanzibar

The historical center of Zanzibar City, renowned for its rich Swahili culture and unique coral stone architecture.

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Frequently asked questions

What are the top attractions in Tanzania?

Among the most popular are Mikumi National Park, Katavi National Park, Ruaha National Park, Gombe National Park, Ngorongoro Crater and many more – the full top 50 list is on this page.

When is the best time to visit Tanzania?

May to October offers the most pleasant weather; July and August are warmest and busiest.