Why visit
Tanzania holds the Serengeti, Ngorongoro crater, Kilimanjaro, and Zanzibar. Effectively a safari + climb + beach trip from one country.
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Tanzania
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At a glance
Location
-6.0°, 35.0°
Coast
Has coastline
Country area
945,087 km²
364,900 mi²
Country population
67.4 million
71/km²
Subregion
Eastern Africa
Currency
Tanzanian shilling (Sh)
TZS
Dial
+255
Languages
English, Swahili
Demonym
Tanzanian
Internet
.tz
UN
Member state
ISO code
TZ / TZA
Where in the world
-6.0° · 35.0°
Tanzania
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Did you know
- Mount Kilimanjaro is the highest free-standing mountain in the world (not part of a range) at 5,895 m.
- Tanzania is home to 40% of all African lions and holds the Serengeti, where 1.5 million wildebeest migrate annually.
- Lake Tanganyika is the second-deepest lake on earth (1,470 m) and holds ~17% of the world's fresh water.
Bordering Tanzania
Traveler notes
- Combine 5-day safari with a Zanzibar decompression week
- Kilimanjaro climbs take 6–8 days (Machame or Lemosho)
- Zanzibar adds Stone Town history to beach time
Plan checks
- Start research with the capital Dodoma, then compare two or three other regions.
- Check passport validity, visa rules, health requirements, and travel insurance for current conditions.
- Verify swim safety, ocean conditions, and water-quality reports by month.
- Bring layered clothing and verify trail/park access before arrival.
Signature travel cities in Tanzania
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Frequently asked about Tanzania
What is the capital of Tanzania?
Dodoma is the capital of Tanzania.
What currency does Tanzania use?
Tanzania uses the Tanzanian shilling (Sh), ISO code TZS.
What languages are spoken in Tanzania?
The primary languages are English and Swahili.
Is Tanzania landlocked?
No, Tanzania has a coastline.
What countries border Tanzania?
Tanzania borders Burundi, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Rwanda, Uganda, Zambia.
What is the international calling code for Tanzania?
The calling code is +255.
When is the best time to visit Tanzania?
Jun–Oct (dry), Jan–Feb (calving). Check current weather and local events before booking.
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