Many of Africa's iconic landscapes are part of Tanzania - the snow-capped peak of Kilimanjaro , the millions of wildebeest following the rains in the Serengeti , the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater and the picture postcard beaches on the mystical spice islands of Zanzibar .

Alongside these highlights visitors can enjoy a number of smaller national parks, such as Tarangire and Manyara, with a special charm all of their own, as well as Lake Victoria, the source of the Nile river and the largest lake in Africa.

If you are more adventurous, you can easily get away from the beaten path , witness unforgettable sunsets on the mighty Rufiji River in the Selous, see elephants and antelopes cavorting at the beach in Saadani, have close encounters with chimpanzees in Mahale and Gombe Stream, or venture into remote Katavi or Ruaha, where you'll rarely see another vehicle.

At the end of your safari, relax at one of Tanzania's beautiful offshore islands , where beaches take centre stage and tropical coral reefs are shoaled by bright Indian Ocean fish.