Forest
38 km south-east of Stone Town
Jozani Chwaka Bay National Park
Zanzibar’s only national park, home of the endemic red colobus and a mangrove boardwalk.
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Wildlife, national parks, mountains and forests — the living landscapes of Zanzibar and mainland Tanzania, on one page.
Zanzibar boasts an abundance of flora and fauna. The verdant dynamism of Jozani National Park, the rainforest endemism of Ngezi and the coastal profusions of endangered mangrove offer a compelling experience, alongside a wide variety of birdlife and a large number of butterflies in rural areas.
Forest
38 km south-east of Stone Town
Zanzibar’s only national park, home of the endemic red colobus and a mangrove boardwalk.
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Species
Jozani Forest
One of the rarest monkeys in Africa — fewer than 2,000 remain, and only on Unguja.
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Conservation
Near Jozani
The largest butterfly enclosure in East Africa, run as a community conservation project.
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Species
Pemba Island
The largest fruit bat in the world, with a wingspan of over 5.5 feet.
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Forest
North-west Pemba
14.4 km² of rare forest on Pemba, running down to the pristine beach at Vumawimbi.
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Park
Unguja
A twenty-acre park of wild and domesticated birds and animals, with its own spice farm.
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Mainland
Arusha Region, Tanzania
Rhinos, lions and flamingos on a fertile crater floor shared with Maasai pastoralists.
View detailsWith 22 national parks covering over 99,000 square kilometres, Tanzania has one of the largest and most diverse conservation networks on the planet — split between the legendary Northern Circuit and the wilder, quieter Southern Circuit.
Northern circuit
Northern Circuit
A world wonder where the Great Migration unfolds across endless golden plains.
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Northern circuit
Northern Circuit
One of the best places in Africa to see the Big Five, in a compact, dramatic landscape.
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Northern circuit
Northern Circuit
A hidden gem around Mount Meru — montane forest, crater lakes and open savannah.
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Southern circuit
Southern Circuit
Africa’s largest national park — a river safari paradise on the Rufiji.
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Southern circuit
Southern Circuit
Tanzania’s largest park, with big elephant and predator populations and baobab valleys.
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Southern circuit
Southern Circuit
Open floodplains a few hours from Dar es Salaam — the gateway to the south.
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Mountain
Moshi
Africa’s highest peak and a global climbing destination, protected as a national park.
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Forest
Southern Tanzania
Known as the “Galápagos of Africa” for its endemic species and rainforest.
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Urban park
Mwanza, Lake Victoria
The only wildlife park inside a city in Tanzania, a short boat ride from Mwanza.
View detailsTanzania’s mountains rise like guardians of the land, each with its own story, ecosystem and breathtaking views — from Africa’s tallest peak to lush volcanic highlands.
5,895 m
Moshi, Tanzania
The Roof of Africa — 5,895 m, three volcanic cones and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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4,566 m
Arusha National Park
Tanzania’s hidden gem at 4,566 m, often climbed to acclimatise for Kilimanjaro.
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Hiking
Tanga Region
The Green Hills of Africa — rolling hills, tea plantations and charming villages.
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Rainforest
Southern Tanzania
The African Galápagos — endemic species, rainforest and the Sanje Waterfall.
View detailsNatural forest wonders are the awe-inspiring forests that showcase the incredible diversity, beauty and life of our planet — from towering rainforests to serene riverine woodlands.
Coast
Tanzania & Zanzibar coast
A blend of marine and terrestrial biodiversity, adapted to salty air and sandy soils.
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Wetland
Rufiji Delta & Zanzibar
Salt-tolerant forests whose roots shelter fish nurseries and hold the coastline together.
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Coast
Tanzanian coastline
Hardy palms and salt-tolerant trees growing right on the edge of the dunes.
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Endemic species
Inland from the shore
Diverse forests on sandy and clay soils that also protect the health of nearby reefs.
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Mountains
Kilimanjaro & Meru
Cool, misty, moss-draped forests that are refuges for endemic species.
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Cloud forest
1,000–3,000 m elevation
Moist evergreen forests wrapped in fog, dense with moss, orchids and ferns.
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High altitude
Above 2,500 m
Stunted, sparse tree cover at the boundary with alpine grassland and tundra.
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