Things to Do in Tanzania

From the roof of Africa to the plains of the Serengeti and the shores of Zanzibar — explore everything Mashimba Tours can guide you through.

Trekking

Mount Kilimanjaro

5–9 Days Uhuru Peak · 5,895m Machame · Lemosho · Marangu

Stand on the roof of Africa. We guide climbers of all levels to Uhuru Peak along the routes best suited to their fitness and schedule — trekking through five distinct climate zones from rainforest to glacier.

  • Choice of scenic routes
  • High summit-success rate
  • Careful acclimatization profile
  • Full porter, cook & guide team
  • Quality camping equipment
  • Official summit certificate
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Trekking

Mount Meru

3–4 Days Socialist Peak · 4,566m Arusha National Park

Tanzania's beautiful second summit and the ideal warm-up before Kilimanjaro. The climb starts inside Arusha National Park, so the lower slopes are alive with giraffe, buffalo and colobus monkeys — accompanied by an armed ranger.

  • Perfect Kilimanjaro acclimatization
  • Wildlife on the lower slopes
  • Dramatic crater-rim ridge walk
  • Fewer crowds than Kilimanjaro
  • Sunrise summit over Kilimanjaro
  • Comfortable mountain huts
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Wildlife

Safari

2–7+ Days Big Five & Great Migration Serengeti · Ngorongoro · Tarangire

Explore Tanzania's world-famous northern circuit in a private 4x4. Witness the Great Migration thunder across the Serengeti, descend into the Ngorongoro Crater and watch elephant herds gather in Tarangire.

  • Big Five game drives
  • The Great Migration
  • Ngorongoro Crater descent
  • Expert wildlife guides
  • Tented camps & lodges
  • Private 4x4 vehicles
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Beach

Zanzibar

3–6 Days Indian Ocean Stone Town & north coast

The perfect way to unwind after your climb or safari. Relax on the white-sand beaches of Nungwi and Kendwa, wander the spice-scented alleys of historic Stone Town, and sail into the sunset on a traditional dhow.

  • White-sand beaches & turquoise sea
  • Historic Stone Town (UNESCO)
  • Spice farm tours
  • Snorkeling & diving trips
  • Sunset dhow cruises
  • Prison Island & giant tortoises
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Short escapes

Day Trips

1 Day Family friendly Around Arusha & Moshi

Short on time or looking to fill a spare day? Our flexible day trips pack a lot of Tanzania into a few hours — from thundering waterfalls and coffee farms to natural hot springs and Maasai villages.

  • Materuni Waterfalls & coffee tour
  • Chemka (Kikuletwa) hot springs
  • Lake Chala crater lake
  • Maasai cultural village visit
  • Arusha National Park day safari
  • Flexible & great for families
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