Located in East Africa along the warm waters of the Indian Ocean, Tanzania boasts three of Africa’s best-known lakes: Lake Victoria in the northwest, Lake Tanganyika in the west, and Lake Nyasa in the south. Tanzania is known for its vast wilderness areas, including the plains of the Serengeti National Park (a safari destination populated by the ‘Big 5’) and Kilimanjaro National Park (home to Africa’s highest mountain).

Tropical islands are another of Tanzania’s appeals. The island of Mafia has a marine park with whale sharks and coral reefs, which make it one of Africa’s premier tourist destinations. Known as the Spice Island, the beautiful Arabic-inspired Zanzibar has a rich culture and history, with idyllic white beaches hailed as some of the world’s best.