Luxury Holiday Tanzania

The Serengeti is a vast wilderness, which has remained unchanged for thousands of years. The momentous annual wildebeest migration takes place here and really is a must see for wildlife lovers. Featuring over a million wildebeest, zebras and antelope in search of fertile grounds, you can track these fascinating animals on their journey with the help of expert guides.

Tanzania is home to Africa’s largest mountain, Mount Kilimanjaro. Climb through jungles up to the snowy peaks and witness breathtaking vistas. For those who want a more relaxing holiday, enjoy watching the sun set behind the iconic mountain.

Stretching out over 100 square miles, this volcanic crater is a unique habitat abundant in wildlife, including endangered wild dogs and tree climbing lions. It’s also the home of the protected, elusive black rhino and offers opportunities to get up close to these magnificent creatures.

Off the coast of Tanzania lies the spice trail, white sand beaches and crystal clear waters of the Indian Ocean. Just a short flight away, the islands provide an ideal place to relax after a safari adventure.

Catch a glimpse of traditional Tanzanian life at Arusha’s Maasai Market. Offering a total assault on the senses, the lively atmosphere of this market offers plenty to see and do. Spend the day meandering past a variety of stalls offering exotic fruit, coffee, nuts, spices and traditional African handicrafts.

A starchy, polenta-like side dish made with fine white maize meal flour and cooked to a thick consistency similar to play-dough. Ugali is typically unsalted or unflavoured in any way.

Also known as amaranth, Mchicha is a green leaf vegetable, very similar to spinach. Mchicha is generally cooked with garlic, onion and tomatoes, or with peanuts in a coconut curry sauce.

A popular dish in many regions of Africa which consists of a combination of maize and beans. Both are soaked overnight and then cooked until soft. The spices can be simple or more complex. Some versions have very simple seasonings, others, more complex. Some versions add potatoes or other vegetables.

This simple dish, sometimes called kuku na nazi, is a fabulous chicken coconut curry from the East African coast. It is a perfect illustration of how African, Arab and Indian influences meld in the coastal region.