Explore Tanzania’s wild west

If history’s your bag, pay a visit to the Museum of Tanzania to learn all about the country’s diverse tribes, or get to know life as it is in Dar at one of the local markets. As a typical pitstop, some prefer to do as little as possible whilst in Dar es Salaam, but there are gorgeous beaches to the north or south, and boat rides to nearby islands if you fancy it.

Rising above Lake Tanganyika, the lush forests of the Mahale Mountains are home to over 800 chimpanzees. Trekking to find one of the family groups is a highlight of any trip, and this experience is led by an expert guide who interprets their movements and calls during the hour-long visit. There are a host of other creatures to spot during your hike as well. You can also spend many happy hours lounging beside the lake, cruising along in a dhow or canoe, or snorkelling in the gin-clear water.