Southern Tanzania Destination

Why Go?
Time seems to have stood still in Tanzania’s sparsely populated southeast. It lacks the development and bustle of the north and tourist numbers are a relative trickle. Yet, for safari enthusiasts and divers, and for adventurous travelers seeking to learn about traditional local life, the southeast makes an ideal destination. But, get here soon: the region’s easy pace is already starting to show signs of strain from recent discoveries of offshore gas reserves. Among the southeast’s highlights: Selous Game Reserve, with its top-notch wildlife watching; white-sand beaches and stunning corals around Mafia island; and the Kilwa Kisiwani ruins, harking back to days when the East African coast was the centre of trading networks stretching to the Far East.