Tansania is a travel country that Private Islands plans for couples and families, with a focus on seclusion and privacy. As a Swiss travel agency with video consultation, Private Islands also organises long transfers to remote islands. The planner starts the island planning, and on a video call you clarify the details.
Updated: 3 August 2026.
Overview
Stone Town, the old town of Zanzibar, smells of spices and sea salt, and that is exactly where the journey to one of the best-known islands of East Africa begins. Behind the winding lanes the beaches open up: Nungwi and Kendwa in the north with sandy bays and sunsets, Paje in the east with wind for kitesurfers. The Mnemba Atoll attracts divers and snorkellers. From July to October it is dry and the climate mild, the beaches are wide and the water shallow.
Couples combine rest days with dhow trips, families try spice farms and mangroves. Swahili and English are spoken, in daily life cash in dollars or shillings plays a large role. On formalities: a visa is required (eVisa or visa on arrival), which you should check with the FDFA (EDA) before booking. The flight time is about 9 to 11 hrs, usually with a change.
Tipping is an important part of income for guides and staff. How an island stay can be combined with a safari is something you decide in a video call with Private Islands.
Regions
Places in the catalogue: Arusha, Dar es Salaam, Ngorongoro, Nyerere-Nationalpark, Sansibar, Serengeti, Tarangire.
Top destinations
These are possible further islands and destinations in Tansania.
Arusha, Dar es Salaam, Ngorongoro, Nyerere-Nationalpark, Sansibar, Serengeti, Tarangire
Arusha, Destination
Dar es Salaam, Destination
Ngorongoro, Destination
Nyerere-Nationalpark, Destination
Sansibar, Destination
Serengeti, Destination
Frequently asked questions
What sets Private Islands apart?
Private Islands plans island trips with a focus on seclusion and privacy. We plan Tansania by video call according to your wishes for calm and accessibility.
Who is an island trip to {name} suited to?
Couples and families who look for calm and privacy and prefer a trip with few changes and plenty of time on the beach and in the water.
Which destinations in Tansania can be combined with Tansania?
A second island like Arusha, Dar es Salaam and Ngorongoro combines with Tansania if the crossing stays short.
Can I adapt the trip?
Yes. We tailor duration, accommodation, travel and pace to your wishes. On a video call, we discuss how secluded you want to travel and which excursions you would like.
How much does a trip to Tansania cost?
The price depends on the dates, the accommodation and the length of the trip. We do not quote flat prices, but prepare an individual offer after you have filled in the planner.
How does the consultation work?
The consultation takes place by video call. After the planner you receive a reply from us within one working day.
How do I start planning?
You fill in the planner and state dates, budget and wishes. We get back to you by video call within one working day.
Plan your trip
Tell us in the planner how secluded your island should be.
Fill in the planner
reply within one working day by video call
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Gallery
- Dar es Salaam, Destination
- Ngorongoro, Destination
- Nyerere-Nationalpark, Destination
- Sansibar, Destination
- Serengeti, Destination
Tarangire, Destination- Arusha, Destination
Updated: 3 August 2026.