Tanzania
Tanzania Travel Guides
Written by the specialists who plan our trips to Tanzania: where to go, when, and what is worth knowing before you book.
All Tanzania Travel Guides
A Perfect Gay Wedding In South Africa
You’re planning a wedding and honeymoon, and you want somewhere that can actually carry both. South Africa is unusually good at that. You can get married overlooking the Atlantic in Cape Town, among the vineyards of Franschhoek, or at a safari lodge with the bush stretching out behind you. Then the honeymoon can begin without changing countries.
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A video guide to South Africa and Mauritius
South Africa is a stunning destination full of character, culture and nature. The destination offers the fun and liveliness of bustling Cape Town combined with safaris and game drives galore. Add to that the fantastic vineyards and South African wine as well as a drive along the Garden Route and you have got a trip of a lifetime. But why stop at that?
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Plan Your First African Safari: A Gay Traveler’s Guide
Your first safari should deliver the wildlife moments you've imagined: elephants crossing at sunset, lions prowling morning grasslands, leopards draped in acacia trees. These experiences happen consistently across Africa's established safari circuits, but the planning determines whether you're watching wildlife from the right properties, during optimal seasons, with guides who understand what makes sightings extraordinary versus merely adequate. First-time safari planning raises legitimate questions.
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Gay Travel in Tanzania: Law vs Reality
Tanzania sells itself on the Serengeti, Kilimanjaro, and the beaches of Zanzibar, three of the most sought-after safari and island experiences on the continent. It also carries some of the harshest anti-gay laws in East Africa, and recent years have seen those laws move in the wrong direction rather than soften.
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Our favorite views around the world
BORA BORA This French Polynesian island, located in the middle of the South Pacific island is home to some of the world's best hotels. Stay in an overwater villa and enjoy having a view of the open ocean right at your backdoor step. Get used to the comforting sound of the gentle waves lapping the shore as your alarm clock, and wake yourself with a morning dip in the sea.
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Trips through Tanzania
Luxury Tanzania Safari with Serengeti & Zanzibar
Tailor-made VacationTanzania is a destination that defines the spirit of adventure: vast savannahs where lions roam freely, ancient craters teeming with wildlife, and sunsets that stain the sky in hues of gold. Yet beyond the wild heart of East Africa lies an unexpected contrast in Zanzibar, a spice-scented island wrapped in white-sand beaches and the warm waters of the Indian Ocean. This journey blends both sides of Tanzania in one seamless itinerary.
10 days tailor-made from $10,980 per person View trip
The Out Of Office Safari Collection
Tailor-made VacationDiscover the magic and mystery of the African bush from the comfort of a luxury safari lodge. Pursuing the Big Five on a game drive is one of the great bucket list experiences and at Out Of Office we're all about elevating safaris to the next level. If you're planning the perfect safari, choosing the right lodge and the right location is key to making your trip a success. That's where we come in.
7 days tailor-made from $3,835 per person View tripThe best trips begin with a conversation, not a booking form.
Frequently asked questions
Traveling with Out Of Office
What does Out Of Office do?
Out Of Office is a luxury LGBTQ+ travel company specializing in tailor-made vacations and extraordinary journeys around the world. We create bespoke luxury vacations, LGBTQ+ honeymoons, safaris, cruises, beach escapes, private tours and group trips, with every itinerary designed around you. Our travel specialists combine global expertise, first-hand destination knowledge and trusted local partners to create seamless, highly personalized experiences.
Is Out Of Office a gay travel agency?
Out Of Office is an LGBTQ+ owned and run luxury travel specialist, with particular expertise in gay and LGBTQ+ travel. We understand the additional considerations that can come with traveling as an LGBTQ+ person or couple, from local laws and customs to finding genuinely welcoming hotels and experiences.
We welcome every traveler, including friends, families and allies. Many of our clients are not members of the LGBTQ+ community, but choose Out Of Office for our luxury travel expertise, personalized service and discretion.
Do you create tailor-made LGBTQ+ vacations?
Yes. Every tailor-made trip with Out Of Office is designed from scratch around your interests, travel style, budget and the way you want to experience a destination. We can arrange luxury hotels, private transfers, flights, guides, excursions, cruises and special experiences as part of one personalized itinerary. The journeys shown on our website are there to inspire you rather than restrict you; only clearly identified group departures operate as fixed itineraries.
How do you choose LGBTQ+ friendly hotels and destinations?
We combine first-hand destination knowledge with trusted local expertise to recommend luxury hotels, resorts and experiences where LGBTQ+ travelers can feel informed and welcome. We also consider the laws, customs and attitudes of each destination, because LGBTQ+ rights and experiences differ around the world. Our team regularly visit many of the properties we work with and where a destination requires greater awareness, we give you clear and considered advice so that you can make an informed decision about where and how you travel.
Our Experts
Navigating the legal and social landscape of Tanzania can be difficult, but with the right preparation, we can help you make the most of your visit while staying informed and respectful of local customs.
Tanzania offers some of the most breathtaking safari experiences in the world, where you can explore the wild beauty of the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater, creating memories that will last a lifetime.
We plant trees for every booking
For every booking made with Out Of Office we commit to planting trees in your name to help reduce the impact of travel on future generations. You'll even get a link to see where your trees are planted in the world via our partner Ecologi.
We donate to Rainbow Railroad with every booking
Rainbow Railroad helps LGBTQ+ people escape state-sponsored violence and persecution. A donation goes with every trip we sell, funded by us and never added to your price.
Start Planning Your Trip
Tell us where you would love to go, when you are thinking of traveling and what kind of trip you have in mind. One of our LGBTQ+ travel specialists will create a tailor-made itinerary designed around your destination, style and preferences.
One named specialist, first inquiry to homecoming. No call center, and nothing is charged until you decide to book.