Resonating with hints of the wild and exotic, Tanzania’s destinations such as the Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Tarangire, Kilimanjaro and many others are reason enough to guarantee an amazing African holiday. Within few hours, it’s possible to go from lazing on idyllic beaches to exploring moss-covered ruins of ancient Swahili city-states or from climbing mist-covered slopes in the southern highlands to trekking through the barren landscapes around Ol Doinyo Lengai, guided by a spear-carrying Maasai warrior. Like Kenya, Tanzania offers travelers an array of options, set against the backdrop of a cultural mosaic in which over 100 ethnic groups amicably rub shoulders. While most visitors head straight for the famed northern wildlife watching circuit followed by time relaxing on Zanzibar’s beaches, Tanzania has much more to offer anyone with the time and inclination to head off the beaten path.