This map of Tanzania shows the capital, Dodoma, the 2 destinations covered in our guides and the main cities, with terrain, national parks, railways, rivers and international airports.
Neighbouring countries (land border): Burundi, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Uganda, Rwanda, Democratic Republic of the Congo and Zambia. Its coasts face: Indian Ocean.
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Key: red star = capital ; blue dot = destination covered by a Destination de Voyage guide ; blue italic name = region or island with a guide ; grey dot = other city ; plane = international airport (IATA code) ; brown triangle = summit (elevation) ; green areas = national parks (green square = national park located by a point) ; thick orange line = expressway, light orange = main road ; black-and-white line = main railway ; grey dashes = regional boundaries ; blue = rivers and lakes ; shading = terrain ; grid = latitude and longitude.
Sources: base map, cities, roads, railways, airports, administrative boundaries, rivers, lakes and hillshading: Natural Earth 1:10m (public domain). National parks: Wikidata. Summits and elevations: Wikidata and Natural Earth. Places missing from Natural Earth: Wikipedia coordinates. Map produced by Destination de Voyage.
Regions and destinations on the map of Tanzania
| Region | Our guides | Other cities on the map |
|---|---|---|
| Kilimanjaro | Kilimanjaro climb | Moshi |
| Unguja Urban West | Zanzibar | — |
| Arusha | — | Arusha |
| Dar es Salaam | — | Dar es Salaam |
| Dodoma | — | Dodoma |
| Kigoma | — | Kigoma |
| Lindi | — | Lindi |
| Mara | — | Musoma |
| Mbeya | — | Mbeya |
| Morogoro | — | Morogoro |
| Mwanza | — | Mwanza |
| Ruvuma | — | Songea |
| Tabora | — | Tabora |
| Tanga | — | Tanga |
Straight-line distances between the main cities
Straight-line distances calculated from place coordinates (haversine formula). Actual journeys by road, rail, boat or plane are longer.
| Route | Straight-line distance |
|---|---|
| Dodoma – Kilimanjaro climb | 388 km (241 mi) |
| Dodoma – Zanzibar | 381 km (237 mi) |
| Dodoma – Dar es Salaam | 394 km (245 mi) |
| Dodoma – Mbeya | 395 km (245 mi) |
| Dodoma – Mwanza | 513 km (319 mi) |
| Dodoma – Arusha | 330 km (205 mi) |
| Dodoma – Morogoro | 223 km (139 mi) |
| Dodoma – Tanga | 390 km (242 mi) |
| Kilimanjaro climb – Zanzibar | 399 km (248 mi) |
Terrain, national parks and airports
Main summits (elevations from Wikidata / Natural Earth): Kilimanjaro (5,895 m / 19,341 ft), Mount Meru (4,562 m / 14,967 ft), Loolmalassin (3,682 m / 12,080 ft), Mount Hanang (3,420 m / 11,220 ft), Mtorwi (2,980 m / 9,777 ft).
National parks shown (17): Nyerere National Park, Saanane Island National Park, Jozani Chwaka Bay National Park, Arusha National Park, Gombe National Park, Katavi National Park, Mikumi National Park, Mkomazi National Park, Ruaha National Park, Rubondo Island National Park, Saadani National Park, Tarangire National Park, Mahale Mountains National Park, Udzungwa Mountains National Park, Serengeti National Park, Lake Manyara National Park and Kitulo Plateau National Park.
International airports shown: JRO (Kilimanjaro), DAR (Julius Nyerere).
Our Tanzania guides by destination
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Tanzania?
Dodoma, marked by the red star on the map.
Which of our guide destinations is farthest from Dodoma?
Kilimanjaro climb, about 388 km (241 mi) in a straight line (Destination de Voyage calculation).
Which countries border Tanzania?
Countries sharing a land border: Burundi, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Uganda, Rwanda, Democratic Republic of the Congo and Zambia.
What is the highest summit shown on the map?
Kilimanjaro, at an elevation of 5,895 m (19,341 ft) (source: Natural Earth).
Which international airports are on the map?
JRO (Kilimanjaro), DAR (Julius Nyerere).