BRITS could soon be able to fly to a destination in Africa with winter highs of 30C, beautiful beaches and beers for 71p.
Air Tanzania has revealed it’s planning to launch direct flights, for the very first time, between the UK and next year.
Air Tanzania could start direct flights to Tanzania and Zanzibar next year Credit: Boeing
Tanzania has pretty beaches, islands and resorts Credit: Alamy
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The airline’s CEO Peter Ulanga announced the flights will operate from to Kilimanjaro International Airport and wants to start the route from July 2027.
Talking to Travel & Tourism Association ( ATTA ), Peter Ulanga said there be a ‘minimum’ of three flights a week to Tanzania.
Not only that, but he also said they want to run flights to its well-known archipelago as well.
He added: “We will also run flights to Zanzibar, expanding the tourism potential of that destination from the UK, too.”
Currently there are no direct routes to or Zanzibar – and historically there haven’t been any from the UK.
Airlines from the UK currently have to stopover at the likes of to get there.
The new route would make travel for Brits much easier and reduce flight time that is currently between 11 and 15 hours.
The most popular part of Tanzania for Brits is Zanzibar which lies just of the coast, thanks to its white-sand beaches, winter highs of 30C and .
Despite its luxury feel, Zanzibar is cheap too with meals costing around £3.54 and beer can be from 99p.
The Zanzibar archipelago is a popular winter sun spot with beautiful beaches like Nungwi Credit: Alamy
Zanzibar has an incredible coastline, some of the best beaches include Nakupenda, Nungwi and Paje which have powder-like sand and are lined with trees.
One , exploring Zanzibar’s capital, Stone Town, and taking a boat trip to Prison Island to see the giant tortoise sanctuary.
Even better news for Brits is that there’s barely any either as Zanzibar is just two hours ahead of the UK.
One of TUI’s resorts there called can be booked from £2,000pp which is a seven-night, all-inclusive stay including flights.
It has bright and airy rooms, five bars, four restaurants, three swimming pools and a gym.
Zanzibar is getting even more too – last year, it announced it would be expanding across destinations in Africa, including Tanzania.
The country’s National Parks are a great opportunity for safari Credit: Getty – Contributor
, an adults-only, five-star resort on the east coast at Uroa Beach, is set to open this year.
TUI described it as having a ‘village vibe’ with tropical gardens, authentic Africa decor and two pools.
Meanwhile on the mainland, Tanzania’s capital is Dodoma and the country as a whole is known for being especially cheap.
According to Wise , Tanzania is even cheaper than Zanzibar with meals start from £1.99, from £1.46, and as little as 71p.
Aside from its affordability, lots of the country’s appeal lies in its national parks.
Right next to the airport is which is where you’ll find the tallest mountain in Africa.
Tanzania is also home to the Serengeti National Park and a popular activity is to book a safari tour to see the Great Migration of .
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