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Tanzania Tourism Statistics: 2.1M Arrivals in 2024
Tanzania recorded 2,141,895 international arrivals in 2024, the National Bureau of Statistics reports. This counts people crossing a border, so domestic trips are not in it. AirROI estimates 28,732 Airbnb stays in Tanzania in the 12 months to October 2026, with Dar es-Salaam the most booked city. The busiest month was August.
Airbnb figures are AirROI estimates for the 12 months to October 2026. Read the method
- Estimated Airbnb nights
- 174,033
- Typical Airbnb stay
- 6.1 nights
- Busiest Airbnb month
- August
- From abroad, among guests who left a review
- 90%
Key facts
Tanzania Tourism Facts
Each sentence names its place, period and source, so it can be quoted alone.
Official
- The National Bureau of Statistics puts Tanzania at 2,141,895 international arrivals in 2024.
Airbnb stays
- AirROI puts Airbnb stays in Tanzania at 28,732 in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Tanzania added up to 174,033 nights in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates a typical Airbnb stay in Tanzania lasted 6.1 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 45 days ahead.
Busiest months
- AirROI ranks August the busiest Airbnb month in Tanzania in the 12 months to October 2026, followed by July and June, with April the quietest.
- AirROI estimates the four busiest Airbnb months in Tanzania ran unbroken from June to September in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Tanzania in August were booked furthest ahead, about 62 days, against 25 days for April, in the 12 months to October 2026.
Guests
- AirROI estimates 90% of Tanzania Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026 came from abroad, led by the United States at 15% and Germany at 12%.
By place
- AirROI ranks Tanzania 12th for Airbnb stays among Africa's 28 countries in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Dar es-Salaam had the most Airbnb stays of the 7 towns it lists in Tanzania in the 12 months to October 2026, at 7,846, ahead of Jambiani and Paje.
Official numbers
How Many Tourists Visit Tanzania?
The National Bureau of Statistics counted 2,141,895 international arrivals in 2024.
| Figure | What it counts | Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2,141,895International arrivals | International arrivals to Tanzania | 2024 | National Bureau of Statistics |
Airbnb stays
Airbnb Stays in Tanzania
Tanzania had 2,959 Airbnb homes in the 12 months to October 2026. They took an estimated 28,732 stays and 174,033 nights. A typical stay lasted 6.1 nights and was booked about 45 days ahead. AirROI's figures cover the 23 towns it tracks in Tanzania; places it does not track are not counted, so every total is a floor.
- Airbnb homes
- 2,959
- Airbnb stays, estimate
- 28,732
- Airbnb nights, estimate
- 174,033
- Typical stay
- 6.1 nights
- Booked ahead
- 45 days
Busiest months
When Is the Busiest Time in Tanzania?
On Airbnb, August was the busiest month in Tanzania in the 12 months to October 2026, then July and June. April was the quietest. The four busiest months run unbroken from June to September.
August ranks first, April last
Airbnb months in calendar order, 12 months to October 2026. The number is the month's rank, and 1 is the busiest. The bar shows its part of Airbnb nights.
- Three busiest months
- Other months
From busiest to quietest: August, July, June, September, December, October, January, February, November, March, May, April.
Month by month: rank, typical stay and days booked ahead
| Month | Share of nights | Booked ahead |
|---|---|---|
| August | 9.6% | 62 days |
| July | 9.6% | 52 days |
| June | 8.7% | 37 days |
| September | 8.7% | 43 days |
| December | 8.6% | 51 days |
| October | 8.5% | 54 days |
| January | 8.4% | 54 days |
| February | 8.4% | 53 days |
| November | 8.0% | 52 days |
| March | 7.8% | 34 days |
| May | 7.3% | 27 days |
| April | 6.4% | 25 days |
Share is each month's part of the year's Airbnb nights. Typical stay and days booked ahead are AirROI estimates for stays in each month.
Where guests come from
Where Do Tanzania Airbnb Guests Come From?
Among Tanzania Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, 90% came from abroad, led by the United States at 15% and Germany at 12%, AirROI estimates. Among the same guests, Dar es Salaam was the top origin city at 5.4%, ahead of London at 3.2%. The figures rest on 62,171 reviews, written over many years.
90% from abroad
Among guests who left a review, as of October 2026
- From abroad 90%
- From within Tanzania 10%
Top countries abroad
Among guests who left a review
Top origin cities
Among guests who left a review
By town
Most Booked Towns in Tanzania
Dar es-Salaam, Jambiani and Paje took 51% of Airbnb stays in Tanzania in the 12 months to October 2026. August is the busiest Airbnb month in 3 of the 7 towns, led by Jambiani, and July in 2, led by Paje. Among guests who left a review, the share from abroad across these towns runs from 82% in Dar es-Salaam to 98% in Jambiani.
* Among guests who left a review. Stays, nights and other figures are AirROI estimates for the 12 months to October 2026, and cover Airbnb only. Lists the 7 of Tanzania's 23 towns with 100 or more Airbnb homes. A town with no tourism page of its own links to its Airbnb market page.
FAQ
Questions About Tourism in Tanzania
How many tourists visit Tanzania?
Tanzania had 2,141,895 international arrivals in 2024, according to the National Bureau of Statistics. Domestic trips are not in that count. AirROI estimates 28,732 Airbnb stays in Tanzania in the 12 months to October 2026, which is a separate count of bookings.
When is high season in Tanzania?
The busiest Airbnb month in Tanzania in the 12 months to October 2026 was August, then July and June. The four busiest months run from June to September.
What is the quietest month in Tanzania?
April was the quietest Airbnb month in Tanzania in the 12 months to October 2026, ranking 12th of 12, and May ranked 11th. Stays in April were booked about 25 days ahead, against 62 days for August.
How long is a typical Airbnb stay in Tanzania?
A typical Airbnb stay in Tanzania lasted 6.1 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 45 days ahead. By month, stays ran from 4.9 nights in September to 6.8 nights in July.
Where do Airbnb guests in Tanzania come from?
Of Tanzania Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, 90% came from abroad, AirROI estimates. The largest groups were the United States at 15% and Germany at 12%. Among the same guests, the top origin city was Dar es Salaam at 5.4%, ahead of London at 3.2%.
What is the most booked town in Tanzania on Airbnb?
Dar es-Salaam was the most booked town in Tanzania on Airbnb, with an estimated 7,846 stays in the 12 months to October 2026, ahead of Jambiani and Paje.
Are Airbnb stays the same as tourists?
No. The National Bureau of Statistics counts international arrivals (2,141,895 in 2024). An Airbnb stay is one booking on one platform, however many guests it holds. AirROI's 28,732 stays are estimates for the 12 months to October 2026.
Method
How These Numbers Are Made
Official figures come from their publishers, linked above, and were last checked in November 2026. Stays and nights are AirROI estimates for the 12 months to October 2026, built from Airbnb listing data, and cover Airbnb only. Nights add up each town's stays times its typical stay, across 23 towns. Month ranks compare each month's part of Airbnb nights. Origin rests on 62,171 reviews and describes guests who left a review, not everyone who stayed. Read the method page.