11 days in Tanzania & Botswana Itinerary
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Start: Brussels, Belgium
Train to Amsterdam Schiphol, Fly to Moshi
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Moshi, Tanzania
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Serengeti National Park, Tanzania
— 2 nights
Fly
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Nungwi, Tanzania
— 1 night
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Zanzibar City, Tanzania
— 3 nights
Fly
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Gaborone, Botswana
— 2 nights
Fly
End: Brussels, Belgium
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Moshi, Tanzania — 1 night
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Situated in the foothills of Mount Kilimanjaro, the sleepy town of Moshi provides tourist with a safe and pleasant place to stay in while touring the region or braving Africa's highest mountain.Kick off your visit on the 2nd (Mon): see the sights as you ascend with a climbing tour. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: view the masterpieces at Mama Africa Giftshop and then see exotic creatures in open habitats at a safari tour.
To see traveler tips, more things to do, and more tourist information, read our Moshi trip builder tool.
Brussels, Belgium to Moshi is an approximately 16.5-hour combination of train and flight. You'll lose 2 hours traveling from Brussels to Moshi due to the time zone difference. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Tue) so you can catch the flight to Serengeti National Park.
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Serengeti National Park, Tanzania — 2 nights
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Few adventures in the world invoke such vivid natural imagery as a trip to Serengeti National Park, a World Heritage Site known for its diverse animal life and memorable scenery.Start off your visit on the 4th (Wed): steep yourself in history at Olduvai Gorge. On your second day here, tour the pleasant surroundings at Retima Hippo Pool.
To find more things to do, traveler tips, reviews, and more tourist information, refer to the Serengeti National Park online route planner.
Getting from Moshi to Serengeti National Park by flight takes about 3 hours. Other options: drive. In March, plan for daily highs up to 28°C, and evening lows to 11°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 5th (Thu) to allow time for the flight to Nungwi.
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Nungwi, Tanzania — 1 night
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Renowned for its sandy coast lined with mangroves and palm trees, Nungwi offers visitors a variety of restaurants, bars, and accommodations.Kick off your visit on the 6th (Fri): see some colorful creatures with a scuba or snorkeling tour and then tour the pleasant surroundings at Nungwi Beach.
To see ratings, more things to do, traveler tips, and more tourist information, read Nungwi day trip app.
Fly from Serengeti National Park to Nungwi in 3.5 hours. Expect somewhat warmer weather when traveling from Serengeti National Park in March: highs in Nungwi hover around 38°C, while lows dip to 29°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 6th (Fri) early enough to go by car to Zanzibar City.
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Zanzibar City, Tanzania — 3 nights
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Discover a myriad of attractions in Zanzibar City, like its World Heritage-listed historic core, charming beach villages, and the modern neighborhood of Ng'ambo.Your inner history buff will appreciate House of Wonders (Beit-el-Ajaib) and Mtoni Palace Ruins. Take a break from Zanzibar City with a short trip to Paje Beach in Paje, about 1h 5 min away. The adventure continues: tour the pleasant surroundings at Cheetah's Rock, pause for some serene contemplation at Old Slave Market/Anglican Cathedral, look for gifts at Mwanzo Mpya, and steep yourself in history at Christ Church Cathedral.
To see reviews, ratings, and more tourist information, you can read our Zanzibar City online road trip planner.
You can drive from Nungwi to Zanzibar City in 1.5 hours. In March, daytime highs in Zanzibar City are 38°C, while nighttime lows are 29°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 9th (Mon) to allow time to fly to Gaborone.
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Gaborone, Botswana — 2 nights
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Planned as the capital after Botswana gained independence in the 1960s, Gaborone quickly transformed into a bustling city and the country's commercial center.On the 10th (Tue), contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Sri Balaji Temple, take in the spiritual surroundings of ISKCON Gaborone, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Trinity Church, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at ISKCON Gaborone (Krishna Balaram Palace), then pause for some serene contemplation at Christ the King Cathedral, and finally stop by Botswanacraft.
For reviews, more things to do, photos, and more tourist information, read our Gaborone trip planning tool.
Fly from Zanzibar City to Gaborone in 11.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of ferry, train, car, and bus. The time zone difference moving from East Africa Time (EAT) to Central Africa Time (CAT) is minus 1 hour. Finish your sightseeing early on the 11th (Wed) to allow enough time to travel back home.
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Tanzania travel guide
Though the size and scale of Tanzania may be overwhelming, the people make it a personable and easy-going place to visit. The bigger cities not only offer good connections to the main natural attractions, but also feature bustling markets where locals sell fresh produce, snacks, and crafts. Smaller villages retain their long-held customs, beliefs, and artistic traditions. With the continent's highest peak, and some of the most animal-rich safaris available, Tanzania holidays tend to dart between the big and bold, and the personal and low-key.
Botswana travel guide
Sparsely populated Botswana possesses some of the most unadulterated wilderness and animal-rich areas in Africa. Largely unfenced national parks allow the world's largest population of elephants to roam freely--these protected areas also shelter varied birdlife and many endangered and rare mammal species. Tourism in Botswana largely caters to visitors seeking luxury lodges and exclusive safari experiences, but expeditions into traditional villages are also strongly recommended. The preserved cultures of these agricultural settlements show a link between man and nature formed over centuries, a relationship that many visitors to Botswana come to reconsider in their own lives.
