15 days in Arusha, Dar es Salaam & Zanzibar Island Itinerary

Nestled in the verdant foothills of Mount Meru, Arusha remains the primary gateway and jump-off point for safaris into several national parks.

Get in touch with nature at Off-Road Tours and Nature & Wildlife Tours. Get some cultural insight at Cultural Heritage Centre and Isle of Jewels. The adventure continues: see the sights as you ascend with a climbing tour and see the interesting displays at The Tanzanite Experience.

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Amsterdam, The Netherlands to Arusha is an approximately 14.5-hour flight. Traveling from Amsterdam to Arusha, you'll lose 2 hours due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Amsterdam in November, expect Arusha to be much warmer, temps between 30°C and 19°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 4th (Mon) early enough to catch the flight to Dar es Salaam.

Founded in the mid-19th century, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania's largest city, lost the status of the official capital but remains the country's commercial and financial center.

Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Upanga Jamatkhana and National Museum of Tanzania. Take a break from Dar es Salaam with a short trip to Old Boma in Bagamoyo, about 1h 40 min away. There's still lots to do: stroll the grounds of Dar Es Salaam War Cemetery, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Darkhana Jamat Khana, take in the exciting artwork at Chuma Art Workshop, and take in the architecture and atmosphere at St. Joseph's Cathedral of Archdiocese of Dar es Salaam.

To find other places to visit, traveler tips, maps, and more tourist information, read our Dar es Salaam itinerary planner.

You can fly from Arusha to Dar es Salaam in 3 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. Prepare for a bit warmer weather when traveling from Arusha in November: high temperatures in Dar es Salaam hover around 38°C and lows are around 27°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 7th (Thu) early enough to fly to Nungwi.

Renowned for its sandy coast lined with mangroves and palm trees, Nungwi offers visitors a variety of restaurants, bars, and accommodations.

Start off your visit on the 8th (Fri): kick back and relax at Nungwi Beach and then identify plant and animal life at Wildlife Areas. On the next day, stroll through Mnarani Marine Turtles Conservation Pond and then kick back and relax at Kendwa Beach.

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Traveling by flight from Dar es Salaam to Nungwi takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of ferry and taxi. In November, daytime highs in Nungwi are 36°C, while nighttime lows are 27°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 9th (Sat) so you can catch the shuttle to Paje.

Located on the island of Unguja, the quaint village of Paje lies on a shallow sandy lagoon, which attracts swarms of kitesurfing enthusiasts and marine life lovers.

Start off your visit on the 10th (Sun): stroll around Jozani Forest and then stroll through Jambiani Beach. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 11th (Mon): identify plant and animal life at Wildlife Areas and then kick back and relax at Paje Beach.

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You can take a shuttle from Nungwi to Paje in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. In November, plan for daily highs up to 36°C, and evening lows to 27°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 11th (Mon) so you can drive to Zanzibar City.

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 cultural itinerary includes sights like Stone Town and Christ Church Cathedral. Escape the urban bustle at Cheetah's Rock and Prison Island - Changuu Private Island. The adventure continues: pause for some serene contemplation at Old Slave Market/Anglican Cathedral, delve into the distant past at The Old Fort (Ngome Kongwe), look for gifts at Mwanzo Mpya, and take an in-depth tour of People's Palace Museum.

To see maps, other places to visit, and tourist information, go to the Zanzibar City trip itinerary builder.

Traveling by car from Paje to Zanzibar City takes 1.5 hours. In November, daily temperatures in Zanzibar City can reach 36°C, while at night they dip to 27°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 15th (Fri) to allow time for the flight back home.