18 days in Tanzania, Kenya & Mauritius Itinerary
Created using Inspirock Africa route planner
Start: Brisbane, Australia
Fly to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport, Drive to Paje
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Paje, Tanzania
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Mafia Island, Tanzania
— 1 night
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Tarangire National Park, Tanzania
— 1 night
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Serengeti National Park, Tanzania
— 2 nights
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Maasai Mara National Reserve, Kenya
— 4 nights
Fly to Mauritius, Drive to Flic En Flac
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Flic En Flac, Mauritius
— 2 nights
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Mont Choisy, Mauritius
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End: Sydney, Australia
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Paje, Tanzania — 2 nights
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Keep things going the next day: contemplate the long history of Space Station Zanzibar, Head underground at Kuza Cave, and then enjoy the sand and surf at Paje Beach.
For maps, other places to visit, ratings, and tourist information, go to the Paje trip maker.
Brisbane, Australia to Paje is an approximately 29-hour combination of flight and car. You'll gain 7 hours traveling from Brisbane to Paje due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Brisbane in October, expect Paje to be somewhat warmer, temps between 36°C and 26°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 4th (Fri) to allow time to fly to Mafia Island.
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For maps, other places to visit, ratings, and tourist information, go to the Paje trip maker.
Brisbane, Australia to Paje is an approximately 29-hour combination of flight and car. You'll gain 7 hours traveling from Brisbane to Paje due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Brisbane in October, expect Paje to be somewhat warmer, temps between 36°C and 26°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 4th (Fri) to allow time to fly to Mafia Island.
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Mafia Island, Tanzania — 1 night
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On the 5th (Sat), visit a coastal fixture at Ras Mkumbi and then discover the deep blue sea with a scuba or snorkeling tour.
For maps, reviews, ratings, and tourist information, refer to the Mafia Island day trip site.
Traveling by flight from Paje to Mafia Island takes 4 hours. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 5th (Sat) early enough to fly to Tarangire National Park.
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For maps, reviews, ratings, and tourist information, refer to the Mafia Island day trip site.
Traveling by flight from Paje to Mafia Island takes 4 hours. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 5th (Sat) early enough to fly to Tarangire National Park.
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Tarangire National Park, Tanzania — 1 night
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Start off your visit on the 6th (Sun): explore the striking landscape at Tarangire National Park.
To see traveler tips, more things to do, ratings, and tourist information, go to the Tarangire National Park road trip website.
Traveling by flight from Mafia Island to Tarangire National Park takes 8 hours. In October, plan for daily highs up to 30°C, and evening lows to 19°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 6th (Sun) early enough to catch the flight to Serengeti National Park.
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To see traveler tips, more things to do, ratings, and tourist information, go to the Tarangire National Park road trip website.
Traveling by flight from Mafia Island to Tarangire National Park takes 8 hours. In October, plan for daily highs up to 30°C, and evening lows to 19°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 6th (Sun) early enough to catch the flight to Serengeti National Park.
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Serengeti National Park, Tanzania — 2 nights
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Start off your visit on the 7th (Mon): stroll through Retima Hippo Pool. Keep things going the next day: explore the wealth of natural beauty at Seronera.
For ratings, where to stay, other places to visit, and other tourist information, you can read our Serengeti National Park trip itinerary planner.
Traveling by flight from Tarangire National Park to Serengeti National Park takes 2.5 hours. Plan for a bit cooler temperatures traveling from Tarangire National Park in October, with highs in Serengeti National Park at 20°C and lows at 10°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 8th (Tue) so you can go by car to Maasai Mara National Reserve.
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For ratings, where to stay, other places to visit, and other tourist information, you can read our Serengeti National Park trip itinerary planner.
Traveling by flight from Tarangire National Park to Serengeti National Park takes 2.5 hours. Plan for a bit cooler temperatures traveling from Tarangire National Park in October, with highs in Serengeti National Park at 20°C and lows at 10°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 8th (Tue) so you can go by car to Maasai Mara National Reserve.
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Maasai Mara National Reserve, Kenya — 4 nights
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Visiting Mara Triangle and Safaris will get you outdoors. Step off the beaten path and head to Olare Orok Conservancy and Ol Kinyei Conservancy. There's more to do: stroll through Musiara Swamp.
To see maps, other places to visit, photos, and tourist information, use the Maasai Mara National Reserve online day trip planner.
You can drive from Serengeti National Park to Maasai Mara National Reserve in 3.5 hours. Expect a daytime high around 20°C in October, and nighttime lows around 10°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Sat) so you can travel to Flic En Flac.
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To see maps, other places to visit, photos, and tourist information, use the Maasai Mara National Reserve online day trip planner.
You can drive from Serengeti National Park to Maasai Mara National Reserve in 3.5 hours. Expect a daytime high around 20°C in October, and nighttime lows around 10°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Sat) so you can travel to Flic En Flac.
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Flic En Flac, Mauritius — 2 nights
Get outdoors at Scuba & Snorkeling and Ile aux Aigrettes Nature Reserve. Relax by the water at Blue Bay Beach and Flic en Flac Beach. Venture out of the city with trips to Alexandra Falls (in Union Park), Ebony Forest Reserve (in Chamarel) and Bel Ombre Nature Reserve (in Bel Ombre). There's still lots to do: admire the sheer force of Tamarind Falls.
To find ratings, maps, and tourist information, you can read our Flic En Flac trip itinerary builder tool.
You can do a combination of flight and car from Maasai Mara National Reserve to Flic En Flac in 13 hours. Traveling from Maasai Mara National Reserve to Flic En Flac, you'll lose 1 hour due to the time zone difference. Expect a bit warmer weather when traveling from Maasai Mara National Reserve in October: highs in Flic En Flac hover around 32°C, while lows dip to 24°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 15th (Tue) early enough to drive to Mont Choisy.
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To find ratings, maps, and tourist information, you can read our Flic En Flac trip itinerary builder tool.
You can do a combination of flight and car from Maasai Mara National Reserve to Flic En Flac in 13 hours. Traveling from Maasai Mara National Reserve to Flic En Flac, you'll lose 1 hour due to the time zone difference. Expect a bit warmer weather when traveling from Maasai Mara National Reserve in October: highs in Flic En Flac hover around 32°C, while lows dip to 24°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 15th (Tue) early enough to drive to Mont Choisy.
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Ile aux Aigrettes Nature Reserve, Alexandra Falls, Tamarind Falls, Ebony Forest Reserve, Blue Bay Beach
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Mont Choisy, Mauritius — 2 nights
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Start off your visit on the 16th (Wed): get great views at Siva Soopramaniar Kovile Bel-Air Riviere Seche, then identify plant and animal life at Wildlife Areas, and then enjoy the sand and surf at Plage de Trou aux Biches. On the next day, explore the world behind art at Patrick Mavros Atelier, tee off at Mont Choisy Le Golf, and then stroll through Mont Choisy Beach.
For photos, traveler tips, and tourist information, read our Mont Choisy trip itinerary planner.
Traveling by car from Flic En Flac to Mont Choisy takes 1.5 hours. In October, daytime highs in Mont Choisy are 32°C, while nighttime lows are 24°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 17th (Thu) to allow time to travel back home.
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For photos, traveler tips, and tourist information, read our Mont Choisy trip itinerary planner.
Traveling by car from Flic En Flac to Mont Choisy takes 1.5 hours. In October, daytime highs in Mont Choisy are 32°C, while nighttime lows are 24°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 17th (Thu) to allow time to travel back home.
Side Trips
Scuba & Snorkeling, Siva Soopramaniar Kovile Bel-Air Riviere Seche, Plage de Trou aux Biches, Patrick Mavros Atelier
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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.
Kenya travel guide
The savannahs of Kenya contain some of the most iconic sights in Africa, stirred in the minds of many when they think of the continent. Big cats, elephants, and rhinos remain major inhabitants of this vast country, with a number of safari centers running trips across the region's World Heritage-listed national parks. Trips to rural villages, where many travelers choose to join up various volunteer projects, represent some of the most inspiring and enriching things to do in Kenya.
Mauritius travel guide
Island of Rainbows and Shooting Stars
A small but surprisingly multicultural island in the Indian Ocean, Mauritius sits just east of Madagascar and offers a white-sand coastline lapped by sapphire waters. The contrasts of colors, tastes, and cultures here makes a vacation in Mauritius richly rewarding, with plenty to do along the coast and deeper inland. A tour of Mauritius usually includes long stops at the island's beaches, which serve as launching points for deep-sea fishing trips, dolphin-watching excursions, and scuba diving adventures. Farther away from the water, you can discover a paradise for hikers and nature lovers. Mauritius is made for explorations on foot, with several volcanic summits and a large national park sheltering abundant species of indigenous plants and birds.
