20 days in Zanzibar Island & Kampala Itinerary

Take a break from Nungwi with a short trip to Off-Road Tours in Kiwengwa, about 46 minutes away. There's much more to do: discover the deep blue sea with a scuba or snorkeling tour, tour the pleasant surroundings at Baraka Natural Aquarium - Nungwi, enjoy the sand and surf at Kendwa Beach, and admire nature's wide array of creatures at Zanzibar Kilosas Conservation.

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Amsterdam, The Netherlands to Nungwi is an approximately 15.5-hour flight. The time zone difference moving from Central European Standard Time (CET) to East Africa Time (EAT) is 2 hours. Prepare for somewhat warmer weather when traveling from Amsterdam in July: high temperatures in Nungwi hover around 34°C and lows are around 26°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 27th (Thu) to allow time to take a shuttle to Paje.

Paje is known for beaches, adventure, and wildlife. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: stroll around Jozani Forest, kick back and relax at Jambiani Beach, discover the deep blue sea with a scuba or snorkeling tour, and explore the fascinating underground world of Kuza Cave.

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You can take a shuttle from Nungwi to Paje in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. In July, daytime highs in Paje are 34°C, while nighttime lows are 26°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 30th (Sun) so you can drive to Zanzibar City.

Zanzibar City is known for nature, historic sites, and parks. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: get up close to creatures of the deep with The Safari Blue, admire the striking features of House of Wonders (Beit-el-Ajaib), soothe aching muscles at The Spa at Park Hyatt Zanzibar, and step off the mainland to explore Prison Island - Changuu Private Island.

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You can drive from Paje to Zanzibar City in 1.5 hours. Another option is to drive. In July in Zanzibar City, expect temperatures between 34°C during the day and 26°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 4th (Fri) so you can catch the flight to Kampala.

Change things up with these side-trips from Kampala: Entebbe (Uganda Wildlife Conservation Education Centre & Off-Road Tours) and Jinja (Source of the Nile Museum, River Rafting & Tubing, &more). Spend the 7th (Mon) spotting exotic species with a safari tour. Make the 9th (Wed) an unforgettable day with an extreme tour. There's much more to do: get the lay of the land with Walking tours, browse the exhibits of Gallery Antique, look for gifts at Good Glass, and take in the awesome beauty at Mount Stanley.

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You can fly from Zanzibar City to Kampala in 7 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of ferry and bus. Traveling from Zanzibar City in August, things will get a bit cooler in Kampala: highs are around 30°C and lows about 21°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 11th (Fri) early enough to catch the flight back home.