22 days in Tanzania Itinerary
Created using Inspirock Tanzania trip itinerary planner
Start: Amsterdam
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Arusha
— 6 nights
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Serengeti National Park
— 2 nights
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Ngorongoro Conservation Area
— 2 nights
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Mto wa Mbu
— 1 night
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Kilimanjaro National Park
— 2 nights
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Kendwa
— 2 nights
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Paje
— 2 nights
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Zanzibar City
— 4 nights
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End: Amsterdam
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Arusha — 6 nights
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Nestled in the verdant foothills of Mount Meru, Arusha remains the primary gateway and jump-off point for safaris into several national parks.Escape the urban bustle at Mt Meru and Serengeti Heritage. Discover out-of-the-way places like The Tanzanite Experience and Shanga & Shanga Foundation. Explore Arusha's surroundings by going to Arusha National Park (Climbing Tours & Safaris). There's lots more to do: enjoy unforgettable views with a balloon tour, capture your vacation like a pro with an inspiring photography tour, see Off-Road Tours, and scramble along the landscape with a canyoning and rapelling tour.
To find where to stay, ratings, more things to do, and other tourist information, refer to the Arusha online sightseeing planner.
Amsterdam, The Netherlands to Arusha is an approximately 14.5-hour flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 2 hours traveling from Amsterdam to Arusha. July in Arusha sees daily highs of 24°C and lows of 17°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Thu) early enough to fly to Serengeti National Park.
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Serengeti National Park — 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 7th (Fri): explore the wealth of natural beauty at Seronera. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 8th (Sat): contemplate the waterfront views at Grumeti River and then stroll through Retima Hippo Pool.
To find ratings, other places to visit, maps, and tourist information, go to the Serengeti National Park trip planner.
Traveling by flight from Arusha to Serengeti National Park takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 8th (Sat) so you can go by car to Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
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Ngorongoro Conservation Area — 2 nights
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You can discover Tanzania's varied plant and animal life on a tour of Ngorongoro Conservation Area, a World Heritage Site known for its massive volcanic caldera.Kick off your visit on the 9th (Sun): explore the striking landscape at Ngorongoro Crater. Keep things going the next day: make a trip to The Engare Sero Footprint Site and then steep yourself in history at Olduvai Gorge.
For ratings, maps, and tourist information, use the Ngorongoro Conservation Area online travel planner.
You can drive from Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro Conservation Area in 4.5 hours. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 10th (Mon) to allow time for the car ride to Mto wa Mbu.
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Mto wa Mbu — 1 night
On the 11th (Tue), stroll through Parc National du Lac Manyara.
For reviews, ratings, other places to visit, and other tourist information, read Mto wa Mbu attractions planner.
You can drive from Ngorongoro Conservation Area to Mto wa Mbu in 1.5 hours. In August, plan for daily highs up to 27°C, and evening lows to 17°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 11th (Tue) so you can catch the flight to Kilimanjaro National Park.
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For reviews, ratings, other places to visit, and other tourist information, read Mto wa Mbu attractions planner.
You can drive from Ngorongoro Conservation Area to Mto wa Mbu in 1.5 hours. In August, plan for daily highs up to 27°C, and evening lows to 17°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 11th (Tue) so you can catch the flight to Kilimanjaro National Park.
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Kilimanjaro National Park — 2 nights
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Kick off your visit on the 12th (Wed): take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Mount Kibo and then take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Mount Kilimanjaro. Keep things going the next day: surround yourself with nature on a nature and wildlife tour.
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You can fly from Mto wa Mbu to Kilimanjaro National Park in 4.5 hours. Another option is to do a combination of taxi and bus. Cap off your sightseeing on the 13th (Thu) early enough to catch the flight to Kendwa.
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You can fly from Mto wa Mbu to Kilimanjaro National Park in 4.5 hours. Another option is to do a combination of taxi and bus. Cap off your sightseeing on the 13th (Thu) early enough to catch the flight to Kendwa.
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Kendwa — 2 nights
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Kick off your visit on the 14th (Fri): identify plant and animal life at Wildlife Areas, then kick back and relax at Kendwa Beach, and then get to know the fascinating history of Fukuchani Ruins. Here are some ideas for day two: tour the pleasant surroundings at Kiwengwa Beach, stroll through Matemwe Beach, and then look for gifts at Bahati Beach Boutique.
To see photos, maps, ratings, and other tourist information, you can read our Kendwa online vacation builder.
Getting from Kilimanjaro National Park to Kendwa by flight takes about 3 hours. Other options: do a combination of bus, ferry, and taxi; or do a combination of train, ferry, and car. In August, plan for daily highs up to 34°C, and evening lows to 26°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 15th (Sat) early enough to go by car to Paje.
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To see photos, maps, ratings, and other tourist information, you can read our Kendwa online vacation builder.
Getting from Kilimanjaro National Park to Kendwa by flight takes about 3 hours. Other options: do a combination of bus, ferry, and taxi; or do a combination of train, ferry, and car. In August, plan for daily highs up to 34°C, and evening lows to 26°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 15th (Sat) early enough to go by car to Paje.
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Paje — 2 nights
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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 16th (Sun): see some colorful creatures with a scuba or snorkeling tour, then kick back and relax at Paje Beach, and then Head underground at Kuza Cave. On the next day, tour the pleasant surroundings at Jambiani Beach, stroll through Zanzibar Butterfly Centre, and then walk around Jozani Forest.
To see where to stay, reviews, more things to do, and other tourist information, go to the Paje travel planning tool.
Traveling by car from Kendwa to Paje takes 2 hours. Expect a daytime high around 34°C in August, and nighttime lows around 26°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 17th (Mon) early enough to drive to Zanzibar City.
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Zanzibar City — 4 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.Take a break from the city and head to Scuba & Snorkeling and Prison Island - Changuu Private Island. Discover out-of-the-way places like Fishing Charters & Tours and Mtoni Palace Ruins. Go for a jaunt from Zanzibar City to Nungwi to see Nungwi Beach about 1h 25 min away. There's lots more to do: stop by Aromas of Zanzibar, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Old Slave Market/Anglican Cathedral, contemplate the long history of Christ Church Cathedral, and relax in the rural setting at Zanzibar Spices and Heritage Centre.
For more things to do, maps, other places to visit, and tourist information, use the Zanzibar City holiday planner.
Traveling by car from Paje to Zanzibar City takes 1.5 hours. In August, daytime highs in Zanzibar City are 34°C, while nighttime lows are 26°C. On the 21st (Fri), you'll have the morning to explore before heading 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.
Lake Manyara National Park travel guide
A landscape rich in wildlife and diverse terrain, Lake Manyara National Park stretches across two Tanzanian regions. Bubbling with life brought to the region because of the vast alkaline lake, the park attracts visitors particularly during the wet season (November-May), as hundreds of crimson flamingoes settle in the shallow waters. Book a safari tour on your Lake Manyara National Park holiday and witness Masai lions, elephants, cheetahs, and hippos, which co-existing here in their natural habitat.
Zanzibar Island travel guide
Unguja
Experience the bustling Zanzibar Island, the financial and economical metropolis of the Zanzibar Archipelago. Most tours of Zanzibar Island start in Zanzibar Town, where centuries of history are on display in Persian bathhouses, street coffee vendors, and the world's last open slave market in Stone Town, the historical center. Beyond that, attractions on Zanzibar Island include numerous archaeological sites dotted across the area.
