22 days in Victoria Falls & Tanzania Itinerary

Victoria Falls, a Zimbabwean town near the eponymous waterfall, serves as one of two prime gateway points to the majestic cascade and its surrounding national park.

Family-friendly places like Mosi-oa-Tunya / Victoria Falls National Park and Helicopter Tours will thrill your kids. On the 24th (Fri), spend a relaxing day on the river with a rafting and tubing tour. The adventure continues: kick your exploration up a notch at some of the top local zipline courses and adventure parks, see some colorful creatures with a scuba or snorkeling tour, explore the galleries of Prime Art Gallery, and get a taste of life in the country at Crocodile Park Victoria Falls.

To find maps, other places to visit, ratings, and more tourist information, read Victoria Falls trip planning tool.

Brussels, Belgium to Victoria Falls is an approximately 17-hour flight. You can also do a combination of train, flight, and car. You'll lose 1 hour traveling from Brussels to Victoria Falls due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Brussels in July, plan for a bit cooler nights in Victoria Falls, with lows around 10°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 27th (Mon) so you can catch the flight 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.

Kids will enjoy Prison Island - Changuu Private Island and Cheetah's Rock. Step out of Zanzibar City with an excursion to Uroa Bay in Uroa--about 52 minutes away. There's still lots to do: admire the striking features of House of Wonders (Beit-el-Ajaib), take in the architecture and atmosphere at Christ Church Cathedral, stop by Mwanzo Mpya, and enjoy the sand and surf at Nakupenda Beach Nature Reserve.

To see ratings, other places to visit, photos, and other tourist information, refer to the Zanzibar City online trip itinerary builder.

You can fly from Victoria Falls to Zanzibar City in 10.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car, bus, and ferry; or do a combination of car, bus, train, and ferry. The time zone difference moving from Central Africa Time to East Africa Time is 1 hour. Traveling from Victoria Falls in July, expect nights in Zanzibar City to be warmer, around 26°C, while days are somewhat warmer, around 34°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 30th (Thu) so you can drive 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 31st (Fri): kick back and relax at Jambiani Beach and then walk around Jozani Forest. Keep things going the next day: discover the deep blue sea with a scuba or snorkeling tour and then enjoy the sand and surf at Paje Beach.

To find maps, more things to do, traveler tips, and other tourist information, go to the Paje road trip website.

Traveling by car from Zanzibar City to Paje takes 1.5 hours. Expect a daytime high around 34°C in July, and nighttime lows around 26°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 1st (Sat) so you can take a shuttle to Nungwi.

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

Kids will appreciate attractions like Nungwi Beach and Mnarani Marine Turtles Conservation Pond. Venture out of the city with trips to Kiwengwa Beach (in Kiwengwa) and Matemwe Beach (in Matemwe). There's still lots to do: get a new perspective on things with Boat Tours & Water Sports and tour the pleasant surroundings at Kendwa Beach.

For ratings, maps, photos, and more tourist information, use the Nungwi day trip planner.

You can take a shuttle from Paje to Nungwi in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. In August, daytime highs in Nungwi are 34°C, while nighttime lows are 26°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 4th (Tue) early enough to catch the flight to Serengeti National Park.

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.

On the 5th (Wed), tour the pleasant surroundings at Retima Hippo Pool and then explore the wealth of natural beauty at Seronera. Keep things going the next day: contemplate the waterfront views at Grumeti River.

For other places to visit, reviews, and more tourist information, read Serengeti National Park tour planner.

Getting from Nungwi to Serengeti National Park by flight takes about 3.5 hours. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Thu) early enough to drive to Ngorongoro Conservation Area.

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.

On the 7th (Fri), explore the striking landscape at Ngorongoro Crater. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: make a trip to The Engare Sero Footprint Site and then admire all the interesting features of Olduvai Gorge.

To find maps, reviews, traveler tips, and more tourist information, use the Ngorongoro Conservation Area trip maker website.

Drive from Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro Conservation Area in 4.5 hours. Finish your sightseeing early on the 8th (Sat) so you can travel to Tarangire National Park.

Start off your visit on the 9th (Sun): take in the dramatic natural features at Tarangire National Park.

For maps, photos, traveler tips, and other tourist information, you can read our Tarangire National Park trip builder.

The Route module can help you plan travel from Ngorongoro Conservation Area to Tarangire National Park. In August, daytime highs in Tarangire National Park are 27°C, while nighttime lows are 17°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 9th (Sun) early enough to fly to Moshi.

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.

Change things up with these side-trips from Moshi: Arusha (Shanga & Shanga Foundation & Cultural Heritage Centre) and Mount Kilimanjaro (in Kilimanjaro National Park). Next up on the itinerary: get outside with Outdoor Activities and relax and rejuvenate at some of the top local wellness centers.

To find more things to do, other places to visit, maps, and more tourist information, go to the Moshi trip itinerary builder.

Traveling by flight from Tarangire National Park to Moshi takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of flight and taxi. You'll set off for home on the 13th (Thu).