23 days in Dar es Salaam, Serengeti National Park & Ngorongoro Conservation Area Itinerary

When in Dar es Salaam, make a side trip to see Old Boma in Bagamoyo, approximately Bagamoyo away. Next up on the itinerary: head off the coast to Mbudya Island, enjoy the sand and surf at Coco Beach, get engrossed in the history at Village Museum, and pause for some serene contemplation at St. Joseph's Cathedral of Archdiocese of Dar es Salaam.

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Amsterdam, The Netherlands to Dar es Salaam is an approximately 168-hour car ride. The time zone changes from Central European Standard Time to East Africa Time, which is usually a 2 hour difference. In December, Dar es Salaam is much warmer than Amsterdam - with highs of 38°C and lows of 28°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 29th (Sun) so you can catch the flight to Serengeti National Park.

Spend the 1st (Wed) exploring nature at Seronera. There's still lots to do: stroll through Retima Hippo Pool, contemplate the waterfront views at Grumeti River, and take in the dramatic natural features at Naabi Hill.

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Getting from Dar es Salaam to Serengeti National Park by flight takes about 5 hours. Other options: drive. In December, Serengeti National Park is cooler than Dar es Salaam - with highs of 23°C and lows of 11°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Thu) so you can drive to Ngorongoro Conservation Area.

Spend the 3rd (Fri) among the memorable landscape of Ngorongoro Crater. There's more to do: contemplate the long history of Olduvai Gorge and make a trip to The Engare Sero Footprint Site.

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Drive from Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro Conservation Area in 4.5 hours. On the 10th (Fri), you'll travel back home.