29 days in Tanzania Itinerary

Step off the beaten path and head to Scuba & Snorkeling and Christ Church Cathedral. Visiting Prison Island - Changuu Private Island and Nungwi Beach will get you outdoors. There's much more to do: relax in the rural setting at Zanzibar Spices and Heritage Centre, stop by Aromas of Zanzibar, take in nature's colorful creations at Forodhani Gardens, and tour the pleasant surroundings at Cheetah's Rock.

To see where to stay, ratings, other places to visit, and tourist information, go to the Zanzibar City trip itinerary builder website.

Amsterdam, The Netherlands to Zanzibar City is an approximately 15.5-hour flight. Traveling from Amsterdam to Zanzibar City, you'll lose 2 hours due to the time zone difference. Plan for much hotter temperatures traveling from Amsterdam in November, with highs in Zanzibar City at 36°C and lows at 27°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 21st (Thu) to allow enough time to drive to Paje.

Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Scuba & Snorkeling and Kuza Cave. Escape the urban bustle at Paje Scooter Rent and Jozani Forest. There's still lots to do: find your balance on the water with some of the best stand-up paddleboarding in the area and tour the pleasant surroundings at Paje Beach.

For ratings, traveler tips, more things to do, and tourist information, refer to the Paje trip maker tool.

Traveling by car from Zanzibar City to Paje takes 1.5 hours. In November, plan for daily highs up to 36°C, and evening lows to 27°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 24th (Sun) early enough to go by car to Matemwe.

On the 25th (Mon), kick back and relax at Matemwe Beach and then see some colorful creatures with a scuba or snorkeling tour.

For maps, ratings, and more tourist information, refer to the Matemwe online trip itinerary maker.

Drive from Paje to Matemwe in 1.5 hours. In November, daily temperatures in Matemwe can reach 36°C, while at night they dip to 27°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 25th (Mon) early enough to catch the flight to Iringa.

Kick off your visit on the 26th (Tue): take an exotic tour of a safari tour. Keep things going the next day: get engrossed in the history at Iringa Boma - Regional Museum and Cultural Centre, then contemplate the long history of Isimila Stone Age Site, and then don't miss a visit to Gangilonga Rock.

To see photos, reviews, ratings, and tourist information, read Iringa trip tool.

Fly from Matemwe to Iringa in 4.5 hours. Expect little chillier evenings in Iringa when traveling from Matemwe in November, with lows around 19°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 27th (Wed) so you can catch the flight to Mafia Island.

On the 28th (Thu), enjoy the sea views from Ras Mkumbi and then tour the pleasant surroundings at Mafia Marine National Park.

For traveler tips, reviews, other places to visit, and other tourist information, go to the Mafia Island trip itinerary planning app.

Traveling by flight from Iringa to Mafia Island takes 3.5 hours. Cap off your sightseeing on the 28th (Thu) early enough to catch the flight to Kilimanjaro National Park.

Step out of the city life by going to Mount Kilimanjaro and Mount Kibo. Spend the 1st (Sun) spotting exotic species with a safari tour.

For photos, reviews, where to stay, and more tourist information, go to the Kilimanjaro National Park attractions planner.

Traveling by flight from Mafia Island to Kilimanjaro National Park takes 7 hours. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 1st (Sun) to allow time to fly to Ngorongoro Conservation Area.

On the 2nd (Mon), explore the striking landscape at Ngorongoro Crater.

For traveler tips, maps, photos, and more tourist information, refer to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area trip planner.

Fly from Kilimanjaro National Park to Ngorongoro Conservation Area in 5.5 hours. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 2nd (Mon) to allow time to drive to Serengeti National Park.

Get in touch with nature at Seronera and Retima Hippo Pool. Step out of Serengeti National Park with an excursion to Olduvai Gorge in Ngorongoro Conservation Area--about 3h 30 min away.

For maps, where to stay, more things to do, and more tourist information, read our Serengeti National Park day trip planning app.

You can drive from Ngorongoro Conservation Area to Serengeti National Park in 4.5 hours. Expect a daytime high around 23°C in December, and nighttime lows around 11°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 5th (Thu) to allow time to fly to Moshi.

Take a break from the city and head to Kikuletwa Hotsprings and Balloon Rides. Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Ascend Tanzania and Mama Africa Giftshop. Go for a jaunt from Moshi to Marangu to see Chagga Museum about 1h 25 min away. There's more to do: head outdoors with Outdoor Activities.

For ratings, other places to visit, and more tourist information, use the Moshi online day trip planner.

Fly from Serengeti National Park to Moshi in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. Finish your sightseeing early on the 9th (Mon) to allow enough time to take a shuttle to Arusha.

You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Balloon Rides and Mt Meru. Make the 10th (Tue) a memorable day with a climbing tour. Spend the 12th (Thu) behind the viewfinder with an inspiring photography tour. The adventure continues: look for gifts at Shanga & Shanga Foundation and examine the collection at The Tanzanite Experience.

To see reviews, where to stay, and more tourist information, read Arusha online trip maker.

You can take a shuttle from Moshi to Arusha in 2 hours. Other options are to take a bus; or drive. In December in Arusha, expect temperatures between 31°C during the day and 19°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 15th (Sun) to allow enough time to fly back home.