30 days in Tanzania & Lilongwe Itinerary

Step out of Zanzibar City to go to Paje and see Paje Beach, which is approximately 1h 5 min away. There's lots more to do: step off the mainland to explore Prison Island - Changuu Private Island, appreciate the extensive heritage of Stone Town, stroll through Cheetah's Rock, and stroll around Jozani Forest.

To see photos, more things to do, reviews, and other tourist information, read Zanzibar City trip planning tool.

Johannesburg, South Africa to Zanzibar City is an approximately 7.5-hour flight. You can also do a combination of bus, car, train, and ferry. You'll lose 1 hour traveling from Johannesburg to Zanzibar City due to the time zone difference. Expect somewhat warmer weather when traveling from Johannesburg in July: highs in Zanzibar City hover around 34°C, while lows dip to 26°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Sun) to allow enough time to fly to Pemba Island.

Pemba Island is known for nature, wildlife, and beaches. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: step off the mainland to explore Pemba Island, tour the pleasant surroundings at Ngezi Forest Reserve, delve into the lush surroundings at Pemba Flying Fox Forest, and kick back and relax at Vumawimbi Beach.

For other places to visit, maps, traveler tips, and tourist information, refer to the Pemba Island visit planner.

Getting from Zanzibar City to Pemba Island by flight takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: ride a ferry. Traveling from Zanzibar City in August, you will find days in Pemba Island are a bit cooler (30°C), and nights are somewhat warmer (30°C). Finish up your sightseeing early on the 5th (Wed) so you can catch the flight to Nungwi.

On the 6th (Thu), discover the deep blue sea with a scuba or snorkeling tour and then stroll through Nungwi Beach. Here are some ideas for day two: tour the pleasant surroundings at Mnarani Marine Turtles Conservation Pond and then kick back and relax at Kendwa Beach.

To see photos, reviews, traveler tips, and other tourist information, read our Nungwi trip builder tool.

Traveling by flight from Pemba Island to Nungwi takes 2.5 hours. Traveling from Pemba Island in August, you will find days in Nungwi are a bit warmer (34°C), and nights are little chillier (26°C). Cap off your sightseeing on the 7th (Fri) early enough to catch the flight to Moshi.

Spend the 9th (Sun) spotting exotic species with a safari tour. There's still lots to do: get outside with Outdoor Activities, view the masterpieces at Mama Africa Giftshop, soar above the sights with a balloon tour, and soothe aching muscles at some of the top local wellness centers.

To find ratings, reviews, traveler tips, and tourist information, you can read our Moshi trip site.

You can fly from Nungwi to Moshi in 3 hours. Other options are to do a combination of taxi, ferry, and bus; or do a combination of taxi, ferry, and train. Cap off your sightseeing on the 11th (Tue) early enough to travel to Kilimanjaro National Park.

Start off your visit on the 12th (Wed): take in the awesome beauty at Mount Kilimanjaro. On your second day here, surround yourself with nature on a nature and wildlife tour.

To see traveler tips, other places to visit, where to stay, and tourist information, go to the Kilimanjaro National Park trip itinerary maker app.

The Route module can help you plan travel from Moshi to Kilimanjaro National Park. Finish your sightseeing early on the 13th (Thu) so you can fly to Tarangire National Park.

Start off your visit on the 14th (Fri): explore the striking landscape of Tarangire National Park.

To find where to stay and more tourist information, use the Tarangire National Park online trip itinerary planner.

Fly from Kilimanjaro National Park to Tarangire National Park in 5 hours. In August, plan for daily highs up to 27°C, and evening lows to 17°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 14th (Fri) early enough to travel to Ngorongoro Conservation Area.

Start off your visit on the 15th (Sat): take in the dramatic natural features at Ngorongoro Crater. On your second day here, make a trip to The Engare Sero Footprint Site and then steep yourself in history at Olduvai Gorge.

For where to stay, photos, maps, and more tourist information, read our Ngorongoro Conservation Area trip planner.

Explore your travel options from Tarangire National Park to Ngorongoro Conservation Area with the Route module. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 16th (Sun) early enough to drive to Serengeti National Park.

Kick off your visit on the 17th (Mon): stroll through Retima Hippo Pool and then explore the wealth of natural beauty at Seronera. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 18th (Tue): explore the activities along Grumeti River.

To find more things to do, traveler tips, photos, and more tourist information, you can read our Serengeti National Park tour website.

Traveling by car from Ngorongoro Conservation Area to Serengeti National Park takes 4.5 hours. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 18th (Tue) early enough to fly to Arusha.

Arusha is known for wildlife, museums, and nature. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: hit the best photo ops around with an inspiring photography tour, get outside with Outdoor Activities, hunt for treasures at Masai Central Market, and get a dose of the wild on a nature and wildlife tour.

To see maps, reviews, where to stay, and tourist information, read our Arusha attractions planner.

Getting from Serengeti National Park to Arusha by flight takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: drive. August in Arusha sees daily highs of 27°C and lows of 17°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Sun) so you can catch the flight to Lilongwe.

Get out of town with these interesting Lilongwe side-trips: Chongoni Rock Art Area (in Dedza) and Kungoni Centre of Culture & Art (in Mtakataka). The adventure continues: take in the awesome beauty at Nkhoma Mountain, make a trip to Tindoz d'Afrique, browse the different shops at Old Town Mall, and appreciate the history behind World War I Memorial.

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You can fly from Arusha to Lilongwe in 9.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and car. The time zone difference when traveling from Arusha to Lilongwe is minus 1 hour. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 27th (Thu) to allow time to fly back home.