31 days in Dar es Salaam & Lilongwe Itinerary

Founded in the mid-19th century, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania's largest city, lost the status of the official capital but remains the country's commercial and financial center.

Get out of town with these interesting Dar es Salaam side-trips: Bagamoyo (Old Boma & Kaole Ruins). There's lots more to do: step off the mainland to explore Bongoyo Island, relax and rejuvenate at some of the top local wellness centers, look for gifts at The Tanzanite Dream, and browse the different shops at Sea Cliff Village.

For maps, ratings, reviews, and tourist information, read our Dar es Salaam planning site.

Dusseldorf, Germany to Dar es Salaam is an approximately 17-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Dusseldorf to Dar es Salaam is 2 hours. Expect a bit warmer temperatures when traveling from Dusseldorf in July; daily highs in Dar es Salaam reach 35°C and lows reach 23°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Sat) so you can go by car to Lilongwe.

The capital city of Malawi and its largest, Lilongwe serves as an important center of economy and transportation for the area.

Change things up with these side-trips from Lilongwe: Chongoni Rock Art Area (in Dedza), Kungoni Centre of Culture & Art (in Mtakataka) and Kuti Wildlife Reserve (in Salima). There's lots more to do: tour the pleasant surroundings at Lilongwe Wildlife Centre, ponder the world of politics at Parliament Building, take in the awesome beauty at Nkhoma Mountain, and buy something for everyone on your list at Old Town Mall.

To find more things to do, maps, ratings, and tourist information, refer to the Lilongwe trip planner.

The Route module can help you plan travel from Dar es Salaam to Lilongwe. The time zone difference moving from East Africa Time (EAT) to Central Africa Time (CAT) is minus 1 hour. Finish your sightseeing early on the 31st (Sun) so you can travel back home.