33 days in Zanzibar Archipelago, Serengeti National Park & Victoria Falls Itinerary

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Zanzibar City: Space Station Zanzibar (in Tunguu) and Uroa Bay (in Uroa). There's still lots to do: tour the pleasant surroundings at Cheetah's Rock, delve into the distant past at The Old Fort (Ngome Kongwe), admire the landmark architecture of House of Wonders (Beit-el-Ajaib), and cast your line with a fishing tour.

To see photos, more things to do, reviews, and tourist information, you can read our Zanzibar City itinerary builder tool.

Barcelona, Spain to Zanzibar City is an approximately 14.5-hour flight. The time zone changes from Central European Standard Time to East Africa Time, which is usually a 2 hour difference. In July, plan for daily highs up to 34°C, and evening lows to 26°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 31st (Sat) 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: head off the coast to Pemba Island, enjoy the sand and surf at Vumawimbi Beach, delve into the lush surroundings at Pemba Flying Fox Forest, and tour the pleasant surroundings at Ngezi Forest Reserve.

To see maps and tourist information, read Pemba Island tour builder site.

Fly from Zanzibar City to Pemba Island in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can ride a ferry. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 4th (Wed) to allow enough time to fly to Nungwi.

Take a break from Nungwi with a short trip to Off-Road Tours in Kiwengwa, about 46 minutes away. Next up on the itinerary: discover the deep blue sea with a scuba or snorkeling tour, stroll through Kendwa Beach, Head underground at Tazari Caves, and enjoy the sand and surf at Nungwi Beach.

For ratings, other places to visit, more things to do, and more tourist information, read Nungwi tour planner.

Getting from Pemba Island to Nungwi by flight takes about 2.5 hours. When traveling from Pemba Island in August, plan for somewhat warmer days and slightly colder nights in Nungwi: temperatures range from 34°C by day to 26°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 7th (Sat) early enough to take a shuttle to Paje.

Paje is known for beaches, adventure, and wildlife. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: explore the wealth of natural beauty at Jozani Forest, enjoy the sand and surf at Jambiani Beach, glide peacefully along the water with some of the best stand-up paddleboarding in the area, and stroll through Paje Beach.

For traveler tips, more things to do, where to stay, and more tourist information, go to the Paje day trip planner.

Take a shuttle from Nungwi to Paje in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. In August, daily temperatures in Paje can reach 34°C, while at night they dip to 26°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 10th (Tue) to allow enough time to fly to Serengeti National Park.

Change things up with a short trip to Olduvai Gorge in Ngorongoro Conservation Area (about 3h 30 min away). And it doesn't end there: explore the wealth of natural beauty at Seronera, explore the activities along Mara River, stroll through Retima Hippo Pool, and explore the striking landscape at Naabi Hill.

To see where to stay, more things to do, traveler tips, and tourist information, go to the Serengeti National Park tour itinerary planning site.

Traveling by flight from Paje to Serengeti National Park takes 3.5 hours. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 14th (Sat) to allow enough time to travel to Victoria Falls.

Victoria Falls is known for nature, adventure, and wildlife. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: take in the dramatic scenery at Mosi-oa-Tunya / Victoria Falls National Park, tour the pleasant surroundings at Siduli Hide, take an unforgettable tour with a helicopter tour, and get a taste of life in the country at Crocodile Park Victoria Falls.

To find traveler tips, photos, other places to visit, and tourist information, use the Victoria Falls trip maker app.

You can do a combination of car and flight from Serengeti National Park to Victoria Falls in 15.5 hours. Another option is to drive. You'll gain 1 hour traveling from Serengeti National Park to Victoria Falls due to the time zone difference. In August in Victoria Falls, expect temperatures between 33°C during the day and 11°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 20th (Fri) to allow time to travel back home.