37 days in Tanzania, Zimbabwe & Zambia Itinerary
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Start: London, United Kingdom
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Arusha, Tanzania
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Serengeti National Park, Tanzania
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Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Tanzania
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Tarangire National Park, Tanzania
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Moshi, Tanzania
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Nungwi, Tanzania
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Zanzibar City, Tanzania
— 5 nights
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Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
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Livingstone, Zambia
— 6 nights
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End: London, United Kingdom
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Arusha, Tanzania — 5 nights
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Nestled in the verdant foothills of Mount Meru, Arusha remains the primary gateway and jump-off point for safaris into several national parks.Step out of Arusha to go to Arusha National Park and see Mt Meru, which is approximately 1h 45 min away. There's still lots to do: capture your vacation like a pro with an inspiring photography tour, stop by Shanga & Shanga Foundation, identify plant and animal life at Wildlife Areas, and examine the collection at Cultural Heritage Centre.
For ratings, traveler tips, other places to visit, and more tourist information, use the Arusha trip planning site.
London, UK to Arusha is an approximately 13.5-hour flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 3 hours traveling from London to Arusha. Expect warmer temperatures when traveling from London in November; daily highs in Arusha reach 30°C and lows reach 19°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 20th (Wed) to allow time to fly to Serengeti National Park.
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Serengeti National Park, Tanzania — 3 nights
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Few adventures in the world invoke such vivid natural imagery as a trip to Serengeti National Park, a World Heritage Site known for its diverse animal life and memorable scenery.Step out of Serengeti National Park with an excursion to Olduvai Gorge in Ngorongoro Conservation Area--about 3 hours away. Spend the 22nd (Fri) exploring nature at Seronera. Next up on the itinerary: tour the pleasant surroundings at Retima Hippo Pool.
For where to stay, more things to do, photos, and other tourist information, you can read our Serengeti National Park day trip planner.
Getting from Arusha to Serengeti National Park by flight takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: drive. Prepare for slightly colder weather when traveling from Arusha in November: high temperatures in Serengeti National Park hover around 23°C and lows are around 14°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Sat) so you can go by car to Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
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Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Tanzania — 2 nights
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You can discover Tanzania's varied plant and animal life on a tour of Ngorongoro Conservation Area, a World Heritage Site known for its massive volcanic caldera.Kick off your visit on the 24th (Sun): explore the striking landscape at Ngorongoro Crater. On your second day here, make a trip to The Engare Sero Footprint Site.
To find photos, maps, other places to visit, and other tourist information, you can read our Ngorongoro Conservation Area route planning tool.
Traveling by car from Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro Conservation Area takes 4.5 hours. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 25th (Mon) to allow enough time to travel to Tarangire National Park.
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Tarangire National Park, Tanzania — 1 night
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Start off your visit on the 26th (Tue): take in the dramatic natural features at Tarangire National Park.
For photos, reviews, more things to do, and more tourist information, read Tarangire National Park online itinerary builder.
Explore your travel options from Ngorongoro Conservation Area to Tarangire National Park with the Route module. November in Tarangire National Park sees daily highs of 30°C and lows of 19°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 26th (Tue) so you can fly to Moshi.
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For photos, reviews, more things to do, and more tourist information, read Tarangire National Park online itinerary builder.
Explore your travel options from Ngorongoro Conservation Area to Tarangire National Park with the Route module. November in Tarangire National Park sees daily highs of 30°C and lows of 19°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 26th (Tue) so you can fly to Moshi.
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Moshi, Tanzania — 5 nights
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Situated in the foothills of Mount Kilimanjaro, the sleepy town of Moshi provides tourist with a safe and pleasant place to stay in while touring the region or braving Africa's highest mountain.Take a break from Moshi with a short trip to Mount Kilimanjaro in Kilimanjaro National Park, about 1h 50 min away. Spend the 29th (Fri) spotting exotic species with a safari tour. Next up on the itinerary: shake up your sightseeing with a climbing tour, trek along with Ascend Tanzania, witness a stunning natural landmark at Kikuletwa Hotsprings, and take in the exciting artwork at Mama Africa Giftshop.
For reviews, where to stay, other places to visit, and more tourist information, read our Moshi trip itinerary planner.
Traveling by flight from Tarangire National Park to Moshi takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of flight and taxi. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 1st (Sun) to allow time to fly to Nungwi.
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Nungwi, Tanzania — 2 nights
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Renowned for its sandy coast lined with mangroves and palm trees, Nungwi offers visitors a variety of restaurants, bars, and accommodations.Start off your visit on the 2nd (Mon): discover the deep blue sea with a scuba or snorkeling tour and then kick back and relax at 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 find reviews, more things to do, other places to visit, and more tourist information, go to the Nungwi day trip planning website.
Getting from Moshi to Nungwi by flight takes about 3 hours. Other options: do a combination of bus, ferry, and taxi; or do a combination of train, ferry, and taxi. Expect a daytime high around 38°C in December, and nighttime lows around 28°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Tue) so you can go by car to Zanzibar City.
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Zanzibar City, Tanzania — 5 nights
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Discover a myriad of attractions in Zanzibar City, like its World Heritage-listed historic core, charming beach villages, and the modern neighborhood of Ng'ambo.Change things up with these side-trips from Zanzibar City: Space Station Zanzibar (in Tunguu), Jambiani Beach (in Jambiani) and Paje Beach (in Paje). There's much more to do: head off the coast to Prison Island - Changuu Private Island, admire the landmark architecture of House of Wonders (Beit-el-Ajaib), tour the pleasant surroundings at Nakupenda Beach Nature Reserve, and stop by Aromas of Zanzibar.
For traveler tips, other places to visit, photos, and tourist information, go to the Zanzibar City trip app.
Traveling by car from Nungwi to Zanzibar City takes 1.5 hours. December in Zanzibar City sees daily highs of 38°C and lows of 28°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 8th (Sun) so you can catch the flight to Victoria Falls.
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Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe — 6 nights
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Victoria Falls, a Zimbabwean town near the eponymous waterfall, serves as one of two prime gateway points to the majestic cascade and its surrounding national park.Victoria Falls is known for nature, adventure, and wildlife. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: admire the sheer force of Mosi-oa-Tunya / Victoria Falls National Park, paddle through the water with a kayaking and canoeing tour, let the river carry you with a rafting and tubing tour, and wander the wide-open spaces of Crocodile Park Victoria Falls.
To see other places to visit, ratings, traveler tips, and tourist information, read Victoria Falls trip itinerary builder.
Getting from Zanzibar City to Victoria Falls by flight takes about 10.5 hours. Other options: do a combination of ferry, bus, and car; or do a combination of ferry, train, car, and bus. Traveling from Zanzibar City to Victoria Falls, you'll gain 1 hour due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Zanzibar City in December, plan for little chillier nights in Victoria Falls, with lows around 24°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 14th (Sat) early enough to drive to Livingstone.
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Livingstone, Zambia — 6 nights
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Tourism in Livingstone, a town nestled on the Zimbabwean border, thrives largely thanks to the nearby Victoria Falls.On the 16th (Mon), spend a relaxing day on the river with a rafting and tubing tour. Next up on the itinerary: take in the dramatic scenery at Victoria Falls, get engrossed in the history at Livingstone Museum, see the world from above with a helicopter tour, and look for all kinds of wild species at Wildlife Areas.
To see where to stay, ratings, other places to visit, and other tourist information, go to the Livingstone trip planner.
Livingstone is just a stone's throw from Victoria Falls. Traveling from Victoria Falls in December, you will find days in Livingstone are little chillier (28°C), and nights are about the same (24°C). On the 20th (Fri), you're off to home.
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Tanzania travel guide
Though the size and scale of Tanzania may be overwhelming, the people make it a personable and easy-going place to visit. The bigger cities not only offer good connections to the main natural attractions, but also feature bustling markets where locals sell fresh produce, snacks, and crafts. Smaller villages retain their long-held customs, beliefs, and artistic traditions. With the continent's highest peak, and some of the most animal-rich safaris available, Tanzania holidays tend to dart between the big and bold, and the personal and low-key.
Zimbabwe travel guide
Tourism in Zimbabwe experienced a boost after the country's turbulent recent history seemed to settle down. Waterfalls, "Big Five" national parks, and the Eastern Highlands provide contrasting but complementary images of southern Africa, with the growing tourism infrastructure helping visitors see the best of what the country offers. Though corruption and unemployment remain everyday problems, the vast majority of Zimbabweans are a welcoming bunch, proud of the natural riches and culture of their hopeful country.
Zambia travel guide
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Landlocked Zambia remains best known, a little counter intuitively perhaps, for its bodies of water. Three large rivers run through the country, with most of the big urban areas and smaller settlements sticking close to waterways and the valleys they've cut over millennia. Holidays in Zambia are adventurous affairs, with real planning required to get the most out of the country--foreign visitors find the infrastructure lacking and familiar comforts practically nonexistent. Traditional villages remain the most culturally rewarding places to visit in Zambia, while superlative natural features include animal-rich national parks and picturesque waterfalls.
