50 days in Namibia & Tanzania Itinerary

Nestled on Namibia's Atlantic coast and surrounded by the sand dunes of the vast Namib Desert, the resort town of Swakopmund enchants visitors with its distinct German colonial architecture and pleasant climate.

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Swakopmund: Walvis Bay (Off-Road Tours, Kayaking & Canoeing, &more). The adventure continues: see exotic creatures in open habitats at a safari tour, identify plant and animal life at Wildlife Areas, browse the different shops at Platz Am Meer, and indulge in some culinary diversions at a local gastronomic tour.

To find other places to visit, ratings, where to stay, and more tourist information, you can read our Swakopmund day trip planning app.

Amsterdam, The Netherlands to Swakopmund is an approximately 20-hour flight. Plan for a bit warmer temperatures traveling from Amsterdam in October, with highs in Swakopmund at 25°C and lows at 13°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 21st (Thu) early enough to travel to Etosha National Park.

For nature lovers, a trip to Etosha National Park seems like a dream: the vast salt desert houses hundreds of animal species, which roam the arid lands and gather near the many waterholes.

Kick off your visit on the 22nd (Fri): stroll through Etosha and then don't miss a visit to Okaukuejo waterhole.

To find other places to visit, more things to do, traveler tips, and other tourist information, read our Etosha National Park online sightseeing planner.

Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Swakopmund to Etosha National Park. You will leave for Damaraland on the 23rd (Sat).

Kick off your visit on the 24th (Sun): pause for some photo ops at Twyfelfontein. On your second day here, stroll through Spitzkoppe.

To find other places to visit, photos, reviews, and tourist information, you can read our Damaraland trip builder tool.

Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Etosha National Park to Damaraland. Finish your sightseeing early on the 25th (Mon) so you can travel to Namib-Naukluft Park.

One of the world's largest nature and game reserves, the vast Namib-Naukluft Park boasts sweeping desert and mountain landscapes, a diverse range of animal life, and the surreal Sossusvlei, a scenic saltpan sprinkled with towering red sand dunes and petrified acacia trees.

Step out of Namib-Naukluft Park with an excursion to Gobabeb Desert Research Station in Gobabeb--about 1h 15 min away. And it doesn't end there: admire all the interesting features of Kuiseb Pass, take in breathtaking views at Sesriem Canyon, and take a memorable drive along Spreetshoogte Pass.

To see reviews, where to stay, more things to do, and tourist information, you can read our Namib-Naukluft Park day trip planning app.

The Route module can help you plan travel from Damaraland to Namib-Naukluft Park. Expect a daytime high around 25°C in October, and nighttime lows around 13°C. On the 30th (Sat), you're off to Arusha.

Nestled in the verdant foothills of Mount Meru, Arusha remains the primary gateway and jump-off point for safaris into several national parks.

Change things up with a short trip to Kandoo Adventures in Penrith (about 120 hours away). Make the 5th (Fri) a memorable day with a climbing tour. On the 4th (Thu), spend a fun day on foot with Walking tours. And it doesn't end there: see Off-Road Tours, take in the dramatic natural features at Ngurdoto Crater, see the interesting displays at Cultural Heritage Centre, and capture your vacation like a pro with an inspiring photography tour.

Find out how to plan Arusha trip without stress by asking Inspirock to help create an itinerary.

You can fly from Namib-Naukluft Park to Arusha in 12 hours. You'll lose 2 hours traveling from Namib-Naukluft Park to Arusha due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Namib-Naukluft Park in October, things will get somewhat warmer in Arusha: highs are around 30°C and lows about 19°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 5th (Fri) early enough to catch the shuttle to Moshi.

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.

Make the 6th (Sat) a memorable day with a climbing tour. On the 10th (Wed), spend a fun day on foot with Walking tours. The adventure continues: identify plant and animal life at Wildlife Areas, witness a stunning natural landmark at Kikuletwa Hotsprings, get outside with Outdoor Activities, and savor the flavors at Food & Drink.

For ratings, traveler tips, and more tourist information, go to the Moshi trip planning site.

Take a shuttle from Arusha to Moshi in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or drive. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 11th (Thu) early enough to travel to Kilimanjaro National Park.

On the 12th (Fri), dedicate a day to the elevated beauty of Mount Kilimanjaro. Make the 13th (Sat) a memorable day with a climbing tour.

To see traveler tips, maps, more things to do, and more tourist information, read Kilimanjaro National Park route builder site.

Explore your travel options from Moshi to Kilimanjaro National Park with the Route module. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 14th (Sun) early enough to fly to Serengeti National Park.

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.

Start off your visit on the 15th (Mon): explore the activities along Mara River and then tour the pleasant surroundings at Retima Hippo Pool. Keep things going the next day: explore the striking landscape of Seronera.

For where to stay, photos, ratings, and tourist information, read our Serengeti National Park online tour planner.

You can fly from Kilimanjaro National Park to Serengeti National Park in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly. November in Serengeti National Park sees daily highs of 23°C and lows of 14°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 16th (Tue) so you can go by car to Ngorongoro Conservation Area.

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.

On the 17th (Wed), take in the dramatic natural features at Ngorongoro Crater. Keep things going the next day: don't miss a visit to The Engare Sero Footprint Site and then contemplate the long history of Olduvai Gorge.

For other places to visit, ratings, reviews, and more tourist information, use the Ngorongoro Conservation Area day trip tool.

You can drive from Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro Conservation Area in 2.5 hours. Another option is to drive. Finish your sightseeing early on the 18th (Thu) so you can travel to Tarangire National Park.

Start off your visit on the 19th (Fri): explore the wealth of natural beauty at Tarangire National Park.

Make your Tarangire National Park itinerary with Inspirock to find out what to see and where to go.

Explore your travel options from Ngorongoro Conservation Area to Tarangire National Park with the Route module. In November in Tarangire National Park, expect temperatures between 30°C during the day and 19°C at night. On the 20th (Sat), you'll travel to Zanzibar City.

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.

Spend the 21st (Sun) observing fascinating marine mammals with The Safari Blue. And it doesn't end there: head off the coast to Prison Island - Changuu Private Island, see the interesting displays at Freddie Mercury Museum, kick back and relax at Nakupenda Beach Nature Reserve, and take in the architecture and atmosphere at Old Slave Market/Anglican Cathedral.

To see ratings, maps, more things to do, and other tourist information, read our Zanzibar City holiday planner.

You can fly from Tarangire National Park to Zanzibar City in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and ferry; or do a combination of bus, train, and ferry. Expect somewhat warmer temperatures when traveling from Tarangire National Park in November; daily highs in Zanzibar City reach 36°C and lows reach 27°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 26th (Fri) to allow enough time to drive to Paje.

Located on the island of Unguja, the quaint village of Paje lies on a shallow sandy lagoon, which attracts swarms of kitesurfing enthusiasts and marine life lovers.

Paje is known for beaches, adventure, and wildlife. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: discover the deep blue sea with Rising Sun Dive Center, enjoy the sand and surf at Paje Beach, stroll through Zanzibar Butterfly Centre, and explore the fascinating underground world of Kuza Cave.

For maps, ratings, other places to visit, and more tourist information, read Paje online trip builder.

Traveling by car from Zanzibar City to Paje takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. November in Paje sees daily highs of 36°C and lows of 27°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 29th (Mon) to allow enough time to take a shuttle to Nungwi.

Renowned for its sandy coast lined with mangroves and palm trees, Nungwi offers visitors a variety of restaurants, bars, and accommodations.

Get out of town with these interesting Nungwi side-trips: Matemwe Beach (in Matemwe) and Off-Road Tours (in Kiwengwa). There's still lots to do: head outdoors with Outdoor Activities, stroll through Mnarani Marine Turtles Conservation Pond, Head underground at Tazari Caves, and enjoy the sand and surf at Kendwa Beach.

To see traveler tips, maps, reviews, and more tourist information, use the Nungwi trip website.

You can take a shuttle from Paje to Nungwi in 1.5 hours. Another option is to drive. In November, daytime highs in Nungwi are 36°C, while nighttime lows are 27°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 4th (Sat) early enough to catch the flight back home.