16 days in Tanzania Itinerary
16 days in Tanzania Itinerary
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Route & dates
16 days in Tanzania Itinerary
Start: London
Fly + taxi:
14h 30min
1
Moshi
— 3 nights
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+3
bus + taxi + Fly + taxi:
2h 15min
2
Serengeti National Park
— 3 nights
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Drive:
2h 15min
3
Ngorongoro Conservation Area
— 1 night
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Drive:
5h
4
Tarangire National Park
— 1 night
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taxi + Fly:
4h 30min
5
Zanzibar City, Zanzibar Island
— 3 nights
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Drive:
1h 30min
6
Nungwi, Zanzibar Island
— 3 nights
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taxi + Fly:
14h 30min
End: London
3
nights
Moshi
3
nights
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.Escape the urban bustle at Mount Kilimanjaro and Climbing Tours. Spend the 8th (Wed) on two wheels at Ascend Tanzania. The adventure continues: look for all kinds of wild species at Wildlife Areas, browse for treasures at Mama Africa Curio, and indulge in some personalized pampering at some of the best spas.
To see more things to do, photos, where to stay, and tourist information, refer to the Moshi trip itinerary tool .
London, UK to Moshi is an approximately 14.5-hour combination of flight and taxi. You can also do a combination of train, flight, and taxi; or do a combination of flight and bus. You'll lose 3 hours traveling from London to Moshi due to the time zone difference. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 8th (Wed) to allow time to travel to Serengeti National Park.
Things to do in Moshi
Side Trip
Mount Kilimanjaro
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Climbing Tours
1:30pm, Sun Jul 5

Mount Kilimanjaro
11:30am, Mon Jul 6
Safaris
12:00pm, Tue Jul 7
3
nights
Serengeti National Park
3
nights

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.Get in touch with nature at Serengeti National Park and Oldupai Gorge. Spend the 10th (Fri) exploring nature at Seronera. The adventure continues: stroll through Retima Hippo Pool and get outside with Outdoor Activities.
To find other places to visit, photos, maps, and other tourist information, you can read our Serengeti National Park road trip website .
Traveling by combination of taxi and flight from Moshi to Serengeti National Park takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and flight; or drive. Finish your sightseeing early on the 11th (Sat) to allow enough time to drive to Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
Things to do in Serengeti National Park
Side Trip
Oldupai Gorge
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Seronera
10:00am, Fri Jul 10

Retima Hippo Pool
10:30am, Thu Jul 9

Oldupai Gorge
3:00pm, Sat Jul 11
1
night
Ngorongoro Conservation Area
1
night

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 12th (Sun), explore the striking landscape at Ngorongoro Crater.
To see reviews, photos, and other tourist information, read Ngorongoro Conservation Area trip builder .
Drive from Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro Conservation Area in 2.5 hours. Cap off your sightseeing on the 12th (Sun) early enough to go by car to Tarangire National Park.
Things to do in Ngorongoro Conservation Area
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Ngorongoro Crater
11:30am, Sun Jul 12
1
night
Tarangire National Park
1
night

Start off your visit on the 13th (Mon): take in the dramatic natural features at Tarangire National Park.
To find maps and other tourist information, use the Tarangire National Park trip site .
Getting from Ngorongoro Conservation Area to Tarangire National Park by car takes about 5 hours. Expect a daytime high around 24°C in July, and nighttime lows around 17°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 13th (Mon) so you can travel to Zanzibar City.
To find maps and other tourist information, use the Tarangire National Park trip site .
Getting from Ngorongoro Conservation Area to Tarangire National Park by car takes about 5 hours. Expect a daytime high around 24°C in July, and nighttime lows around 17°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 13th (Mon) so you can travel to Zanzibar City.
Things to do in Tarangire National Park
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Tarangire National Park
10:30am, Mon Jul 13
3
nights
Zanzibar City, Zanzibar Island
3
nights

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.Visiting Cheetah's Rock and Paje Beach will get you outdoors. There's still lots to do: enjoy the sand and surf at Nakupenda Beach, look for gifts at Mwanzo Mpya, step off the mainland to explore Prison Island - Changuu Private Island, and admire the landmark architecture of House of Wonders (Beit-el-Ajaib).
To see more things to do, ratings, photos, and more tourist information, read our Zanzibar City trip planner .
Traveling by combination of taxi and flight from Tarangire National Park to Zanzibar City takes 4.5 hours. Traveling from Tarangire National Park in July, expect Zanzibar City to be somewhat warmer, temps between 34°C and 26°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 16th (Thu) so you can go by car to Nungwi.
Things to do in Zanzibar City
Side Trips
Paje Beach, Cheetah's Rock
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Cheetah's Rock
1:00pm, Tue Jul 14

Paje Beach
2:00pm, Wed Jul 15

Prison Island - Changuu Private Island
10:00am, Tue Jul 14
3
nights
Nungwi, Zanzibar Island
3
nights

Renowned for its sandy coast lined with mangroves and palm trees, Nungwi offers visitors a variety of restaurants, bars, and accommodations.On the 17th (Fri), discover the deep blue sea with a scuba or snorkeling tour and then enjoy the sand and surf at Nungwi Beach. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 18th (Sat): stroll through Mnarani Marine Turtles Conservation Pond and then enjoy the sand and surf at Kendwa Beach.
For photos, maps, where to stay, and other tourist information, read Nungwi online tour builder .
Drive from Zanzibar City to Nungwi in 1.5 hours. In July, plan for daily highs up to 34°C, and evening lows to 26°C. On the 19th (Sun), you'll have the morning to explore before heading back home.
Things to do in Nungwi
Side Trip
Kendwa Beach
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Nungwi Beach
2:00pm, Fri Jul 17
Scuba & Snorkeling
10:00am, Fri Jul 17

Kendwa Beach
2:00pm, Sat Jul 18
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