14 days in Tanzania 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.

Start off your visit on the 22nd (Thu): see the interesting displays at National Museum of Tanzania and then step off the mainland to explore Bongoyo Island. Here are some ideas for day two: enjoy the sand and surf at Coco Beach, view the masterpieces at Chuma Art Workshop, and then get engrossed in the history at Village Museum.

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Cairo, Egypt to Dar es Salaam is an approximately 10-hour flight. You can also drive. You'll lose 1 hour traveling from Cairo to Dar es Salaam due to the time zone difference. Expect a bit cooler temperatures when traveling from Cairo in July; daily highs in Dar es Salaam reach 35°C and lows reach 23°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 24th (Sat) early enough to drive to Selous Game Reserve.

Spend the 25th (Sun) exploring nature at Selous Game Reserve.

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You can drive from Dar es Salaam to Selous Game Reserve in 18 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi, flight, and car. On the 28th (Wed), 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.

Kick off your visit on the 29th (Thu): contemplate the long history of Christ Church Cathedral, then head off the coast to Prison Island - Changuu Private Island, then pause for some serene contemplation at Old Slave Market/Anglican Cathedral, and finally take in nature's colorful creations at Forodhani Gardens. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 30th (Fri): see the interesting displays at Freddie Mercury Museum, stroll through Cheetah's Rock, and then relax in the rural setting at Shabuta Spice Farm.

To find where to stay, photos, other places to visit, and more tourist information, use the Zanzibar City trip planner.

Traveling by combination of car and flight from Selous Game Reserve to Zanzibar City takes 21 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and flight. July in Zanzibar City sees daily highs of 34°C and lows of 26°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 31st (Sat) to allow enough time to drive to Nungwi.

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

Nungwi is known for wildlife, beaches, and parks. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: get a new perspective on things with Boat Tours & Water Sports, kick back and relax at Kendwa Beach, tour the pleasant surroundings at Mnarani Marine Turtles Conservation Pond, and explore the fascinating underground world of Tazari Caves.

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Getting from Zanzibar City to Nungwi by car takes about 1.5 hours. July in Nungwi sees daily highs of 34°C and lows of 26°C at night. On the 3rd (Tue), you'll travel back home.