21 days in Tanzania, Rwanda & Chobe National Park Itinerary
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Start: Johannesburg, South Africa
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Zanzibar City, Tanzania
— 4 nights
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Nungwi, Tanzania
— 2 nights
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Serengeti National Park, Tanzania
— 2 nights
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Jambiani, Tanzania
— 3 nights
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Drive to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport, Fly to Kigali International Airport, Drive to Ruhengeri
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Ruhengeri, Rwanda
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Kigali, Rwanda
— 4 nights
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Chobe National Park, Botswana
— 4 nights
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End: Johannesburg, South Africa
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Zanzibar City, Tanzania — 4 nights
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Discover out-of-the-way places like Zanzibar Spices and Heritage Centre and Christ Church Cathedral. When in Zanzibar City, make a side trip to see Uroa Bay in Uroa, approximately Uroa away. There's much more to do: get up close to creatures of the deep with The Safari Blue, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Old Slave Market/Anglican Cathedral, relax and rejuvenate at The Spa at Park Hyatt Zanzibar, and see exotic creatures in open habitats at a safari tour.
For other places to visit, maps, reviews, and other tourist information, go to the Zanzibar City trip itinerary planner.
Johannesburg, South Africa to Zanzibar City is an approximately 7.5-hour flight. You can also do a combination of bus, car, train, and ferry. The time zone changes from South Africa Standard Time (SAST) to East Africa Time (EAT), which is usually a 1 hour difference. Prepare for a bit warmer weather when traveling from Johannesburg in September: high temperatures in Zanzibar City hover around 35°C and lows are around 25°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 8th (Fri) early enough to go by car to Nungwi.
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For other places to visit, maps, reviews, and other tourist information, go to the Zanzibar City trip itinerary planner.
Johannesburg, South Africa to Zanzibar City is an approximately 7.5-hour flight. You can also do a combination of bus, car, train, and ferry. The time zone changes from South Africa Standard Time (SAST) to East Africa Time (EAT), which is usually a 1 hour difference. Prepare for a bit warmer weather when traveling from Johannesburg in September: high temperatures in Zanzibar City hover around 35°C and lows are around 25°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 8th (Fri) early enough to go by car to Nungwi.
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Nungwi, Tanzania — 2 nights
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Kick off your visit on the 9th (Sat): kick back and relax at Nungwi Beach and then tour the pleasant surroundings at Mnarani Marine Turtles Conservation Pond. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: tour the pleasant surroundings at Baraka Natural Aquarium - Nungwi, then see some colorful creatures with a scuba or snorkeling tour, and then stop by Bahati Beach Boutique.
For other places to visit, maps, where to stay, and tourist information, you can read our Nungwi travel planning app.
Getting from Zanzibar City to Nungwi by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: drive. Expect a daytime high around 35°C in September, and nighttime lows around 25°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 10th (Sun) to allow time to fly to Serengeti National Park.
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For other places to visit, maps, where to stay, and tourist information, you can read our Nungwi travel planning app.
Getting from Zanzibar City to Nungwi by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: drive. Expect a daytime high around 35°C in September, and nighttime lows around 25°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 10th (Sun) to allow time to fly to Serengeti National Park.
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Serengeti National Park, Tanzania — 2 nights
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Kick off your visit on the 11th (Mon): explore the striking landscape of Seronera. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: tour the pleasant surroundings at Retima Hippo Pool and then explore the activities along Mara River.
To find photos, where to stay, and tourist information, use the Serengeti National Park day trip site.
Getting from Nungwi to Serengeti National Park by flight takes about 3.5 hours. Traveling from Nungwi in September, expect Serengeti National Park to be much colder, temps between 17°C and 10°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 12th (Tue) to allow time to fly to Jambiani.
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Getting from Nungwi to Serengeti National Park by flight takes about 3.5 hours. Traveling from Nungwi in September, expect Serengeti National Park to be much colder, temps between 17°C and 10°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 12th (Tue) to allow time to fly to Jambiani.
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Jambiani, Tanzania — 3 nights
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Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Stand-Up Paddleboarding and The Village Market.
To see traveler tips, where to stay, and more tourist information, you can read our Jambiani trip itinerary planning app.
You can fly from Serengeti National Park to Jambiani in 3.5 hours. Plan for much hotter temperatures traveling from Serengeti National Park in September, with highs in Jambiani at 35°C and lows at 25°C. On the 15th (Fri), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can travel to Ruhengeri.
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You can fly from Serengeti National Park to Jambiani in 3.5 hours. Plan for much hotter temperatures traveling from Serengeti National Park in September, with highs in Jambiani at 35°C and lows at 25°C. On the 15th (Fri), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can travel to Ruhengeri.
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Ruhengeri, Rwanda — 1 night
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Start off your visit on the 16th (Sat): explore the wealth of natural beauty at Volcanoes National Park.
To see other places to visit, photos, more things to do, and other tourist information, you can read our Ruhengeri trip maker site.
Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Jambiani to Ruhengeri. The time zone difference moving from East Africa Time to Central Africa Time is minus 1 hour. In September, Ruhengeri is little chillier than Jambiani - with highs of 26°C and lows of 15°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 16th (Sat) so you can go by car to Kigali.
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Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Jambiani to Ruhengeri. The time zone difference moving from East Africa Time to Central Africa Time is minus 1 hour. In September, Ruhengeri is little chillier than Jambiani - with highs of 26°C and lows of 15°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 16th (Sat) so you can go by car to Kigali.
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Kigali, Rwanda — 4 nights
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Step off the beaten path and head to Safaris and Nyamata Church. Spend the 18th (Mon) wandering through the wild on a nature and wildlife tour. There's still lots to do: examine the collection at Kigali Genocide Memorial, relax and rejuvenate at some of the best spas, contemplate the long history of Ntarama Church, and stop by Umutako Iwacu.
To see ratings, where to stay, photos, and other tourist information, read Kigali visit planner.
Getting from Ruhengeri to Kigali by car takes about 2 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. In September, Kigali is somewhat warmer than Ruhengeri - with highs of 32°C and lows of 19°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 20th (Wed) to allow enough time to fly to Chobe National Park.
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To see ratings, where to stay, photos, and other tourist information, read Kigali visit planner.
Getting from Ruhengeri to Kigali by car takes about 2 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. In September, Kigali is somewhat warmer than Ruhengeri - with highs of 32°C and lows of 19°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 20th (Wed) to allow enough time to fly to Chobe National Park.
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Chobe National Park, Botswana — 4 nights
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Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Savute Reserve and CARACAL Biodiversity Center. Step out of Chobe National Park with an excursion to Khwai River Bridge in Okavango Delta--about 1h 50 min away. It doesn't end there: surround yourself with nature on Chobe Day Trips and stroll through Serondela Reserve.
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You can fly from Kigali to Chobe National Park in 10.5 hours. Finish your sightseeing early on the 24th (Sun) so you can fly back home.
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You can fly from Kigali to Chobe National Park in 10.5 hours. Finish your sightseeing early on the 24th (Sun) so you can fly back 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.
Rwanda travel guide
Land of a Thousand Hills
Tourism in Rwanda experienced a serious boost in the recent years largely thanks to the country's large population of mountain gorillas. One of only two nations in which the enigmatic, critically endangered gorillas can be tracked, Rwanda appeals to adventurous travelers interested in hiking the hills and equatorial jungles inhabited by the endemic species. The people of Rwanda remain positive about their future, and the political stability that has taken hold since the horrors of the 1994 genocide allows a growing number of international tourists to share in the optimism.
