23 days in Tanzania, Kenya & Malawi Itinerary
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Start: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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Zanzibar City, Tanzania
— 1 night
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Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
— 1 night
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Iringa, Tanzania
— 1 night
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Morogoro, Tanzania
— 1 night
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Lushoto, Tanzania
— 1 day
Taxi to Tanga, Fly to Nungwi
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Nungwi, Tanzania
— 1 night
Fly to Iringa, Drive to Mbeya
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Mbeya, Tanzania
— 1 night
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Nkhata Bay, Malawi
— 1 day
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Salima, Malawi
— 1 night
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Lake Elementaita, Kenya
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Nairobi, Kenya
— 4 nights
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Maasai Mara National Reserve, Kenya
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Homa Bay, Kenya
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Karatu, Tanzania
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Serengeti National Park, Tanzania
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Arusha, Tanzania
— 1 night
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Zanzibar City, Tanzania — 1 night
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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.Kick off your visit on the 20th (Wed): walk around Forodhani Gardens, admire the landmark architecture of House of Wonders (Beit-el-Ajaib), then tour the pleasant surroundings at Nakupenda Beach Nature Reserve, and finally delve into the distant past at Hamamni Persian Baths. On the next day, delve into the distant past at The Old Fort (Ngome Kongwe), stop by Zanzibar Curio Shop, and then kick back and relax at Uroa Bay.
To find where to stay, photos, more things to do, and other tourist information, read Zanzibar City online trip itinerary planner.
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia to Zanzibar City is an approximately 20.5-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Kuala Lumpur to Zanzibar City is minus 5 hours. In February, daytime highs in Zanzibar City are 39°C, while nighttime lows are 29°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 21st (Thu) so you can catch the flight to Dar es Salaam.
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Dar es Salaam, Tanzania — 1 night
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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.On the 22nd (Fri), hunt for treasures at Kivukoni Fish Market, enjoy the sand and surf at Coco Beach, and then browse the different shops at Shoppers Plaza.
To find reviews, more things to do, photos, and more tourist information, read Dar es Salaam visit website.
Getting from Zanzibar City to Dar es Salaam by flight takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: ride a ferry. In February, plan for daily highs up to 38°C, and evening lows to 29°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 22nd (Fri) to allow time to fly to Iringa.
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Iringa, Tanzania — 1 night
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Iringa is a city in Tanzania with a population of 112,900. On the 23rd (Sat), explore the striking landscape of Ruaha National Park.
To find maps, photos, reviews, and tourist information, go to the Iringa trip itinerary site.
Fly from Dar es Salaam to Iringa in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. Traveling from Dar es Salaam in February, things will get a bit cooler in Iringa: highs are around 32°C and lows about 19°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 23rd (Sat) to allow time to drive to Morogoro.
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Fly from Dar es Salaam to Iringa in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. Traveling from Dar es Salaam in February, things will get a bit cooler in Iringa: highs are around 32°C and lows about 19°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 23rd (Sat) to allow time to drive to Morogoro.
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Morogoro, Tanzania — 1 night
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Morogoro is a city with a population of 315,866 in the eastern part of Tanzania, 196km west of Dar es Salaam, the country's largest city and commercial centre, and 260km east of Dodoma, the country's capital city. Kick off your visit on the 24th (Sun): admire the sheer force of Kinole Waterfall and then tour the pleasant surroundings at Selous Game Reserve.
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Getting from Iringa to Morogoro by car takes about 5 hours. Plan for a bit warmer temperatures traveling from Iringa in February, with highs in Morogoro at 38°C and lows at 25°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 24th (Sun) so you can go by car to Lushoto.
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Getting from Iringa to Morogoro by car takes about 5 hours. Plan for a bit warmer temperatures traveling from Iringa in February, with highs in Morogoro at 38°C and lows at 25°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 24th (Sun) so you can go by car to Lushoto.
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Lushoto, Tanzania — 1 day
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Start off your visit on the 25th (Mon): take in the dramatic scenery at Soni Falls.
To find traveler tips, more things to do, and tourist information, you can read our Lushoto journey builder tool.
You can drive from Morogoro to Lushoto in 5.5 hours. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 25th (Mon) to allow enough time to travel to Nungwi.
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You can drive from Morogoro to Lushoto in 5.5 hours. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 25th (Mon) to allow enough time to travel to Nungwi.
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Nungwi, Tanzania — 1 night
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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.Kick off your visit on the 26th (Tue): stroll through Mnarani Marine Turtles Conservation Pond and then tour the pleasant surroundings at Nungwi Beach.
To see other places to visit, more things to do, ratings, and more tourist information, you can read our Nungwi trip maker.
You can do a combination of taxi and flight from Lushoto to Nungwi in 5 hours. Other options are to do a combination of taxi, bus, and ferry; or do a combination of taxi, shuttle, bus, and ferry. In February, daytime highs in Nungwi are 39°C, while nighttime lows are 29°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 26th (Tue) to allow time to travel to Mbeya.
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Mbeya, Tanzania — 1 night
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Mbeya is a city located in southwest Tanzania, Africa. Start off your visit on the 27th (Wed): don't miss a visit to Mbozi Meteorite and then explore the activities along Ngozi Crater Lake.
To find photos, other places to visit, more things to do, and tourist information, you can read our Mbeya trip planner.
Getting from Nungwi to Mbeya by combination of flight and car takes about 10.5 hours. Other options: do a combination of taxi, ferry, and bus; or do a combination of car, ferry, and train. Expect little chillier temperatures when traveling from Nungwi in February; daily highs in Mbeya reach 26°C and lows reach 17°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 27th (Wed) to allow enough time to drive to Nkhata Bay.
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To find photos, other places to visit, more things to do, and tourist information, you can read our Mbeya trip planner.
Getting from Nungwi to Mbeya by combination of flight and car takes about 10.5 hours. Other options: do a combination of taxi, ferry, and bus; or do a combination of car, ferry, and train. Expect little chillier temperatures when traveling from Nungwi in February; daily highs in Mbeya reach 26°C and lows reach 17°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 27th (Wed) to allow enough time to drive to Nkhata Bay.
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Nkhata Bay, Malawi — 1 day
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Nkhata Bay or just Nkhata is the capital of the Nkhata Bay District in Malawi. Kick off your visit on the 28th (Thu): enjoy the sand and surf at Kande Beach.
For reviews, where to stay, traveler tips, and other tourist information, read our Nkhata Bay travel tool.
You can drive from Mbeya to Nkhata Bay in 7 hours. The time zone difference when traveling from Mbeya to Nkhata Bay is minus 1 hour. In February, daytime highs in Nkhata Bay are 26°C, while nighttime lows are 20°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 28th (Thu) to allow enough time to fly to Salima.
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You can drive from Mbeya to Nkhata Bay in 7 hours. The time zone difference when traveling from Mbeya to Nkhata Bay is minus 1 hour. In February, daytime highs in Nkhata Bay are 26°C, while nighttime lows are 20°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 28th (Thu) to allow enough time to fly to Salima.
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Salima, Malawi — 1 night
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Salima may refer to:People Salima Aga Khan (born 1940), ex-wife of Prince Karim Aga Khan Salima Ghezali (born 1958), an Algerian journalist and writer Salima Hamouche (born 1984), an Algerian volleyball player Salima Hashmi, a Pakistani artist and writer Salima Ikram (born 1965), a Pakistani archaeologist Salima Machamba (1874–1964), a sultan of Mohéli Salima Murad (c. Kick off your visit on the 1st (Fri): stroll through Kuti Wildlife Reserve.
To see more things to do, other places to visit, reviews, and more tourist information, read Salima trip planning tool.
You can fly from Nkhata Bay to Salima in 3 hours. Other options are to drive; or do a combination of bus and car. Traveling from Nkhata Bay in February, expect Salima to be somewhat warmer, temps between 30°C and 26°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 1st (Fri) so you can drive to Lake Elementaita.
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You can fly from Nkhata Bay to Salima in 3 hours. Other options are to drive; or do a combination of bus and car. Traveling from Nkhata Bay in February, expect Salima to be somewhat warmer, temps between 30°C and 26°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 1st (Fri) so you can drive to Lake Elementaita.
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Lake Elementaita, Kenya — 1 day
Kick off your visit on the 2nd (Sat): tour the pleasant surroundings at Soysambu Conservancy.
For reviews, photos, where to stay, and other tourist information, refer to the Lake Elementaita trip planner.
Drive from Salima to Lake Elementaita in 32 hours. Traveling from Salima to Lake Elementaita, you'll lose 1 hour due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Salima in March, plan for a bit cooler nights in Lake Elementaita, with lows around 14°C. On the 2nd (Sat), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can drive to Nairobi.
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Drive from Salima to Lake Elementaita in 32 hours. Traveling from Salima to Lake Elementaita, you'll lose 1 hour due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Salima in March, plan for a bit cooler nights in Lake Elementaita, with lows around 14°C. On the 2nd (Sat), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can drive to Nairobi.
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Nairobi, Kenya — 4 nights
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Green City in the Sun
You're likely to visit Nairobi at least once on a trip to Kenya, as the sprawling city houses the country's international airport and remains the jump-off point for many tours and safaris.You'll explore and learn at Karen Blixen Museum and Nairobi National Museum. Take a break from the city and head to Sheldrick Wildlife Trust and Safaris. Spend the 3rd (Sun) exploring nature at Nairobi National Park. The adventure continues: tour the pleasant surroundings at Giraffe Centre, look for gifts at Utamaduni Craft Centre, get a taste of local nightlife at Westgate Shopping Mall, and get a taste of the local shopping with Spinners Web Kenya.
To find ratings, traveler tips, and other tourist information, read our Nairobi trip itinerary builder site.
You can drive from Lake Elementaita to Nairobi in 2.5 hours. Another option is to do a combination of taxi and bus. Traveling from Lake Elementaita in March, plan for a bit warmer nights in Nairobi, with lows around 20°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 6th (Wed) so you can catch the flight to Maasai Mara National Reserve.
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Maasai Mara National Reserve, Kenya — 1 night
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Home to the Great Migration and Africa's exceptional wildlife, Maasai Mara is a must on a Kenya itinerary.On the 7th (Thu), explore the wealth of natural beauty at Mara Triangle.
To see reviews, more things to do, other places to visit, and tourist information, read our Maasai Mara National Reserve journey builder app.
Traveling by flight from Nairobi to Maasai Mara National Reserve takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and car. In March, Maasai Mara National Reserve is a bit cooler than Nairobi - with highs of 28°C and lows of 11°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 7th (Thu) to allow time to drive to Homa Bay.
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Homa Bay, Kenya — 1 night
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Homa Bay is a bay and town on the south shore of Winam Gulf of Lake Victoria, in western Kenya. Start off your visit on the 8th (Fri): stroll around Ruma National Park.
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Drive from Maasai Mara National Reserve to Homa Bay in 4.5 hours. Plan for somewhat warmer temperatures traveling from Maasai Mara National Reserve in March, with highs in Homa Bay at 36°C and lows at 22°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 8th (Fri) early enough to go by car to Karatu.
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Drive from Maasai Mara National Reserve to Homa Bay in 4.5 hours. Plan for somewhat warmer temperatures traveling from Maasai Mara National Reserve in March, with highs in Homa Bay at 36°C and lows at 22°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 8th (Fri) early enough to go by car to Karatu.
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Karatu, Tanzania — 1 day
Karatu District is one of the seven districts in the Arusha Region of Tanzania. Start off your visit on the 9th (Sat): Head underground at Elephant Caves.
To see reviews, where to stay, more things to do, and more tourist information, go to the Karatu online road trip planner.
You can drive from Homa Bay to Karatu in 9.5 hours. On the 9th (Sat), you'll have the morning to explore before heading off to Serengeti National Park.
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You can drive from Homa Bay to Karatu in 9.5 hours. On the 9th (Sat), you'll have the morning to explore before heading off to Serengeti National Park.
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Serengeti National Park, Tanzania — 2 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.On the 10th (Sun), tour the pleasant surroundings at Retima Hippo Pool and then steep yourself in history at Olduvai Gorge. Keep things going the next day: explore the striking landscape of Seronera.
To find reviews, photos, and more tourist information, use the Serengeti National Park tour itinerary planning site.
Getting from Karatu to Serengeti National Park by car takes about 3.5 hours. In March, daily temperatures in Serengeti National Park can reach 28°C, while at night they dip to 11°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 11th (Mon) early enough to fly to Arusha.
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Arusha, Tanzania — 1 night
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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.On the 12th (Tue), examine the collection at Cultural Heritage Centre, then look for gifts at Shanga & Shanga Foundation, and then browse the eclectic array of goods at Masai Central Market.
To find maps, photos, traveler tips, and more tourist information, read our Arusha trip planner.
Getting from Serengeti National Park to Arusha by flight takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: drive. Expect a bit warmer evenings in Arusha when traveling from Serengeti National Park in March, with lows around 20°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 12th (Tue) early enough to catch the flight 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.
Malawi travel guide
Warm Heart of Africa
To find out how Malawi earned its nickname the "Warm Heart of Africa," just head to one of the country's little villages and ask for a place to stay. The reintroduction of lions in 2012 gave a much-needed boost to Malawi tourism sector, with safaris across the diverse natural landscape increasingly more popular and varied. The Great Rift topography gives the country some of its main scenic features, including one of the continent's largest lakes, a focus of many adventurous Malawi holidays.
Kenya travel guide
The savannahs of Kenya contain some of the most iconic sights in Africa, stirred in the minds of many when they think of the continent. Big cats, elephants, and rhinos remain major inhabitants of this vast country, with a number of safari centers running trips across the region's World Heritage-listed national parks. Trips to rural villages, where many travelers choose to join up various volunteer projects, represent some of the most inspiring and enriching things to do in Kenya.
