31 days in Dublin & Zanzibar Island Itinerary

Make it your trip
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Dublin, Ireland
— 20 nights
Fly
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Zanzibar City, Tanzania
— 6 nights
Drive
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Paje, Tanzania
— 2 nights
Drive
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Kendwa, Tanzania
— 2 nights
Drive to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport, Fly to Dublin

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Dublin, Ireland — 20 nights

Fair City

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Dublin: Seat of the Kings of South Leinster Sculpture (in Leighlinbridge), Seal Rescue Ireland (in Courtown) and Kilkenny (Kilkenny Castle, Hawkeye School of Falconry, &more). There's still lots to do: explore the galleries of Kilmainham Gaol Museum, examine the collection at Guinness Storehouse, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Saint Patrick's Cathedral, and look for all kinds of wild species at Dublin Falconry.

To see reviews, other places to visit, and more tourist information, refer to the Dublin online sightseeing planner.

If you are flying in from Ireland, the closest major aiport is Dublin Airport. In April, plan for daily highs up to 13°C, and evening lows to 3°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Sat) to allow enough time to fly to Zanzibar City.
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Zanzibar City, Tanzania — 6 nights

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Zanzibar City: Bwa Mzee Spice Farm (in Kiwengwa) and Scuba & Snorkeling (in Nungwi). Next up on the itinerary: head off the coast to Prison Island - Changuu Private Island, tee off at Wata2bu Extended Tour, explore the ancient world of Hamamni Persian Baths, and visit Zanzibar taxi driver excursion.

For more things to do, reviews, traveler tips, and more tourist information, read Zanzibar City day trip planning site.

Fly from Dublin to Zanzibar City in 17.5 hours. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 3 hours traveling from Dublin to Zanzibar City. Expect warmer temperatures when traveling from Dublin in April; daily highs in Zanzibar City reach 36°C and lows reach 28°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 28th (Fri) so you can go by car to Paje.
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Paje, Tanzania — 2 nights

Kick off your visit on the 29th (Sat): stop by The Village Market, see some colorful creatures with Rising Sun Dive Center, and then explore the fascinating underground world of Kuza Cave. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: stroll through Jambiani Beach and then enjoy the sand and surf at Paje Beach.

To find where to stay, reviews, ratings, and other tourist information, refer to the Paje tour builder tool.

Drive from Zanzibar City to Paje in 1.5 hours. In April in Paje, expect temperatures between 36°C during the day and 28°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 30th (Sun) to allow time to drive to Kendwa.
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Kendwa, Tanzania — 2 nights

On the 1st (Mon), don't miss a visit to Fukuchani Ruins and then take a tour by water with Boat Tours & Water Sports.

To see other places to visit, photos, more things to do, and tourist information, refer to the Kendwa attractions planner.

Traveling by car from Paje to Kendwa takes 2 hours. In April in Kendwa, expect temperatures between 36°C during the day and 28°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 2nd (Tue) to allow time to travel back home.
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Zanzibar Island travel guide

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Beaches · Scuba & Snorkeling · Islands
Unguja
Experience the bustling Zanzibar Island, the financial and economical metropolis of the Zanzibar Archipelago. Most tours of Zanzibar Island start in Zanzibar Town, where centuries of history are on display in Persian bathhouses, street coffee vendors, and the world's last open slave market in Stone Town, the historical center. Beyond that, attractions on Zanzibar Island include numerous archaeological sites dotted across the area.
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