41 days in Tanzania Itinerary

Nestled in the verdant foothills of Mount Meru, Arusha remains the primary gateway and jump-off point for safaris into several national parks.

Discover out-of-the-way places like The Tanzanite Experience and Ngurdoto Crater. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Arusha: Arusha National Park (Safaris & Mt Meru). Spend the 18th (Tue) wandering through the wild on a nature and wildlife tour. Make the 20th (Thu) a memorable day with a climbing tour. Next up on the itinerary: stop by Shanga & Shanga Foundation, learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at Meserani Snake Park, and tee off at The Kilimanjaro Golf and Wildlife Estate.

For where to stay, maps, traveler tips, and other tourist information, refer to the Arusha journey planner.

London, UK to Arusha is an approximately 13.5-hour flight. The time zone changes from Greenwich Mean Time to East Africa Time, which is usually a 3 hour difference. Plan for somewhat warmer nights when traveling from London in June since evenings lows in Arusha dip to 17°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 26th (Wed) so you can catch the flight to Serengeti National Park.

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.

Spend the 28th (Fri) exploring nature at Seronera. It doesn't end there: explore the activities along Grumeti River and tour the pleasant surroundings at Retima Hippo Pool.

For photos, maps, and more tourist information, use the Serengeti National Park online tour itinerary planner.

Traveling by flight from Arusha to Serengeti National Park takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 30th (Sun) to allow time for the car ride to Ngorongoro Conservation Area.

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.

Start off your visit on the 1st (Mon): take in the dramatic natural features at Ngorongoro Crater. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 2nd (Tue): make a trip to The Engare Sero Footprint Site.

For ratings, photos, traveler tips, and more tourist information, you can read our Ngorongoro Conservation Area itinerary builder website.

You can drive from Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro Conservation Area in 4.5 hours. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 2nd (Tue) to allow enough time to fly to Kilimanjaro National Park.

Start off your visit on the 3rd (Wed): take in the awesome beauty at Mount Kilimanjaro. Keep things going the next day: take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Mount Kibo.

To find reviews, other places to visit, photos, and tourist information, refer to the Kilimanjaro National Park journey planner.

Traveling by flight from Ngorongoro Conservation Area to Kilimanjaro National Park takes 5.5 hours. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 4th (Thu) to allow time to travel to Moshi.

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.

Step off the beaten path and head to Safaris and Lake Chala. And it doesn't end there: shake up your sightseeing with Ascend Tanzania, head outdoors with Outdoor Activities, stop by Kauli, and view the masterpieces at Mama Africa Giftshop.

For where to stay, more things to do, other places to visit, and tourist information, read our Moshi trip planner.

Explore your travel options from Kilimanjaro National Park to Moshi with the Route module. You will leave for Morogoro on the 11th (Thu).

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. Start off your visit on the 12th (Fri): tour the pleasant surroundings at Selous Game Reserve. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 13th (Sat): admire the sheer force of Kinole Waterfall.

To see maps, more things to do, reviews, and tourist information, read our Morogoro day trip planning site.

Drive from Moshi to Morogoro in 8.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of flight and train; or do a combination of bus and train. Expect a daytime high around 32°C in July, and nighttime lows around 19°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 13th (Sat) so you can drive to Iringa.

Iringa is a city in Tanzania with a population of 112,900. Explore hidden gems such as Safaris and Isimila Stone Age Site. There's much more to do: don't miss a visit to Gangilonga Rock, learn the secrets of production at Neema Crafts, and take an in-depth tour of Iringa Boma - Regional Museum and Cultural Centre.

To find photos, maps, and tourist information, go to the Iringa day trip tool.

Getting from Morogoro to Iringa by car takes about 5 hours. Traveling from Morogoro in July, expect Iringa to be slightly colder, temps between 28°C and 15°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 16th (Tue) so you can catch the flight to Mafia Island.

A quiet, sandy landmass off the coast of Tanzania, Mafia Island lies dotted with peaceful lodges and sleepy fishing villages.

Start off your visit on the 17th (Wed): discover the deep blue sea with a scuba or snorkeling tour. Here are some ideas for day two: visit a coastal fixture at Ras Mkumbi and then explore the gorgeous colors at Mafia Marine National Park.

To find more things to do, maps, and more tourist information, read Mafia Island route builder app.

Getting from Iringa to Mafia Island by flight takes about 3.5 hours. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 18th (Thu) so you can catch the flight 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.

Explore hidden gems such as Aromas of Zanzibar and Kendwa Beach. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Zanzibar City: Uroa Bay (in Uroa), Mnarani Marine Turtles Conservation Pond (in Nungwi) and Bahati Beach Boutique (in Kendwa). There's still lots to do: take in the architecture and atmosphere at Old Slave Market/Anglican Cathedral, steep yourself in history at Christ Church Cathedral, take in nature's colorful creations at Forodhani Gardens, and admire the landmark architecture of House of Wonders (Beit-el-Ajaib).

For reviews, traveler tips, maps, and tourist information, you can read our Zanzibar City trip planner.

You can fly from Mafia Island to Zanzibar City in 4 hours. In July, daytime highs in Zanzibar City are 34°C, while nighttime lows are 26°C. On the 26th (Fri), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can fly back home.