11 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 26th (Thu): don't miss a visit to Tanzania Centre for Cultural Heritage, head off the coast to Mbudya Island, and then buy something for everyone on your list at The Slipway Shopping Centre.

To find photos, other places to visit, maps, and other tourist information, you can read our Dar es Salaam day trip planner.

Nairobi, Kenya to Dar es Salaam is an approximately 13.5-hour car ride. You can also fly; or drive. Expect a bit warmer temperatures when traveling from Nairobi in March; daily highs in Dar es Salaam reach 38°C and lows reach 28°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 27th (Fri) so you can go by car to Morogoro.

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. Chilunga Cultural Tourism has been added to your itinerary. There's more to do: take in the awesome beauty at Uluguru Mountains and admire the sheer force of Kinole Waterfall.

To see maps, where to stay, traveler tips, and other tourist information, use the Morogoro itinerary builder site.

Getting from Dar es Salaam to Morogoro by car takes about 3 hours. Other options: take a train. Traveling from Dar es Salaam in March, expect a bit cooler with lows of 25°C in Morogoro. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 30th (Mon) to allow enough time to 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.

Stone Town has been added to your itinerary. Change things up with a short trip to Paje Beach in Paje (about 1h 5 min away). There's much more to do: head off the coast to Prison Island - Changuu Private Island, stroll through Nakupenda Beach, explore the striking landscape of Jozani Forest, and admire the natural beauty at Forodhani Gardens.

For reviews, traveler tips, where to stay, and other tourist information, read Zanzibar City online journey maker.

Getting from Morogoro to Zanzibar City by combination of train and ferry takes about 9.5 hours. Other options: do a combination of train, flight, and taxi; or do a combination of train and ferry. Traveling from Morogoro in March, Zanzibar City is a bit warmer at night with lows of 29°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Thu) 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.

Start off your visit on the 3rd (Fri): enjoy the sand and surf at Nungwi Beach and then look for all kinds of wild species at Wildlife Areas.

To see traveler tips, reviews, more things to do, and more tourist information, you can read our Nungwi trip planner.

Traveling by car from Zanzibar City to Nungwi takes 1.5 hours. In April, daily temperatures in Nungwi can reach 36°C, while at night they dip to 28°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 3rd (Fri) to allow time to travel back home.