Top 5 Itineraries to Choose From on Your Trip to Tanzania

Africa at large and Tanzania in particular are popularly known for the amazing safari tours they offer, whether it is Serengeti National Park or the ultimate adventure at Kilimanjaro, a beautiful visit to Zanzibar, or to the Ngorongoro Crater, you need an itinerary all the same! People often wonder how many days in Tanzania are enough or what is the best area to stay in Tanzania, and tend to remain confused about these aspects of their trip. We have crafted a detailed guide that is likely to give you some of the best options in terms of itinerary, and likely to add the much needed cherry on top on your adventure, making it not only thrilling, but also one of the best trips you’ve ever been on.

The many itinerary options on your trip to Tanzania: 

• Roof of Africa Kilimanjaro Climb (7 Days)

If you want to reach, quite literally, at the top of Africa, then you need to reach the top of Mount Kilimanjaro. For many climbers and travel enthusiasts, iit has stayed a lifelong dream to be able to reach the peak of the popular mountain. On an average it takes around a week’s time, considering it takes a while for people to get accustomed to the altitude and climate changes, and generally it is the Machame Route that is preferred by travelers over any other, and the itinerary for that is:

Day 1: Transferring roads from Arusha or Moshi to Machame Gate, and get down via the evergreen forest and to the Machame Camp.

Day 2: The forest zone shall end into an open moor like expanse of heather shrubs, followed by a hike to the Shira hut.

Day 3:  A relatively difficult  10km/6mi hike up to the Lava Tower and then down towards the Barranco Camp (3, 950m/ 12, 959 mi)

Day 4: Acclimatizing to a steep yet rolling path (a5km/3mi) down to Karanga Camp (3, 9995m/13, 105ft)

Day 5: Further cover a distance of about 4 km to Barafu Camp, however the increasing altitude and the steepness of the slopes make it a rather slow climb.

Day 6: Begin the journey at midnight to reach Stella Point at sunrise, carry on till Uhuru Peak and finally get down to Mweka Camp in the forest zone.

Day 7: A relatively manageable distance of 10km/6mi is covered to get down to Werka Gate, via the foot=rest roads, and a finally transfer of roads back to Arusha or Moshi.

• Southern Tanzania Adventure Safari (9 Days)

Though it is true that the Northern Safari circuit which constitutes locations like the Serengeti National Park, is more popular than the southern area which actua;ly comprises the two largest wildlife parks- Nyerere as well as Ruaha.The itinerary for this is as follows:

Day 1: Drive via road in about 5 hours from Dar-es-Salam to Nyerere and the mighty Rufljiriver.

Day 2: Explore Nyerere the way you want- enjoy a game drive or boat trips while you’re at it.

Day 3: Spend an additional day in Nyerere exploring the assortment of wildlife like elephants, leopards.

Day 4: Drive to te Mikumi National Park via the gorgeous town of Morogoro

Day 5: The classic Savannah of Mikumi can be covered via a game drive, and then after a short hike up to the Udzungwa Mountains National Park will allow you to catch a glimpse of monkeys that are endemic to only this area.

Day 6: Carry your journey forward to Ruaha, via the Ruaha river.

Day 7: Explore the Ruaha Park and the many wild beasts there- leopards, elephants,. Rhinos and many others.

Day 8: Explore the Ruaha park further, enjoying the varieties of birds, antelopes and other animals.

Day 9: Drive back to the city of Dar-es-Salaam, this will take nearly an entire day. \

1. 7 Day Serengeti Migration Explorer Safari 

A unique characteristic of this amazing safari is that it is most suitable for first time travelers, and it features the popular African wildebeest migration.The wildebeest migration follows a similar pattern as well as route every year, and this particular Safari focuses primarily on the Serengeti National park. The itinerary is as follows:

Day 1: Arrive at the small yet beautiful town of Arusha

Day 2: Quickly transfer to Tarangire, where you have high chances of spotting elephants

Day 3: Head towards lake Manyara to look for a few wild animals and beautiful birds.

Day 4: A swift morning drive to the Ngorongoro Crater will allow you a glimpse of all the ive five animals from the Big five Group.

Day 5: Finally, you may head out to the vast and expansive Serengeti plains, where the popular wildebeest can usually be spotted in large herds.

Day 6: Another day spent at the  Serengeti, exploring the many more animals that often dot the landscape there.

Day 7: A quick morning game drive will bring you back to the main lands of Arusha.

• 10 Day Tanzania and Kenya Highlights 

Combine your visit to Tanzania and the many things that Kenya has to offer too. In addition to the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater, you may also enjoy some of Kenya’s best wildlife! With this trip, scam,

Day 1: A drive from Nairobi up to Masai Mara via a gaming drive

Day 2: Invest an entire day at exploring Masai Mara, which houses all 5 animals of the big five group, and also receives the humongous throngs of wildebeest who are enroute their annual migration.

Day 3: Head towards Lake Nakuru post a morning game drive

Day 4: Spend the day at Nakuru, exploring the wild animals and birds present there

Day 5: Post a road transfer to Amboseli, you can expect to see some mighty tuskers as well as a  sneak peek of the Mt. kilimanjaro.

Day 6: Leave the Kilimanjaro zone while getting a last peak at it via the morning game drive at Amboseli, ten reach the Namanga border for an overnight stay in Arusha.

Day 7: After a relaxing morning in Arusha, head to Lake Manyara and witness the pfamous tree climbing lions.

Day 8: Post a morning game drive at the Ngorongoro Crater, drive on towards the Serengheti to witness the mind blowing wildlife that Africa is known for.

Day 9: Indulge yourself in all the fun and intrigue that Serengheti has to offer for  full day, and get a chance to witness many eild beasts

Day 10: Post a final Serengeti game drive, you may return to Arusha or Nairobi via air or by road.

• 11 Day Tanzania Wildlife Safari and Zanzibar Beach Holiday

This particular itinerary option is an extremely popular one- owing to its unique characteristic of combining the popular Serengheti safari tours with the equally popular trip to Zanzibar islands. The itinerary for thai marvelous tour includes:

Day 1: Start your trip at the beautiful, yet underrated town of Arusha

Day 2: Move further to Tarangire, where you can get a chance to witness a number of elephants that the place is known for

Day 3: Move further on till lake Manyara, where you get  to witness lions climbing trees just below the Rift Valley area

Day 4: Enjoy a game drive at the Ngorongoro Crater where you get to catch a glimpse of rhinos, leopards and many other animals.

Day 5: Spend a day exploring the Serengheti, marveling at the many wild beats that include the famous wildebeests among others

Day 6: Spend another day at Serengeti, exploring every nook and corner of the wild expanses of the location

Day 7: Return to the town of Arusha, via road or air, and then fly to the gorgeous Zanzibar town.

Day 8: Explore Zanzibar for a day, basking at the colorful seafront and historical monuments.

Day 9: Spend a day exploring the beaches of Zanzibar, the palm trees, and the gorgeous waters.

Day 10: Spend another day on the wonderful beaches or try some water activities like snorkeling at the Mnemba Atoll reefs.

Day 11: Take a boat ride to the Changuu island and indulge in its beautiful landscapes, or go on a guided walk at the Jozani Forest, and finally return by flying out of Zanzibar.

In Conclusion:

If you’ve had questions like how many days in Tanzania is enough or what is the best place  to stay in Tanzania, we hope our detailed guide to many itinerary options in the city has helped you out and left you a lot less confused. So book your trip and pack your bags, because the wilderness awaits you!