8 days in Tanzania Itinerary

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 21st (Sat): discover the deep blue sea with a scuba or snorkeling tour and then stroll through Nungwi Beach. Keep things going the next day: Head underground at Tazari Caves, look for gifts at Bahati Beach Boutique, and then stroll through Cheetah's Rock.

To see maps, photos, reviews, and other tourist information, use the Nungwi online itinerary planner.

Mumbai, India to Nungwi is an approximately 12-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Mumbai to Nungwi is minus 2.5 hours. Traveling from Mumbai in December, plan for a bit warmer nights in Nungwi, with lows around 28°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 22nd (Sun) early enough to travel 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.

Kick off your visit on the 23rd (Mon): stroll through Retima Hippo Pool and then explore the wealth of natural beauty at Seronera.

Before you visit Serengeti National Park, use our trip planner to discover what you can do and see there.

You can fly from Nungwi to Serengeti National Park in 4.5 hours. Expect colder temperatures when traveling from Nungwi in December; daily highs in Serengeti National Park reach 23°C and lows reach 11°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Mon) to allow enough time to drive 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.

On the 24th (Tue), take in the dramatic natural features at Ngorongoro Crater.

For photos, ratings, other places to visit, and other tourist information, refer to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area day trip planning website.

Getting from Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro Conservation Area by car takes about 2.5 hours. Cap off your sightseeing on the 24th (Tue) early enough to travel to Tarangire National Park.

Start off your visit on the 25th (Wed): tour the pleasant surroundings at Tarangire National Park.

To find ratings, maps, traveler tips, and tourist information, read our Tarangire National Park trip planner.

Traveling by car from Ngorongoro Conservation Area to Tarangire National Park takes 4 hours. December in Tarangire National Park sees daily highs of 31°C and lows of 19°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 25th (Wed) early enough 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.

On the 26th (Thu), browse the exhibits of Mama Africa Giftshop, shake up your sightseeing with a climbing tour, and then soothe aching muscles at some of the top local wellness centers.

To find where to stay, maps, photos, and other tourist information, use the Moshi itinerary planning website.

Getting from Tarangire National Park to Moshi by combination of flight and taxi takes about 4.5 hours. Other options: fly. On the 27th (Fri), you'll travel back home.