8 days in Tanzania Itinerary

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.

Get outdoors at Mount Kilimanjaro and Ascend Tanzania. And it doesn't end there: see the sights as you ascend with a climbing tour, savor a delicious cup with a coffee and tea tour, and soothe aching muscles at some of the top local wellness centers.

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Cape Town, South Africa to Moshi is an approximately 15-hour flight. You can also drive. Traveling from Cape Town to Moshi, you'll lose 1 hour due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Cape Town in May, Moshi is much warmer at night with lows of 26°C. On the 15th (Mon), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can 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 16th (Tue): explore the striking landscape of Seronera. On your second day here, explore the striking landscape of Serengeti National Park.

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Traveling by combination of bus and flight from Moshi to Serengeti National Park takes 4 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. Finish your sightseeing early on the 18th (Thu) so you can 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 18th (Thu), explore the striking landscape at Ngorongoro Crater.

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Drive from Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro Conservation Area in 2.5 hours. In May, plan for daily highs up to 25°C, and evening lows to 19°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 18th (Thu) so you can travel back home.