Want to Visit East Africa

Tanzania

Duration 11 days Cost ~EUR 3,200 for two Season June-October (dry season), January-February (calving season) Currency TZS (Tanzanian Shilling) USD 1 USD = 2,650 TZS Lang Swahili, English

“The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only a page.”

— Saint Augustine

Tanzania is home to the Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, Mount Kilimanjaro, and Zanzibar. The Great Migration and the island’s Swahili culture make it one of Africa’s most compelling destinations.

Why I Want to Visit

I want to witness the Great Migration in the Serengeti, gaze at Kilimanjaro’s snow-capped summit, and then unwind on Zanzibar’s white sand beaches while exploring Stone Town’s winding alleys.

Planned Itinerary

Arusha (1 day) - Arrival gateway, local markets, Cultural Heritage Centre
Serengeti National Park (3 days) - Game drives, Great Migration, big cat spotting, sunrise balloon ride
Ngorongoro Crater (2 days) - Volcanic caldera wildlife viewing, black rhinos, Maasai village visit
Zanzibar - Stone Town (2 days) - UNESCO old town, spice tour, Forodhani night food market
Zanzibar - Beaches (3 days) - Nungwi or Paje beaches, coral reef snorkeling, whale shark swimming

What I’m Most Excited About

Wildebeest crossing the Mara River during the Great Migration
Floating over the Serengeti at dawn in a hot air balloon
Exploring Stone Town’s atmospheric alleyways
Taking in the vast Ngorongoro Crater from the rim

Where to Eat

Forodhani Night Market (Zanzibar, Stone Town) — Legendary waterfront food market with dozens of grilling vendors each evening. ~TZS 5,000-20,000. 📍 Maps
The Rock Restaurant (Zanzibar, Michamvi) — Restaurant on a rock formation in the Indian Ocean, reached by foot or boat depending on tide. ~TZS 30,000-70,000. 📍 Maps
Lukmaan Restaurant (Zanzibar, Stone Town) — No-frills local favorite serving Swahili home cooking buffet-style at great prices. ~TZS 5,000-15,000. 📍 Maps
Arusha Coffee Lodge Restaurant (Arusha) — Elegant restaurant on a working coffee plantation outside Arusha. ~TZS 25,000-50,000. 📍 Maps
Khan’s BBQ (Arusha) — Popular outdoor barbecue spot where locals and safari-goers gather for grilled meats. ~TZS 8,000-20,000. 📍 Maps

Where to Stay

Emerson on Hurumzi ★★★★ (Zanzibar, Stone Town) — Restored 19th-century merchant house with candlelit rooftop dinners overlooking the old town. ~TZS 350,000/night. Book
Arusha Coffee Lodge ★★★★ (Arusha) — Plantation-style luxury lodge among coffee fields at the foot of Mount Meru. ~TZS 400,000/night. Book
Zanzibar Palace Hotel ★★★ (Zanzibar, Stone Town) — Boutique hotel in a restored Stone Town house with nine individually designed rooms. ~TZS 180,000/night. Book
Arusha Backpackers Hotel ★★ (Arusha) — Friendly backpackers lodge with garden bar. ~TZS 30,000/night. Book

Tours & Excursions

Serengeti Safari Game Drive — Multi-day safari through the Serengeti with Great Migration viewing. 3 days, ~TZS 1,500,000. Book
Kilimanjaro Day Hike — Day hike on Kilimanjaro’s lower slopes through rainforest to Mandara Hut. 8h, ~TZS 250,000. Book
Zanzibar Spice Tour — Visit spice plantations tasting cloves. 3h, ~TZS 50,000. Book
Ngorongoro Crater Day Trip — Descend into the world’s largest intact volcanic caldera for wildlife viewing with black rhinos. 10h, ~TZS 600,000. Book
Zanzibar Snorkeling & Beach Tour — Snorkel coral reefs off Mnemba Atoll. 6h, ~TZS 100,000. Book