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Serengeti, Kilimanjaro and Zanzibar

The Serengeti and its great migration, Kilimanjaro, the roof of Africa, and the white-sand beaches of Zanzibar: Tanzania brings together the best of safari and beach relaxation in a single trip.

CapitalDodoma (Dar es Salaam, largest city)
LanguagesSwahili and English
CurrencyTanzanian shilling (TZS)
Time difference2 hours ahead of Kinshasa
From KinshasaWith or without a stopover, depending on the airline
ClimateTropical; cooler in the highlands

When to go?

June to October

Dry season, ideal for safaris.

December to March

Calving season in the southern Serengeti; Zanzibar beaches.

April and May

Rainy season.

Must-sees

Zanzibar — Tanzania
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Zanzibar

Stone Town and the Indian Ocean beaches.

The Serengeti — Tanzania
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The Serengeti

The great migration of wildebeest and zebras.

Kilimanjaro — Tanzania
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Kilimanjaro

Africa's highest peak.

Also worth discovering

The Ngorongoro Crater

A unique concentration of wildlife.

Itinerary idea: 10 days in Tanzania

  1. 1

    Arusha (1 day)

  2. 2

    Safari in the Serengeti and Ngorongoro (4 days)

  3. 3

    Flight to Zanzibar

  4. 4

    Stone Town (1 day)

  5. 5

    Zanzibar beaches (4 days)

Every trip is tailor-made to your dates, budget and wishes.

ALL-INCLUSIVE STAY

Zanzibar: 7 nights from $1,590

Zanzibar7 nights

Zanzibar

from $1,590 / person
  • Return economy-class flight from Kinshasa
  • 7 nights in a 4-star beachfront hotel with breakfast
  • Tanzania e-visa: procedure and fees included
  • Travel insurance, including Zanzibar's mandatory insurance
  • Airport – hotel – airport transfers
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Indicative "from" prices, per person in a double room, in low season, subject to availability at the time of booking and to the visa being granted by the competent authorities. The final price is confirmed in your personalised quote.

Formalities from the DRC

As the DRC is a member of the East African Community, its nationals benefit from easier entry. Formalities change: we check the current conditions for you before departure.

Entry requirements, fees and processing times change regularly: always check the latest information on official websites. Wanderlust helps you prepare your file; the decision rests solely with the competent authorities.

Read: Visa refusal: the most common reasons and how to avoid them

Our advice

  • A yellow fever vaccination certificate may be required.
  • In Zanzibar, dress modestly away from the beaches.
  • Combine safari and beach for a complete trip.

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