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Dar es Salaam & Zanzibar: 5-Day Plan You Can Actually Drive

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The 5-day version for July: every day fits real transit, opening hours and daylight. Prefer more or fewer days? 5-day plan · best time to go.

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5
days
180 km
distance
6.4 h
in transit
21
curated stops

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Day 1 Dar es Salaam

4 curated stops
Transit
0h24
Finish
~14:25
Temperature
22.6°C–27.2°C
Rainy days
~2
Daylight
11.6h
09:30
National Museum read more map ↗
Explore ancient skulls and footprints tracing human history.
50 min · Dar es Salaam
open: 09:30-18:00 daily
10:30
Askari Monument read more map ↗
Honor brave soldiers beneath towering colonial-era architecture.
50 min · Dar es Salaam
11:30
Azania Front Lutheran Church read more map ↗
Admire German missionary craftsmanship in this city center landmark.
50 min · Dar es Salaam
12:35
St. Joseph's Cathedral read more
Experience grand Roman Catholic architecture from 1902.
50 min · Dar es Salaam
13:25
Summy's search
Savor smoky grilled chicken and flavorful mishkaki skewers.
60 min · Dar es Salaam · ($)
Overnight here
e.g. Econo Lodge · Holiday Hotel
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Day 2 Stone Town

4 curated stops
Transit
2h09
Finish
~15:40
Temperature
24.1°C–26.8°C 💨
Rainy days
~2
Daylight
11.7h
10:45
Old Fort read more map ↗
Explore a 17th-century Omani fortress with cultural shows.
50 min · Stone Town
11:45
Forodhani Gardens read more map ↗
Stroll through gardens with evening seafood markets.
50 min · Stone Town
12:45
Palace Museum read more map ↗
Discover the life of Zanzibar's royal family in this museum.
50 min · Stone Town
13:50
Malindi Mosque read more
See the unique cone-shaped minaret of this 1830s mosque.
50 min · Stone Town
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14:40
Mercury's Restaurant search
Enjoy delicious meals accompanied by the lively tunes of Queen.
60 min · Stone Town
Overnight here
e.g. Jambo Guest House · Coco del mer
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Day 3 Around Stone Town

4 curated stops
Transit
0h24
Finish
~16:05
Temperature
24.1°C–26.8°C 💨
Rainy days
~2
Daylight
11.7h
09:00
Changuu Island read more
Visit a former prison and watch ancient Seychelles turtles.
180 min · Stone Town · entrance fee: US$3 as of Aug 2025, incrresding to US$10 in Sep 2025; fee from the private company that manages the island: US$12 in Aug 2025 (should increase …
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12:15
Old Dispensary read more map ↗
Admire finely decorated balconies and stained-glass windows.
50 min · Stone Town
13:15
Hamamni Persian Baths read more map ↗
Tour these historic Shirazi baths from the late 19th century.
50 min · Stone Town
14:15
Freddie Mercury Museum freddiemercurymuseum.com map ↗
Enjoy views of the harbor in Freddie Mercury’s birthplace.
50 min · Stone Town
open: Daily 10AM-6PM
15:05
Tatu search
Indulge in fresh seafood and end the night in a lively disco.
60 min · Stone Town
Overnight here
e.g. Jambo Guest House · Coco del mer
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Day 4 Paje

2 curated stops
Transit
1h01
Finish
~12:25
Temperature
24.1°C–26.6°C 💨
Rainy days
~2
Daylight
11.7h
09:50
Zanzibar Butterfly Centre facebook.com
90 min · Paje · US$5 per person
open: 9AM - 5PM
11:35
Jozani Chwaka Bay National Park read more map ↗
Explore the lush mangrove forests and spot red colobus monkeys swinging through the trees.
50 min · Paje
Overnight here
e.g. Summer Dream Lodge · Ndame Beach Lodge
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Day 5 Nungwi

4 curated stops
Transit
2h25
Finish
~17:35
Temperature
24.6°C–26.3°C 💨
Rainy days
~2
Daylight
11.7h
10:55
Fish market search
Witness early morning boat builders and bustling fish trade.
90 min · Nungwi
12:40
Mnarani Aquarium search map ↗
Discover sea turtles and marine conservation efforts.
90 min · Nungwi · Tsh 7000 or US$5 per person
14:20
Baraka Aquarium search map ↗
Swim and feed turtles in a gentle, caring environment.
90 min · Nungwi · Looking and feeding US$7, swimming and feeding US$10
16:05
Kitesurf kiteboardingzanzibar.com
Ride the wind and waves at Ras Nungwi's beaches.
90 min · Nungwi

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