14-Day Family-Friendly Itinerary for Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

  1. Day 1: Visit the National Museum of Tanzania
    10 minutes (1.5 km) from Dar es Salaam city centre

    History and culture

  2. Day 2: Relax at Kipepeo Beach
    1 hour 20 minutes (20 km) from the National Museum of Tanzania

    Sun, sand, and sea

  3. Day 3: Explore the Dar es Salaam Fish Market
    10 minutes (3 km) from Kipepeo Beach

    Fresh seafood

  4. Day 4: Take a boat to Bongoyo Island
    30 minutes (7.5 km) from the Dar es Salaam Fish Market

    Island adventure

  5. Day 5: Visit the Kunduchi Wet 'N' Wild Water Park
    30 minutes (13 km) from Bongoyo Island

    Water fun

  6. Day 6: Discover Mpingo Conservation & Development Initiative
    1 hour 10 minutes (20 km) from Kunduchi Wet 'N' Wild Water Park

    Conservation and nature

  7. Day 7: Visit the Askari Monument
    35 minutes (16 km) from Mpingo Conservation & Development Initiative

    Historical landmark

  8. Day 8: Visit Kariakoo Market
    15 minutes (5 km) from the Askari Monument

    Shopping experience

  9. Day 9: Go on a Safari at Mikumi National Park
    5 hours (283 km) from Kariakoo Market

    Wildlife adventure

  10. Day 10: Explore the Selous Game Reserve
    6 hours (225 km) from Mikumi National Park

    Wildlife and conservation

  11. Day 11: Visit Gezaulole Market
    3 hours (100 km) from Selous Game Reserve

    Local market experience

  12. Day 12: Relax at Mbudya Island
    20 minutes (5 km) from Gezaulole Market

    Tropical paradise

  13. Day 13: Visit the Botanical Gardens
    25 minutes (7 km) from Mbudya Island

    Nature and beauty

  14. Day 14: Go on a Historical and Cultural Walking Tour of Dar es Salaam
    30 minutes (13 km) from the Botanical Gardens

    City exploration

Time and Cost Estimates

  • National Museum of Tanzania (2 hours, USD 5)
  • Kipepeo Beach (4 hours, USD 10)
  • Dar es Salaam Fish Market (1 hour, USD 15 for seafood lunch)
  • Bongoyo Island (6 hours, USD 20 for boat ride)
  • Kunduchi Wet 'N' Wild Water Park (4 hours, USD 30)
  • Mpingo Conservation & Development Initiative (2 hours, USD 25 for tour)
  • Askari Monument (30 minutes, Free)
  • Kariakoo Market (3 hours, USD 10)
  • Mikumi National Park (2 days, USD 300 for safari)
  • Selous Game Reserve (2 days, USD 350 for safari)
  • Gezaulole Market (2 hours, Free)
  • Mbudya Island (6 hours, USD 30 for boat ride and beach umbrellas)
  • Botanical Gardens (2 hours, USD 5)
  • Walking Tour (3 hours, USD 10 for tour guide)
  • Total Estimated Costs: USD 845

Useful Tips

If you have extra time, consider visiting Zanzibar Island or climbing Mount Kilimanjaro. If you have less time, skip the safari and focus on city exploration. Make sure to wear comfortable shoes and bring sunscreen and bug spray. Keep in mind that the best time to visit is during the dry season (June - October).

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