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Next, head southeast towards the coast. Detour to
Lushoto
and the
Usambara Moun-
tains
for hiking and a taste of village life. Continue to
Dar es Salaam
and catch the ferry
or plane to
Zanzibar
. Fly directly from Arusha to Zanzibar, or travel from the Usambaras
to
Tanga
and the
Pangani
beaches, from where you can take a boat to Zanzibar.
Once on Zanzibar, explore
Stone Town
before relaxing on the
beaches
along the east
coast or in the north.
One Month
The Southern Highlands & Western Tanzania
Heading southwest from
Dar es Salaam
, you'll quickly find yourself in the scenic South-
ern Highlands. A good first stop for a night or two en route to the highlands is
Mikumi
National Park
, with its easily spotted wildlife.
From Mikumi, it's a straightforward detour to
Udzungwa Mountains National Park
, where backpackers and adventure travellers can enjoy several days hiking up the steep,
moist, lushly vegetated slopes. Alternatively, continue from Mikumi straight on to
Iringa
, which makes a relaxing base. Once in Iringa, a two- or three-night detour to
Ruaha Na-
tional Park
is easily arranged and well worth the effort.