r/AfricaSafariGuide

We are planning to do six nights Safari. Keeping it up that length because of cost (although we would love to do longer!) we are contemplating adding a night in Moshi before heading to Arusha. Is it worth it to see Mount Kilimanjaro? We love hiking although will likely be pretty jet lagged to do too much but would love to at least see it up close.

I should add that we are coming from the US and are very happy to have a few days at the beginning to reset to the time zone. We will also have 3 teens with us. We will have 9 nights in Tanzania and 7 in Zanzibar.

The more I read about Zanzibar, the more I’m starting to question going. A lot of posts make it sound like you’re constantly being approached or harassed on the beaches, and I’m wondering if that’s overblown or if it’s really like that.

Has anyone had a genuinely relaxing, positive experience there? If so, what area would you recommend staying in to avoid the constant beach vendors/hassle as much as possible?

Is Diani Beach a better option?