“Complete Guide to a Week-Long Tanzania Safari: Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Tarangire & Beyond!”

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Day 1: Arrival in Arusha

Maasai market in Arusha

• Arrival: Fly into Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) or Arusha Airport.
• Transfer: Transfer to your budget accommodation in Arusha.
• Rest and Preparation: Spend the day relaxing, preparing for your safari adventure, and possibly exploring Arusha town.

Day 2: Arusha to Tarangire National Park

“Complete Guide to a Week-Long Tanzania Safari: Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Tarangire & Beyond!”

• Morning: Depart from Arusha after breakfast.
• Drive to Tarangire: It takes about 2–3 hours to reach Tarangire National Park.
• Afternoon Safari: Enjoy an afternoon game drive in Tarangire, known for its large elephant population and baobab trees.
• Accommodation: Stay overnight in a budget campsite or lodge near the park.

Day 3: Tarangire to Serengeti National Park

“Complete Guide to a Week-Long Tanzania Safari: Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Tarangire & Beyond!”

• Morning Game Drive: Early morning game drive in Tarangire.
• Drive to Serengeti: After breakfast, drive to Serengeti National Park (about 4–6 hours depending on road conditions).
• Afternoon Game Drive: Arrive in Serengeti and enjoy an afternoon game drive in the park.
• Accommodation: Overnight at a budget campsite or lodge in or near Serengeti.

Day 4: Full Day in Serengeti

“Complete Guide to a Week-Long Tanzania Safari: Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Tarangire & Beyond!”

• Full Day Safari: Spend the entire day exploring the vast Serengeti plains, known for its incredible wildlife and the annual wildebeest migration (seasonal).
• Optional Activities: Hot air balloon safari (if budget allows, book in advance).
• Accommodation: Another night in the budget campsite or lodge in Serengeti.

Day 5: Serengeti to Ngorongoro Conservation Area

• Morning Safari: Early morning game drive in Serengeti.
• Drive to Ngorongoro: After breakfast, depart for Ngorongoro Conservation Area (about 3–4 hours drive).
• Afternoon Rest: Arrive at the crater rim, check into your budget accommodation, and relax.
• Accommodation: Overnight in a budget campsite or lodge on the crater rim.

Day 6: Ngorongoro Crater Tour

“Complete Guide to a Week-Long Tanzania Safari: Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Tarangire & Beyond!”

• Full Day Crater Tour: Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a full day of game viewing. The crater is home to a high concentration of wildlife.
• Picnic Lunch: Enjoy a picnic lunch in the crater.
• Late Afternoon: Ascend back to the crater rim for overnight stay.
• Accommodation: Spend another night in the budget campsite or lodge on the crater rim.

Day 7: Ngorongoro to Arusha, Departure

• Morning Departure: After breakfast, depart from Ngorongoro.
• Drive to Arusha: Return drive to Arusha (about 3–4 hours).
• Optional Activities: Depending on your flight time, you may have some time to explore Arusha or visit a local market.
• Departure: Transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport or Arusha Airport for your departure.