How to Spend one Week in your Tanzania Safari Holiday : Do not be concerned if you just have one week to see Tanzania. While there is much to see and do in this lovely East African country, the relatively easy transportation networks make both safari and beach visits possible, allowing you to get the most out of your limited time. Unless you have a great budget and a large amount of time, you will have to choose between going to the north or the south of Tanzania on any Tanzanian safari.
Tanzania is a large country with a lot to see and do. It may appear tough to choose how you want to spend your one-week stay in Tanzania. Nonetheless, seeing the best of Tanzania in a single week is entirely achievable. We’ve got you covered, whether you want to observe the Wildebeest Migration, climb Kilimanjaro, or split your time between Zanzibar and a safari. Here are some suggestions for how to spend your one week safari vocation in Tanzania.
- One week Conquering Mountain Kilimanjaro
Mount Kilimanjaro, sometimes known as the Roof of Africa, is Africa’s highest mountain and the world’s highest free-standing mountain. With so many different ways to the top, you could climb Kilimanjaro a dozen times and have a fresh experience each time. Most Mount Kilimanjaro routes take less than a week to complete, with the Marangu and Machame routes being the most popular. On your one week safari tour to Tanzania, this is the first suggestion we can recommend you to do and use wisely your one week safari vocation in Tanzania. Below are the suggested best routes to use when spending your one week in Tanzania safari hiking Mount Kilimanjaro.
Machame or Marangu route?
Marangu (Coca Cola) and Machame are perhaps the most well-known Kilimanjaro routes. While one is known for being an ‘easy’ road to the top, the other is well-known for its breathtaking beauty. Marangu and Machame can both be finished in less than seven days, making them ideal for individuals who are short on time.
On both routes, visitors will face crowds, but Machame’s incomparable beauty makes it the better option unless you only have five days to climb. If time is an issue, tackling Marangu in five days is conceivable but not recommended.
The Scenic Route: Rongai or Lemosho route?
For those wishing to avoid crowds, the magnificent Rongai and Lemosho paths are worth a look. Rongai and Lemosho are also six or seven days long, but they provide various benefits. Lemosho offers two levels of difficulty, as well as the opportunity to see wildlife during the early stages of the climb.
Rongai is a climb similar in difficulty to Marangu, but with the added benefit of being able to spend the night in caves while climbing. Both choices allow you to get away from the crowds while still seeing a different side of Kilimanjaro. Alternatively, hike mount meru for three to four days and spend the rest of two to three days in Arusha national park and Arusha town.
Hiking Mount Meru
Mt. Meru, Tanzania’s second highest mountain and an excellent alternative to its bigger brother, Mount Kilimanjaro, is often neglected by travelers. A climb up Mt. Meru, which begins and ends at Arusha National Park, allows you to see wildlife and meet friends along the route. Some claim the mountain is more challenging than Kilimanjaro in terms of pure climbing difficulty, yet it’s doable for both adults and children. It is an alternative for those who are unable to spend their one week Tanzania safari vocation climbing Mount Kilimanjaro. The hike to mount meru is of 3 to 4 days and after descending to the summit u can use your remain 2 to 3 days exploring Arusha national park and Arusha city.
- One week Cultural Safari
While seeing a Maasai community is a regular part of a trip to Tanzania, did you know that you may also go on a full-fledged cultural safari? 5-day Tanzania Tribes safari allows travelers to interact with five different ethnic groups: the Maasai, Hadzabe, Datoga, Iraqw, and Chagga.
The tour begins with a day spent exploring Marangu and learning more about the Chagga people who live there. The Maasai, Datoga, and Iraqw people will be visited before a Hadzabe hunting excursion. Tanzania has more than 120 tribes making it an ideal cultural safari destination. Even one week won’t be enough for you to explore all tribes and cultural in Tanzania, however we can try fixing a little time you have by only visiting those main Tanzania tribes. It is without doubt another way of spending your one week safari tour to Tanzania.
- One week Southern Safari Circuit
The Serengeti and Ngorongoro may be synonymous with Tanzanian safaris, but dismissing the Southern Circuit is a mistake. Tanzania’s Southern Circuit is wilder and less crowded than the famed Northern Circuit, and it has its own rough charm. There is definitely something for everyone in the wilds of Ruaha national park, Nyerere national park and Selous game reserve, as well as chimpanzee trekking in Gombe Stream or Mahale, the beaches of Saadani National Park, and the wildflowers of Kitulo national park.
The Southern Circuit offers a multitude of accessible alternatives for those starting their safaris in Dar es Salaam or Zanzibar, and for those who have visited Tanzania before, the Southern Circuit is a terrific opportunity to spend your unique week in Tanzania. Apart from one week trekking mount meru, and cultural safaris, Southern safari circuit is another best option for you to spend and appreciate your one week safari holiday to Tanzania.
- Safari departing from Zanzibar
Tanzania is most known for two things: wildlife safaris and Zanzibar’s white sand beaches. Why not put the two together? From Zanzibar, Focus East Africa Tours can arrange a wide selection of safaris, from day trips to multi-day expeditions. What better way to see the finest of Tanzania in a week than to go on safari for four days and then relax for three days on the beach? However if you dislike combining the two safaris together, Zanzibar island can stand as his own safari destination with a lot to see and do and enjoy your one week safari holiday only in Zanzibar.
- One week Northern Circuit Safari
A Northern Circuit safari is a must-do on any list of ways to spend a week in Tanzania. The Serengeti’s wide open plains, Ngorongoro’s mystique, and the various landscapes of Tarangire, Lake Manyara, and Arusha National Park make the Northern Circuit a wildlife enthusiast’s paradise.
The Serengeti National Park in Tanzania has hosted the Wildebeest Migration for as long as any other site on the planet. The Maasai Mara in Kenya gets three months of the year compared to Tanzania’s nine. On your one week safari in Tanzania Northern safari circuit you can start with one day visiting Arusha national park and Arusha city, then day two transfer to Tarangire national park, day three go to lake Manyara national park, day four transfer to Ngorongoro crater and spend two days there, then day six transfer to Serengeti and day seven departure.
