If you have only one week, what to visit in Tanzania, a country twice the size of France? A digest of the most spectacular national parks in the north of the country, and a few days in Zanzibar, an island of heavenly beaches, seems the most appropriate for visitors who have little time.
Day 1: Ngorongoro Crater and walks with a Maasai
Day 2: Serengeri National Park: Seronera - Day 1
Day 3: Serengeri National Park: Seronera - Day 2
Day 4: Tarangire and Lake Manyara National Parks
Day 5: Zanzibar, relax on the beach
Day 6: Diving or snorkeling on the island of Mnemba
Day 7: Cultural visit of the capital Stone Town
After a restorative night, departure for the Ngorongoro crater, the road is long and tiring in Masai land to the edge of the crater, an impressive 4x4 ascent, hang on! You leave for a 6-hour safari in the crater to discover its extraordinary wildlife. Picnic break. In the middle of the afternoon, on the way to Olduvai camp. Walk with a Masai to watch the sunset
In the morning you take the road to Serengeti National Park, through dented 4x4 tracks. The formalities may take a little time. Then you enter a vast plain that stretches to infinity (which means Serengeti in Swahili) that you must penetrate to the heart of the Seronera area to take a safari, before reaching your lodge in this area
Seronera is one of the richest regions in the world for wildlife. It is necessary to take advantage of being in this very remote area to make the most spectacular safaris. In this great plain, groups of lions or solitary cheetahs quickly spot each other, while leopards drown in the trees of the only wooded area of Seronera, after a hearty meal devoured during the night
In the morning, you leave early to pass through the Ngorongoro Crater, the only road to reach Tarangire Park known for its incredible elephant population, which you visit in the early afternoon. You will then discover the wonderful landscapes of Lake Manyara and its thousands of pink flamingos. Return to Arusha, restaurant and well-deserved rest
After several days of weather safari in the heat and dust of the bush, nothing like a few days of beach in Nungwi or Kendwa all the north of the island, among the most beautiful beaches because without reef reef. Here you can bathe at any time in turquoise water. A postcard landscape in which one invites you to a siesta under the palm.
The jewel of the northern coast is called Mnemba, an island surrounded by a huge coral reef that dives into a wall, and can be discovered both diving and snorkeling. Located opposite Matemwe, boat trips are also organized from Nungwi. In the afternoon, go to the Matemwe fish market (around 4pm), walk around this authentic village. Overnight on site or return to Nungwi
Discover the labyrinthine streets and fantastic architecture of the old city, with its Indian, Arab and African influences. Unmissable: the Old Dispensary, the old fort, the Anglican church, the slave prison, Mtoni's palace... Buy your last souvenirs. Soak up the authentic atmosphere that prevails there. Passage to the Forodhani market, dinner in a good restaurant and Taarab music concert
Each Travel Idea is customizable according to your wishes