With only one week for a safari, carefully planning where to go is crucial to see a lot. Focus on just one or two areas, like Tanzania’s Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater or Botswana’s Okavango Delta.
Spend 2-3 nights at each wilderness lodge, with morning and evening drives each day. One popular 7 day Tanzania option is: 2 nights in Arusha → 2 nights Serengeti Park → 2 nights Ngorongoro Crater → 1 night Tarangire Park. For Botswana: 2 nights Chobe Park → 3 nights Okavango Delta → 1 night Maun. Or try 1 place in depth, like 4 nights Maasai Mara in Kenya.
Itineraries vary a lot, so talk to safari experts to find the best fit for you. No matter the route, a week is just enough to start a lifelong love of safaris!