The roads between major cities and towns in Tanzania are spacious and well paved. Work is underway to tarmac the route from Arusha all the way to the Ngorongoro Crater. Getting to more remote locations, including Serengeti National Park, involves driving over dirt roads that tend to deteriorate during the rainy season. Roads and junctions are not always well marked, so if you’re driving without a guide be sure to stop and ask directions at stopping points along the way. Four-wheel drive vehicles are recommended, and it’s best to make sure you have two spare tires and an operational jack.
Public transport is an economical way to get around the country. Buses connect major towns and cities and smaller minivans called dala dalas stop off at smaller villages along the way. Buses leave each morning from a town or village’s central station and tickets can be bought ahead of time from the company offices. If you’re travelling by dala dala, find one going in your direction and flag it down – the driver will make sure it’s heading the right way and let you know when you’ve reached your stop.
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