Tanzania Pilgrimage Safaris

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Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

  • You'll be collected from the airport.
  • Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Day 1

Arrival in Arusha

Arrival in Arusha

Upon arrival at the airport, our professional guide will pick you up and transfer you to your accommodation in Arusha. Spend the day relaxing and preparing for the adventures ahead. You will stay overnight at Sanna Boutique Hotel, a luxurious and tranquil retreat offering comfort and style.

Main Destination:
Arusha (City)
Accommodation:
Sanna Boutique Hotel
  • Luxury hotel located in Arusha (City)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 2

Tarangire National Park

Tarangire National Park

After breakfast, you will be picked up from your hotel in Arusha by your personal safari guide and drive to Tarangire National Park via a tarmac road through rolling Maasai plains dotted with acacia trees. Along the way, you may see Maasai people in traditional dress herding cattle, walking, or traveling by bicycle and donkey cart. Tarangire is famous for its large elephant herds and diverse wildlife, including zebras, wildebeests, buffalos, giraffes, lions, and leopards. Exploring the park from the open roof of a modern safari jeep, you will experience seasonal swamps, savanna landscapes, and the life-giving Tarangire River. In the evening, you will check in at Mawe Mawe lodge, enjoy dinner in a fine restaurant, and relax by the pool, surrounded by natural beauty.

Main Destination:
Tarangire National Park
Best Time To Visit July to November (Animals come to the Tarangire River)
High Season June to October (The park is full of visitors)
Best Weather June to October (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Tarangire NP

ElephantAbundant
GiraffeCommon
LionCommon
BuffaloAbundant
ZebraAbundant
WildebeestAbundant
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HippoCommon
HyenaOccasional
Wild DogVery Rare
Accommodation:
Mawe Mawe Lodge
  • Luxury lodge located 1-2hr drive from Tarangire NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 3

Tarangire- Serengeti National Park

Tarangire- Serengeti National Park

After breakfast, you will be picked up from your Accommodation then you will continue towards the fertile highlands of Serengeti, located in northern Tanzania, is the largest park in the country, covering approximately 14,750 square kilometers. Established in 1951, it forms part of the greater Serengeti ecosystem, which stretches into neighboring Kenya. The park is renowned for its diverse landscapes, including vast grassy plains, savannahs, forests, swamps, rivers, lakes, and scattered mountains, providing a rich variety of habitats for wildlife. Serengeti is home to the Big Five—lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and rhinoceros—as well as cheetahs, hyenas, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, and over 500 species of birds. It is particularly famous for the annual wildebeest migration, one of the largest wildlife spectacles in the world, where millions of wildebeests, zebras, and gazelles move across the plains in search of fresh grazing.

Main Destination:
Central Serengeti National Park
Best Time To Visit January to February and June to October (Different areas are best at different times)
High Season July to March (The Seronera area is crowded)
Best Weather June to October (Little to no rainfall)

Wildlife in Serengeti NP

ElephantCommon
LionCommon
CheetahCommon
BuffaloAbundant
ZebraAbundant
WildebeestAbundant
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GiraffeCommon
HippoCommon
HyenaCommon
LeopardOccasional
Black RhinoVery Rare
Wild DogVery Rare
Accommodation:
The African Kongoni Serengeti Safari Camp
  • Luxury tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 4

Serengeti National Park

Serengeti National Park

Today, you will spend a full day exploring the breathtaking Serengeti National Park, witnessing its rich wildlife and stunning landscapes. The park is home to a wide variety of animals, including impalas, buffalos, crocodiles, and hippos, but it is most famous for the great migrating herds of zebras and wildebeests, whose movements are guided by seasonal rains and vary each year. During your safari, you will also have the chance to spot powerful predators such as lions, leopards, and cheetahs, as they roam the plains in search of prey. Your day will be filled with exciting game drives across the vast savannahs, offering countless opportunities to photograph and experience wildlife in their natural habitat. After an unforgettable day in the park, you will return to your accommodation for dinner and an overnight stay.

Main Destination:
Serengeti National Park
Accommodation:
The African Kongoni Serengeti Safari Camp
  • Luxury tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 5

Serengeti - Ngorongoro Crater

Serengeti - Ngorongoro Crater

After breakfast, you will drive to the Ngorongoro Crater, the world’s largest volcanic caldera. Spanning nearly 20 kilometers in diameter and approximately 610 meters deep, the crater is renowned for its extraordinary concentration of wildlife. In addition to the Big Five—lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and rhinoceros—you may encounter wildebeests, gazelles, reedbucks, and over 500 species of birds drawn to the crater’s freshwater springs. Midday, you will stop at a scenic picnic site to enjoy lunch surrounded by breathtaking views. Afterward, you will continue your game-viewing adventures, exploring the diverse landscapes and observing the incredible variety of animals that call this unique natural wonder home.

Main Destination:
Ngorongoro Crater
Best Time To Visit June to October (Wildlife viewing is best)
High Season Most of the year – July to March (Expect crowds)
Best Weather June to October (Rainfall is little to none)

Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater

LionCommon
BuffaloAbundant
ZebraAbundant
WildebeestAbundant
HyenaAbundant
Show more
ElephantCommon
HippoCommon
LeopardOccasional
Accommodation:
Marera Valley Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located 1-2hr drive from Ngorongoro Crater
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 6

Lake Manyara-Arusha

Lake Manyara-Arusha

After an early breakfast, you will head to Lake Manyara National Park for an exciting day of wildlife and birdwatching. During your game drive, you will have the opportunity to see a wide variety of birds, including the park’s famous flamingos that gather along the lake’s shores. You will also visit the hippo pool to observe hippos up close and enjoy views of the park’s natural hot springs. Along the way, you may encounter other wildlife such as buffalo, wildebeest, warthogs, monkeys, and a variety of vultures. The park’s diverse landscapes, from lakeside plains to dense forests, make it a haven for both animals and birdlife. After a fulfilling day of exploration, you'll be dropped off at Arusha.

Main Destination:
Lake Manyara National Park
Best Time To Visit June to October (Easier to spot animals)
High Season July to March (The northern section gets crowded)
Best Weather June to October (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Lake Manyara NP

ElephantCommon
GiraffeCommon
BuffaloCommon
ZebraCommon
HippoCommon
Show more
LionOccasional
HyenaOccasional
Wild DogVery Rare
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

  • Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
  • You'll be dropped off at the airport.

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