Tanzania Pilgrimage Safaris

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

Day 1

Arusha to Tarangire National Park

Arusha to Tarangire National Park

Tarangire National Park is a wildlife-rich reserve in northern Tanzania, near Arusha. It is best known for its large elephant herds, iconic baobab trees, and the life-giving Tarangire River, which attracts diverse animals during the dry season. The park supports lions, leopards, cheetahs, giraffes, zebras, and over 500 bird species. It is a key part of Tanzania’s northern safari circuit, with peak wildlife viewing from June to October. On this day you can enjoy an exciting full-day game drive to explore the park’s diverse landscapes and spot elephants, big cats, and other wildlife along the river. Guests may stop for a scenic picnic lunch inside the park, take part in bird watching, capture stunning photographs of baobabs and wildlife, and experience a late afternoon sunset game drive before heading to their lodge for dinner and relaxation.

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:
Tarangire Elephant Springs Camp
  • Luxury tented camp located inside Tarangire NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 2

Tarangire National Park to Serengeti National Park

Tarangire National Park to Serengeti National Park

Serengeti National Park in northern Tanzania, established in 1951, spans about 14,750 sq km of savannah, woodlands, and riverine forests. Known for the Great Migration of over 1.5 million wildebeest, zebras, and gazelles, it also hosts lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, buffalo, rhinos, giraffes, and diverse birds. “Serengeti” means “endless plains,” defined by vast grasslands dotted with acacia trees and rocky kopjes. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, it is a top safari destination and vital conservation area. On day 2, you may depart from Tarangire National Park after breakfast and enjoy a scenic drive toward the Serengeti via the Ngorongoro highlands, with wildlife viewing en route, cultural encounters with Maasai communities (optional), and photo stops at panoramic viewpoints. After picnic lunch along the way, guests continue with an afternoon game drive upon entering the Serengeti, spotting plains game and predators before heading to their camp or lodge for dinner and relaxation.

Main Destination:
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:
Serengeti Central Lodge
  • Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 3

Serengeti National Park / Full Game Drive

Serengeti National Park / Full Game Drive

The Serengeti National Park is a world-famous wildlife reserve in northern Tanzania, covering about 14,750 km². Renowned for its vast savannahs, it hosts the Great Migration, where over a million wildebeest, zebras, and gazelles move seasonally. The park is home to Africa’s “Big Five” – lions, leopards, elephants, buffaloes, and rhinos – along with cheetahs, giraffes, and hippos. Its diverse ecosystems include grasslands, riverine forests, and kopjes, supporting rich biodiversity. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Serengeti is vital for conservation, eco-tourism, and scientific research, offering unmatched wildlife viewing experiences year-round. On this day, clients can enjoy an early morning game drive to witness predators in action, followed by a bush breakfast or picnic lunch in the plains, an optional hot air balloon safari for panoramic views, afternoon wildlife tracking, bird watching, photography sessions, and a scenic sunset drive before returning to the lodge for relaxation.

Main Destination:
Serengeti National Park
Accommodation:
Serengeti Central Lodge
  • Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 4

Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro Crater

Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro Crater

The Ngorongoro Crater is the world’s largest inactive volcanic caldera, about 20 km wide and 600 m deep. Formed 2–3 million years ago, it hosts diverse wildlife including lions, elephants, rhinos, and flamingos. Its fertile soil supports Maasai pastoralists who live on the crater rim. The crater is part of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that combines conservation with human habitation. On thi day you can enjoy a morning game drive in Serengeti National Park en route to Ngorongoro, spotting wildlife across the plains, followed by scenic photography stops and a picnic lunch. Upon arrival, guests descend into the crater for a half-day game drive to see the Big Five, visit Lake Magadi for flamingo viewing, and experience breathtaking views from the crater rim before heading to their lodge for dinner and.

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:
Ikumbi Safari Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located 1-2hr drive from Ngorongoro Crater
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 5

Ngorongoro Crater to Lake Manyara National Park

Ngorongoro Crater to Lake Manyara National Park

Lake Manyara is a shallow, alkaline lake located in northern Tanzania within Lake Manyara National Park. It lies in the Great Rift Valley and is fed by rivers from the surrounding highlands. The lake is famous for its large populations of flamingos that create spectacular pink stretches along the shore, as well as hippos, elephants, baboons, and diverse bird species. The park’s acacia woodlands and groundwater forests provide rich habitats for wildlife. At this day, you can depart from Ngorongoro Crater after breakfast and enjoy a scenic drive to Lake Manyara National Park, followed by a game drive to spot tree-climbing lions, elephants, and flamingos, a picnic lunch inside the park, birdwatching along the lakeshore, photography of the Rift Valley escarpment, and a relaxing evening transfer to their lodge.

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)
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

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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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