Tanzania Pilgrimage Safaris

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$3,776 pp (USD)

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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 From Arusha City

Arrival From Arusha City

Arusha is a vibrant safari gateway in northern Tanzania, located at the foot of Mount Meru. It serves as the starting point for Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Tarangire, and Manyara safaris. Known for its cool climate, coffee farms, cultural diversity, and lively markets, Arusha blends urban energy with natural beauty, making it an ideal base for wildlife adventures and cultural experiences in East Africa, offering game drives and cultural tours.

Main Destination:
Arusha (City)
Accommodation:
The Charity Hotel
  • Mid-range hotel located in Arusha (City)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 2

Arusha to Tarangire National Park

Arusha to Tarangire National Park

Tarangire National Park is one of northern Tanzania’s most scenic wildlife destinations, famous for its massive baobab trees and large elephant herds. During the dry season, animals gather along the Tarangire River, creating excellent game-viewing opportunities. The park is home to lions, leopards, giraffes, zebras, and over 500 bird species. Less crowded than other parks, Tarangire offers authentic safari experience with diverse landscapes and rich biodiversity.

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

Day 3

Tarangire National Park to Serengeti National Park

Tarangire National Park to Serengeti National Park

Serengeti National Park is one of Africa’s most iconic wildlife destinations, renowned for its endless golden plains and extraordinary biodiversity. It is best known for the Great Migration, where millions of wildebeest and zebras move in search of fresh grazing. The park hosts abundant predators including lions, cheetahs, and leopards, as well as elephants and giraffes. With year-round game viewing and dramatic landscapes, the Serengeti offers a classic and unforgettable safari experience.

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

Day 4

Serengeti National Park / Full Game Drive

Serengeti National Park / Full Game Drive

Serengeti National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site celebrated for its vast savannahs and exceptional wildlife. The park supports one of the largest concentrations of mammals in the world, including the Big Five. Its dramatic river crossings during the Great Migration attract visitors from across the globe. From open plains to rocky kopjes, the Serengeti’s diverse habitats provide spectacular scenery and outstanding game drives throughout the year.

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

Day 5

Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro Crater

Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro Crater

Serengeti National Park is one of Africa’s most famous wildlife reserves, known for its vast open plains, rich ecosystems, and extraordinary concentration of animals. It is home to the Great Migration, where millions of wildebeest, zebras, and gazelles move across the savannah in search of fresh grazing, attracting predators such as lions, cheetahs, leopards, and hyenas. The park also supports elephants, giraffes, buffalo, and rhinos, making it ideal for Big Five viewing. With diverse habitats ranging from grasslands and riverine forests to rocky kopjes, Serengeti offers breathtaking landscapes and exceptional year-round game viewing, making it a cornerstone of Tanzania’s northern safari circuit.

Main Destination:
Serengeti National Park
Accommodation:
Bougainvillea Safari Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located in Karatu (Town)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 6

Ngorongoro Crater to Lake Manyara National Park

Ngorongoro Crater to Lake Manyara National Park

Ngorongoro Crater is the world’s largest intact volcanic caldera and one of Africa’s most remarkable wildlife destinations. Formed millions of years ago, the crater creates a natural enclosure that supports an extraordinary concentration of animals. Visitors can spot the Big Five—lion, elephant, buffalo, leopard, and the endangered black rhino—alongside zebras, wildebeest, hippos, and flamingos around Lake Magadi. Its diverse habitats, including grasslands, swamps, forests, and soda lakes, provide year-round game viewing in a breathtaking setting. As part of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, it also reflects the harmonious coexistence of wildlife and Maasai communities, making it a unique blend of natural beauty and cultural heritage.

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 7

Lake Manyara National Park to Arusha

Lake Manyara National Park to Arusha

Lake Manyara National Park is a scenic and diverse wildlife park in northern Tanzania, famous for its striking contrasts of landscapes and rich biodiversity. The park stretches from the soda lake, which attracts thousands of flamingos, to dense groundwater forests and acacia woodlands. Lake Manyara is renowned for its tree-climbing lions, large elephant herds, hippos, baboons, giraffes, and numerous bird species, making it a birdwatcher’s paradise. Its compact size allows for excellent game-viewing in a short time, offering unique safari experiences with both water-based and terrestrial wildlife. The park’s combination of forest, lake, and open plains creates a beautiful backdrop for photography, nature walks, and cultural visits to local Maasai communities, making it an accessible and versatile destination in northern Tanzania’s safari circuit.

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

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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