Tanzania Pilgrimage Safaris

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$2,930 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 in Arusha & City Tour

Arrival in Arusha & City Tour

Fly from Zanzibar to Arusha, where our driver-guide will welcome you at the airport. Explore Arusha with a guided city tour, visiting bustling local markets, Maasai craft shops, and iconic landmarks while learning about Tanzanian culture and daily life. In the late afternoon, transfer to your comfortable lodge for relaxation and overnight.

Main Destination:
Arusha (City)
Accommodation:
Burka Coffee Lounge
  • Mid-range lodge located in Arusha (City)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included)
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 2

Tarangire National Park Game Drive

Tarangire National Park Game Drive

After breakfast, drive to Tarangire National Park, famous for its enormous elephant herds, giant baobab trees, and abundant wildlife. Enjoy a shared game drive spotting lions, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, and hundreds of bird species. In the late afternoon, continue to Mto wa Mbu for dinner and overnight in a lodge surrounded by scenic landscapes.

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

Central Serengeti Game Drive

Central Serengeti Game Drive

Travel to Central Serengeti, crossing rolling savannahs and scattered acacia woodlands. Embark on an afternoon game drive, searching for lions, leopards, elephants, and large herds of herbivores. Experience the iconic Serengeti plains and enjoy sunset views before overnighting at a shared tented camp or lodge inside the park.

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

Day 4

Serengeti Game Drive

Serengeti Game Drive

Spend a full day exploring the vast Serengeti ecosystem. Morning and afternoon game drives reveal predators in action and abundant wildlife. During migration season, travel into Northern Serengeti to witness the spectacular movement of wildebeests and zebras. Picnic lunch in the park, followed by dinner and overnight at your camp or lodge.

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

Day 5

Serengeti to Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Serengeti to Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Enjoy a final morning game drive in Serengeti, then drive through scenic Ngorongoro Highlands toward the crater area. Admire the rolling hills, Maasai villages, and fertile farmland along the way. Check into your lodge with stunning crater rim views, enjoy dinner, and overnight near Ngorongoro.

Main Destination:
Serengeti National Park
Accommodation:
Ngorongoro Safari Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located outside Ngorongoro Crater
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 6

Ngorongoro Crater & Return to Arusha

Ngorongoro Crater & Return to Arusha

Descend early into Ngorongoro Crater for a game drive to see the Big Five, flamingos, hippos, and abundant wildlife in this natural wonder. After a picnic lunch in the crater, drive back to Arusha, reflecting on the unforgettable safari experience. Overnight at your Arusha lodge.

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:
Burka Coffee Lounge
  • Mid-range lodge located in Arusha (City)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 7

Materuni Waterfalls & Flight to Zanzibar

Materuni Waterfalls & Flight to Zanzibar

Drive to the lush foothills of Mount Kilimanjaro to visit Materuni Waterfalls. Trek through coffee plantations, local villages, and tropical forest, experiencing local culture and nature up close. In the afternoon, catch a flight to Zanzibar and transfer to your beach hotel for relaxation and overnight.

Main Destination:
Foothills of Mt Kilimanjaro
Accommodation:
Kendwa Rocks Beach Hotel
  • Mid-range hotel located in Kendwa (Zanzibar)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 8

Zanzibar Beach Leisure

Zanzibar Beach Leisure

Wake up to the tranquil sounds of the Indian Ocean and enjoy a relaxed breakfast at your beach hotel. Spend the day unwinding on Zanzibar’s white-sand beaches or swimming in the turquoise waters. Guests may independently book optional activities such as snorkeling among coral reefs, diving, sailing, or visiting spice farms to explore the island’s aromatic plantations. Return to the hotel for dinner and overnight.

Main Destination:
Zanzibar Island (Tanzania Beaches)
Accommodation:
Kendwa Rocks Beach Hotel
  • Mid-range hotel located in Kendwa (Zanzibar)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 9

Zanzibar Leisure & Optional Adventures

Zanzibar Leisure & Optional Adventures

After breakfast, continue your leisure stay on Zanzibar’s coast. You can choose from a variety of optional experiences, including guided cultural tours of Stone Town, dolphin watching excursions, kayaking, or visiting Jozani Forest to see the rare red colobus monkeys. Alternatively, enjoy hotel amenities, spa treatments, or simply relax by the beach. Overnight at your hotel.

Main Destination:
Zanzibar Island (Tanzania Beaches)
Accommodation:
Kendwa Rocks Beach Hotel
  • Mid-range hotel located in Kendwa (Zanzibar)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 10

Departure from Zanzibar

Departure from Zanzibar

Enjoy a final breakfast by the ocean before checking out of your hotel. Our driver will transfer you to Zanzibar International Airport for your international flight home, concluding your unforgettable bush-and-beach adventure through Tanzania.

Main Destination:
Zanzibar Island (Tanzania Beaches)
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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