Tanzania Pilgrimage Safaris

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$1,280 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

Zanzibar Air Port to Arusha

Zanzibar Air Port to Arusha

Arusha is the vibrant gateway to Tanzania’s northern safari circuit, nestled beneath the towering presence of Mount Meru. During the city tour, guests explore local culture and daily life through visits to the Maasai market for handmade crafts and souvenirs, the Cultural Heritage Centre for art, gemstones, and Tanzanite displays, and a local coffee experience to learn how Arabica coffee is grown, roasted, and brewed. The tour may also include a stop at the Arusha Clock Tower, the symbolic halfway point between Cairo and Cape Town, and a local food experience to taste authentic Tanzanian cuisine. This relaxed introduction offers history, culture, shopping, and interaction with local communities before the safari adventure begins.

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 Serengeti National Park

Arusha to Serengeti National Park

Serengeti National Park is Tanzania’s most iconic wildlife destination, renowned for its endless golden plains and extraordinary concentration of animals. During the tour, guests enjoy thrilling game drives in a 4x4 safari vehicle, searching for the Big Five—lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and rhino—while witnessing large herds of wildebeest, zebras, and gazelles. Depending on the season, travelers may experience part of the Great Migration and predator action. Picnic lunches are served in scenic bush settings, and evenings are spent at a lodge or tented camp surrounded by nature. The experience offers breathtaking landscapes, diverse ecosystems, rich birdlife, and unforgettable close encounters with Africa’s most celebrated wildlife.

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:
Crayfish Camp Naivasha
  • Budget tented camp located at Lake Naivasha (Naivasha)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 3

Full Game Drive At Serengeti National Park

Full Game Drive At Serengeti National Park

Serengeti National Park offers one of Africa’s most immersive safari experiences, where vast savannahs meet kopjes, riverine forests, and endless horizons filled with wildlife. The tour includes morning and afternoon game drives led by a professional guide, tracking lions on the hunt, leopards resting in acacia trees, and large elephant herds moving across the plains. Guests may witness cheetahs chasing prey and hippos gathering in river pools, while bird lovers enjoy sightings of eagles, vultures, and colorful savannah species. A bush picnic allows time to relax in the heart of the park, and sunset drives reveal golden landscapes and active predators. Nights are spent in comfortable lodges or tented camps, where the sounds of nature create an authentic wilderness atmosphere and a truly unforgettable safari adventure.

Main Destination:
Serengeti National Park
Accommodation:
Crayfish Camp Naivasha
  • Budget tented camp located at Lake Naivasha (Naivasha)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 4

Serengeti National Park to Lake Manyara National Park

Serengeti National Park to Lake Manyara National Park

Lake Manyara National Park is a scenic gem set along the Great Rift Valley escarpment, known for its diverse habitats and compact wildlife viewing. The tour features a game drive through lush groundwater forests where troops of baboons and blue monkeys roam, followed by open floodplains that host elephants, giraffes, zebras, and large herds of buffalo. Guests may spot the famous tree-climbing lions resting on acacia branches and enjoy views of flamingos and other water birds along the alkaline lake shore. A picnic stop inside the park allows time to relax while surrounded by nature, and the drive continues through hot springs and acacia woodlands, offering excellent photography opportunities and a rich introduction to Tanzania’s birdlife and landscapes.

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
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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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  • This tour is offered by Tanzania Pilgrimage Safaris, not SafariBookings.
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  • If you request changes to this tour, the advertised rates will likely change.
  • Rates include a fixed budget for flights during this tour. If flights cost more, your quote will reflect this.
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  • If an accommodation is fully booked, the operator will suggest a comparable alternative.