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

Arusha to Tarangire national Park

Arusha to Tarangire national Park

Start your adventure in Arusha, where your guide picks you up early for a scenic drive through northern Tanzania’s rolling hills and traditional villages. Arriving at Tarangire National Park, you’ll enjoy a thrilling game drive among vast herds of elephants, graceful giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, and buffalo. Predators like lions and leopards may appear, while over 500 bird species fill the skies. The park’s iconic baobab trees and the life-giving Tarangire River create stunning landscapes, especially during the dry season when wildlife gathers to drink. A picnic lunch in the park and expert insights from your guide make this day an unforgettable introduction to Tanzania’s wildlife.

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:
  • Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included)
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 2

Tarangere National Park to Serengeti National Park

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

Day 3

Full Game Drive Serengeti National Park

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

Day 4

Serengite National Park to Ngorongoro Crater

Serengite National Park to Ngorongoro Crater

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

Day 5

Ngorongoro Crater to Lake Manyara National Park

Ngorongoro Crater to Lake Manyara National Park

Ngorongoro Crater in northern Tanzania is the world’s largest intact volcanic caldera, spanning 20 km across with walls rising 600 meters high. Formed millions of years ago, it hosts a unique ecosystem teeming with wildlife, including the Big Five—lion, elephant, buffalo, leopard, and rhino—alongside zebras, wildebeests, hippos, and flamingos. The crater floor features grasslands, forests, lakes, and swamps, providing perfect habitats for diverse species. The Maasai people live around the area, preserving traditional pastoral lifestyles. With its dramatic landscapes, rich wildlife, and cultural heritage, Ngorongoro Crater offers an unforgettable safari experience in Tanzania.

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 6

Lake Manyara National Park to Arusha

Lake Manyara National Park to Arusha

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
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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