Tanzania Pilgrimage Safaris

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Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

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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, famous for its giant baobabs and large elephant herds, offers an immersive safari experience. Your tour includes morning and afternoon game drives across the park’s savannahs and along the Tarangire River, where you can spot lions, leopards, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, and a variety of birds.

Scenic picnic lunches provide a relaxing break while surrounded by wildlife. Guests also enjoy guided walks and birdwatching opportunities in the park’s diverse habitats, including riverine forests and seasonal wetlands. Visits to nearby Maasai villages offer cultural encounters, giving insight into traditional lifestyles and local customs.

With abundant wildlife, breathtaking landscapes, and a mix of game drives and cultural experiences, Tarangire National Park delivers a full and unforgettable safari adventure.

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

Tarangire National Park To Central Serengeti National Park

Tarangire National Park To Central Serengeti National Park

Serengeti National Park. This region is famous for its year-round game viewing, diverse landscapes, and high concentration of predators.

During your tour, you will enjoy morning and afternoon game drives across open plains, river valleys, and rocky kopjes where lions, leopards, and cheetahs are often seen. The Seronera River attracts many animals including elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, and hippos, making it an excellent location for wildlife observation.

Guests can enjoy picnic lunches in designated scenic areas while surrounded by nature. Your professional guide will share knowledge about animal behavior, migration patterns, and the Serengeti ecosystem. Central Serengeti offers incredible photography opportunities and unforgettable wildlife encounters, making it one of the highlights of any Tanzania safari.

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:
Friends - Serengeti Camp
  • 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

Serengeti National Park, renowned for its endless plains and rich wildlife, offers an unforgettable safari experience. Your tour includes morning and afternoon game drives to spot the Big Five—lions, leopards, elephants, buffaloes, and rhinos—alongside giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, and diverse bird species.

Drives take you across open savannahs, riverine areas, and kopjes, offering excellent photography and wildlife observation opportunities. Scenic picnic lunches allow you to relax while surrounded by animals in their natural habitat.

The tour may also include visits to nearby seasonal lakes for birdwatching, including flamingos and other waterbirds, and optional cultural encounters with local communities near the park. Serengeti National Park delivers thrilling wildlife sightings, breathtaking landscapes, and a complete African 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

Serengeti National Park To Ngorongoro Crater

Serengeti National Park To Ngorongoro Crater

Serengeti National Park, world-famous for its vast plains and abundant wildlife, offers a classic African safari experience. Your tour includes morning and afternoon game drives to spot the Big Five—lions, leopards, elephants, buffaloes, and rhinos—alongside giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, and countless bird species.

The park’s diverse landscapes, from open savannahs to riverine areas and rocky kopjes, provide stunning scenery and excellent photography opportunities. Guided drives include expert insights on animal behavior, tracking, and the Serengeti ecosystem.

Picnic lunches in scenic spots allow guests to relax while observing wildlife in their natural habitat. The tour may also include optional bush walks or cultural encounters with local communities near the park. Serengeti National Park delivers unforgettable wildlife experiences, breathtaking landscapes, and the essence of a true African 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 Full Game Drive

Ngorongoro Crater Full Game Drive

Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is the world’s largest intact volcanic caldera and a prime destination for wildlife lovers. Your tour includes a descent into the crater for a full-day game drive, where you can spot the Big Five—lions, elephants, buffaloes, leopards, and rhinos—alongside zebras, wildebeest, hippos, flamingos, and diverse birdlife.

The crater’s dramatic landscapes of grassy plains, freshwater lakes, and forested slopes provide stunning scenery and excellent photography opportunities. Guided drives offer insights into the area’s geology, wildlife behavior, and conservation efforts.

A picnic lunch in a scenic location inside the crater allows you to relax while surrounded by wildlife. Ngorongoro Crater delivers unforgettable encounters, breathtaking views, and a unique safari experience that combines nature, wildlife, and culture in one extraordinary destination.

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

Ngorongoro Crater To Lake Manyara National Park

Ngorongoro Crater To Lake Manyara National Park

Lake Manyara National Park, set along the edge of the Great Rift Valley, is famous for its tree-climbing lions, flamingos, hippos, and diverse birdlife. Your tour includes morning and afternoon game drives through its varied landscapes, from lush groundwater forests to open floodplains and the soda lake shore.

Visitors can spot elephants, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, baboons, and many colorful birds while exploring the park’s unique habitats. Guided drives provide expert insights into animal behavior, ecology, and the park’s fascinating ecosystems.

Picnic lunches in scenic areas allow you to enjoy the surroundings while observing wildlife in their natural habitat. Lake Manyara National Park offers a combination of thrilling wildlife encounters, beautiful scenery, and memorable safari experiences in northern Tanzania.

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:
Greenside Hotel
  • Mid-range hotel located in Arusha (City)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 7

Lake Manyara National Park To Lake Eyasi

Lake Manyara National Park To Lake Eyasi

Lake Eyasi, located south of the Ngorongoro Highlands, offers a unique cultural and nature experience. Unlike traditional wildlife parks, this area is best known for its indigenous communities and peaceful landscapes.

During your tour, you will visit the Hadzabe tribe, one of the last hunter-gatherer communities in East Africa, and learn about their traditional hunting techniques, survival skills, and daily life. You may also meet the Datoga people, known for their blacksmithing craftsmanship and pastoral lifestyle.

Guided walks along the lake shore provide opportunities for birdwatching, photography, and enjoying the quiet beauty of the Rift Valley. Early morning activities offer the most authentic cultural interactions. Lake Eyasi delivers a meaningful cultural encounter combined with scenic natural surroundings, making it a special addition to your northern Tanzania safari.

Main Destination:
Lake Eyasi
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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