Tanzania Pilgrimage Safaris

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$2,479 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

Arrival In Arusha City

Arusha is a vibrant city at the foot of Mount Meru, known as the safari capital of Tanzania. It serves as the starting point for adventures to Tarangire National Park, Serengeti National Park, and Ngorongoro Crater. Visitors can explore bustling markets, cultural sites, and enjoy city tours before embarking on thrilling safari game drives.

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 famous for its vast savannahs, ancient baobab trees, and large herds of elephants. The park comes alive during the dry season as wildlife gathers around the Tarangire River. Visitors enjoy game drives spotting lions, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, buffaloes, and over 500 bird species. Scenic landscapes, picnic stops, and close encounters with Africa’s rich wildlife make Tarangire an unforgettable safari experience.

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:
Ngare 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 Central Serengeti National Park

Tarangire National Park To Central Serengeti National Park

Serengeti National Park’s Central Serengeti is the heart of Tanzania’s legendary wildlife region. Known for its endless plains and rocky kopjes, it offers some of the best game drives in Africa. Visitors can spot lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, giraffes, zebras, and large herds of wildebeests and gazelles. The area’s scenic landscapes, open grasslands, and abundant wildlife provide an unforgettable safari experience, perfect for photography and wildlife observation.

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 National Park To Ngorongoro Crater

Serengeti National Park To Ngorongoro Crater

Serengeti National Park is one of the world’s most famous wildlife destinations, renowned for its vast plains, rich biodiversity, and the spectacular Great Migration. Visitors enjoy thrilling game drives across open savannahs, spotting lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, giraffes, zebras, and wildebeests. With breathtaking landscapes of grasslands, rivers, and kopjes, Serengeti offers an unforgettable safari filled with incredible wildlife encounters and photo opportunities.

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 5

Ngorongoro Crater To Lake Manyara National Park

Ngorongoro Crater To Lake Manyara National Park

Ngorongoro Crater is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the world’s largest intact volcanic caldera. The crater floor hosts a dense concentration of wildlife, including lions, elephants, zebras, buffaloes, and the rare black rhino. Visitors enjoy thrilling game drives through its grasslands, forests, and wetlands, stopping at scenic sites like hippo pools. The combination of breathtaking landscapes and diverse wildlife makes Ngorongoro Crater a must-see safari 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:
Karatu Villas 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 stunning park known for its diverse landscapes, including acacia woodlands, soda lake shores, and lush groundwater forests. Visitors enjoy game drives spotting elephants, giraffes, baboons, hippos, and tree-climbing lions. The park is also a haven for birdwatchers, hosting flamingos, pelicans, and over 400 bird species. With its scenic beauty, wildlife diversity, and intimate safari experience, Lake Manyara offers unforgettable moments in Tanzania’s northern 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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  • This tour is offered by Tanzania Pilgrimage Safaris, not SafariBookings.
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