Tanzania Pilgrimage Safaris

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$3,400 pp (USD)

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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

Arrival in Arusha

Arrival in Arusha

Upon your arrival at the airport, a representative from Mountain Warriors will personally pick you up. You'll then be smoothly transferred to your lodging in the charming city of Arusha, where you'll spend the night.

Take this opportunity to unwind, letting the tranquil ambiance of your accommodation at Gran Melia Hotel, a distinguished luxury hotel celebrated for its serenity and aesthetic allure, envelop you.

This is your chance to relax, rejuvenate, and make the necessary preparations, eagerly anticipating the exciting adventures that await you in the coming days.

Main Destination:
Arusha (City)
Accommodation:
Gran Meliá Arusha
  • Luxury 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

In the morning, your personal safari guide will pick you up from your lodge in Arusha. You'll travel on a good road to Tarangire National Park, passing Maasai in their colorful dress along the way.

Tarangire is famous for elephants and diverse wildlife. In a top-notch safari Jeep with an open roof, you'll explore swamps, savannas, and the Tarangire River, spotting zebras, wildebeests, buffalos, elephants, and giraffes. Keep an eye out for lions and leopards.

Afterward, head to your Manyara secret luxury lodge for dinner. It has a classy restaurant, a nearby pool for relaxation, and ample space.

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:
Escarpment Luxury Lodge Manyara
  • Luxury lodge located 1-2hr drive from Tarangire NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)

Day 3

Karatu to Central Serengeti National Park

Karatu to Central Serengeti National Park

After breakfast, head towards the fertile highlands where the Iraqw people grow wheat and corn. On the way, pass through misty rainforests in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. In the dense undergrowth, look for baboons, leopards, and elephants.

Continue through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area to witness the stunning Ngorongoro Crater before heading to the Serengeti National Park, arriving around midday. The Serengeti is Tanzania's largest park, featuring diverse landscapes like grassy plains, swamps, lakes, savannahs, and mountains.

After a thorough game drive, head to your Moyo Tented camp for dinner and an overnight stay.

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:
Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge
  • Luxury lodge located inside Central Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 4

Visit Great Migration

Visit Great Migration

Spend a full day exploring the wonders of the Northern Serengeti, a vast and breathtaking landscape teeming with wildlife. Encounter impalas grazing, buffalos roaming, and hippos and crocodiles inhabiting the rivers. This region is famed for the Great Migration, when massive herds of wildebeests and zebras traverse the plains in search of fresh grazing, following seasonal rains that shift their route each year. While witnessing this incredible natural spectacle, watch for powerful predators like lions, leopards, and cheetahs that roam the savannah, making every moment a thrilling encounter with Africa’s wild heart.

Main Destination:
Northern Serengeti National Park
Accommodation:
Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge
  • Luxury lodge located inside Central Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 5

Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater

Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater

After breakfast, drive to the Ngorongoro Crater, the world's largest volcanic caldera. It's nearly 20km wide, about 610m deep, and famous for its diverse wildlife.

Apart from the Big Five, the numerous springs attract animals like wildebeests, gazelles, reedbucks, and over 500 bird species. After lunch, pause at a picnic spot and continue enjoying wildlife viewing in the crater.

Following the afternoon game drive, you will make your way to have dinner and spend the night at a nearby to Embalakai lodge on the crater rim.

Main Destination:
Serengeti National Park
Accommodation:
Embalakai Ngorongoro Camp
  • Luxury tented camp located less than 1hr drive from Ngorongoro Crater
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 6

Ngorongoro Crater to Arusha

Ngorongoro Crater to Arusha

Following breakfast, savor the breathtaking vista overlooking the Ngorongoro Crater.

Nowhere else on our planet can you awaken amidst the opulence of an elegant baroque châteaux that seamlessly transport you into one of Africa's most renowned landscapes. A harmonious fusion of teak paneling, Victorian furnishings, and playful African accents crafts a lavish ambiance as sophisticated and distinctive as the crater itself.

In this realm of striking contradictions, possibilities are boundless. The innate luxury of the splendid surroundings ensures that the captivating interior of your suite seamlessly harmonizes with its elevated thatch architecture.

After this unparalleled experience, your driver guide will transfer you.

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:
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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