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

Arrival In Arusha City

Arrival In Arusha City

Arusha is a lively city at the foot of Mount Meru, known as the safari capital of Tanzania. It serves as the main starting point for safaris to Tarangire National Park, Serengeti National Park, and Ngorongoro Crater. Visitors can enjoy city tours, exploring bustling local markets, traditional Maasai crafts, cultural museums, and colonial-era architecture. Guided walks provide insight into Arusha’s diverse communities, history, and daily life. Guests can also take short day trips to scenic viewpoints, coffee plantations, and waterfalls. With its combination of urban culture, natural beauty, and proximity to Tanzania’s top wildlife parks, Arusha offers an engaging introduction to Northern Tanzania adventures.

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

Your Tanzania Pilgrimage Safaris guide will collect you from your accommodation after breakfast. You will then drive to Tarangire National Park. This transit drive is approximately two and a half hours on good tarmac roads. The Park is named after the Tarangire River which runs through it. This river of warthogs is the only source of water for wildlife in the region during the dry season. The Park is well known for its elephant families, which can often be seen congregating by the river. You may also see giraffe, bushbuck, and hartebeest. These animals are closely followed by a range of predators, including lions and leopards. There are more breeding species of birds found in Tarangire than anywhere else on the planet! The huge and ancient Baobab trees can be seen here. Some of them are said to have lived for more than a thousand years.
Lunch will be at a picnic site inside the Park. After your game drive, you will transit to your accommodation in Karatu.

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 Serengeti National Park

Tarangire National Park To Serengeti National Park

Serengeti National Park’s Central Serengeti is the core of Tanzania’s famous wildlife ecosystem, offering vast open plains, rocky kopjes, and extraordinary biodiversity. The main activity is game drives, where visitors explore the park in 4x4 safari vehicles guided by professional safari guides. Guests can witness lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, and gazelles in their natural habitats. The varied landscape, featuring rolling grasslands, scattered acacia trees, and kopjes, creates perfect vantage points for photography and wildlife observation. Scenic picnic stops allow guests to relax while immersed in the African wilderness. Central Serengeti delivers an authentic and unforgettable safari experience, showcasing the best of Tanzania’s iconic wildlife and landscapes.

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 4

Serengeti National Park To Ngorongoro Crater

Serengeti National Park To Ngorongoro Crater

Serengeti National Park is one of the world’s most renowned wildlife destinations, celebrated for its endless plains, diverse ecosystems, and spectacular wildlife. The main activity is game drives, where visitors explore the park in a 4x4 vehicle guided by professional safari guides. Guests can encounter lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, and large herds of gazelles. The park’s landscapes, ranging from open grasslands to riverine areas and rocky kopjes, provide ideal settings for observing and photographing wildlife. Scenic stops during drives allow visitors to enjoy meals while surrounded by the beauty of the African wilderness. Serengeti National Park offers an unmatched safari experience, combining thrilling wildlife encounters with breathtaking scenery in one of Tanzania’s most iconic natural treasures.

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 one of the world’s most remarkable natural wonders, a vast volcanic caldera teeming with wildlife. The main activity is game drives, where visitors descend the crater floor in a 4x4 safari vehicle guided by experienced safari guides. Guests can encounter lions, elephants, buffaloes, zebras, wildebeests, hyenas, and the rare black rhino, all within a unique and enclosed ecosystem. The crater’s landscapes include open grasslands, forests, and wetlands such as Lake Magadi, attracting diverse birdlife. Scenic picnic stops provide opportunities to relax while taking in breathtaking views. A game drive in Ngorongoro Crater delivers unforgettable wildlife encounters, stunning scenery, and one of Africa’s most iconic safari experiences.

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
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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 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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