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

Begins with our professional driver-guide picking you up from your hotel or lodge in the morning for a short safari briefing. You will then drive to Tarangire National Park, enjoying scenic views along the way.

Upon arrival, embark on an exciting game drive through this beautiful park, famous for its large elephant population and majestic baobab trees. Tarangire is the center of a remarkable migratory cycle, hosting up to 3,000 elephants, 25,000 wildebeest, and 30,000 zebras annually, along with lions, giraffes, and many other species.

Enjoy a picnic lunch inside the park before continuing with an afternoon game drive. Later, transfer to your campsite or lodge for dinner and overnight.

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:
  • Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 2

Mto wa Mbu to Central Serengeti National Park

Mto wa Mbu to Central Serengeti National Park

After breakfast from your lodge, depart for Serengeti National Park via the scenic highlands of Karatu and the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Enjoy stunning views of rolling hills and local farmland before descending into the endless plains of the Serengeti, the true heart of wild Africa.

Arrive in the Central Serengeti (Seronera area), renowned for its rich wildlife and the life-giving Seronera River, which attracts lions, elephants, giraffes, and many other species throughout the year. After lunch, enjoy an exciting afternoon game drive across the vast savannah. Dinner and overnight at your campsite.

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 3

Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro Crater

Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro Crater

After an early breakfast in Serengeti National Park, depart with a morning game drive en route toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Enjoy wildlife sightings along the way as you gradually leave the endless plains of the Serengeti behind.

On your journey, stop at a traditional Maasai village for an authentic cultural experience, where you will spend about 30 minutes learning about local customs, traditions, and daily life.

Continue to the Ngorongoro highlands, arriving in the late afternoon. Enjoy dinner and overnight at your campsite on the crater rim, surrounded by breathtaking views and the cool fresh air of the highlands.

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 4

Ngorongoro Crater

Ngorongoro Crater

Begin your day with an early breakfast before descending approximately 2,000 feet into the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater in a pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle. With a picnic lunch in hand, explore this natural “Garden of Eden,” renowned for its remarkable concentration of wildlife. The crater floor features open grasslands, swamps, acacia woodlands, and a soda lake, creating a perfect habitat for lions, elephants, buffaloes, zebras, wildebeest, and the rare black rhino. Enjoy a full day game drive surrounded by breathtaking scenery and abundant wildlife. In the late afternoon, ascend to the crater rim and transfer to Ngare Lodge for dinner and a comfortable overnight stay.

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:
Ngare Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located 1-2hr drive from Ngorongoro Crater
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 5

Lake Manyara National Park to Arusha

Lake Manyara National Park to Arusha

After breakfast, explore Lake Manyara National Park, home to tree-climbing lions, flamingos, and diverse wildlife. Then, visit a nearby Maasai village to experience local culture, traditions, and crafts. In the afternoon, return to Arusha where your safari ends. Optional: an additional overnight stay can be arranged on request.

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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