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 From Arusha City

Arrival From Arusha City

Arusha is a vibrant city at the foot of Mount Meru, often called 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. Walking or guided tours provide insights into Arusha’s diverse communities, history, and lifestyle. The city also offers opportunities for day trips, photography, and sampling Tanzanian cuisine at local restaurants. Arusha’s blend of urban culture, natural beauty, and proximity to wildlife parks makes it an essential start to any Northern Tanzania safari.

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 one of Tanzania’s most scenic wildlife destinations, famous for its sprawling savannahs, giant baobab trees, and large herds of elephants. The park comes alive during the dry season as animals gather along the Tarangire River, creating incredible wildlife viewing opportunities. Visitors enjoy game drives in a 4x4 safari vehicle guided by experienced guides, spotting lions, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, buffaloes, and a variety of antelope species. Bird enthusiasts can observe over 500 bird species, from colorful kingfishers to majestic eagles. The park’s diverse landscapes, open plains, riverine forests, and scenic picnic spots provide an unforgettable safari experience, combining close encounters with wildlife and the serene beauty of Tanzania’s wilderness.

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:
Tarangire Elephant Springs Camp
  • Luxury tented camp located inside Tarangire NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 3

Tarangire National Park / Full Game Drive

Tarangire National Park / Full Game Drive

Tarangire National Park is a captivating wildlife destination, renowned for its vast savannahs, iconic baobab trees, and impressive herds of elephants. The park is especially lively during the dry season when animals congregate along the Tarangire River, providing exceptional viewing opportunities. Visitors engage in game drives, exploring the park in a 4x4 vehicle guided by professional safari guides. On these drives, guests can spot lions, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, buffaloes, and a variety of antelopes. Birdwatchers will delight in over 500 bird species, including colorful kingfishers, hornbills, and eagles. The combination of open plains, riverine forests, and scenic picnic spots makes Tarangire a top destination for immersive wildlife experiences and unforgettable safari adventures.

Main Destination:
Tarangire National Park
Accommodation:
Ngare Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located 1-2hr drive from Tarangire NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 4

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, rocky kopjes, and abundant wildlife. Visitors enjoy game drives across this vast wilderness in 4x4 safari vehicles accompanied by professional guides. The area is home to lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, and gazelles, offering exceptional wildlife viewing opportunities. The landscapes of open grasslands, scattered acacia trees, and kopjes create ideal settings for photography and wildlife observation. Guests may also stop at scenic picnic spots to enjoy lunch surrounded by the beauty of the African plains. Central Serengeti provides a quintessential safari experience, combining thrilling wildlife encounters with breathtaking scenery in one of Africa’s most iconic national parks.

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 5

Serengeti National Park / Full Game Drive

Serengeti National Park / Full Game Drive

Serengeti National Park’s Central Serengeti is the heart of Tanzania’s legendary wildlife region, known for its endless plains, rocky kopjes, and abundant wildlife. Visitors enjoy game drives across this vast wilderness in 4x4 safari vehicles accompanied by professional guides. The area is home to lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, and gazelles, offering exceptional wildlife viewing opportunities. The landscapes of open grasslands, scattered acacia trees, and kopjes create ideal settings for photography and wildlife observation. Guests may also stop at scenic picnic spots to enjoy lunch surrounded by the beauty of the African plains. Central Serengeti provides a quintessential safari experience, combining thrilling wildlife encounters with breathtaking scenery in one of Africa’s most iconic national parks.

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 6

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:
Bougainvillea Safari Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located in Karatu (Town)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 7

Ngorongoro Crater To Arusha

Ngorongoro Crater To Arusha

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
Show more
ElephantCommon
HippoCommon
LeopardOccasional
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

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End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

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  • You'll be dropped off at the airport.

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