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Arrival
Day 1
Airport pick-up and transfer to your accommodation in Arusha
Airport pick-up and transfer to your accommodation in Arusha
Welcome to Tanzania! As soon as you land, a friendly Lion King representative will meet you at the airport and transport you to your accommodation in Arusha. Depending on your arrival time, you’ll have a chance to unwind and get ready for the incredible adventure that awaits you!
Arusha is a vibrant city and a crucial hub for safari experiences in northern Tanzania, making it an essential stop for most travellers. Don't miss out on this exciting starting point for your unforgettable journey!
- Main Destination:
- Arusha (City)
- Accommodation:
- Pazuri Inn
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Journey from Arusha to Tarangire National Park, an Elephant Paradise
Journey from Arusha to Tarangire National Park, an Elephant Paradise
Your Lion King Safari guide will pick you up from your accommodation after breakfast. This morning, you will drive to Tarangire National Park, which is approximately a two-and-a-half-hour journey on good tarmac roads. The park is named after the Tarangire River, the only source of water for wildlife in the region during the dry season. Known for its large elephant herds, the park offers great opportunities to observe these magnificent animals congregating by the river. Additionally, you may encounter giraffes, bushbuck, and hartebeest, with various predators such as lions and leopards often in the vicinity. Tarangire is also home to the highest diversity of bird species anywhere on the planet. You will find ancient baobab trees throughout the park, some of which are believed to be over a thousand years old. A picnic lunch will be served at a designated site inside the park.
After your game drive, you will transit to your accommodation in Karatu.
- Main Destination:
- Tarangire National Park
- Accommodation:
- Eileen's Trees Inn
Wildlife in Tarangire NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Karatu to Central Serengeti National Park
Karatu to Central Serengeti National Park
After breakfast, you’ll drive from Karatu to the Central Serengeti National Park, one of the most iconic wildlife destinations in Tanzania. Along the way, keep an eye out for herds of wildebeest, gazelle, and zebra roaming the plains. As you enter the Serengeti, you may encounter the Big Five—lions, elephants, buffalo, leopards, and rhinos—along with cheetahs, hyenas, giraffes, and countless bird species. The Serengeti’s vast landscapes are home to some of Africa’s most diverse wildlife, including the elusive serval and the endangered African wild dog. A thrilling game drive through the park will allow you to witness the park’s spectacular wildlife up close, before heading to your accommodation for dinner and a restful overnight stay.
- Main Destination:
- Central Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Nyota Luxury Camp
Wildlife in Serengeti NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Dawn till Dusk in Central Serengeti National Park
Dawn till Dusk in Central Serengeti National Park
Spend a full day exploring the Central Serengeti National Park, one of Tanzania’s most renowned wildlife destinations. The vast plains are teeming with diverse wildlife, including large herds of wildebeest, zebra, and buffalo. Lions, leopards, and cheetahs can often be spotted hunting in the open savannah, while elephants roam the grasslands. Birdwatchers will delight in the variety of species, including vultures, eagles, and ostriches. As the day unfolds, you'll have the chance to see predators in action, witness spectacular sunrises and sunsets, and marvel at the park’s diverse landscapes. With expert guides leading the way, your game drives offer exceptional wildlife encounters and unforgettable moments. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the park before continuing your exploration. After an exhilarating day, return to your accommodation for dinner and an overnight stay.
- Main Destination:
- Central Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Nyota Luxury Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Follow the wildebeest migration in Ndutu
Follow the wildebeest migration in Ndutu
Today, you’ll journey from the Central Serengeti to Ndutu, a key area in the Southern Serengeti and the heart of the wildebeest calving season. Along the way, enjoy game drives through the vast savannah, spotting herds of wildebeest, zebra, and buffalo, with predators like lions and cheetahs nearby. Ndutu, known for its rich wildlife, offers an incredible opportunity to witness the dramatic spectacle of the annual wildebeest migration and calving season (December to March). The area is also home to large predators, including lions, hyenas, and jackals, which follow the migration. Enjoy a day of immersive wildlife experiences, with the possibility of seeing newborn wildebeest and dramatic predator-prey interactions. As the sun sets over the plains, you’ll head to your accommodation in Ndutu for a well-deserved dinner and overnight stay.
- Main Destination:
- Ndutu (Southern Serengeti NP)
- Accommodation:
- Nyikani Migration Camp Ndutu
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Ndutu
Ndutu
After a hearty breakfast, you will head out to enjoy a full day's game drive in Ndutu. You will explore the range of different habitats found here including swamps, woodlands, and savannah. With luck, you will see vast crowds of wildebeests, zebras, and antelopes, sometimes stretching to the horizon. The sound of the wildebeests gently mooing is hauntingly beautiful.
During a short time frame (normally in February), many of the female wildebeests give birth to their young, dropping over half a million young in this incredible act of synchronized birthing. The grass provides little cover and the young are easy pickings for a variety of predators (cheetahs, lions, hyenas, and leopards). Wildebeests calves can run minutes after they are born and within 3 days they are normally strong enough to keep up with the herd.
After a full day's exploration, you will return to your tented camp in time for dinner and an overnight stay.
- Main Destination:
- Ndutu (Southern Serengeti NP)
- Accommodation:
- Nyikani Migration Camp Ndutu
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Ndutu to Ngorongoro Crater
Ndutu to Ngorongoro Crater
This morning, you will gently wend your way through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, seeing more animals only the way (it is common to see a journey of giraffe on the lush slopes). You should reach the crater by lunchtime.
When you first see Ngorongoro Crater, it looks like a forgotten world. Concealed by the steep volcanic walls is a pristine wilderness including sweeping savannah, pockets of acacia woodland, and glistening lakes and swamps. The crater was created when a large volcano exploded and collapsed in on itself two to three million years ago. The drive down into the crater is an adventure in itself and when you reach the crater floor, you quickly find yourself amongst large numbers of wildebeests, zebras, gazelles, and more than 500 bird species. The crater provides you with the best chance of seeing the endangered black rhinos, which can sometimes be spotted in the open grasslands.
After an afternoon game drive, you will drive to your accommodation in Karatu.
- Main Destination:
- Ngorongoro Crater
- Accommodation:
- Eileen's Trees Inn
Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 8
Treetop walk and game drive in Lake Manyara National Park
Treetop walk and game drive in Lake Manyara National Park
Start your day with a thrilling treetop walk in Lake Manyara National Park, where you'll stroll high above the forest canopy, offering stunning views of the park's diverse wildlife and lush surroundings. Afterwards, enjoy a game drive through the park, home to iconic species like tree-climbing lions, baboons, elephants, and a variety of birdlife. As the adventure winds down, you'll be transferred to the airport, concluding your unforgettable safari experience.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Manyara National Park
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
Wildlife in Lake Manyara NP
- Meals & Drinks:
