L & D Lion Guides Safaris

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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

Zanzibar to Serengeti – Into the Endless Plains

Zanzibar to Serengeti – Into the Endless Plains

Your safari begins with an early morning flight from Zanzibar straight into the Serengeti. As the aircraft descends, endless savannah stretches beneath you, marking the start of your wilderness journey.

At Seronera Airstrip, your private guide is waiting. Within minutes, you are on your first game drive across one of Africa’s richest wildlife regions. Elephants move slowly across the plains, giraffes feed among acacia trees, and predators often appear shortly after arrival.

A picnic lunch is served in the bush, surrounded by open landscapes. In the afternoon, continue tracking wildlife through the central Serengeti before arriving at your luxury tented lodge at sunset. Dinner is served overlooking the plains as the wilderness settles into night.

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:
Kubu Kubu Tented Lodge
  • Luxury lodge located inside Central Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 2

Serengeti Big Cats – Full Day Private Safari

Serengeti Big Cats – Full Day Private Safari

Wake up in the heart of the Serengeti as the plains come alive. Today is dedicated to exploring prime predator territory, where lion prides, cheetahs and leopards dominate the landscape.

Your private guide follows wildlife movement patterns across river valleys, kopjes and open grasslands. Every hour brings new encounters—lion hunts in the distance, hyenas moving through dawn light, or massive herds spreading across the horizon.

A picnic lunch is set in a scenic location inside the park. The afternoon continues deeper into the ecosystem before returning to lodge for sundowners and a dinner under the African sky.

Main Destination:
Serengeti National Park
Accommodation:
Kubu Kubu Tented Lodge
  • Luxury lodge located inside Central Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 3

Serengeti to Ngorongoro – Descend into a Lost World

Serengeti to Ngorongoro – Descend into a Lost World

After an early breakfast, enjoy a final Serengeti game drive before heading toward the Ngorongoro highlands. The landscape shifts dramatically as you approach the crater region.

Descend into Ngorongoro Crater, a natural amphitheater where wildlife density is among the highest in Africa. Within minutes on the crater floor, you encounter zebras, buffalo, elephants and possibly the endangered black rhino.

Lions patrol the grasslands while flamingos gather around shallow lakes. After a full crater safari and picnic lunch, continue to your luxury camp in Karatu for a peaceful evening surrounded by highland scenery.

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:
Ngorongoro Lion's Paw Camp
  • Luxury tented camp located on the crater rim of Ngorongoro Crater
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 4

Tarangire Elephants – Final Safari & Departure

Tarangire Elephants – Final Safari & Departure

After breakfast, drive into Tarangire National Park, a quieter but highly atmospheric safari destination known for its massive elephant herds and ancient baobab trees.

The Tarangire River attracts large concentrations of wildlife, especially during dry seasons. Elephants gather in family groups, giraffes move through golden savannah, and predators follow closely behind.

Enjoy a final game drive and picnic lunch before transferring to Arusha Airport for your return flight to Zanzibar or onward travel. Your safari ends with the final views of Tanzania’s wilderness fading behind you.

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
Show more
HippoCommon
HyenaOccasional
Wild DogVery Rare
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

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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