L & D Lion Guides Safaris

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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

Fly to the Northern Serengeti and Mara River

Fly to the Northern Serengeti and Mara River

Your adventure begins with a pickup from your hotel in Arusha and a transfer to Arusha Airport. Board your scenic flight to Kogatende Airstrip in the remote Northern Serengeti, where your private safari guide will be waiting.

This remarkable region is famous for the Great Migration, when vast herds of wildebeest and zebras move through the northern plains and gather near the Mara River. Depending on the season and wildlife movements, you may encounter impressive herds or witness the dramatic atmosphere around the river. River crossings are natural events and cannot be guaranteed.

Enjoy your first game drive through the northern wilderness, searching for lions, elephants, giraffes, and other wildlife.

In the late afternoon, arrive at Pure Migration Camp for dinner and an unforgettable night in the African bush.

Main Destination:
Northern 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
Activities:
  • Game drive (pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)
Accommodation:
Mara Pure Migration Camp
  • Mid-range tented camp located inside Northern Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 2

Across the Serengeti - Northern to Central

Across the Serengeti - Northern to Central

After breakfast, begin your journey south through the extraordinary landscapes of the Serengeti. Today is both a scenic journey and an extended game drive, with opportunities to encounter wildlife along the way.

Travel through open grasslands, river valleys, and beautiful savannah scenery. Your guide will follow suitable wildlife-viewing routes while making your way towards Central Serengeti, a region renowned for its resident predators and diverse animal populations.

Look out for lions resting on rocky kopjes, cheetahs scanning the plains, and herds of zebras and antelopes. Stop for a picnic lunch surrounded by the beauty of the wilderness.

By late afternoon, reach Embalakai Serengeti Camp. Enjoy a relaxing dinner and another night beneath the African sky.

Main Destination:
Central Serengeti National Park
Activities:
  • Game drive (pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)
Accommodation:
Embalakai Serengeti Camp
  • Luxury tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 3

Ngorongoro Crater - Africa's Natural Wonder

Ngorongoro Crater - Africa's Natural Wonder

Enjoy an early breakfast before leaving the Serengeti and continuing towards the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.

Descend approximately 600 meters into the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater, one of Africa's most extraordinary wildlife habitats. Its grasslands, forests, and wetlands support an exceptional variety of animals, including buffaloes, elephants, lions, hippos, and the rare black rhino.

Explore the crater floor with your private guide, stopping for wildlife sightings and a picnic lunch in this spectacular natural setting. Although wildlife encounters are never guaranteed, the crater offers remarkable opportunities for game viewing.

In the afternoon, ascend the crater rim and continue to Karatu. Settle into Bougainvillea Safari Lodge for a comfortable evening.

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
White RhinoOccasional
LeopardOccasional
Activities:
  • Game drive (pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)
Accommodation:
Bougainvillea Safari Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located 1-2hr drive from Ngorongoro Crater
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 4

Tarangire's Elephants and Return to Arusha

Tarangire's Elephants and Return to Arusha

Your final day brings you to Tarangire National Park, known for its majestic baobab trees, beautiful savannah landscapes, and impressive elephant populations.

Explore the park in your private 4x4 vehicle, following wildlife trails through woodlands and along the Tarangire River. Watch for elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, and perhaps lions resting in the shade.

Enjoy a final picnic lunch and take time to appreciate the distinctive scenery of this remarkable national park.

After your game drive, return to Arusha, where your guide will drop you off at your hotel or another agreed location.

Your four-day journey ends with memories of the Northern Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, and Tarangire.

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
Activities:
  • Game drive (pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)
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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