L & D Lion Guides 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 in Tanzania – Transfer to Arusha & Relaxation

Arrival in Tanzania – Transfer to Arusha & Relaxation

Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport or Arusha Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by our team and transferred to your accommodation in Arusha. After check-in, the remainder of the day is reserved for rest and relaxation. This is an ideal opportunity to recover from your international flight, adjust to the time zone, and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of your lodge or hotel.

Depending on your arrival time, you may explore the surroundings, take a short walk in Arusha, or simply relax and prepare for the upcoming days of your journey.

Main Destination:
Arusha (City)
Accommodation:
Outpost Lodge
  • Budget lodge located in Arusha (City)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included)
  • Drinks not included

Day 2

Tarangire National Park – Giants of the Baobab Plains

Tarangire National Park – Giants of the Baobab Plains

Tarangire National Park is a rewarding safari destination at any time of the year, offering impressive wildlife encounters in every season. While the park is especially famous during the dry season, when the Tarangire River becomes a vital lifeline and draws large concentrations of animals, its beauty and diversity can be enjoyed year-round. During an exciting game drive through the park’s scenic landscape—characterized by ancient baobab trees and graceful acacias—you may encounter large herds of elephants, as well as impalas, kudu, lions, hyenas, and cheetahs. Each visit reveals a different side of Tarangire’s charm, making every season a wonderful time to explore this remarkable 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:
Eileen's Trees Inn
  • Mid-range lodge located 1-2hr drive from Tarangire NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Day 3

Journey to the Serengeti – Into the Endless Plains

Journey to the Serengeti – Into the Endless Plains

After breakfast, you depart for the world-famous Serengeti National Park, enjoying a scenic drive that leads you through changing landscapes and into one of Africa’s most iconic wildlife regions. As you enter the vast plains of the Serengeti, the sense of space and wilderness is truly unforgettable. Along the way, you may already spot wildlife, as the safari experience begins even before reaching your camp or lodge. Upon arrival, you continue with a game drive through the park, discovering the rich diversity of animals that inhabit this extraordinary ecosystem. In the evening, you settle into your accommodation within the Serengeti, where you will spend the night surrounded by nature and the sounds of the African bush.

Main Destination:
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
  • All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Day 4

Serengeti Morning Safari & Transfer to Karatu

Serengeti Morning Safari & Transfer to Karatu

You begin the day with another rewarding safari experience in the Serengeti, taking advantage of the early hours when wildlife is most active. A final game drive across the endless plains offers further opportunities to observe predators and plains game in their natural habitat, while enjoying the unique atmosphere of this iconic park.

Afterward, you depart the Serengeti and travel toward the Ngorongoro Highlands, passing through scenic landscapes along the way. By late afternoon, you arrive in the charming town of Karatu, nestled among rolling hills and coffee plantations, where you settle into your lodge and enjoy a relaxed evening after an eventful day.

Main Destination:
Serengeti National Park
Accommodation:
Bougainvillea Safari Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located in Karatu (Town)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Day 5

Ngorongoro Crater Safari & Transfer to Arusha or Airport

Ngorongoro Crater Safari & Transfer to Arusha or Airport

After an early breakfast, you travel to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and descend into the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Africa’s most remarkable wildlife destinations. A game drive on the crater floor offers exceptional opportunities to observe a high concentration of animals within a relatively small area, including elephants, buffalo, zebras, wildebeest, lions, and, with some luck, the rare black rhinoceros. The unique landscape of grasslands, lakes, and forest creates a spectacular setting for wildlife viewing.

After the safari and lunch, you ascend the crater rim and continue your journey with a transfer back to Arusha or directly to Kilimanjaro International Airport or Arusha Airport, marking the end of your safari adventure.

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:
  • Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
  • All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

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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