Arrival-Arusha Transfer

A Lion King representative will meet the guest at the airport and transfer them to their lodging in Arusha for an overnight stay to rest and prepare for the upcoming safari.

1440 min

Tarangire National Park Drive

In the morning, the guest will be collected from their Arusha accommodation by a safari guide. The journey to Tarangire National Park crosses rolling Masai plains with acacia trees, passing Masai people engaged in daily activities. From the open roof of the safari jeep, guests will observe seasonal swamps, savanna, and the Tarangire River, seeking wildlife including zebra, wildebeest, buffalo, elephant, giraffe, and possibly lions or leopards. After the game drive, the group will proceed to a luxury partner lodge for dinner and overnight accommodation.

1440 min

Lake Manyara National Park Safari

Following breakfast, the safari continues to Lake Manyara National Park, located 120km west of Arusha. The park features a shallow salt lake covering about seventy percent of its area, which hosts thousands of flamingos and over 500 other bird species. Exploration includes viewing monkeys, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, buffaloes, elephants, and potentially lions in trees. The park contains varied landscapes such as grassy plains, primate-rich woodlands, and baobab-lined cliffs.

1440 min

Ngorongoro View and Serengeti Arrival

After breakfast, the journey proceeds through fertile highlands where the Iraqw people cultivate wheat, coffee, and corn. Passing through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, guests will see the Ngorongoro Crater before continuing to Serengeti National Park, arriving by midday. The Serengeti, Tanzania's largest park at 15,000 km², includes grassy plains, swamps, lakes, savannah, and mountains, and hosts the great migration of wildebeest, zebra, and antelope depending on the season. After a game drive, the group will have dinner and overnight at Lahia Tented Lodge in the Seronera Valley.

1440 min

Full-Day Serengeti Game Drives

A full day is dedicated to game drives in the Serengeti, home to wildlife such as impala, buffalo, crocodile, and hippo, and known for the migrating herds of zebra, antelope, and wildebeest. The migration route varies annually with rainfall, moving from northern woodlands and hills to southern grassy plains between November and December, and returning north during the April to June rainy season. There is also the chance to observe resident predators including leopard, cheetah, and lion. The day concludes with dinner and overnight at Lahia Tented Lodge.

1440 min

Ngorongoro Crater Exploration

After breakfast, the group will drive from Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro Crater. The crater, formed by a volcanic collapse two to three million years ago, contains savannah, acacia woodland, lakes, and swamps. Descending into the crater is part of the experience, where guests will find large numbers of wildebeest, zebra, gazelle, and over 500 bird species. The crater offers the best chance to see the endangered black rhino in open grasslands. After an afternoon inside the crater, the group will proceed to accommodation in Karatu for dinner and overnight.

1440 min

Departure Transfer

The guest will be collected from their accommodation and driven directly to the airport, marking the end of the safari.

300 min