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African Lion Safari

Overview

A real-life ‘Lion King’ journey, for those in search of Africa’s greatest predators. The lion safari.

Tour Information

Duration

1 Night Arusha | 2 Nights Serengeti | 1 Night Ngorongoro Crater

Availability

Year round

Tour Highlights

Arusha, Central Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater

Price

Starting from USD 3,512 per person sharing

Duration

5 Days

Day 1

Kilimanjaro International Airport – Arusha

Our guide meets you on your arrival at Kilimanjaro Airport and transfers you to your hotel in Arusha
Located beneath the twin peaks of Mt. Meru and Mount Kilimanjaro, Arusha City is the gateway to Tanzania’s Northern Circuit of national parks and marks the starting point of your safari into the African Bush
Set out to explore the vibrant sights and sounds of local life in Arusha
Coffee connoisseurs can enjoy popular coffee tours – weaving in and out of the evergreen coffee trees, while learning about how beans are nurtured, harvested, dried and finally roasted to produce myriad different blends which are exported and enjoyed all over the world

* These activities are an additional cost

Day 2

Arusha – Serengeti

Get set to kickstart your safari adventure as we head to the Serengeti where you are dropped off and given time to settle in
Guests raring to get out and explore can take advantage of a sunset game drive
Back to your hotel for dinner and a relaxing evening listening to the sounds of the Serengeti at night
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 3

Serengeti

We set out in the early morning for a full day’s game drive in search of lion prides
Expect to spot animals you’ve only seen in National Geographic – great herds of buffalo, elephants, giraffes, zebra, thousands of Eland, as well as exceptional year-round lion sightings
Enjoy a delicious picnic and spend the entire day out exploring the rolling plains of the Serengeti National Park
After an action-packed day in the bush, your guide drops you back at your accommodation inside the national park, in time for a gourmet dinner
Take to the African skies in a hot air balloon to appreciate the pristine natural beauty of this 14,763km2 savannah stretching as far as the eye can see *
Cosy around the campfire and enjoy sharing stories of the day’s wildlife sightings
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

* These activities are at an additional cost

Day 4

Serengeti – Ngorongoro Crater

After an early breakfast, you depart with your lunch for a final morning game drive in the Serengeti
Few lions hunt during the heat of the day and so early morning is often the best time to observe the thrill of the chase
Enjoy your last few moments in the Serengeti National Park before we make the three-hour transfer to Ngorongoro Crater
Check-in to your accommodation in Ngorongoro and settle into your new surroundings
Enjoy a guided walk around the rim of the mighty Ngorongoro Crater. In addition to seeing breathtaking views of the volcanic crater and the diverse wildlife, our expert guides will also teach you about its incredible indigenous flora and fauna*
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

* These activities are at an additional cost

Day 5

Ngorongoro Crater – Kilimanjaro International Airport

Wake up early to panoramic views of the crater, and after breakfast, head off for a day trip to explore the many fascinating species that are protected within its rim
Here, we can see the Big Five in high concentration against the stunning backdrop of the crater walls
After a day of exploring, you are transferred to Kilimanjaro International Airport – where we wave you a fond farewell
Meals included: Breakfast and Lunch

Day 1

Kilimanjaro International Airport – Arusha

Our guide meets you on your arrival at Kilimanjaro Airport and transfers you to your hotel in Arusha
Located beneath the twin peaks of Mt. Meru and Mount Kilimanjaro, Arusha City is the gateway to Tanzania’s Northern Circuit of national parks and marks the starting point of your safari into the African Bush
Set out to explore the vibrant sights and sounds of local life in Arusha
Coffee connoisseurs can enjoy popular coffee tours – weaving in and out of the evergreen coffee trees, while learning about how beans are nurtured, harvested, dried and finally roasted to produce myriad different blends which are exported and enjoyed all over the world

* These activities are an additional cost

Day 2

Arusha – Serengeti

Get set to kickstart your safari adventure as we head to the Serengeti where you are dropped off and given time to settle in
Guests raring to get out and explore can take advantage of a sunset game drive
Back to your hotel for dinner and a relaxing evening listening to the sounds of the Serengeti at night
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 3

Serengeti

We set out in the early morning for a full day’s game drive in search of lion prides
Expect to spot animals you’ve only seen in National Geographic – great herds of buffalo, elephants, giraffes, zebra, thousands of Eland, as well as exceptional year-round lion sightings
Enjoy a delicious picnic and spend the entire day out exploring the rolling plains of the Serengeti National Park
After an action-packed day in the bush, your guide drops you back at your accommodation inside the national park, in time for a gourmet dinner
Take to the African skies in a hot air balloon to appreciate the pristine natural beauty of this 14,763km2 savannah stretching as far as the eye can see *
Cosy around the campfire and enjoy sharing stories of the day’s wildlife sightings
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

* These activities are at an additional cost

Day 4

Serengeti – Ngorongoro Crater

After an early breakfast, you depart with your lunch for a final morning game drive in the Serengeti
Few lions hunt during the heat of the day and so early morning is often the best time to observe the thrill of the chase
Enjoy your last few moments in the Serengeti National Park before we make the three-hour transfer to Ngorongoro Crater
Check-in to your accommodation in Ngorongoro and settle into your new surroundings
Enjoy a guided walk around the rim of the mighty Ngorongoro Crater. In addition to seeing breathtaking views of the volcanic crater and the diverse wildlife, our expert guides will also teach you about its incredible indigenous flora and fauna*
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

* These activities are at an additional cost

Day 5

Ngorongoro Crater – Kilimanjaro International Airport

Wake up early to panoramic views of the crater, and after breakfast, head off for a day trip to explore the many fascinating species that are protected within its rim
Here, we can see the Big Five in high concentration against the stunning backdrop of the crater walls
After a day of exploring, you are transferred to Kilimanjaro International Airport – where we wave you a fond farewell
Meals included: Breakfast and Lunch

Whats included

Return airport transfers
4 x Nights of accommodation and meals as outlined above
Your own professional English-speaking driver/guide
Activities and game viewing as specified in the itinerary
Evening sundowners (where applicable)
Packed lunches on excursions with unlimited soft drinks and snacks
Unlimited mileage in one of our custom 4 x 4 Toyota Land cruisers during safari game drives
Government taxes and national park fees
Flying Doctor Service

Whats excluded

International and domestic Flights
Any items of a personal nature such as: telephone calls, alcoholic drinks, laundry, tips for drivers and guides etc
Insurance
Visas

Accommodation

From traditional tented safari camps to luxurious lodges, we work with a number of tried and tested accommodation providers to ensure your stay is truly unforgettable. Below are some of the camps that we highly recommend for this itinerary:

ARUSHA COFFEE LODGE
Arusha

ARUSHA SERENA HOTEL
Arusha

AFRICAN TULIP HOTEL
Arusha

KUBU KUBU TENTED LODGE
Central Serengeti

ASILIA DUNIA CAMP
Central Serengeti

Kati Kati Tented Camp
Central Serengeti

Ngorongoro Serena Lodge
Ngorongoro Crater

NGORONGORO FARMHOUSE
Karatu

THE HIGHLANDS
Ngorongoro Crater

Asilia camps (Dunia & The Highlands) , positive impact and sustainability

Increased our solar footprint – 7 out of 16 camps and run in a hybrid set up – solar water boilers for all guest tents
Waste management separation of plastics, glass, metal, paper and organic waste.
Carbon offset through Carbon Tanzania. Asilia is one of the two largest contributors to this initiative.
The Environmental Management system has been set up and is currently being implemented in the operations.
2014-15 waste and water statistics for our Tanzanian camps captured as part of the monthly closing routine.
Inside the off-the-grid luxury African lodges run by women – and they’re completely plastic free.

Sanctuary lodges

Are built to the highest eco-friendly standards, the camps have a particularly low-carbon footprint.
Actively involved with the community through a special needs school situated in Arusha.
Reusable water bottles.

Lemala lodges and luxury camps

The lodge boasts zero emission and fuel usage, except in emergencies, and incorporates ethical and sustainable measures throughout.

Reverse osmosis (RO) desalination plants were installed in all the Lemala tented lodges to eliminate the use of plastic water bottles.

The properties don’t produce any plastic and don’t have any plastic, “The only plastic that comes in with other vehicles. We have a big bucket; we name and shame them. Then we turn the bottles into desks for our school projects.”

From ensuring main area and bedroom floors are made from composite decking to using recycled scrap metal steel to build 30% of the retreat’s steel structures, Lemala’s dedication to sustainability will enable a better future for the locals

Giving back to the communities, the wildlife, the environment- (supporting nearby Villages: by way of employment and cultural tourism, supporting schools to share the right for an education, supporting an orphanage, a school for the disabled and various conservation projects.

The lodges and luxury camps run by Asilia, Sanctuary and Lemala luxury camps use refillable water bottles, they are carbon neutral and support local communities in their surroundings. These camps and lodges are highly recommended by Sassabi in our website.