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African Lion Safari

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

2 Nights Serengeti | 1 Night Ngorongoro Crater

June – October (See departure dates at below)

Central Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater

Starting from USD 2,800 per person sharing - Single Room Supplement is USD 75

4 Days

Get set to kick start your safari adventure as we head to the Serengeti for late afternoon game drive
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
Accommodation: Serengeti Bush Camp Central
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

We set out in the early morning for a full day’s game drive in search of wildlife encounters
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
Cosy around the campfire and enjoy sharing stories of the day’s wildlife sightings
Accommodation: Serengeti Bush Camp Central
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

After an early breakfast, you checkout and depart with your lunch for a final morning game drive in the Serengeti
Few predators 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 Karatu and settle into your new surroundings
Accommodation: Bougainvillea Safari Lodge
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

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 back to Arusha where we will drop you off
Depending on the time If you have an onward flight we can arrange airport transfer at an extra cost
Meals included: Breakfast and Lunch

Day 1

Get set to kick start your safari adventure as we head to the Serengeti for late afternoon game drive
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
Accommodation: Serengeti Bush Camp Central
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 2

We set out in the early morning for a full day’s game drive in search of wildlife encounters
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
Cosy around the campfire and enjoy sharing stories of the day’s wildlife sightings
Accommodation: Serengeti Bush Camp Central
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 3

After an early breakfast, you checkout and depart with your lunch for a final morning game drive in the Serengeti
Few predators 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 Karatu and settle into your new surroundings
Accommodation: Bougainvillea Safari Lodge
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 4

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 back to Arusha where we will drop you off
Depending on the time If you have an onward flight we can arrange airport transfer at an extra cost
Meals included: Breakfast and Lunch

3 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
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

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
Return airport transfers to Kilimanjaro international Airport
Accommodation in Arusha before and after safaris