Day 1: Arrival in Arusha – Gateway to the Wild
Welcome to Tanzania! Upon landing at Kilimanjaro International Airport or Arusha Airport, a friendly Lion King Adventures representative will greet you and escort you to your cozy lodge in Arusha. Depending on your arrival time, enjoy a relaxing evening at the Arusha Planet Lodge, surrounded by beautiful gardens and views of Mt. Meru.Accommodation: Arusha Planet Lodge
Day 2: Fly to Serengeti National Park + Game Drive
After breakfast, transfer to Arusha Airport for your scenic flight to the Serengeti, where your private safari guide will meet you upon arrival. The adventure begins immediately with game viewing en route to your luxury tented camp.
The Serengeti is famous for its abundant wildlife and the Great Migration—millions of wildebeest, zebras, and gazelles crossing vast plains. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the bush and a sunset game drive before retiring to the comfort of your mid-luxury tented lodge.Accommodation: Nyota Luxury Camp
Day 3: Full Day Safari in Serengeti National Park
Wake up to the sounds of the wild and choose between two shorter game drives or a full-day safari with picnic lunch. Search for lions, cheetahs, leopards, elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, and hippos while marveling at the golden grasslands and iconic acacia trees. Your guide will take you to the best spots based on the season and recent animal movements.Accommodation: Nyota Luxury Camp
Day 4: Serengeti to Ngorongoro Highlands
Enjoy a leisurely morning drive through the Serengeti as you head toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, passing rich landscapes and possibly more wildlife. You’ll ascend into the highlands and settle at a cozy camp nestled in the Ngorongoro region, just outside the crater rim. Expect cooler temperatures and panoramic views of the surrounding forests and hills.Accommodation: Embalakai Ngorongoro Camp
Day 5: Ngorongoro Crater Safari + Return to Arusha
Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater, often referred to as “Africa’s Eden.” This vast volcanic caldera holds over 25,000 large mammals, including black rhinos, lions, zebras, and hippos. After a rewarding morning game drive and a picnic lunch on the crater floor, you’ll journey back to Arusha for your evening flight home or onward travel.