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African Lion Safari Tanzania

Overview

African lion safari holiday tours in Tanzania by Sassabi Expeditions.

A real-life Lion King journey unfolds across the golden plains of Tanzania, where the rhythm of the wild is ruled by Africa’s greatest predators. This immersive safari is designed for travelers who dream of seeing lions at dawn, leopards draped in acacia trees, and cheetahs slicing across open savannah. Guided by expert trackers, you’ll venture deep into prime lion territory, learning the stories behind every roar, track, and hunt.

Each day balances thrilling game drives with moments of stillness, allowing the landscape to speak for itself. Carefully selected camps place you close to the action without sacrificing comfort, authenticity, or conservation values. With Sassabi Expeditions, this is more than a holiday—it is a return to nature’s oldest drama, where patience is rewarded, instincts dominate, and every encounter feels cinematic, raw, and unforgettable in Africa’s most iconic wilderness settings and reserves.

From the legendary Serengeti plains to wildlife-rich conservation areas, Tanzania offers extraordinary opportunities to observe lions in their natural habitat. Watch prides resting beneath acacia trees, cubs playing beside watchful mothers, and powerful males patrolling their territories. Depending on the season and itinerary, your journey may also reveal vast herds of wildebeest, elephants, giraffes, zebras, and countless bird species. Every safari with Sassabi Expeditions is thoughtfully planned to create meaningful wildlife encounters and lasting memories of Tanzania.

Experience a real lion safari in Africa.

Tour Information

Availability

June – October (See departure dates at below)

Price

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

Tour Highlights

Central Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater

Duration

4 Days

Day-By-Day Itinerary

Day 1

Day 2

Serengeti

  • 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

Serengeti – Karatu

  • 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

Karatu – Ngorongoro Crater – Arusha

  • 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
What's included
  • 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

 

Lion safari Africa with Sassabi Expeditions.

What's 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
  • Return airport transfers to Kilimanjaro international Airport
  • Accommodation in Arusha before and after safaris

Accommodation

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