Tour Overview
The Lion Kingdom Circuit is a 5-day lion safari through Tanzania’s most predator-rich iconic landscapes: Central Serengeti, Northern Serengeti, and the Ngorongoro Crater.
This adventure focuses on tracking lion prides, observing hunts, photographing golden-maned males at sunrise, and learning about lion behavior from expert guides.
Expect kopjes filled with resting lions, early-morning patrols, predator–prey interactions, and breathtaking caldera views.
Perfect for wildlife photographers, big cat lovers, and adventure travelers seeking deep immersion in the wild kingdom of lions.
Itinerary
Fly from Arusha to Central Serengeti and begin your lion safari with a game drive through lion-rich kopje zones. Watch prides bask on rocks, stalk prey, and interact socially. Arrive at your luxury tented camp for sunset drinks and dinner.
Activities
- Arusha → Central Serengeti flight
- Kopje-area lion tracking
- Afternoon game drive
Start your day with a sunrise game drive, the prime time for lion hunting behavior. Visit known pride territories and watering holes with your tracker. After rest at camp, enjoy a sunset game drive perfect for photography.
Activities
- Sunrise lion patrol
- Territory and watering-hole tracking
- Sunset photography drive
Travel north through the Serengeti, watching for lions, cheetahs, giraffes, and elephants along the way. Arrive in the Northern Serengeti for an afternoon game drive focusing on large prides and potential hunting activity.
Activities
- Transfer Central → Northern Serengeti
- En-route wildlife viewing
- Afternoon big cat drive
Descend early into Ngorongoro Crater, one of Africa’s densest lion habitats. Observe crater lion behavior, from pride interactions to hunting among buffalo herds. Picnic lunch by the hippo pool before ascending to the rim for overnight.
Activities
- Full-day crater safari
- Lion tracking in the caldera
- Picnic lunch at hippo pool
After a relaxing breakfast overlooking the crater, begin your drive back to Arusha. Stop for viewpoints and local craft shops before drop-off at your hotel or airport.
Activities
- Scenic crater-rim departure
- Transfer to Arusha
- Airport/hotel drop-off
