Expert-crafted journeys through Tanzania's most extraordinary landscapes. Every detail planned, every moment unforgettable.
From a 3-day Ngorongoro Crater escape to a 10-day Grand Tanzania journey — every safari is guided by Climbing Lions' expert naturalists in custom 4×4 Land Cruisers.
The perfect short Tanzania safari — massive elephant herds in Tarangire's ancient baobab forests, then a full descent onto the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater floor to spot the Big Five.
Day 1: Arusha → Tarangire National Park — full day game drive through elephant paradise and ancient baobab forests. Spot lions, leopards, cheetahs, giraffes, hippos, buffaloes, and herds of 3,000+ elephants across the rolling savanna. Overnight at lodge.
Day 2: Tarangire → Ngorongoro Conservation Area — scenic drive via Karatu village. Optional stop at Olduvai Gorge — the cradle of mankind. Afternoon cultural visit to a local Maasai community. Overnight at crater rim lodge.
Day 3: Ngorongoro Crater — early breakfast, descend 600m into the world's largest intact volcanic caldera. Full day Big Five game drive — black rhino, lion, elephant, buffalo, and flamingo-fringed Lake Magadi. Return to Arusha in the evening.
The classic Northern Circuit — Tanzania's three most iconic parks in four unforgettable days. Elephant herds, Serengeti big cats, and the Ngorongoro Crater all in one journey.
Day 1: Arusha → Tarangire National Park — full day game drive through elephant country and ancient baobab forests. Spot lions, leopards, cheetahs, giraffes, zebras, and massive elephant herds. Overnight at lodge.
Day 2: Tarangire → Serengeti National Park — drive through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area highlands, enter Serengeti via Naabi Hill Gate. Afternoon game drive in Central Serengeti's Seronera Valley — prime big cat territory. Overnight at tented camp.
Day 3: Full Day Serengeti — sunrise to sunset game drives across the Seronera, Grumeti, and surrounding valleys. Track lions, leopards, and cheetahs. Visit hippo pools. Overnight at tented camp.
Day 4: Ngorongoro Crater — early morning descent into the 260 km² caldera. Full day game drive spotting all Big Five. Ascend and return to Arusha by evening.
Tarangire, the Serengeti, and the Ngorongoro Crater combined with a rich cultural finale at Mto wa Mbu — Tanzania's most multicultural town where all 120 ethnic groups reside.
Day 1: Arusha → Tarangire National Park — morning and afternoon game drives through rolling savanna dotted with massive baobabs. View lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants (3,000+), wildebeest, giraffes, hippos, and buffaloes. Overnight at luxury lodge.
Day 2: Tarangire → Central Serengeti National Park — scenic drive through the highlands. Arrive Serengeti and enjoy an evening guided game drive searching for big cats and elephants amid acacia trees and endless horizons. Overnight at Central Serengeti luxury tented camp.
Day 3: Full Day Central Serengeti — all-day guided game drive through the wildlife-richest zone of the park. Track the Big Five across the Seronera Valley — the heart of the Serengeti experience. Overnight at Central Serengeti luxury tented camp.
Day 4: Central Serengeti → Ngorongoro Crater — drive to Ngorongoro, descend onto the crater floor for an afternoon game drive. View critically endangered black rhino, 50+ lions, 600-strong hyena clan, large-tusked elephants, and hippo-filled waterways. Overnight at luxury crater rim lodge.
Day 5: Ngorongoro → Mto wa Mbu → Arusha — morning cultural walking tour at Mto wa Mbu, Tanzania's most diverse gateway town. Afternoon traditional cooking experience with local families. Return to Arusha. End of safari.
Nature's greatest spectacle — follow 1.5 million wildebeest and 250,000 zebras across the Serengeti. Dramatic Mara River crossings, intense predator action, and endless migration herds.
Day 1: Arusha → Lake Manyara National Park — game drive searching for tree-climbing lions in the acacia forest, vast flamingo flocks on the alkaline lake, and olive baboon troops. Overnight at lodge.
Day 2: Lake Manyara → Central Serengeti — enter the Serengeti through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area highlands. Afternoon game drive in the Seronera Valley. Overnight at bush camp.
Day 3: Full Day Central Serengeti — all-day game drive following the wildebeest herds. Hippo pools, cheetah hunts, and the crocodile-filled Seronera River. Overnight at bush camp.
Day 4: Central → Northern Serengeti — drive north toward the Mara River following the migration. Witness dramatic wildebeest river crossings with waiting Nile crocodiles (Jul–Oct). Overnight at wilderness camp.
Day 5: Northern Serengeti — full day at the Mara River crossing points. Early morning river crossing watch. Explore the remote Lamai Wedge. Overnight at Serengeti camp.
Day 6: Northern Serengeti → Ngorongoro → Arusha — final sunrise game drive, visit Olduvai Gorge (optional), scenic return via Ngorongoro Conservation Area highlands to Arusha.
The complete Northern Circuit with authentic cultural encounters — Tarangire's elephants, Manyara's tree-climbing lions, two days in the Serengeti, and a full Ngorongoro Crater descent. Includes Olduvai Gorge and village tours.
Day 0: Arusha — warm welcome at Kilimanjaro or Arusha Airport. Transfer to a lush garden lodge. Welcome dinner and overnight. Accommodation: Planet Lodge or similar.
Day 1: Arusha → Tarangire National Park (130km) — after breakfast, stop in Arusha for supplies, then full day game drive in Tarangire — home to 3,000 elephants, 25,000 wildebeest, and 30,000 zebras. Spot lions, leopards, cheetahs, baboons, giraffes, hippos, and buffaloes. Overnight: Maramboi Tented Lodge.
Day 2: Tarangire → Lake Manyara National Park (50km) — game drive featuring tree-climbing lions, the largest baboon concentration in Africa, and lush acacia woodland. Afternoon cultural walking tour through local village, blacksmith workshop, and community crafts center. Overnight: Ngorongoro Farmhouse.
Day 3: Lake Manyara → Serengeti National Park (145km) — depart via Karatu and the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Enter the Serengeti and visit the Seronera Valley with its wildlife-rich river systems. Overnight: Serengeti Heritage Kati Kati Tented Camp.
Day 4: Full Day Serengeti — sunrise to sunset game drives across Seronera, Grumeti, and surrounding areas. Follow wildebeest herds, track big cats, and explore hippo pools and crocodile rivers. Overnight: Serengeti Heritage Kati Kati Tented Camp.
Day 5: Serengeti → Ngorongoro (145km) — early morning game drive, then drive to Ngorongoro. Stop at Olduvai Gorge — site of Louis Leakey's earliest human fossil discoveries. View flamingos and water birds at Lake Magadi. Overnight: Ngorongoro Rhino Lodge, crater rim.
Day 6: Ngorongoro Crater → Arusha (210km) — early breakfast, descend 600m into the crater. Full day Big Five game drive — wildebeest, zebra, buffalo, eland, warthog, hippo, elephant, lion, hyena, jackal, and black rhino. Late afternoon return to Arusha.
The ultimate cross-border adventure from Nairobi — through the Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, and Lake Manyara, ending in Arusha. Two countries, one seamless journey with full border assistance.
Day 1: Nairobi → Karatu, Tanzania (~330km, 7-8hrs) — early morning pick-up from Nairobi hotel or JKIA Airport. Drive south to Namanga border with full immigration assistance. Lunch stop in Arusha, then scenic drive through the Ngorongoro Highlands to Karatu. Dinner and overnight at Inoga Luxury Lodge.
Day 2: Karatu → Serengeti National Park (4-5hrs with game viewing) — early breakfast, drive through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area to Serengeti via Naabi Hill Gate. En route game viewing — elephants, giraffes, lions, and zebras. Arrive camp afternoon. Sunset views over the endless plains. Overnight at Heritage Camp, Serengeti.
Day 3: Full Day Serengeti — full day game drive exploring different zones based on wildlife movement. Picnic lunch inside the park. Excellent sightings of lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephant herds, wildebeest, and zebras. Overnight at Heritage Camp, Serengeti.
Day 4: Serengeti → Ngorongoro Crater → Karatu (4-6hrs) — early breakfast, drive to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Descend 800m into the crater — one of Africa's Seven Natural Wonders. Full crater game drive with picnic lunch on the crater floor. Spot black rhino, lions, hippos, and flamingos. Overnight at Inoga Luxury Lodge.
Day 5: Karatu → Lake Manyara → Arusha (3-4hrs) — breakfast, drive to Lake Manyara National Park. Game drive famous for tree-climbing lions, flamingo flocks, and rich birdlife. Lunch after game drive, continue to Arusha. Overnight in Arusha.
Day 6: Arusha → Nairobi (6-7hrs) — breakfast, drive north to Namanga border, immigration formalities, continue to Nairobi. Drop-off at hotel or JKIA Airport.
An off-the-beaten-path adventure starting at the surreal Lake Natron and Ol Doinyo Lengai volcano, then sweeping through Northern Serengeti, Central Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, and Lake Manyara.
Day 1: Arusha → Lake Natron — drive through Maasai steppe to reach remote Lake Natron, Tanzania's most dramatic flamingo breeding ground in the shadow of the active Ol Doinyo Lengai volcano. Afternoon walking tour to the lake and waterfall. Overnight at eco lodge.
Day 2: Lake Natron → Northern Serengeti — drive across the wild northern plains to the Serengeti's most remote and pristine zone. Afternoon guided game drive through quiet river valleys — spot lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, zebras, giraffes, and wildebeest with very few other vehicles. Overnight at Mara River tented camp.
Day 3: Full Day Northern Serengeti — all-day game drive in the Lamai Wedge and Mara River area. Best zone for dramatic wildebeest river crossings (Jul–Oct). Exceptional big cat territory year-round. Overnight at Mara River tented camp.
Day 4: Northern → Central Serengeti — drive south to the Seronera Valley. Afternoon game drive discovering big cats and elephants amid the iconic acacia tree savanna and endless Serengeti horizons. Overnight at Central Serengeti luxury tented camp.
Day 5: Full Day Central Serengeti — all-day game drive in the wildlife-richest zone of the park. Track the Big Five through the Seronera, Lobo, and Grumeti areas. Overnight at Central Serengeti luxury tented camp.
Day 6: Central Serengeti → Ngorongoro Crater — drive to Ngorongoro. Afternoon descent onto the crater floor. View critically endangered black rhinos, 600-strong hyena clans, 4+ lion prides, large-tusked elephants, and hippo-filled waterways. Overnight at luxury crater rim lodge.
Day 7: Ngorongoro → Lake Manyara → Arusha — early morning game drive through Lake Manyara searching for tree-climbing lions and forest elephants. Optional cultural tour at Mto wa Mbu (Tanzania's most multicultural town). Return to Arusha. End of safari.
The extended Tanzania experience — from Kilimanjaro's foothills through Karatu's highland farms, three full days in the Serengeti, and a relaxed finale in Arusha. Perfect for first-time visitors wanting to absorb Tanzania fully.
Day 1: Kilimanjaro Airport → Moshi (~45 min) — warm welcome by your Climbing Lions Safari guide. Transfer to Moshi town with views of Africa's highest mountain. Check in and relax. Overnight in Moshi.
Day 2: Moshi — relaxed day exploring Moshi town. Visit Kilimanjaro's famous coffee farms, enjoy mountain views, browse local markets, and experience the vibrant Chagga cultural heritage. Overnight in Moshi.
Day 3: Moshi → Karatu via Esilalei (~2-3hrs) — after breakfast, drive toward Karatu through the Great Rift Valley. Stop at the famous giant Baobab Tree at Esilalei — a sacred and iconic African landmark. Guide explains its cultural and ecological significance. Arrive Karatu afternoon. Overnight at lodge.
Day 4: Karatu → Serengeti National Park (~4-5hrs with game viewing) — drive through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, enter the Serengeti. En route game viewing for lions, elephants, giraffes, and zebras. Arrive at camp. Overnight in Serengeti.
Day 5: Full Day Serengeti — first full day game drive in one of the world's greatest wildlife reserves. Home to the Big Five and depending on season, the Great Wildebeest Migration. Overnight in Serengeti.
Day 6: Full Day Serengeti — morning and afternoon game drives exploring different zones. Your guide positions you at the best wildlife areas based on animal movements. Overnight in Serengeti.
Day 7: Serengeti → Arusha (~5-6hrs) — after breakfast, final Serengeti game drive. Drive through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, arrive Arusha in the afternoon. Overnight in Arusha.
Day 8: Arusha Leisure Day — optional Arusha National Park visit, Cultural Heritage Centre, local markets, or relaxation. Arusha sits at the foot of Mount Meru with beautiful highland scenery. Overnight in Arusha.
Day 9: Departure — after breakfast, transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport (~45 min). End of your Climbing Lions Safari adventure.
The definitive Tanzania experience — every major park, authentic cultural immersion, and a luxury beach finale on the spice island of Zanzibar. The ultimate 10-day African adventure.
Day 1: Arrive Kilimanjaro International Airport → Arusha — warm welcome, transfer to Arusha lodge. Welcome dinner and overnight.
Day 2: Arusha → Tarangire National Park — full day game drive in Tanzania's elephant paradise. Ancient baobab forests, massive elephant herds, and 550+ bird species. Overnight at lodge.
Day 3: Tarangire → Lake Manyara National Park — morning game drive, tree-climbing lions in acacia woodland. Continue to Karatu highland lodge. Overnight Karatu.
Day 4: Karatu → Serengeti National Park — scenic drive through Ngorongoro highlands, enter Serengeti via Naabi Hill Gate. Afternoon game drive. Overnight at tented camp.
Day 5: Full Day Serengeti — sunrise to sunset game drives. Big Five tracking in the Seronera Valley. Overnight at tented camp.
Day 6: Full Day Serengeti — explore northern areas and follow the migration. Optional hot air balloon safari at dawn (extra cost). Overnight at tented camp.
Day 7: Serengeti → Ngorongoro — morning game drive, stop at Olduvai Gorge. Drive to crater rim. Overnight at crater rim lodge.
Day 8: Ngorongoro Crater → Arusha — full day crater floor exploration. Black rhino, lion prides, elephant herds, flamingos, and all Big Five. Return to Arusha.
Day 9: Arusha → Zanzibar (domestic flight) — fly to the Spice Island. Guided Stone Town UNESCO heritage walking tour, spice market, and waterfront. Overnight at beach resort.
Day 10: Zanzibar — snorkeling at Mnemba Atoll, spice plantation tour, swim with sea turtles, or pure beach relaxation. Departure from Zanzibar International Airport.
Extend your Tanzania adventure on the pristine shores of the Indian Ocean — from Zanzibar's historic Stone Town and coral reefs to the untouched marine paradise of Mafia Island.
Zanzibar's finest in five sun-drenched days — Stone Town, Nakupenda sandbank, Mnemba Island snorkeling, Jozani Forest Red Colobus monkeys, spice farm tours, and swimming with sea turtles.
Day 1: Arrival → Nakupenda Sandbank, Prison Island & Stone Town — boat trip to Nakupenda sandbank for fresh seafood lunch in the Indian Ocean. Visit Prison Island to see giant Aldabra tortoises. Guided walking tour of Stone Town UNESCO World Heritage Site — spice markets, carved Arab doors, and colonial waterfront. Overnight at Nungwi villa.
Day 2: Mnemba Island Snorkeling & Kendwa Beach — snorkel the coral gardens of Mnemba Island, one of the Indian Ocean's finest reef systems. Spot sea turtles, colourful reef fish, and spinner dolphins. Afternoon relaxation at Kendwa Rocks Beach. Overnight at Nungwi villa.
Day 3: Spice Farm Tour & Jozani Forest — guided tour of a traditional spice plantation — taste and smell fresh cloves, vanilla, cinnamon, cardamom, and black pepper. Afternoon visit to Jozani Forest, home to the endemic Zanzibar Red Colobus monkey found only on this island. Overnight at Nungwi villa.
Day 4: Salaam Cave Turtle Sanctuary & The Rock Restaurant — swim and snorkel with sea turtles at Salaam Cave. Iconic lunch at The Rock Restaurant — perched on a coral reef outcrop and one of Tanzania's most photographed dining spots. Overnight at Nungwi villa.
Day 5: Departure — leisurely breakfast, transfer to Zanzibar International Airport.
Where the Tanzanian bush meets the Indian Ocean — combine Saadani's unique coastal safari with Zanzibar's spice culture and Mafia Island's pristine marine park adventures.
Day 1: Arrive Dar es Salaam → Saadani National Park — transfer to Africa's only coastal national park where elephants walk on the beach and lions roam the coastal forest. Afternoon game drive. Overnight at beach lodge.
Day 2: Saadani National Park — boat safari on the Wami River spotting hippos and crocodiles. Morning beach walk with ocean views. Afternoon game drive through coastal forest and open savanna. Overnight at lodge.
Day 3: Saadani → Zanzibar — morning game drive, then ferry or flight to Stone Town. Guided UNESCO heritage walking tour through Zanzibar's labyrinthine Old Town. Overnight Stone Town hotel.
Day 4: Zanzibar Spice & Culture Day — guided spice plantation tour tasting cloves, vanilla, cardamom, and fresh pepper. Afternoon Zanzibari cooking class using local spices, followed by beach relaxation. Overnight beach resort.
Day 5: Zanzibar Marine Experience — diving or snorkeling at Mnemba Atoll, one of East Africa's finest reef ecosystems. Alternative: traditional dhow sailing or beach relaxation. Overnight beach resort.
Day 6: Zanzibar → Mafia Island — flight to Mafia Island. Afternoon snorkeling in the Mafia Island Marine Park. Seasonal whale shark encounter (October–March). Overnight eco lodge.
Day 7: Mafia Island — final morning exploring the marine park with kayaking, snorkeling, and beach relaxation. Departure from Mafia Airport.
Three expert-guided routes to Uhuru Peak — 5,895m above sea level. Certified guides, oxygen cylinders, medical monitoring, and a 90% summit success rate on our best route.
The most scenic and popular Kilimanjaro route — diverse landscapes from rainforest to alpine desert, the iconic Barranco Wall scramble, and the best acclimatization profile on the mountain.
The only Kilimanjaro route with permanent hut accommodation. A classic, gradual ascent through five climate zones — the most accessible path to Uhuru Peak.
The only route approaching from Kenya's northern side — a remote wilderness experience with few other climbers, drier conditions perfect for the rainy season, and spectacular Mawenzi Tarn views.
Step beyond the game drive and into Tanzania's living cultures — from Maasai warriors to the ancient Hadzabe hunter-gatherers and Chagga coffee farmers on Kilimanjaro's slopes.
Two immersive days living alongside the Maasai — traditional ceremonies, cattle herding, beadwork, adumu jumping dance, and authentic village life in the Tanzanian highlands.
Spend two days with one of Africa's last hunter-gatherer peoples — the Hadzabe of Lake Eyasi. Join a dawn hunting expedition with bows and arrows, learn to make fire, and experience 10,000 years of living history.
Let us craft your perfect safari experience. From the Serengeti plains to the summit of Kilimanjaro, your journey begins with a single step.
