Tailor-made safaris across Tanzania

Lion Crest Expeditions

The RimThe PlainThe Pride

Bespoke safari journeys across Tanzania's crater rims, open plains, and wild frontiers — designed and led by a locally owned house of guides.

Our Name, Our Ground

Every crest has three ridges

Lion Crest is built on a single idea: a great safari moves through three worlds. Our name — and our motto — carries that journey in three parts.

I.

The Rim

The crater edge — where the descent begins, and the land reveals its scale. Vantage, altitude, and the first true view of the wild.

II.

The Plain

The open horizon — endless grassland, migration routes, and the unbroken line where sky meets savanna.

III.

The Pride

The family at the center — our guides, our guests, our lineage of hospitality. Everything we build serves this circle.

Curated Journeys

Signature safari packages

A growing collection of itineraries across Tanzania's northern circuit — from single-day escapes to fly-in luxury safaris.

Arusha · June–July 2027

AFCON Safari 2027

In Arusha for the football? Safaris, day trips and a city walk, planned around your match.

262days to kick-off
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Why Lion Crest

Built by people who call this ground home

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01

Locally Owned, Arusha-Based

Lion Crest is registered and headquartered in Arusha — not a foreign agency reselling local guides.

02

Bespoke Itineraries

Every journey is built around your dates, pace, and interests — not a fixed departure calendar.

03

Multi-Region Reach

Northern circuit, southern parks, and coast — one operator, one point of contact throughout.

How Booking Works

Four clear steps, no surprises

  1. Tell us your plans

    Send the form below or a WhatsApp message with your dates, group size and interests.

  2. Get a reply within 24 hours

    You receive a day-by-day itinerary with the full price in US dollars, adjusted until it fits you.

  3. Confirm with a 50% deposit

    Pay by secure card link (Visa or Mastercard) or bank transfer. Your booking is confirmed when the deposit arrives.

  4. Pay the balance on arrival

    The remaining 50% is paid when you arrive in Tanzania, before your safari begins.

The deposit is non-refundable. Full details are in our Terms & Conditions.

Protect your payment: we will never ask you by email to pay into a new or different bank account. Before any bank transfer, confirm our details with Laizer on WhatsApp (+255 745 740 808).

Plan Your Journey

Begin at the rim.

Tell us your dates and interests — a Lion Crest safari specialist will reply with a tailored itinerary and pricing.

AddressMakao Mapya Street, Kaloleni, Arusha, Tanzania (near the main bus stand)
Emailinfo@lioncrestsafaris.com
Phone+255 745 740 808 — Laizer

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