5-Day Living Among Lions – Luxury Safari

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Tour Overview

This is one of our most popular safaris as it allows you to spend quality time in the Serengeti (2 nights) while also exploring Ngorongoro and either Lake Manyara or Tarangire National Park.

You can choose to do the entire trip by road (circular route) or take a return flight from Serengeti to minimize backtracking.

Itinerary - Day by Day

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 1: Lake Manyara National Park

  • Pickup at 8:00 AM from your hotel.

  • Full-day game drive in Lake Manyara National Park, known for acacia forests, giant fig and mahogany trees, baboons, blue monkeys, giraffes, elephants, impalas, buffalo, hippos, and flamingos.

  • Optional add-ons: bike tour or boat excursion.

Accommodation: Lake Manyara Kilimamoja Lodge (Luxury lodge on the escarpment above Lake Manyara)
Meals & Drinks: All meals, non-alcoholic drinks


Day 2: Serengeti National Park (Central)

  • Early breakfast and drive towards the Serengeti.

  • Enter Serengeti through its endless plains, home to 2M wildebeest, hundreds of thousands of zebras, and thriving predator populations (lions, cheetahs, leopards, hyenas).

  • Enjoy a picnic lunch and afternoon game drive.

Accommodation: Meliá Serengeti Lodge – luxury lodge in Central Serengeti
Meals & Drinks: All meals, non-alcoholic drinks


Day 3: Serengeti National Park

  • Full-day game drive tailored to your preferences.

  • Choose between two half-day game drives with lunch at camp, or a full-day game drive with a bush picnic.

Accommodation: Meliá Serengeti Lodge
Meals & Drinks: All meals, non-alcoholic drinks


Day 4: Serengeti ➜ Ngorongoro Highlands

  • Early morning game drive in the Serengeti (sunrise + active predators).

  • Brunch at camp before heading towards Ngorongoro Crater.

  • Arrive for a sundowner overlooking the crater rim.

Accommodation: Ngorongoro Lion’s Paw Camp – luxury tented camp on the crater rim
Meals & Drinks: All meals, non-alcoholic drinks


Day 5: Ngorongoro Crater ➜ Arusha

  • Early descent into the Ngorongoro Crater for game drives.

  • Picnic lunch at Hippo Lake, followed by a final crater drive.

  • Exit Ngorongoro and transfer back to Arusha (arrival ~5:00 PM).

Accommodation: None (end of safari)
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, lunch, non-alcoholic drinks

Pricing (Per Person, 2025–2026)

Date Range 1 Person 2 People 3 People 4 People 5 People 6 People
Oct 1–31, 2025 $4,865 $3,210 $2,860 $2,810 $2,710 $2,710
Nov 1–Dec 15, 2025 $4,205 $2,770 $2,420 $2,370 $2,270 $2,270
Dec 16–31, 2025 $4,865 $3,210 $2,860 $2,810 $2,710 $2,710
Jan 1–Feb 28, 2026 $4,865 $3,210 $2,860 $2,810 $2,710 $2,710
Mar 1–31, 2026 $4,205 $2,770 $2,420 $2,370 $2,270 $2,270
Apr 1–May 31, 2026 $3,935 $2,590 $2,240 $2,190 $2,090 $2,090
Jun 1–30, 2026 $4,865 $3,210 $2,860 $2,810 $2,710 $2,710
Jul 1–Sep 30, 2026 $5,315 $3,510 $3,160 $3,110 $3,010 $3,010
Oct 1–31, 2026 $4,865 $3,210 $2,860 $2,810 $2,710 $2,710
Nov 1–Dec 15, 2026 $4,205 $2,770 $2,420 $2,370 $2,270 $2,270
Dec 16–31, 2026 $4,865 $3,210 $2,860 $2,810 $2,710 $2,710

Inclusions & Exclusions

Included Not Included
✔ Park fees (non-residents) ✘ International flights
✔ Daily game drives & activities ✘ Extra accommodation before/after safari
✔ Luxury accommodation (as outlined) ✘ Tips (suggested $10 per person/day)
✔ Professional driver-guide ✘ Personal expenses (souvenirs, visas, insurance)
✔ All meals & non-alcoholic drinks ✘ Government tax/park fee increases
✔ Transport in 4×4 safari vehicle
✔ Round-trip airport transfers
from $4865 USD / per person

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