5-Day Living Among Lions - High-End
Negotiable Price
This popular tour offers an immersive safari experience with 2 nights in the Serengeti, complemented by visits to Ngorongoro Crater and either Lake Manyara or Tarangire National Park. It provides the flexibility to choose between a scenic land journey, which includes comprehensive game drives and scenic views, or a quicker return flight from the Serengeti to Arusha, saving travel time and offering an aerial perspective of Tanzania's landscapes. This itinerary ensures a rich wildlife experience, from the Serengeti’s vast plains and the Ngorongoro Crater’s unique ecosystem to the diverse birdlife and tree-climbing lions of Lake Manyara or the elephant herds of Tarangire.
Day By Day
Day 1: Lake Manyara National Park
Your safari begins with a pickup from your hotel in Arusha at 8 am, setting off on a picturesque drive across the Great Rift Valley. Arrive at Lake Manyara National Park, renowned for its lush acacia forests, towering mahogany trees, and a large population of baboons and blue monkeys. The park also hosts a variety of wildlife including giraffes, elephants, impalas, and a significant number of buffaloes. The lake itself is a haven for hippos, and the scenic beauty of the park offers incredible photo opportunities. After a day of game viewing, return to Mawe Mawe Manyara Lodge, a luxury lodge on the escarpment above the park, for dinner. Optional activities include bike tours and boat excursions.
Main Destination: Lake Manyara National Park
Accommodation: Mawe Mawe Manyara Lodge
Meals & Drinks: All meals included; drinks (excluding spirits/liquor)
Day 2: Serengeti National Park
After an early breakfast, travel to Serengeti National Park, famed for its endless plains and the Great Migration. The park's vast 6,900 sq miles are home to two million wildebeests, hundreds of thousands of zebras, and various antelopes. It's also a prime spot for big cats and other predators, including lions, cheetahs, and leopards. The drive into the Serengeti is a spectacle, showcasing the park’s iconic landscapes. Stay at the luxurious Four Seasons Safari Lodge, where you’ll enjoy all-inclusive meals and stunning views of the Serengeti.
Main Destination: Serengeti National Park
Accommodation: Four Seasons Safari Lodge
Meals & Drinks: All meals included; drinks (excluding spirits/liquor)
Day 3: Serengeti National Park
Spend the day exploring Serengeti National Park at your own pace. Options include a morning game drive, returning for lunch and relaxation, followed by an afternoon drive, or a full-day excursion with a picnic lunch. Your guide will tailor the day to your preferences, ensuring you experience the park’s diverse wildlife and landscapes. Return to the Four Seasons Safari Lodge for dinner and relaxation.
Main Destination: Serengeti National Park
Accommodation: Four Seasons Safari Lodge
Meals & Drinks: All meals included; drinks (excluding spirits/liquor
Day 4: Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro Crater
Wake up early for a sunrise game drive in Serengeti National Park, offering a chance to witness the park’s morning activity and spectacular sunrises. After returning to the lodge for brunch, travel to Ngorongoro Crater, a geological marvel with a 2,000 ft-high rim and a diverse range of habitats including a soda lake, forests, and plains. The crater is home to the endangered black rhino, among other wildlife. Arrive in time to enjoy a sundowner, soaking in the stunning views.
Main Destination: Ngorongoro Crater
Accommodation: The Highlands
Meals & Drinks: All meals included; drinks (excluding spirits/liquor)
Day 5: Ngorongoro Crater to Arusha
Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a morning game drive, exploring the crater's unique ecosystems. Enjoy a picnic lunch near Hippo Lake, followed by a short game drive before ascending the crater. Depart for Arusha, where you will arrive around 5 pm, with flexibility for flights or other travel needs.
Main Destination: Ngorongoro Crater
Accommodation: No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast & lunch included; non-alcoholic drinks
Price Per Person
| Start dates | Solo1 room | 2 people1 room | 3 people1 room | 4 people2 rooms | 5 people2 rooms | 6 people3 rooms | 7 people |
| All Year | $6,615 | $4,470 | $4,120 | $4,070 | $3,970 | $3,970 | Get Quote |