6 Days Luxury Safari Lake Manyara, Serengeti & Ngorongoro Crater

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About this tour

This 6-day luxury Tanzanian safari focuses on the iconic highlights of the Northern Circuit. Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro Airport, you are transferred to the serene Duluti Lodge in Arusha. The adventure begins with a full day exploring Lake Manyara National Park, renowned for its diverse birdlife, tree-climbing lions, and stunning views of the Great Rift Valley escarpment, followed by an overnight at Lake Manyara Kilimamoja Lodge.

The journey then progresses to the legendary Serengeti. After a scenic drive through the Ngorongoro Highlands, you’ll enjoy an afternoon game drive en route to the luxurious Ole Serai Luxury Camp in Central Serengeti, where a full following day is dedicated to tracking the Big Five across the vast plains. The finale is a spectacular full-day descent into the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site teeming with wildlife, including the rare black rhino. Your final night is spent at the exquisite Ngorongoro Oldeani Mountain Lodge before returning to Arusha for your onward flight.

Customization
This tour can be customised
Duration
6 days
Minimum age
3 years
Comfort level
Luxury
Physical level
Moderate

What to expect

  • Forest, lake and flamingos at Lake Manyara
  • Game drives across the Serengeti plains
  • A game drive on the Ngorongoro Crater floor
  • A professional guide and a safari vehicle for your group

Getting there

  • This tour starts in Arusha and ends in Arusha.
  • Your flight should arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO).

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Trip itinerary

Airport pickup · ≈ 1 h 25 min · 57 km Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) → Arusha by 4×4 Land Cruiser

Day 1 · Start

Arusha

Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport ex your international flight.

4×4 Land Cruiser 2 meals

Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport ex your international flight.

After customs procedures and luggage collection, you will be met by meet-and-greet representative from Licaon Tours & Safaris who will introduce you to your driver-guide for the road transfer to your hotel in Arusha.

Dinner and overnight at Duluti Lodge

Main activities
Relaxation
Transport
4×4 Land Cruiser
Meals
Lunch, Dinner
Drinks
Drinking water, Coffee

Accommodation

Lake Duluti Lodge

≈ 3 h 5 min · 123 km Arusha → Lake Manyara National Park by 4×4 Land Cruiser

Day 2

Lake Manyara National Park

Breakfast.

4×4 Land Cruiser 3 meals

Breakfast.

Soon after, drive to Lake Manyara National Park.

This park features underground water rainforest, which harbors different species of animals such as monkeys, buffaloes, giraffes and impalas. The lake has wonderful waterbirds such as saddle billed stock, African darters, shoe bill stocks, and the colorful pink flamingoes. All these including other species of birds makes this park a bird’s paradise. The hot-water springs and views of great East African rift valley wall makes this park a worth place to visit!

Later, drive out of the park and head to your lodge

Dinner and Overnight at Lake Manyara Kilimamoja Lodge.

Main activities
Game Drive
Transport
4×4 Land Cruiser
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Drinks
Drinking water, Coffee

Accommodation

Lake Manyara Kilimamoja Lodge

Lodge

≈ 4 h 55 min · 197 km Lake Manyara National Park → Central Serengeti by 4×4 Land Cruiser

Day 3

Central Serengeti

With packed lunches, drive to Serengeti National Park via Ngorongoro Highlands.

4×4 Land Cruiser 3 meals

With packed lunches, drive to Serengeti National Park via Ngorongoro Highlands.

Game drive en route as you proceed to your camp, situated at Central Serengeti.

Dinner and accommodation at Ole Serai Luxury Camp.

Main activities
Game Drive
Transport
4×4 Land Cruiser
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Drinks
Drinking water, Coffee

Accommodation

Ole Serai Luxury Camp - Seronera

Tented camp

≈ 5 min · 0 km Central Serengeti → Serengeti by 4×4 Land Cruiser

Day 4

Serengeti

Spend an entire day with game drives in Serengeti National Camp.

4×4 Land Cruiser 3 meals

Spend an entire day with game drives in Serengeti National Camp.

This is one of the biggest parks in Tanzania. It features different species of big mammals, cats and birds. The chances to see big 5 are high. Prides of hunting lions, hyenas, grazing antelopes and buffaloes.

All meals and overnight at Ole Serai Luxury Camp.

Main activities
Game Drive
Transport
4×4 Land Cruiser
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Drinks
Drinking water, Coffee

Accommodation

Ole Serai Luxury Camp - Seronera

Tented camp

≈ 4 h 25 min · 175 km Serengeti → Ngorongoro Crater by 4×4 Land Cruiser

Day 5

Ngorongoro Crater

Early breakfast at your camp.

4×4 Land Cruiser 3 meals

Early breakfast at your camp.

With picnics, drive to Ngorongoro and arrive at the rim of the crater in 3 hours’ time.

Soon after, descend to the floor of the crater for game drives.

It is a home to black rhino, big tusked elephants, Ostriches, black backed jackals and hippos.

Later, ascend out of the crater and proceed to your lodge.

Later, proceed to Ngorongoro Oldeani Mountain Lodge for dinner and accommodation.

Main activities
Game Drive
Transport
4×4 Land Cruiser
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Drinks
Drinking water, Coffee

Accommodation

Ngorongoro Oldeani Mountain Lodge

Lodge

≈ 2 h 35 min · 157 km Ngorongoro Crater → Arusha by Airport transfer van

Day 6 · End

Arusha

Breakfast at the lodge.

Airport transfer van 2 meals

Breakfast at the lodge.

Thereafter, drive back to Arusha with picnics.

Later, proceed to the airport for your onward flight.

(Depending on the departure time of your outbound flight, this day can be arranged in the manner you have time for the last-minute shopping before being transferred to the airport).

Transport
Airport transfer van
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch
Drinks
Drinking water, Coffee

Departure dates

Join one of these small-group departures, or ask for your own dates.

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What is included

Price includes

  • Park Fees
  • All Accommodations
  • All meals
  • All transport
  • All activities
  • Drinking water
  • A professional guide
  • All taxes
  • Roundtrip airport transfer

Price excludes

  • International Flight
  • Domestic Flights
  • Pre-arrival accommodation
  • Additional Accommodation after Safari
  • Personal Item expense
  • Alcoholic Drinks
  • Souvenirs
  • Tips
  • Additional excursions
  • Visa Fees
  • Medical & Travel Insurance

Payment terms

THE BOOKING

  • Bookings and subsequent contracts are deemed to have been concluded by the Company's physical address in Arusha, Tanzania, and shall be interpreted according to the laws of the United Republic of Tanzania.
  • The place of jurisdiction is Arusha, Tanzania.

DEPOSIT & PAYMENT

  • A 20% deposit is required to secure a booking. This deposit forms part of the payment for the trip and shall be offset to the total amount charged to the client.
  • After the initial 20% deposit is received, the balance payment should be made four (4) weeks prior to the arrival date.
  • Clients booking within four (4) weeks of tour departure are required to pay the full amount immediately to secure the reservation.
  •  All bank charges are to be settled by the client.

Cancellation policy

Any trip cancellations must be sent in writing to the office that confirmed the reservation. Cancellations shall only be effective from the date of receipt of cancellation by the booking office. In case of a booking cancellation, the Company shall retain the full deposit.

If a booking is canceled, the penalties are as follows:

  • 30 days prior to arrival – 20% of the total invoice will be charged
  • 29 to 15 days prior to arrival – 50% of the total invoice will be charged
  • 14 to 7 days prior to arrival – 75% of the total invoice will be charged
  • Less than 7 days prior to arrival – 100% of the invoice will be levied

Additional information

  • Children must be accompanied by their parents
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • A vegetarian option is available; please let us know at the time of booking if you require it.

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  • Anna Maria

    Our experience with Liacon has been excellent from minute one. We take a 6-day safari through Arusha park, TaranguirePark, Serengeti park, Ngorongoro crater. Iddi always very attentive, helped us in planning the trip, organizing and all the issues leading up to the trip. Always attending to our preferences. Not only has it been a trip to safari, but we have been able to get to know the Tanzanian culture and the way of life of the locals thanks to the excursions scheduled by both the rice and banana fields, the local food or the Maasai people. Our Andreu(Enru) guide was outstanding. Always very attentive. An excellent professional as a guide, knowing every corner of the parks to not miss anything, as well as an excellent person. It has been very gratifying for us to share our trip with you. We also have good words for our cook Fofy, who prepared us more delicious meals during our camping days! Overall, the organization of the company, Iddi (its manager) and his staff (both our guide and our cook) has been quite successful. Finally, it is to be appreciated that they have also managed our move to Zanzibar, always reaching out to us for any questions or questions we needed.

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