Shayona Safaris & Tours

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$2,631 to $2,952 pp (USD)

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Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

  • You'll be collected from the airport.
  • Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Day 1

Arusha to Tarangire

Arusha to Tarangire

This safari has been curated to offer us the best of East Africa’s wildlife, while also ensuring our comfort, safety, and a relaxed pace that allows us to fully enjoy each national park experience.

Today is all about soaking in the magic of Tarangire, where the river and abundant wildlife, including lions, giraffes, zebras and elephants, create unforgettable safari moments. Head out on a full-day game drive with your expert guide, tracking predators on the move, witnessing vast herds, and enjoying the raw beauty of the savannah.

You will enjoy a picnic Lunch at a picnic site and carry on with the game drive before you check into your lodge for the sunset and an overnight stay.

Main Destination:
Tarangire National Park
Best Time To Visit July to November (Animals come to the Tarangire River)
High Season June to October (The park is full of visitors)
Best Weather June to October (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Tarangire NP

ElephantAbundant
GiraffeCommon
LionCommon
BuffaloAbundant
ZebraAbundant
WildebeestAbundant
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HippoCommon
HyenaOccasional
Wild DogVery Rare
Activities:
  • Game drive (pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)
Accommodation:
Tarangire Simba Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located less than 1hr drive from Tarangire NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 2

Tarangire

Tarangire

After Breakfast, you will set out again on a full day of safari with picnic lunch boxes. You will see different types of birds, zebras, wildebeest, elephants and even predators! You will also come across the huge and ancient baobab trees that you can see very up close. Some of them are said to have lived for more than a thousand years.

In the late afternoon you will transit to Ngorongoro highlands for your overnight stay.

Main Destination:
Tarangire National Park
Activities:
  • Game drive (pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)
Accommodation:
Karatu Simba Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located 1-2hr drive from Tarangire NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 3

Serengeti

Serengeti

After a hearty breakfast, you will set out for an adventure in the eastern regions of the Serengeti vi Ngorongoro. Our expert guide will lead you to prime wildlife-viewing spots, increasing your chances of encountering some of the Big Five and other fascinating wildlife.

The eastern region surrounds you with endless plains, home to cheetahs, and offers perfect photography opportunities.

You will enjoy a picnic lunch within the Serengeti, taking in the breathtaking scenery while keeping an eye out for wildlife. In the evening, you will return to your accommodation for another night in the heart of the wildlife.

In the evening, you will head towards your lodge for a sundowner and a delicious meal under the Serengeti stars.

Main Destination:
Serengeti National Park
Best Time To Visit January to February and June to October (Different areas are best at different times)
High Season July to March (The Seronera area is crowded)
Best Weather June to October (Little to no rainfall)

Wildlife in Serengeti NP

ElephantCommon
LionCommon
CheetahCommon
BuffaloAbundant
ZebraAbundant
WildebeestAbundant
Show more
GiraffeCommon
HippoCommon
HyenaCommon
LeopardOccasional
Black RhinoVery Rare
Wild DogVery Rare
Activities:
  • Game drive (pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)
Accommodation:
Serengeti Simba Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located inside Western Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 4

Serengeti

Serengeti

On your full day again, You will set out for more adventures in the Serengeti. Our expert guide will lead you to prime wildlife-viewing spots, increasing your chances of encountering some of the Big Five and other fascinating wildlife.

You will go for Morning & Afternoon game drives with a hot lunch at camp to give you a change in the itinerary and to escape the scorching sun! However, if you are feeling evermore adventurous, you can go on a full day game drive too.

In the evening, you will then return to your camp for the last night in Serengeti!

Main Destination:
Serengeti National Park
Activities:
  • Game drive (pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)
Accommodation:
Serengeti Simba Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located inside Western Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 5

Ngorongoro Crater

Ngorongoro Crater

Your final sunrise in the Serengeti! After breakfast, you will wind your way towards Ngorongoro Crater. The Ngorongoro Crater is concealed by the steep volcanic walls is a pristine wilderness including sweeping savannah, pockets of acacia woodland, glistening lakes and swamps. The crater was created when a large volcano exploded and collapsed in on itself two to three million years ago.

The drive down into the crater is an adventure in itself and when you reach the crater floor, you'll quickly find yourself amongst large numbers of wildebeests, zebras, gazelles, and more than 500 bird species. The crater provides you with the best chance of seeing the endangered black rhinos, which can sometimes be spotted in the open grasslands. You will also enjoy a scenic picnic at a hippo pool!

After a full morning and afternoon inside the crater, you will drive to your accommodation the Lake Manyara Highlands.

Main Destination:
Ngorongoro Crater
Best Time To Visit June to October (Wildlife viewing is best)
High Season Most of the year – July to March (Expect crowds)
Best Weather June to October (Rainfall is little to none)

Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater

LionCommon
BuffaloAbundant
ZebraAbundant
WildebeestAbundant
HyenaAbundant
Show more
ElephantCommon
HippoCommon
White RhinoOccasional
LeopardOccasional
Activities:
  • Game drive (pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)
Accommodation:
Karatu Simba Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located less than 1hr drive from Ngorongoro Crater
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 6

Lake Manyara

Lake Manyara

This morning, you will drive to Lake Manyara National Park. Your final destination on this epic safari! Manyara is a small but diverse park 120km west of Arusha. Everything you’ll see here is on a different scale. It is both compact (this is one of the narrowest parks in Africa) and epic (the Great Rift Escarpment towers over Lake Manyara’s western boundary).

The park’s namesake is a shallow, salt lake. It covers a large area of the park, flooding and drying with the seasons and is home to thousands of wading birds (including flamingos and over 500 other bird species). You may see baboon and elephant in the park’s thick evergreen forest, and watch for the tree-climbing lions that have become famous throughout Africa.

You will enjoy a picnic lunch inside the Park. After your game drive, you will be dropped off at you hotel in Arusha or Arusha Airport for an onwards Journey, leaving you with countless memories!

Main Destination:
Lake Manyara National Park
Best Time To Visit June to October (Easier to spot animals)
High Season July to March (The northern section gets crowded)
Best Weather June to October (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Lake Manyara NP

ElephantCommon
GiraffeCommon
BuffaloCommon
ZebraCommon
HippoCommon
Show more
LionOccasional
HyenaOccasional
Wild DogVery Rare
Activities:
  • Game drive (pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

  • Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
  • You'll be dropped off at the airport.

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