Shayona Safaris & Tours

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$1,177 to $1,244 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

Your safari begins with an early morning departure from Arusha after breakfast. Meet our professional safari guide and travel towards Tarangire, renowned for its impressive elephant herds, ancient baobab trees and diverse wildlife.

Enjoy a full-day game drive through the park’s varied landscapes, following the Tarangire River, an important water source that attracts animals, particularly during the dry season. Keep an eye out for elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, buffalo, lions and a wide variety of birdlife.

Enjoy a picnic lunch at a designated site within the park, surrounded by the sights and sounds of the African wilderness. Continue exploring in the afternoon, with opportunities to observe wildlife and capture memorable photographs.

Later in the afternoon, depart Tarangire and drive towards Africa Safari Manyara Escarpment Camp. Arrive in time to relax, enjoy the spectacular views overlooking Lake Manyara and settle into your comfortable accommodation before dinner.

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:
Africa Safari Manyara Escarpment Camp
  • Mid-range tented camp located 1-2hr drive from Tarangire NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 2

Ngorongoro Crater

Ngorongoro Crater

Wake up to a beautiful morning overlooking Lake Manyara and enjoy breakfast at the camp before departing for the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Travel through the scenic highlands towards the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site renowned for its remarkable concentration of wildlife.

Descend into the crater for an exciting game drive across its grasslands, woodland areas and seasonal wetlands. The crater offers excellent opportunities to spot lions, elephants, buffalo, zebras, wildebeest, hyenas and hippos. With luck, you may also encounter the endangered black rhinoceros.

Around midday, stop at a designated picnic site for lunch, often near a hippo pool, before continuing your exploration of the crater floor. Your experienced guide will help you search for wildlife and explain the area's unique ecosystem.

In the afternoon, begin the ascent from the crater and return towards Camp for another comfortable overnight stay.

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
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ElephantCommon
HippoCommon
White RhinoOccasional
LeopardOccasional
Activities:
  • Game drive (pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)
Accommodation:
Africa Safari Manyara Escarpment Camp
  • Mid-range tented camp located 1-2hr drive from Ngorongoro Crater
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 3

Lake Manyara

Lake Manyara

Enjoy breakfast at Africa Safari Manyara Escarpment Camp before checking out and departing for Lake Manyara National Park, located close to the camp.

Spend the morning on a game drive through the park's lush groundwater forest, open grasslands and lakeshore habitats. Look out for elephants, giraffes, buffalo, baboons, blue monkeys and a variety of bird species. Lake Manyara is also known for its tree-climbing lions, although sightings are never guaranteed. Depending on the season and water levels, you may see flamingos and other waterbirds along the lake.

Enjoy a picnic lunch during the day's excursion, allowing time to appreciate the surroundings and take photographs. Continue exploring the park before departing in the afternoon for Arusha.

Arrive in Arusha later in the afternoon or early evening, where you will be dropped off at your hotel or another agreed location, marking the end of your safari adventure.

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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  • This tour is offered by Shayona Safaris & Tours, not SafariBookings.
  • This operator reserves the right to change rates advertised on SafariBookings.
  • If you request changes to this tour, the advertised rates will likely change.
  • The exact order, contents and rates of this tour are subject to availability.
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