Shayona Safaris & Tours

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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 Lake Manyara

Arusha to Lake Manyara

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

Your adventure begins with a scenic drive from Nairobi to the Maasai Mara National Reserve. Your Kenyan professional guide will be with you throughout the journey — your go-to person for fascinating insights into the region's ecosystems and wildlife.

With packed lunch boxes in hand, you'll travel through the Great Rift Valley and the Kenyan countryside, offering glimpses of rural life and changing landscapes.

Upon arrival in the Maasai Mara, you'll enjoy a picnic lunch surrounded by the vast plains, followed by your first thrilling game drive in one of Africa’s most celebrated wildlife reserves. Keep your eyes open for the Big Five and many other species roaming freely in this untamed paradise.

As the sun sets, head to your lodge for a relaxing evening in the heart of the wild.

Main Destination:
Lake Manyara National Park (Tanzania)
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
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LionOccasional
HyenaOccasional
Wild DogVery Rare
Accommodation:
Lake Manyara Kilimamoja Lodge
  • Luxury lodge located on the escarpment above Lake Manyara NP (Tanzania)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 2

Serengeti National Park

Serengeti National Park

Today is dedicated to exploring more of the Maasai Mara, a land rich in wildlife and dramatic landscapes. With your expert guide leading the way, you'll set out for another thrilling day of game drives, tracking the movements of animals and soaking in the beauty of the savannah.

You can choose to spend the entire day in the park with packed lunch enjoyed at a scenic picnic spot, or return to your lodge midday for a warm, freshly prepared lunch before heading back out in the afternoon.

However you choose to structure your day, you're guaranteed incredible wildlife encounters and unforgettable moments in one of Africa’s most iconic safari destinations.

Main Destination:
Masai Mara National Reserve (Kenya)
Best Time To Visit June to October (For general wildlife viewing) and July or August to October (For wildebeest migration)
High Season June to October and December to March
Best Weather June to October (Sunny, but not too hot)

Wildlife in Masai Mara NR

ElephantCommon
GiraffeCommon
LionCommon
CheetahCommon
ZebraAbundant
WildebeestAbundant
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BuffaloCommon
HippoCommon
HyenaCommon
LeopardOccasional
Wild DogVery Rare
Accommodation:
Ole Serai Luxury Camp – Seronera
  • Luxury tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP (Tanzania)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 3

Ngorongoro Crater

Ngorongoro Crater

After breakfast, begin your journey towards the Isebania border, where your Kenyan adventure comes to a close and your Tanzanian safari begins. You’ll travel along the scenic highway with lunch boxes provided, giving you the flexibility to stop and enjoy them whenever you prefer.

At the border around lunchtime, you’ll be warmly welcomed by your Tanzanian guide and vehicle, who will be your companion for the rest of the journey — ensuring your comfort, safety, and a rich understanding of Tanzania’s wildlife and landscapes.

From there, drive into the western corridor of the Serengeti, immediately immersing yourself in one of the world’s most iconic ecosystems. Enjoy a game drive en route to Central Serengeti, where your lodge awaits amid the heart of the wild.

Main Destination:
Ngorongoro Crater (Tanzania)
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
LeopardOccasional
Accommodation:
Ngorongoro Oldeani Mountain Lodge
  • Luxury lodge located less than 1hr drive from Ngorongoro Crater
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 4

Tarangire National Park

Tarangire National Park

Today is all about soaking in the magic of the Serengeti, where endless plains 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 can choose to stay out all day with a packed lunch enjoyed at a scenic spot in the bush, or return to the lodge midday for a warm lunch and some well-earned relaxation—perhaps a dip in the pool with views over the plains.

Whether you’re out exploring or unwinding back at camp, today promises rich encounters and timeless memories!

Paid Optional: (Book with us before safari)
- Hot-air Balloon Safari is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity provides a magical and bird's-eye view of the Serengeti's wildlife and landscapes.

Main Destination:
Tarangire National Park (Tanzania)
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
Show more
HippoCommon
HyenaOccasional
Wild DogVery Rare
Accommodation:
Tarangire Kuro Treetops Lodge
  • Luxury lodge located inside Tarangire NP (Tanzania)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 5

Tarangire to Arusha

Tarangire to Arusha

Begin your day with a morning game drive in the Serengeti, making the most of your final hours in this extraordinary landscape. Enjoy sightings of wildlife as the plains come alive in the early light.

Midday, stop for a picnic lunch at Naabi Hill gate to cross to the Ngorongoro Conservation area, a scenic viewpoint that offers breathtaking panoramas of the Serengeti’s endless plains—an ideal spot to pause, reflect, and soak in the beauty of the wild one last time.

After lunch, continue your journey towards the lush Ngorongoro Highlands, where cooler air and green rolling hills welcome you.

Paid Optional: (Book with us before safari)
- Maasai Village Visit – Experience traditional Maasai culture through a guided visit to a local village.
- Olduvai Gorge Museum – Explore one of the most important paleoanthropological sites in the world, known as the “Cradle of Mankind.

Arrive at your lodge in the late afternoon and settle in for a peaceful evening.

Main Destination:
Tarangire National Park (Tanzania)
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

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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