Shayona Safaris & Tours

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$1,832 to $1,870 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

Mwanza to Serengeti

Mwanza to Serengeti

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 journey begins in Mwanza, a city located on the southern shore of Lake Victoria. After meeting your guide, you will embark on a scenic drive to the Serengeti National Park.

Within 2 hours you will be at the western Ndabaka Entrance of the Serengeti. You will start spotting wildlife as soon as you enter! This area is renowned for the Grumeti river, the easiest way to spot some of the biggest Nile Crocodiles in the Serengeti. You will come across resident wildlife, including the resident lions prides and elephant herds. The first sightings of your Big 5.

You will be provided with packed lunch boxes that you can enjoy under a tree whilst enjoying the views.

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

Main Destination:
Western 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
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GiraffeCommon
HippoCommon
HyenaCommon
LeopardOccasional
Black RhinoVery Rare
Wild DogVery Rare
Accommodation:
Friends - Serengeti Camp
  • Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 2

Serengeti National park

Serengeti National park

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.

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

Optional Add-Ons (Pre-book & Pre-pay):
- Balloon Safari – Soar above the Serengeti at sunrise.
- Maasai Village Visit – Discover traditional culture and dance.
- Olduvai Gorge Museum – Visit the "Cradle of Mankind."

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

Main Destination:
Central Serengeti National Park
Accommodation:
Friends - Serengeti Camp
  • Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 3

Ngorongoro Crater

Ngorongoro Crater

Start your day early with a descent into the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the best places in Africa to spot the massive bull elephants, and some of the largest lions in the region. This natural wildlife haven offers the most important tick to the big 5, the black rhino.

Enjoy a picnic lunch at the famous hippo pool, where you can dine surrounded by incredible scenery and watch the hippos wallow nearby.

After lunch, you’ll ascend the crater walls and begin your journey back toward the sunset-drenched plains of the Serengeti, where you’ll settle in for a peaceful overnight stay in the heart of the wild.

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
LeopardOccasional
Accommodation:
Karatu Simba Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located less than 1hr drive from Ngorongoro Crater
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 4

Tarangire to Arusha

Tarangire to Arusha

On your final day, you’ll have one more chance to catch spectacular sightings of some of the Big 5 as you journey through the Western Corridor of the Serengeti.

Enjoy a scenic picnic lunch in the bush, surrounded by the beauty of the plains, before continuing your drive back to Mwanza, filled with memories from an unforgettable safari.

As your unforgettable safari journey comes to an end, we hope to leave you with countless cherished memories and an amazing experience that stays with you long after you’ve returned home. We thank you in advance for choosing to explore the wild beauty of East Africa with us—we look forward to welcoming you again on your next adventure.

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
Show more
HippoCommon
HyenaOccasional
Wild DogVery Rare
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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