Shafino Wildlife Safaris

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Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

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  • 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

After breakfast, your safari adventure begins as you drive to Tarangire National Park, known for its vast landscapes dotted with ancient baobab trees and immense herds of elephants. The Tarangire River, flowing through the park, attracts wildlife throughout the year — making it one of Tanzania’s most underrated gems.

Enjoy a full-day game drive, spotting lions, leopards, giraffes, and countless bird species that fill the skies. With a picnic lunch inside the park, you’ll soak in the raw beauty of the African wilderness. Later, continue to your comfortable lodge in Karatu for dinner and overnight rest.

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
Accommodation:
Kankari Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located 1-2hr drive from Tarangire NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Day 2

Tarangire National Park to Serengeti

Tarangire National Park to Serengeti

Rise early for a scenic journey toward the legendary Serengeti National Park. As you pass through the Ngorongoro highlands, the vast golden plains of the Serengeti unfold before you — home to one of nature’s greatest spectacles: the Great Wildebeest Migration.

Enjoy a picnic lunch on the way, then begin your afternoon game drive across the open savannah. Your experienced guide will help you track wildlife, from big cats stalking their prey to large herds of wildebeest and zebra grazing peacefully.

Arrive at your beautiful tented camp in Central Serengeti for dinner and overnight under the starlit African sky.

Main Destination:
Central 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:
Tukaone Hembe Camp
  • Luxury tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Day 3

Full Game Drive Central Serengeti to Karatu

Full Game Drive Central Serengeti to Karatu

Start the day with an early morning game drive — a magical time when predators are most active. The Seronera region of the Central Serengeti is renowned for its dense wildlife population, particularly lions, cheetahs, and leopards.

Spend the day exploring the plains, rocky kopjes, and acacia-dotted landscapes that make this park so iconic. After lunch, begin your drive toward the Ngorongoro highlands, where you’ll arrive at your cozy lodge in Karatu for dinner and overnight.

Main Destination:
Central Serengeti National Park
Accommodation:
Eileen's Trees Inn
  • Mid-range lodge located in Karatu (Town)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Day 4

Ngorongoro Crater to Arusha

Ngorongoro Crater to Arusha

After an early breakfast, descend 600 meters into the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater, one of the world’s natural wonders and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This vast volcanic caldera is home to nearly all of Africa’s iconic wildlife, including elephants, buffaloes, lions, and the rare black rhino.

Enjoy a picnic lunch by the hippo pool and soak in the breathtaking scenery before beginning your journey back to Arusha, arriving in the late afternoon with cherished safari memories.

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
LeopardOccasional
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

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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