5 Day Serengeti & Ngorongoro Fly In Safari
The Overview
Why it stands out
Journey Highlights
- Fly from Arusha directly into the Serengeti, bypassing long road transfers
- Spend two full days exploring the Serengeti's vast plains and wildlife
- Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for an immersive game drive
- Stay at handpicked lodges with sweeping views of the savannah
- Encounter the Big Five and witness predator prey interactions
- Enjoy private game drives with an expert guide in a custom safari vehicle
- Experience a seamless blend of aerial and overland safari adventure
The Route
Day by Day
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Kilimanjaro International Airport → Arusha
Road • 01:00h
Welcome to Tanzania. The road winds through coffee plantations and small villages, hinting at the wild adventures ahead.
You are met at Kilimanjaro International Airport and transferred to your hotel in Arusha, the gateway to Tanzania's northern safari circuit. After the journey, enjoy a welcome dinner and a briefing on the adventure that lies ahead. Rest well the wilderness awaits.
Where you'll stay
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Arusha → Arusha Airport
Road • 00:30h
A short drive through Arusha's outskirts carries you to the airstrip.
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Arusha Airport → Serengeti
Flight • 01:15h
The bush plane ascends over patchwork farms, then soars across the endless Serengeti plains.
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Serengeti Airstrip → Serengeti camp
Road • 00:30h
Your guide is waiting as the dust settles; the journey into the heart of the wilderness begins.
An early morning flight whisks you from Arusha directly into the heart of the Serengeti. Upon landing at one of the park's bush airstrips, your guide and safari vehicle will be waiting. Afternoon game drives begin immediately, offering your first encounters with lions, elephants, giraffes, and the sweeping golden grasslands that define the Serengeti.
Where you'll stay
A full day dedicated entirely to exploring the Serengeti's boundless landscapes. Set out at dawn for the best light and most active wildlife hours, returning to camp for a midday rest before heading out again in the late afternoon. Your guide will follow the animals and movement patterns to ensure memorable sightings throughout the day.
Where you'll stay
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Serengeti camp → Ngorongoro Crater
Road • 03:00h
The landscape transforms from golden plains to verdant highlands as you near the crater rim.
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Ngorongoro Crater → Arusha
Road • 03:30h
Leaving the crater behind, the road winds through Maasai lands and rolling hills back to Arusha.
After one final morning game drive in the Serengeti, you depart overland toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Descend into the ancient crater a UNESCO World Heritage Site for an extraordinary full day game drive on the crater floor. Surrounded by the crater walls and teeming with wildlife, Ngorongoro is a safari destination unlike any other. In the evening, return to Arusha.
Where you'll stay
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Arusha → Kilimanjaro International Airport
Road • 01:00h
A quiet morning drive through lush countryside, carrying memories that will last a lifetime.
After a leisurely breakfast, you are transferred to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your onward flight. We hope the Serengeti and Ngorongoro have left an impression that will last a lifetime.
Investment
Included
- Domestic flights from Arusha to Serengeti and return
- All national park and conservation area fees
- Full board accommodation and meals as per itinerary
- Professional English speaking safari guide
- Private game drives in custom safari vehicle with pop up roof
- All transfers and airport meet and greet
- Emergency evacuation cover
- Ample bottled water and soft drinks in vehicle
Excluded
- International flights to and from Tanzania
- Visa fees and travel insurance
- Alcoholic and premium beverages
- Tips and gratuities
- Optional hot air balloon safari
- Personal expenses and souvenirs
- Any item not expressly included
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