Overview
This itinerary flies you directly from Arusha to the Serengeti, covering the Ngorongoro Crater and the Serengeti's wildlife and birdlife without the several-hour road transfer a driving safari would otherwise require.
Flying to your safari destinations means more time actually spent on game drives, and less time spent covering ground between them — a genuinely practical option if your schedule is tighter than a full overland circuit allows.
Both parks offer strong, reliable game viewing: the Ngorongoro Crater's dense, contained wildlife, and the Serengeti's vast plains, widely considered among the best safari destinations anywhere in the world.
See our domestic flights guide, or contact us to book this fly-in itinerary.
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| Accommodation | Confirmed together with you — see the Rates tab for general comfort levels we work with. |
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| Meals | Full board on safari days; meals as specified for any city/beach nights, per your final itinerary. |
Day by Day (4 days)
Your luxurious Tanzania fly-in safari starts in Arusha, the entry point for safaris in northern Tanzania. After landing at Kilimanjaro International Airport, a travel representative will meet you and transfer you to your chosen accommodation in Arusha. Relax and spend the rest of the day at leisure, enjoying the offerings of the lodge or explore the lively markets of Arusha.
After breakfast, travel to Arusha Airport to take the short flight to Lake Manyara airstrip before being transferred to the Ngorongoro Crater. This famous crater is the world’s largest intact collapsed volcano. It is a wilderness paradise, sporting abundant wildlife. Our Tanzania fly-in safari tour includes a descent to the base of the crater, home to over 25 000 large animals. It is not rare to see big cats and elephants within minutes. Enjoy the multitude of colours, patterns of pink flamingos, spotted cheetah, and striped zebra. Watch antelope grazing, elephant blowing clouds of dust and predators stalking.
After two incredible nights in the Ngorongoro Crater, board a charter plane for a short trip to the Serengeti National Park. The Serengeti is the icon of safaris and is arguably the best safari destination in Africa. It is also home to the Great Migration and will be your home for the next three nights. The location of your accommodation will depend on the season of your visit. Our travel experts are familiar with the seasonal movement of wildlife within the Serengeti, and the location is key to having a fantastic experience. Enjoy daily game drives, sundowners in the bush and watch the stars after nightfall.
After breakfast, enjoy your last few hours in the Serengeti. Depart for the airstrip fly back to Arusha (most likely seeing Mount Kilimanjaro from the air) where you will continue with your onward journey.
Rates Per Person
See "Accommodation & Meals" on the Overview tab for the general comfort levels available — send us your dates and group size for an exact quote.
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Included
- Private vehicle with your own driver-guide
- Park entry and conservation fees
- Accommodation as specified in your itinerary
- Meals as specified per day (full board on safari days)
- Airport pickup and drop-off
Excluded
- International flights
- Visa fees
- Travel insurance
- Tips and gratuities
- Personal expenses and souvenirs
Getting There
Tour Start & End
This trip starts in Mount Kilimanjaro and ends in Lake Manyara National Park.
Airport Information
Kilimanjaro International Airport and Mwanza Airport are the most common arrival points, depending on your route.
Transfer Information
Airport pickup and all transfers between destinations are included and arranged by our team.
Accommodation Before/After
Need a night in Mwanza or Arusha before or after this trip? We can arrange that on request.
