4-Day Flying Tanzania Safari — Serengeti & Ngorongoro
4 days
Overview
This unforgettable 4-day flying safari takes you straight into the heart of Tanzania's most iconic parks. Arrive in Arusha and rest overnight before a scenic flight to the Serengeti for thrilling game drives on the endless plains, followed by a visit to the majestic Ngorongoro Crater — a natural sanctuary for the Big Five. The journey ends in Arusha, combining efficiency and exceptional wildlife viewing. Includes a flight from Arusha with luxury, midrange, and camping options available.
Highlights
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Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1 — Arrival in Arusha
Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport where you will be met and transferred to your hotel in Arusha. Settle in and receive a briefing covering your flight schedule and the adventure ahead. Enjoy dinner at the hotel and rest well — your scenic flight to the bush leaves tomorrow morning from Arusha Airport.
Accommodation
Gran Meliá Arusha
luxury
Four Points by Sheraton Arusha
Mid-Range
Tulia Boutique Hotel & Spa
budgetDay 2 — Arusha – Flight to Serengeti National Park
After breakfast, fly from Arusha directly to the Serengeti airstrip. Upon arrival, your guide will pick you up for a game drive en route to your lodge. Enjoy your first wildlife encounters on the legendary Serengeti plains — spot giraffes, zebras, antelope, and perhaps a distant lion pride as the golden afternoon light washes over the vast savannah. Settle into your accommodation for dinner and your first night in the heart of Africa's most celebrated wilderness.
Accommodation
Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti
luxury
Into Wild Africa
Mid-Range
Nyani Campsite
budgetDay 3 — Serengeti – Ngorongoro Conservation Area
After breakfast, enjoy a morning game drive as you exit the Serengeti and head to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area by road, with game viewing en route. The drive takes you through the breathtaking Ngorongoro highlands, where Maasai villages dot the landscape and wildlife wanders freely. Arrive in Karatu or on the crater rim for dinner and overnight, with stunning views over the vast caldera below.
Accommodation
Ngorongoro Crater Lodge
luxury
Rhino Lodge
Mid-Range
Simba Public Campsite
budgetDay 4 — Ngorongoro Crater – Arusha
Rise early for breakfast, then descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a half-day game drive in this wildlife-packed caldera. The 600-metre-deep crater floor hosts an extraordinary concentration of wildlife — look for black rhino, lion prides, elephant, buffalo, hippo, and vast flocks of flamingos on the soda lake. After a picnic lunch, drive to Arusha where the safari ends. Transfer to the airport for your onward flight or overnight at your own arrangement.
Included
- One-way flight to Serengeti (from Arusha)
- 1 night Arusha hotel on arrival (bed & breakfast)
- All airport transfers
- 4x4 private safari vehicle with pop-up roof
- All park entry & crater service fees
- English-speaking professional driver-guide
- Full-board accommodation (as per selected category)
- Bottled drinking water
- Government taxes
Excluded
- International flights
- Visa fees
- Travel insurance
- Tips to driver/guide and lodge staff (recommendation: $15–$20 per person per day)
- Alcoholic and soft drinks
- Optional activities (e.g. Maasai village visit)
- Post-safari accommodation in Arusha (can be arranged on request)
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