6-Day Fly-In Serengeti Safari
From the skies above to the wild heart of Africa.
Skip the long drives and fly straight into the legendary Serengeti to begin your safari in style. This itinerary offers exceptional wildlife viewing, elegant tented camps, and a final adventure in the Ngorongoro Crater before flying out.
Destinations: Serengeti National Park (3 nights), Ngorongoro Crater (1 night)
Style: Fly-in Safari + Drive-out
Accommodation: Midrange or Luxury Tented Camps & Lodges
Starts in: Arusha (flight to Serengeti)
Ends in: Arusha (drive from Ngorongoro)
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Itinerary
Day 1
Arusha Fly to Serengeti National Park
After breakfast, transfer to Arusha Airport and board a scheduled bush flight to Seronera Airstrip in Central Serengeti. Upon landing, begin your first game drive with picnic lunch en route. Watch for lions, leopards, giraffes, and elephants.
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: Serengeti Heritage Tented Camp / Kati Kati Camp / Lemala Ewanjan (Luxury Option)
Day 2 & 3
Full-Day Game Drives in Serengeti
Spend two full days exploring the vast plains of Serengeti National Park. Search for predators on the hunt, elephants at the riverbanks, and herds of wildebeests, zebras, and antelopes. Depending on the season, track the Great Migration or witness iconic kills.
You’ll have the option of a sunrise hot air balloon safari (additional cost) on one of the mornings.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: Serengeti Heritage Tented Camp / Kubu Kubu Tented Lodge / similar
Day 4
Serengeti – Drive to Ngorongoro via Maasai Visit (Optional)
After an early morning game drive and breakfast, begin the scenic journey toward Ngorongoro Conservation Area, with wildlife sightings en route. Optional stops include a Maasai village or the Olduvai Gorge, one of the world’s most important paleoanthropological sites.
Arrive at the lodge or camp on the crater rim or in the Karatu highlands by sunset.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: Ngorongoro Farm House / Rhino Lodge / The Retreat at Ngorongoro (Luxury Option)
Day 5
Ngorongoro Crater Tour – Karatu
Early morning descent into the Ngorongoro Crater, often called “Africa’s Eden.” Enjoy a half-day game drive and picnic by the hippo pool. Spot large prides of lions, black rhinos, buffaloes, hyenas, and more.
Later, ascend the crater and return to your lodge in Karatu for a relaxed evening.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: Country Lodge / Marera Valley Lodge / similar
Day 6
Karatu – Return to Arusha (Optional Coffee Tour)
After breakfast, enjoy a relaxed drive back to Arusha. Optional stop for a coffee farm tour or souvenir shopping along the way. Arrive in Arusha by early afternoon for your onward flight or overnight stay.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
End of Safari
per person
Included
- Transport in 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
- Park & camping fees
- Camping equipment (tent, mattress, sleeping bag)
- Meals as per itinerary
- Professional English-speaking guide & cook
- Bottled drinking water