6 days · Tanzania · Fly-in safari
Fly-In Serengeti
Trade long road transfers for the view from above. Light aircraft carry you from Arusha to remote airstrips deep in the Serengeti, so more of every day is spent with the wildlife. Two intimate camps in different parts of the park give you variety, privacy and the very best of the season.
Enquire about this safariDuration
6 days / 5 nights
Route
Arusha · Central & Northern Serengeti
Best time
Year-round
Ideal for
Short trips · Luxury
Above the plains
A fly-in safari is the most time-efficient way to see the Serengeti. Scheduled light aircraft link Arusha with airstrips across the park, and the flights themselves are part of the experience, crossing the Ngorongoro highlands and the endless plains below. Each camp has its own guide and open vehicle waiting at the airstrip, so you can be on a game drive within minutes of landing. Because the Serengeti is so large, we split your stay between two areas, typically the central Seronera Valley for resident big cats and a seasonal camp positioned near the migration. Please note that light aircraft limit luggage to around 15 kg per person in soft bags.
Itinerary
Day by day
A sample route. Your planner will adjust camps and order to match the herds' position in your travel month.
Day 1 · Arrive in Arusha
Met at Kilimanjaro International Airport and transferred to a garden lodge near Arusha for a relaxed first evening.
Day 2 · Fly to the central Serengeti
Morning flight to Seronera. Afternoon game drive along the river valleys, the best area in the park for leopard and lion.
Day 3 · Big cat country
A full day exploring kopjes and riverine forest with your guide. Optional sunrise balloon flight with bush breakfast.
Days 4–5 · Seasonal migration camp
A short hop to a second camp near the migration: the southern plains in calving season, the Western Corridor in June or the far north from July to October.
Day 6 · Fly out
Final morning drive, then fly back to Arusha to connect with your international flight or continue to Zanzibar.
Extend your journey
Add-ons we love: a few nights on Zanzibar, a cultural visit with the Hadzabe or Maasai, or a Kilimanjaro day hike. Your planner will suggest what fits your dates.
Included
— Private 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
— Professional English-speaking guide
— All park and conservation fees
— Accommodation and meals as per itinerary
— Bottled water on game drives
— Airport transfers
— 24/7 support from our Arusha team
Not included
— International flights and visas
— Travel insurance (required)
— Optional balloon safari
— Tips for guides and camp staff
— Premium drinks and personal items
Join us on a fly-in safari
Small camps, big landscapes and more time in the wild. Tell us your dates and we’ll choose the camps that match the season.
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