Experience one of the best Tanzania safari packages featuring the legendary Serengeti National Park and the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater. This 5-day fly-in safari offers Big Five game drives, Great Migration wildlife (seasonal), and world-class African safari landscapes across Northern Tanzania. Perfect for luxury travelers, honeymooners, photographers, and wildlife enthusiasts seeking an unforgettable safari experience in East Africa.
Unlike road safaris that take a full day to reach the Serengeti, this fly-in safari package departs from Arusha with a scenic domestic flight directly into Central Serengeti National Park. You save valuable time and avoid long, bumpy roads – maximizing your wildlife viewing hours. The itinerary is designed to cover the best of the Serengeti ecosystem, including the famous Mara River crossings (July-October) in Northern Serengeti, and concludes with a spectacular descent into the Ngorongoro Crater – a UNESCO World Heritage Site teeming with the Big Five.
Accommodation is in luxury tented camps: Mara Migration Pure Camp (Northern Serengeti) and Serengeti Pure Camp (Central Serengeti). Both offer en-suite bathrooms, hot showers, comfortable beds, and delicious full-board meals. This safari includes all park fees, a professional English-speaking guide, 4×4 Land Cruiser with pop-up roof, and the unique experience of a fly-in adventure over the African savannah.
USD $2,750 per person
Based on 2 adults sharing | Private safari vehicle
5 Days Serengeti & Ngorongoro Flying Safari Package – Summary
- Day 1: Arusha to Central Serengeti – Fly-in safari & afternoon game drive
- Day 2: Northern Serengeti – Full day game drive (Mara River, Great Migration)
- Day 3: Serengeti – Full day game drive
- Day 4: Central Serengeti – Big Five safari experience
- Day 5: Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater – Half day crater tour, then transfer to Arusha/Kilimanjaro Airport
Detailed Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1: Arusha to Central Serengeti National Park – Fly-in Safari & Game Drive
Fly-in adventure Afternoon game drive Big Five
Your adventure begins in Arusha with a transfer to the local airport for a scenic domestic flight into Central Serengeti National Park. The flight takes approximately 1.5 to 2 hours, offering breathtaking aerial views of the Rift Valley, Lake Manyara, and the Ngorongoro highlands. Upon landing at the Seronera airstrip, your professional safari guide will meet you and begin your afternoon game drive. The Central Serengeti is known for its year-round wildlife concentration, including lions, leopards, elephants, giraffes, zebras, cheetahs, and hippos. After an exciting few hours of game viewing, you will transfer to Serengeti Pure Camp (or Mara Migration Pure Camp depending on migration location) for dinner and overnight.
Flight: 1.5-2 hours
Game drive: 3-4 hours
Accommodation: Mara Migration Pure Camp or Serengeti Pure Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Mara Migration Pure Camp – Request rates
Day 2: Northern Serengeti National Park – Full Day Game Drive (Mara River)
Great Migration Mara River crossings Crocodile action
After breakfast, drive into the remote Northern Serengeti, renowned for the Great Wildebeest Migration river crossings at the Mara River (seasonal – July to October). If you are traveling during migration season, you may witness thousands of wildebeest and zebras crossing the crocodile-infested river – one of nature’s most dramatic spectacles. Even outside migration months, Northern Serengeti offers excellent wildlife viewing including large herds of elephants, giraffes, and resident lions, leopards, and cheetahs. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the bush, surrounded by the endless plains. Continue game driving until late afternoon, capturing stunning photography of predators and prey. Return to Mara Migration Pure Camp for dinner and overnight.
Game drive: 6-8 hours
Migration crossings: July-October
Meals: Breakfast, Picnic Lunch, Dinner
Day 3: Serengeti National Park – Full Day Game Drive
UNESCO Serengeti Big cats Savannah landscapes
Today you will explore a different sector of the Serengeti ecosystem. Depending on the season and animal movements, your guide will choose routes that maximize wildlife sightings – from the Seronera River Valley (famous for leopards) to the open plains of the South, or the Western Corridor (known for migrating herds). The Serengeti offers year-round wildlife viewing including lions, leopards, cheetahs, hyenas, elephants, buffalo, and numerous antelope species. Birds are abundant, with over 500 recorded species. Stop for a scenic bush breakfast and later a picnic lunch under an acacia tree. After a full day of exploration, return to your camp for relaxation. Dinner and overnight at Serengeti Pure Camp.
Full day game drive: 8-9 hours
Accommodation: Serengeti Pure Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Picnic Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Serengeti Pure Camp – Request rates
Day 4: Central Serengeti National Park – Big Five Safari Experience
Big Five safari Predator action Game drive adventure
Wake up early for a sunrise game drive (06:00-09:00) – the best time to spot predators actively hunting. After breakfast, continue with another full day of safari in Central Serengeti, one of the best wildlife concentration areas in Africa. This region is ideal for spotting the Big Five: lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and if lucky, rhino. You may witness lions mating, cheetahs chasing gazelles, or a leopard resting on an acacia branch. The central Seronera area is also a birdwatcher’s paradise with lilac-breasted rollers, secretary birds, and martial eagles. Enjoy a packed lunch at a designated picnic site. In the late afternoon, return to camp for dinner and overnight at Serengeti Pure Camp.
Morning game drive: 3 hours
Afternoon game drive: 3-4 hours
Meals: Breakfast, Picnic Lunch, Dinner
Day 5: Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater – Arusha / Kilimanjaro Airport Departure
Ngorongoro Crater UNESCO World Heritage Crater game drive
After an early breakfast, depart from the Serengeti and drive to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater – the world’s largest intact volcanic caldera – for a half-day game drive (approximately 4-5 hours). The crater floor is home to around 25,000 large animals, including the endangered black rhino, large prides of lions, elephants, buffalo, spotted hyenas, and hippos in the Gorigor Swamp. The soda lake Lake Magadi often attracts flamingos and other waterbirds. Your guide will find a scenic spot for a picnic lunch inside the crater (often near the hippo pool). After lunch, ascend the crater and drive back to Arusha or directly to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) for your departure flight. End of safari.
Crater game drive: 4-5 hours
Drive to Arusha: 3-4 hours
Meals: Breakfast, Picnic Lunch
Safari Package Inclusions & Exclusions
Price Includes
- Return airport transfers in Tanzania
- Domestic flight: Arusha – Serengeti (one-way fly-in)
- All park entrance fees (Serengeti & Ngorongoro Crater)
- Accommodation in safari tented camps (as per itinerary)
- All meals during safari (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
- Professional English-speaking safari driver-guide
- 4×4 safari Land Cruiser with pop-up roof
- Unlimited game drives as per itinerary
- Ngorongoro Crater service fee
- Bottled drinking water during game drives
- Government taxes and levies
Price Excludes
- International flights to/from Tanzania
- Visa fees for Tanzania entry
- Travel insurance (highly recommended)
- Tips and gratuities for driver-guide and camp staff
- Optional activities not mentioned in itinerary
- Alcoholic drinks and soft drinks (unless specified)
- Personal expenses (laundry, telephone, souvenirs)
- Hot air balloon safari (available at extra cost – request quote)
Best Time to Visit Serengeti & Ngorongoro for This Safari
This 5-day flying safari is designed to be flexible throughout the year. The dry season (June to October) is the best time for witnessing the Great Migration river crossings in Northern Serengeti (Mara River). During this period, the Ngorongoro Crater also has excellent wildlife visibility and minimal rain. The green season (November to May) offers lower rates, lush landscapes, and exceptional birdwatching. Calving season (January to February) is spectacular for predator action, as newborn wildebeest attract lions, cheetahs, and hyenas.
Migration crossings: July-October
Calving & predators: Jan-Feb
Peak Big Five: June-October
Low season (lower rates): March-May & November
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this a private safari?
Yes, the vehicle and guide are private for your group. The fly-in flight may be shared with other passengers.
Can I add a hot air balloon ride?
Absolutely. Hot air balloon safari over the Serengeti (approx $550 per person) can be arranged on Day 2, 3, or 4. Please request when booking.
What is the luggage limit on the flight?
The small aircraft to Serengeti has a luggage limit of 15 kg per person (including hand luggage) in a soft-sided bag. Hard suitcases are not allowed.
Is the crater game drive guaranteed?
Yes, Day 5 includes a half-day game drive inside Ngorongoro Crater, subject to park opening hours and weather conditions.
Price listed is per person based on 2 adults sharing. Single supplement and group discounts available. Terms and conditions apply.
