3 Day Serengeti Fly-In Safari Tour

Package Overview

Discover the best of Tanzania’s wilderness with our 3-day luxury Serengeti fly-in safari, starting from Arusha Airport. Instead of spending long hours on the road, enjoy breathtaking scenic flights directly into Serengeti National Park, giving you maximum time to explore Africa’s premier wildlife reserve.

This carefully designed itinerary combines thrilling game drives with the chance to encounter the legendary Big Five—lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and rhino—alongside cheetahs, giraffes, and countless wildebeests roaming the endless plains.

Short yet immersive, this Serengeti safari from Arusha is ideal for travellers seeking an adventure-packed itinerary within a limited timeframe. Experience the magic of sunrise game drives, luxurious lodges or tented camps, and the untamed beauty of Tanzania’s most celebrated safari destination.

Highlights of Fly-in Safari
Direct flights from Arusha or Zanzibar into the heart of the Serengeti
Thrilling game drives with chances to spot the Big Five and more
Sunrise & sunset safaris on the iconic Serengeti plains
Luxury lodge and Mid-range stays – Melia Serengeti or Four Seasons (interchangeable if full)
Private 4×4 safari vehicle with expert local guide
All meals included – lodge dining & picnic lunches on game drives
Prime Seronera location for year-round wildlife density
Seasonal Great Migration access depending on travel dates
Flexible for couples, families & groups – short but immersive adventure

Day wise Itinerary

• Day 1 : Arrival and Game Drive in Serengeti National Park​​

  Morning – Departure
  
  From Arusha (ARK/JRO): Meet & assist at the airport; board a scheduled light aircraft to Seronera Airstrip (Central Serengeti). Flight time ~1 hr (may include brief stops).
  
  From Zanzibar (ZNZ): Early hotel pickup; fly ZNZ → Seronera (sometimes via Arusha). Total flight time ~1.5–2 hrs.
  
  Baggage note: Soft bags only, 15 kg (33 lb) per person, including hand luggage, per bush-plane policy.
  
  Late Morning – Welcome to the Serengeti
  
  Land at Seronera Airstrip; meet your professional safari guide.
  
  Short game drive transfer to the lodge—wildlife viewing starts immediately.
  
  Check in at Melia Serengeti Lodge or Four Seasons Safari Lodge (interchangeable if one is full). Refresh and enjoy lunch with Savannah views.
  
  Afternoon – First Game Drive
  
  Head out around 15:30–16:00 for a 3–3.5 hr game drive across the Central Serengeti’s plains and kopjes.
  
  Prime chances for big cats (lion, leopard, cheetah), elephants, buffalo, giraffes, and—season permitting—migratory herds near the Seronera Valley.
  
  Sunset & Evening
  
  Sundowner stop as the light softens; return to the lodge at dusk.
  
  Dinner and overnight at your chosen lodge.
  
  Optional: Briefing for next day’s early start or a pre-booked hot-air balloon (Day 2 dawn).
  
  Included Today: Airport transfers (Arusha/Zanzibar), scheduled flights, park fees, lodge lunch & dinner, private 4×4 with pro guide, bottled water on game drives.
  
  Tip: Request left-side window seats when flying northbound for coastline and savannah views from Zanzibar; bring a small daypack for cameras and essentials.
  
  Accommodations Options - Mid-range and Luxury Lodges

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• Day 2 : Full game Drive in Serengeti National Park

  Early Morning – Prime Predator Hour
  
  Coffee/tea at dawn, then depart around 06:15 for a sunrise game drive.
  
  Track big cats on the move—lion prides near kopjes, leopards along riverine trees, and cheetahs scanning open plains.
  
  Return to the lodge for breakfast (or take a packed bush breakfast on request).
  
  Late Morning to Midday – Plains & Waterways
  
  Explore the Seronera Valley and surrounding plains, a year-round wildlife hotspot.
  
  Look for elephant herds, giraffes, hippos at pools, and resident plains game (zebra, wildebeest, topi, gazelles).
  
  Your guide adapts routes to maximise sightings and light for photography.
  
  Picnic Lunch in the Bush
  
  Enjoy a scenic picnic at a designated site—shade, views, and time to spot passing wildlife.
  
  Afternoon – Movement & Behaviors
  
  Continue game viewing as temperatures cool; watch elephants and buffalo head to water and predators become active again.
  
  If travel dates align, your guide may range toward current Great Migration pockets (central, west, or east) to catch river approaches or mass grazing (seasonal).
  
  Sunset & Evening
  
  Golden-hour drive back to the lodge with a brief sundowner stop.
  
  Dinner and overnight at Melia Serengeti Lodge or Four Seasons Safari Lodge.
  
  Optional Upgrade (Pre-book):
  
  Hot-Air Balloon Safari (Day 2 dawn): 04:30–09:30 approx., ending with a champagne bush breakfast. You’ll then continue with a shorter day drive.
  
  Included Today:
  
  Private 4×4 with expert guide, park fees, picnic lunch (or lodge lunch), bottled water, breakfast & dinner at the lodge.
  
  Tip: For photographers, ask your guide for backlit sunrise shots and eye-level perspectives near low riverbanks; bring a dust cover for lenses.
  
  Accommodations Options - Mid-range and Luxury Lodges

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• Day 3 : Sunrise Game Drive & Fly Back to Arusha or Zanzibar

  Early Morning – One Last Safari
  
  Optional sunrise game drive (≈2–3 hrs) to catch predators on the move and morning light over the plains.
  
  Return for breakfast and freshen up.
  
  Late Morning – Check-Out & Transfer
  
  Settle bills for extras and check out.
  
  Game drive transfer to Seronera Airstrip, keeping eyes open for last sightings.
  
  Midday – Flight to Arusha or Zanzibar
  
  Board your scheduled light aircraft back to Arusha (ARK/JRO) or Zanzibar (ZNZ).
  
  Typical flight time: ~1 hr to Arusha; ~1.5–2 hrs to Zanzibar (may include a brief stop).
  
  Arrival & Drop-Off
  
  Meet on arrival for airport or hotel drop-off.
  
  If connecting internationally, we’ll coordinate timings to suit your onward flight.
  
  Included Today: Breakfast, airstrip transfer with game viewing, scheduled flight to Arusha or Zanzibar, bottled water.
  Baggage: Soft bags only, max 15 kg (33 lb) per person on bush flights.
  
  Tip: Keep binoculars and camera in your carry-on; window seats often offer superb aerial views of the Serengeti and, from ZNZ routes, the coastline.

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Inclusions

• Scheduled domestic flights: Arusha/Zanzibar ⇄ Serengeti (Seronera Airstrip)
• All airport/airstrip transfers and meet & assist
• Private 4×4 safari vehicle (pop-up roof) and professional English-speaking guide
• 2 nights in a selected luxury/ Mid-range lodge (Melia Serengeti or Four Seasons; interchangeable if full)
• Meals: Day 1 (lunch, dinner), Day 2 (breakfast, lunch, dinner), Day 3 (breakfast)
• Park fees & conservation fees (Serengeti National Park)
• Bottled drinking water during game drives
• Bush picnic lunch on full-day game drive (Day 2)
• AMREF/Flying Doctors emergency evacuation cover (medical transport within East Africa)

Exclusions

• Scheduled domestic flights: Arusha/Zanzibar ⇄ Serengeti (Seronera Airstrip)
• All airport/airstrip transfers and meet & assist
• Private 4×4 safari vehicle (pop-up roof) and professional English-speaking guide
• 2 nights in a selected luxury/ Mid-range lodge (Melia Serengeti or Four Seasons; interchangeable if full)
• Meals: Day 1 (lunch, dinner), Day 2 (breakfast, lunch, dinner), Day 3 (breakfast)
• Park fees & conservation fees (Serengeti National Park)
• Bottled drinking water during game drives
• Bush picnic lunch on full-day game drive (Day 2)
• AMREF/Flying Doctors emergency evacuation cover (medical transport within East Africa)

Package Start From

• Kilimanjaro, Tanzania, Africa

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