Locally owned safari company · Pangani Street, Arusha

Luxury fly-in · Fly-in

4 Days Serengeti, Ngorongoro & Tarangire Fly-in from Zanzibar

Fly from Zanzibar into the Serengeti, then drive out through the crater and Tarangire to Arusha airport.

  • 4 days
  • Serengeti · Ngorongoro Crater · Tarangire
  • Park fees included

From$4,000per person, two travelling

Trip overview

Your safari at a glance

  • Length4 days · 3 nights
  • GroupPrivate, by air
  • StayLuxury lodges
  • Getting aroundLight aircraft and game drives
  • Starts and endsZanzibar → Zanzibar
  • Best monthsJul – Sep
  1. StartZanzibar
  2. Serengeti
  3. Ngorongoro Crater
  4. Tarangire
  5. EndZanzibar

Where you go

Route map

Your route

  1. 1Start Zanzibar
  2. 2Serengeti
  3. 3Ngorongoro Crater
  4. 4Tarangire
  5. 5End Zanzibar

Approximate route between stops.

Itinerary

Day by day

  1. Day1Zanzibar Day 1 · Serengeti · ZanzibarZanzibar to Central Serengeti On arrival at Seronera Airstrip, our driver will be ready to pick you up and start your daily adventure in the famous park Serengeti National Park…On Full Board (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner) Read the full dayShow less

    On arrival at Seronera Airstrip, our driver will be ready to pick you up and start your daily adventure in the famous park Serengeti National Park ‘The Endless Plain” This Park is well-known for its healthy stock of resident wildlife, particularly the “Big Five”: Lion, Leopard, Elephant, Rhino, and Buffalo.

    Serengeti, a UNESCO world heritage site, is home to around 200,000 zebras, and 300,000 Thomson’s gazelles that join the wildebeests’ trek for fresh grazing. Listen to the exotic sounds of over 6 million hooves pounding the open plains of Serengeti just like how you imagined African wildlife to be. After a long day of Safari, you will drive to your accommodation for evening leisure and overnight.

    Mid-Range: Serengeti heritage luxury tented camp /Serengeti Matawi Camp or similar on Full Board (located inside the park)

    Semi-Luxury: Serengeti Serena Lodge on Full Board (located inside the park)

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    TonightOn Full Board (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)
  2. Day2Serengeti Day 2 · SerengetiSerengeti National Park full day After breakfast, we will have a full-day game drive in Central Serengeti. Apart from the large mammals, Serengeti is also home to gaudy agama… Read the full dayShow less

    After breakfast, we will have a full-day game drive in Central Serengeti. Apart from the large mammals, Serengeti is also home to gaudy agama lizards; Rock hyraxes scuffle around the surfaces of the park’s isolated granite kopjes. Wide varieties of dung beetle were found, and around 500 bird species have been recorded ranging from the outsized ostrich and bizarre secretary bird of the open grassland to the black eagles that soar effortlessly above the Lobo Hills. Later in the evening drive to the camp for evening leisure and overnight

    Mid-Range: Serengeti heritage luxury tented camp /Serengeti Matawi Camp or similar on Full Board (located inside the park)

    Semi-Luxury: Serengeti Serena Lodge on Full Board (located inside the park)

  3. Day3Serengeti Day 3 · Ngorongoro Crater · SerengetiSerengeti to Ngorongoro Crater After breakfast, we head to the Ngorongoro Crater. We will descend 600 m into this magnificent crater for a full-day game drive. The Ngorongoro…On Full Board (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner) Read the full dayShow less

    After breakfast, we head to the Ngorongoro Crater. We will descend 600 m into this magnificent crater for a full-day game drive. The Ngorongoro Crater is one of the world’s most densely crowded African wildlife areas. It is home to an estimated 30,000 animals, including some of Tanzania’s last remaining black rhino. Supported by a year-round water supply and fodder, the Ngorongoro Crater supports a wide variety of animals, which include herds of wildebeest, zebra, buffalo, eland, warthog, hippo, and giant African elephants. Another big draw card to this picturesque national park is its dense predator population, including lions, hyenas, jackals, cheetahs, and the ever-elusive leopard, which sometimes requires a trained eye to spot.

    Maasai boma visit: Pay a visit to one of the famous Maasai bomas, where you’ll have the opportunity to witness (and participate in) traditional Maasai dance, tour an authentic Maasai village, and even do a little souvenir shopping at the local market. Both of the above activities attract an additional cost. Speak with your safari expert about adding them to your itinerary. You’ll then retire to your accommodations for dinner and a good night’s sleep.

    Mid-range: Suricata Boma Lodge or similar on Full Board (located outside the park)

    Semi-Luxury: Ngorongoro Serena Lodge on Full Board (located at the Crater rim)

    TonightOn Full Board (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)
  4. Day4Tarangire Day 4 · TarangireTarangire National Park to Arusha Aiport Read the full dayShow less

Want a different order, an extra night or another lodge? Every day here can change. Ask us to adjust it

Where you sleep

Properties used for this safari

  • Nights 1–3

    Luxury lodge · Zanzibar

    On Full Board (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)

    Chosen for its location near the wildlife · En-suite rooms · Meals as listed in the itinerary

    2 nights · or similar
    Ask about it

Luxury lodges and camps are chosen for location: closer to the wildlife, so you spend less time driving. Names are confirmed in your written itinerary.

What it costs

Safari pricing

Price per person in US dollars by number of people travelling together
Accommodation2 people3–4 people5 people6+ peopleBest valueQuote
Mid-range lodges$2,300$2,100$1,900$1,800Get quote
Luxury lodges$4,000$3,800$3,500$3,200Get quote
  • Per person, sharing. The vehicle and guide cost the same for two or six, so bigger groups pay less each.
  • Children under 15 pay less, and solo travellers pay a supplement. We include both in your quote.
  • Deposit to confirm: 20% for camping safaris, 40% for lodge safaris.

The fine print

What the price covers

Included

  • All Park entrances & taxes
  • Accommodation during safari
  • All Meals (breakfast, lunch & dinner)
  • Soft drinks & water (bottled water 3litres or more a day)
  • Transportation in a custom safari 4×4 with a viewing roof and guaranteed window seating
  • Safari vehicles have an inverter for charging batteries, communications radio, electric cooler, and filtered water
  • Flight from Zanzibar to Serengeti
  • Flight from Arusha to Zanzibar

Not included

  • Tips for guide
  • International
  • Tanzania Visa fee
  • Balloons In Serengeti ($600 per person )

In pictures

Photo gallery

Good to know

Questions about this safari

How much luggage can we bring on the plane?

Bush flights usually allow about 15 kg per person in soft bags. Leave the rest with us in Arusha or at your Zanzibar hotel.

What happens if a flight is delayed?

Your guide waits at the airstrip and tracks the flight with the airline. We adjust the day's game drive around the new arrival time.

Another question?

Our planners in Arusha are happy to help on WhatsApp.

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Before you go

Clothing

  • Light layers in khaki, green or beige
  • A warm fleece for early drives and the crater rim
  • Long sleeves for the evenings
  • Sun hat

Footwear

  • Comfortable closed shoes
  • Sandals for camp or the lodge

Gear

  • Binoculars, one pair each if you can
  • Camera with a spare battery and memory card
  • Soft bag rather than a hard suitcase
  • Power bank

Health

  • Sunscreen and lip balm
  • Insect repellent
  • Personal medication
  • Hand sanitiser

Guest reviews

Travellers on travelling with Makini

5.0Excellent · 105+ reviews

  • The communication with the company was very good, and we were in good hands from the minute we arrived… we got a lot of value for the money.

    Saudat N. TripAdvisor
  • The communication with Lucas via WhatsApp was always very friendly, direct and immediate… our tour guide Aboh was very familiar with all animals and plants.

    Godfrey M. TripAdvisor
  • Great value local Tanzanian operator that provided an unforgettable safari experience.

    Damas F. TripAdvisor

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