Ngorongoro
2-Day Photographic Fly-in & Out: Ngorongoro Crater
- 2 days
- Luxury lodges
- Fly-in
From$2,200per person
View safariExperiences · Luxury fly-in safaris
Luxury fly-in safaris
Fly from Zanzibar or Arusha straight into the Serengeti. Your guide meets you at the airstrip, so the day starts with a game drive, not a long road.
- $2,100–$6,000 per person
- 13 itineraries
- Park fees included
From$2,100per person, two travelling
Itineraries
13 luxury fly-in safaris, prices published
Compare all safarisPrices are per person for two travellers, with park fees included. Bigger groups pay less each.
Fly-in safaris 8
Light aircraft into the Serengeti, crater or Mikumi.
Mikumi
2-Day Fly-in Zanzibar to Mikumi Safari
- 2 days
- Luxury lodges
- Fly-in
From$2,200per person
View safariSerengeti · Ngorongoro
3 Days Serengeti & Ngorongoro Fly-in Safari
- 3 days
- Luxury lodges
- Fly-in
From$2,500per person
View safariTarangire · Ngorongoro · Materuni
3 Days Fly-in & Out: Ngorongoro & Materuni
- 3 days
- Luxury lodges
- Fly-in
From$2,500per person
View safariSerengeti · Ngorongoro
4-Day Private Fly-in Luxury Adventure Safari
- 4 days
- Luxury lodges
- Fly-in
From$2,751per person
View safariSerengeti · Ngorongoro · Tarangire
4 Days Serengeti, Ngorongoro & Tarangire Fly-in from Zanzibar
- 4 days
- Luxury lodges
- Fly-in
From$4,000per person
View safariSerengeti · Ngorongoro
4 Days Serengeti & Ngorongoro Fly-in from Zanzibar
- 4 days
- Luxury lodges
- Fly-in
From$6,000per person
View safariN. Serengeti · Serengeti · Ngorongoro
5-Day Great Migration Fly-in from Zanzibar
- 5 days
- Luxury lodges
- Fly-in
From$4,000per person
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Honeymoon safaris 5
Private, luxury lodges, time for two.
Serengeti · Ngorongoro
3-Day Fly-in Luxury Honeymoon
- 3 days
- Luxury lodges
- Fly-in
From$2,100per person
View safariSerengeti · Ngorongoro
3-Day Luxury Serengeti Honeymoon Adventure
- 3 days
- Luxury lodges
- Fly-in
From$2,383per person
View safariSerengeti · Ngorongoro
3-Day Fly-in Luxury Safari Escape for Honeymooners
- 3 days
- Luxury lodges
- Fly-in
From$2,863per person
View safariSerengeti · Ngorongoro
3-Day Luxury Escape – Fly-in Anniversary Tour
- 3 days
- Luxury lodges
- Fly-in
From$2,863per person
View safariTarangire · Serengeti · Ngorongoro
5 Days Romantic Honeymoon Safari
- 5 days
- Luxury lodges
- Private
From$3,000per person
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Is it for you?
Who it suits
Fly from Zanzibar or Arusha straight into the Serengeti. Your guide meets you at the airstrip, so the day starts with a game drive, not a long road.
Honeymooners
Serengeti and the crater between beach days.
Zanzibar holidays
Leave the beach after breakfast, game drive by lunch.
Short on time
Skip the 8-hour drive from Arusha each way.
Prefer smooth travel
Less time on rough roads, more in the park.
What you get
Included, and good to know
Always included
- Scheduled light-aircraft flights in the itinerary
- Private guide and Land Cruiser from the airstrip
- Luxury lodge nights, all meals
- Park entrance fees and taxes
- Airstrip and hotel transfers
Good to know
- Bush planes allow about 15 kg per person in soft bags
- Flight times follow the airline schedule
- A road safari visits the same parks for much less
Compare
Three ways to see the same parks
| Budget | Private mid-range | Luxury fly-inThis page | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle | Shared (up to 6–7) or private | Private Land Cruiser | Private, waiting at the airstrip |
| Sleep | Tents at public campsites | Mid-range lodges, en-suite | Luxury lodges and camps |
| Dates | Set dates when joining | Any date | Any date the flights run |
| Between parks | By road | By road | By air, then short drives |
| Price per person | $400–$1,300 | $750–$3,200 | $1,900–$6,000 |
Compare: Budget · Private mid-range · Luxury fly-in
Where you sleep
Lodges and camps on these trips
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Bologonja, northern Serengeti
Ang’ata Migration – Bologonja Camp
A camp in the far north of the Serengeti, within reach of the Mara River crossings.
- Tented camp
- Inside the park
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Serengeti National Park
Nyota Luxury Camp
A luxury tented camp for a slower, quieter couple of nights in the Serengeti.
- Tented camp
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Inside Serengeti National Park
Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge
A long-established lodge inside the central Serengeti: solid walls, a restaurant and hot water after long game drives.
- Lodge
- Inside the park
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On the Ngorongoro Crater rim
Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge
A lodge on the crater rim, looking down onto the floor you'll be driving the next morning.
- Lodge
- Inside the park
Good to know
FAQs
How much luggage can we take?
About 15 kg per person in soft bags on bush flights. Leave the rest at your hotel or with us in Arusha.
Can we fly from Arusha instead of Zanzibar?
Yes. Arusha departures are shorter and cheaper; we can quote both.
What if the flight is late?
Your guide tracks the flight and waits at the airstrip.
Is the vehicle private?
Yes, on every fly-in safari.
Guest reviews
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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.
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