4 Days Fly-In to Northern Serengeti Safari
This 4-day fly-in safari is ideal for travelers who want to experience Tanzania’s most iconic wildlife destinations in a short time while avoiding long road transfers. Starting with a scenic flight from Zanzibar or Arusha, the journey takes you to the remote Northern Serengeti, famous for the Great Migration and dramatic Mara River crossings. You will then explore the wildlife-rich Central Serengeti, descend into the world-renowned Ngorongoro Crater, and conclude your safari in Arusha.
Tour Highlights
- Fly-in safari from Zanzibar or Arusha
- Explore the Northern Serengeti, famous for the Great Migration
- Chance to witness Mara River crossings (seasonal)
- Exceptional predator sightings in Serengeti National Park
- Ngorongoro Crater game drive (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
- Opportunity to see the Big Five, including the black rhino
- Private 4×4 safari vehicle with a professional guide
- Perfect short safari with maximum wildlife experience
Included/Excluded
- Airport pick-up and drop-off
- All park entrance fees.
- Accommodation as per itinerary.
- Professional Guide
- Meals as specified (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
- Bottled water
- Free Wi-Fi
- All transport in a 4x4 safari vehicle
- International flights
- Visa and travel insurance.
- Personal expenses (laundry, phone calls, drinks)
- Tips and gratuities
- Optional activities (e.g. hot air balloon safari )
Tour Plan
After a scenic flight, arrive in the Northern Serengeti and begin your game drive immediately upon landing. The afternoon is spent exploring the open plains and Mara River area, home to elephants, buffaloes, zebras, giraffes, and predators such as lions, leopards, and cheetahs. From July to October, this region offers exceptional opportunities to witness the Great Wildebeest Migration and dramatic river crossings.
Start the day with an early morning game drive, the best time to spot predators at their most active. After breakfast, continue with an en-route game drive toward Central Serengeti, enjoying continuous wildlife sightings across vast plains. In the Seronera area, game drives focus on rivers and kopjes, which attract lion prides, cheetahs, elephants, hippos, and abundant birdlife.
After breakfast, enjoy a morning game drive in Central Serengeti, exploring predator-rich areas and open grasslands. Later, depart Serengeti for the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. As you ascend into the Ngorongoro Highlands, the scenery transforms into lush green hills with beautiful panoramic views. Overnight near the crater or in the highlands.
Following an early breakfast, descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a half-day game drive in one of Africa’s most wildlife-dense ecosystems. Expect sightings of lions, buffaloes, elephants, hippos, flamingos, and the rare black rhino. After a picnic lunch inside the crater, ascend and drive back to Arusha, marking the end of an unforgettable safari.
