5 Day Fly-In Safari from Zanzibar

5 Day Fly-in and drive out Serengeti Safari

5 Day Tanzania Flying Safari to Serengeti,Ngorongoro and Tarangire National Park

Discover the best of Tanzania on this 5-day fly-in safari that takes you to three world-famous destinations: Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, and Lake Manyara. Begin your adventure with a flight to the Serengeti, where vast open plains, incredible wildlife, and the Great Migration await.

Next, explore the Ngorongoro Crater, the largest unbroken volcanic caldera on earth and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, home to the Big Five and stunning scenery. Finally, visit Lake Manyara National Park, known for its large flocks of flamingos, diverse bird species, and famous tree-climbing lions. This safari is designed to give you amazing wildlife encounters, breathtaking views, and a smooth travel experience—all in just five days.

Itinerary Overview

Day 1: Flight from Arusha to Serengeti National Park. Afternoon game drive.
Day 2: Full-day safari in Serengeti National Park.
Day 3: Morning game drive in Serengeti, then continue to Ngorongoro.
Day 4: Explore Ngorongoro Crater on a full-day game drive.
Day 5: Safari in Lake Manyara National Park, return to Arusha.

✅ INCLUDED

Accommodation as indicated in the safari itinerary
All meals during the safari (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
Return transfers from the airstrip
Transfers to/from Arusha Airport
All park entrance fees (Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Lake Manyara)
Game drives as per the itinerary
Services of an experienced, English-speaking driver-guide
Return domestic flight from Arusha Airport to Serengeti
Bottled water during game drives

❌ EXCLUDES

International flights to/from Tanzania
Visa fees for Tanzania
Travel insurance
Laundry services and personal expenses
Alcoholic drinks and soft beverages not included in the meal plan
Optional cultural visits and activities
Tips and gratuities for guides, drivers, and lodge/camp staff

5 Day Tanzania Fly-in Safari Itinerary

Serengeti National Park • Ngorongoro Crater • Lake Manyara National Park

Day 1: Arusha Airport – Serengeti National Park Start your adventure with a morning flight from Arusha Airport to Seronera Airstrip in the Serengeti (about 1 hour). Upon arrival, your safari guide will meet you and have a picnic lunch ready. After lunch, begin your first exciting game drive in the Serengeti, searching for big cats and grazing animals on the vast plains. In the evening, head back to your camp or lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

Accommodation:

Name: Serengeti Heritage Tented Camp/ Same Camp
Type: Lodge
Level: Mid-range/ Luxury

Day 2: Full-Day Safari in Serengeti After breakfast, spend the full day exploring Serengeti National Park. Enjoy game drives in different areas, watching lions, cheetahs, leopards, elephants, giraffes, buffalo, antelopes, and many bird species. Depending on the season, you may also witness parts of the Great Migration with thousands of wildebeest and zebra moving across the plains.

Accommodation:

✓ Name: Serengeti Heritage Tented Camp/ Same Camp

✓ Type: Lodge
✓ Level: Mid-range/ Luxury

Day 3: Serengeti – Ngorongoro Conservation Area Have an early breakfast, then head out for a morning game drive in the Serengeti. At midday, stop for a picnic lunch before continuing your journey towards the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Enjoy game viewing along the way and arrive at the crater rim in the evening for dinner and overnight.

Accommodation:

✓ Name: An’gata Camp/ Rhino Lodge

✓ Type: Lodge
✓ Level: Mid-range/ Luxury

Day 4: Ngorongoro Crater Game Drive After an early breakfast, descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a full-day safari with a picnic lunch. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is home to lions, elephants, cheetahs, hippos, and one of the best places in Tanzania to spot the endangered black rhino. In the late afternoon, return to your lodge for dinner and overnight.

Accommodation:

✓ Name: Heart and Soul Lodge

✓ Type: Lodge
✓ Level: Mid-range/ Luxury

Day 5: Lake Manyara National Park – Arusha After breakfast, drive to Lake Manyara National Park, located in the Great Rift Valley. The park is famous for its tree-climbing lions, pink flamingos, elephants, zebras, wildebeest, hippos, and diverse birdlife. You may also opt for a cultural visit in the nearby village of Mto wa Mbu. Later, return to Arusha (about 2 hours’ drive), where your safari ends.

Accommodation:

Optional, can be arranged at extra cost