5-Day Affordable Tanzania Fly-in Safari

Tour Overview

Experience the ultimate adventure with the 5-Day Affordable Tanzania Fly-in Safari – All Iconic Parks, designed for travellers who want maximum wildlife encounters in minimal time. Begin with a scenic flight from Arusha or Zanzibar to the legendary Serengeti National Park, exploring vast plains filled with lions, leopards, elephants, buffalo, and rhinos. Visit the majestic Ngorongoro Crater and iconic Tarangire National Park, each offering unforgettable game drives. Stay in luxury lodges and tented camps with personalised service and stunning views. This 5-Day Affordable Tanzania Fly-in Safari combines comfort, convenience, and thrilling wildlife encounters for an unforgettable African adventure.

Tour Details

Day 1 Zanzibar – Serengeti National Park

Program: Domestic flight from Zanzibar to Serengeti at 8:00 am to 11:00 am. On your arrival at Seronera Airstrip, our guide will be there to pick you up and then continue with a game drive with a picnic lunch. In the evening, you will be heading to your camp for dinner and your overnight stay. We will spend two days exploring these endless plains full of wildlife. Serengeti is a park located in northern Tanzania and is a World Heritage Site occupying an area of around 15,000 square kilometers. It has over 2 million herbivores, 4000 lions, 1000 leopards, 550 cheetahs and some 500 bird species. This area is with massive herds of migratory wildebeest and zebra during the dry season. However, the North Serengeti also supports an abundance of resident wildlife including lion, elephant, hippo, giraffe, crocodile and the rare oribi antelope. Main Destination: Serengeti National Park

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Day 2 Full-day Game Drive in Serengeti National Park

After an early breakfast, drive north travelling to Navanyuki onto Ol Pejeta Conservancy Check-in to Sweetwaters Tented Camp. A sheltered oasis, clustered around a water hole and set in the pristine calm of the private Ol Pejeta Conservancy, Sweetwaters offers a charming blend of under canvas ambience and safari luxury. Located on the plains of Mount Kenya, the camp features thirty-nine luxury tents, each with its own private veranda overlooking the water hole. The central Rhino Restaurant, housed in the former manager’s house of this once colonial farm offers both regional and international cuisine. Also, within the house is the Kashoggi Bar and lounge, which centres on a blazing log fire. The Waterhole Bar, built in the style of a game-viewing hide, overlooks the waterhole and offers unrivalled wildlife-watching. Distance/drive time: 216 km / 3½ hours

Day 3 Serengeti - Ngorongoro Crater

After breakfast, drive to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a full-day game drive. Known as the “Eighth Wonder of the World,” the crater is home to an incredible diversity of wildlife. You’ll have the chance to spot lions, buffalo, zebras, hyenas, antelopes, and—if lucky—the endangered black rhino. Enjoy a picnic lunch by the crater lake, surrounded by stunning scenery. In the afternoon, continue exploring before heading to your lodge for dinner and overnight. The Ngorongoro Crater, formed 2–3 million years ago by a massive volcanic eruption, is the world’s largest intact caldera. At 1,800 meters above sea level, it supports over 30,000 animals and a rich variety of birdlife, making it one of Africa’s most spectacular wildlife destinations. Main Destination: Ngorongoro Crater

Day 4 Lake Manyara National Park

After breakfast, your safari guide will pick you up from your lodge and drive you to Lake Manyara National Park for a scenic game drive with a picnic lunch. You’ll explore the diverse ecosystems of the park, known for its dense forests, acacia woodlands, and open floodplains. This area is rich in wildlife, and you may encounter elephants, giraffes, zebras, baboons, warthogs, buffalos, and—if you’re lucky—the park’s famous tree-climbing lions. Bird lovers will especially enjoy the variety of species found here, including flamingos, storks, pelicans, and many more. During the game drive, you’ll also stop at the hippo pool, where you can stretch your legs and observe these massive animals wallowing in the water. After the game drive, you'll head to your lodge with exceptional comfort, personalized service, and stunning views. Enjoy a relaxing evening and overnight stay in style. Main Destination: Lake Manyara National Park

Day 5 Tarangire National Park - Arusha

After breakfast, your safari guide will pick you up from your lodge and take you on a final game drive through Tarangire National Park, with a picnic lunch served in the wild. As you explore, enjoy the park’s dramatic landscapes and rich wildlife. In the afternoon, you will drive to Arusha or Kilimanjaro Airport in time for your flight back home. Tarangire National Park takes its name from the Tarangire River, which flows through the park and serves as the primary water source for wildlife during the dry season. The park is renowned for its large elephant herds, majestic baobab trees, and the rare tree-climbing African pythons. Its open savannahs and varied habitats offer excellent game-viewing opportunities year-round, making it a memorable final stop on your safari adventure. Main Destination: Tarangire National Park

Tour inclusions

Services of a professional tour guide
Transport
Entrance fees
All the activities in the itinerary
Fuel
Drinking water while on the safari
Full board accommodation

Tour exclusions

Tips
Optional activities not detailed in the itinerary
Visas or air tickets
International flights
Laundry services
Items of personal nature
Beverages and drinks

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