7-Day Private Tanzania Fly-In Safari: Ngorongoro & Serengeti…

Day 1: Arusha – Tanzania

Your excellent-value 7-Day Private Tanzania Fly-In Safari: Ngorongoro & Serengeti River Crossings begins on your arrival in Arusha, with a transfer to your hotel. The rest of the day is free to explore the lively town, browse local markets, or dine out at one of Arusha’s many restaurants.

• Meals included: None
• Accommodation: African Tulip Hotel – Standard Room (B&B basis), Two sharing
• Optional Activities: Explore Arusha at leisure

About African Tulip Hotel

The African Tulip Hotel is a boutique property set in a quiet leafy suburb of Arusha. The hotel features a warm African-inspired design, a swimming pool, elegant lounge areas, a popular restaurant, and friendly service. Rooms are spacious and comfortably furnished, offering air conditioning, en-suite bathrooms, Wi-Fi, safes, tea/coffee facilities, and cosy seating areas—perfect for relaxing after your journey.

Day 2: Tarangire National Park & Ngorongoro Highlands – Tanzania

Your Private Tanzania Safari departs Arusha today in a safari 4x4 vehicle with your private driver-guide. Enjoy a safari game-viewing drive through Tarangire National Park, known for its vast elephant herds, dramatic baobab landscapes, migrating wildlife, and excellent predator sightings. Enjoy a picnic lunch en route. Continue through the lush Ngorongoro Highlands and settle into your lodge overlooking the Ngorongoro Forest.

• Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
• Accommodation: The Retreat at Ngorongoro – Two sharing
• Included Activities: Tarangire Safari

About The Retreat at Ngorongoro

Set on 60 acres overlooking the Ngorongoro Forest, The Retreat is a tranquil eco-lodge designed to blend seamlessly with nature. Over 40,000 indigenous trees have been planted on the property, creating a lush, bird-rich environment. Guests can relax in the infinity pool, cozy lounge with fireplace, or scenic forest-view terraces. Spacious en-suite rooms offer comfortable beds with mosquito nets, private decks furnished with chairs and loungers, and serene views over the forest canopy.

Day 3: Ngorongoro Crater National Park – Tanzania

Spend the day exploring the world-famous Ngorongoro Crater, often called Africa’s "Garden of Eden." Descend the steep crater walls into a thriving wildlife haven home to four of Africa’s Big Five, abundant plains game, and rich birdlife. After a day of outstanding game viewing against a backdrop of forests, open plains, freshwater pools, and soda lakes, your Private Tanzania Safari returns to your lodge for some relaxation.

• Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
• Accommodation: The Retreat at Ngorongoro – Two sharing
• Included Activities: Ngorongoro Crater Safari

Day 4 - 6: Northern Serengeti National Park & Mara River Crossings – Tanzania

Your Tanzania fly-in migration Safari transfers to Lake Manyara Airstrip for a morning flight into the heart of the northern Serengeti. Enjoy a game drive on the way to your safari camp and settle into this wildlife-rich region, renowned for its Migration activity. Later in the afternoon, head out on your next safari game drive. Spend two full days exploring the northern Serengeti, one of the best places to witness the drama of the Great Migration as herds cross the Mara River between July and October. Enjoy extensive game drives in search of migrating herds, big cats, river crossings, and the remarkable diversity of wildlife this region supports.

You may opt to include a hot air balloon safari in your itinerary for an unforgettable sunrise adventure with a spectacular aerial view over the animal-filled plains, followed by a champagne bush breakfast.

• Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner, Selected Drinks
• Accommodation: Serengeti North Wilderness Camp – Two sharing
• Included Activities: Serengeti Safari Game Drives
• Optional Activities: Hot Air Balloon Safari

About Serengeti North Wilderness Camp

This seasonal eco-camp is ideally located in the Kogatende region, close to the Mara River - one of the best spots for viewing Migration river crossings. Surrounded by rolling hills, open plains, and riverine woodland, the camp blends comfort with an authentic wilderness atmosphere. It features ten spacious, solar-powered en-suite tents (including a family tent), each with comfortable beds and a private verandah. A central dining tent, lounge area, small library, and charging facilities create a welcoming base for your safari. The camp’s proximity to Kogatende Airstrip makes it ideal for fly-in safaris.

Day 7: Arusha – Tanzania

Enjoy a final morning in camp before your transfer to Kogatende Airstrip. Fly to Kilimanjaro International Airport, arriving at approximately 12:30. Here, your epic Tanzania fly-in migration safari comes to a close.

• Meals included: Breakfast

Private Tanzania Fly-In Migration Safari Tour Notes

• This is a Seasonal package that runs from July to October 2026.
• All Tours are conducted on a scheduled departure basis. A minimum of 2 clients is needed to guarantee a departure.
• This is a private tour, so all your game drives are conducted exclusively for your group.
• This private safari itinerary can be customized for your specific requirements.
• Note that park fees are included in the tour price, but are subject to change.
• Talk to one of our travel experts if you would like us to arrange accommodation before your Safari begins and/or after your Tanzania Fly-in Safari ends in Arusha, Tanzania.

Private Tanzania Fly-In Migration Safari Flights

This Fly-In Serengeti Safari includes light aircraft flights from Tanzania's safari capital, Arusha, to the Serengeti and back. Flights Included:

• Manyara Airport to Kogatende Airstrip, Serengeti
• Kogatende (Serengeti) to Kilimanjaro Airport

Luggage restriction: only soft luggage, maximum 15kg. Please consult with your travel advisor for additional information on the luggage policy.

Zanzibar Tour Add-on

This budget-friendly Fly-in Serengeti Safari in Tanzania complements our 4-Day Zanzibar Beach Resort Package.

Zanzibar Island, located off the coast of Tanzania, is renowned for its stunning white-sand beaches, crystal-clear turquoise waters, rich cultural heritage, and historic Stone Town, making it a paradise for both relaxation and exploration. For this tour, you decide how much or how little you wish to do in this tropical paradise. The Zanzibar beach resort caters to all tastes with watersports, land-based activities, spa treatments, three beautiful restaurants, many bars, and a variety of facilities. A white-sand beach surrounds it and features one of Zanzibar's largest swimming pools, complete with a pool bar. Speak to your travel advisor to add this Zanzibar Tour to your Tanzania safari package.

For more details, contact African Budget Safaris.

Wildebeest Great Migration Explained

Please note that the Wildebeest Great Migration is a seasonal event. As a natural wildlife phenomenon, it is fluid and unpredictable. For this reason, seeing the Great Migration cannot be guaranteed.
The wildebeest and other wild herbivores migrate between the Masai Mara in Kenya and the Serengeti in Tanzania. These herds move in a massive circular route covering approximately 1,200 miles (1,931 km). It is a continuous movement of wildlife that can be seen in different areas at different times of the year.
During certain phases of this annual trek, the animals disperse or slow down, whilst at other times the migration picks up speed, with the herds becoming larger and denser. Not only does the Wildebeest Great Migration vary from place to place and season to season, but the movement of these large wildlife herds also varies from year to year.
Please speak with a travel expert at African Budget Safaris to learn more about witnessing the Great Migration during your East African safari. Also, check out our detailed article about the Great Migration in the Serengeti and Masai Mara.