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Four-Day Fly-In Safari: Short on Time, Big on Wildlife

⏱4 Days 📍Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, Tarangire National Park 👤1-7 people 💰From $2,420 USD*

Overview

Fly between the Serengeti, Tarangire and the Ngorongoro Crater, three of Tanzania's most famous parks, on this 4-day, 3-night itinerary; light-aircraft transfers let you pack a lot into a short window.

Time is tight and the Serengeti comes first? Flying there directly removes the driving days that a standard circuit would involve, so more of your brief trip happens on safari. At the end, you transfer back to Arusha and continue to the airport for your departure flight.

Consider this itinerary if you'd like a solid introduction to the most famous Northern Circuit parks and can't spend the days that a longer overland safari takes.

Wondering what fits into four days? Our guide to what 4 days can realistically cover helps, or contact us to book this itinerary.

Like every itinerary Map Adventure Safari runs, this one is a starting point rather than a fixed package — tell us your dates and what matters most to you, and we'll adjust the route, pace and accommodation level to fit.
Route
Map of Tanzania showing this tour's real route Day 2-3
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StartSerengeti National Park (Day 1)
Ngorongoro CraterNgorongoro Crater
EndTarangire National Park (Day 4)
Tour Features
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Tailor-madeAccommodation level and pace adjusted to you.
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Can be customizedRequest changes to this itinerary any time before booking.
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Private tourOrganized for you and your group only.
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Can start any daySubject to availability.
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Private vehicleYour own 4x4 safari jeep and driver-guide.
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Start / EndSerengeti National Park to Tarangire National Park
Accommodation & Meals
AccommodationConfirmed together with you — see the Rates tab for general comfort levels we work with.
MealsFull board on safari days; meals as specified for any city/beach nights, per your final itinerary.
Next: Day by Day →

Day by Day (4 days)

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Day 1 – Arrival date

You fly straight into Arusha and stay the night there. The evening is set aside for the pre-safari briefing, in which the tour consultant explains what to expect from the first day of the safari through to the last and goes over the final preparations for the tour. If you have any last-minute questions, this is the ideal time to ask them and get clarification. ( Arusha Serena lodge).




Accommodation: Arusha Serena Hotel, Resort & Spa
Meals & Drinks: Meals and drinks are at your own expense.

Main Destination: Arrival date
Midrange Accommodation: Midrange-level lodge or camp near Arrival date — confirmed at booking. Accommodation options are often shared across operators in the same area, so we'll match you with a real, suitable property once your dates are set.
Luxury Accommodation: Luxury-level lodge or camp near Arrival date — confirmed at booking. Accommodation options are often shared across operators in the same area, so we'll match you with a real, suitable property once your dates are set.
Budget Accommodation: Available upon request — tell us your budget and we'll find the right fit near Arrival date.
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Day 2 – Arusha to Serengeti National Park

After breakfast, you are transferred from your lodge to Arusha Airport to catch a morning flight to Seronera Airstrip, where a driver collects you for a game drive in Serengeti National Park, home to the largest wildlife sanctuary in the world. That game drive is planned for the afternoon.
Accommodation: Kubu Kubu Lodge
Meals: all meals included

Main Destination: Arusha to Serengeti National Park
Midrange Accommodation: Zondela House Midrange-tier lodge or camp in Arusha
Luxury Accommodation: Kiriche Luxury Camp Luxury-tier lodge or camp in Central Serengeti
Budget Accommodation: Available upon request — tell us your budget and we'll find the right fit near Arusha to Serengeti National Park.
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Day 3 – Full day in Serengeti National Park

Devote the whole day to game drives across the plains of the Serengeti, then take an afternoon flight back to Arusha Airstrip, from where you are transferred to your overnight accommodation.
Expected game drive: Morning, Afternoon.
Accommodation: Arusha Serena Hotel, Resort & Spa
All meals are included. Drinks are at your own expense.

Main Destination: Full day in Serengeti National Park
Midrange Accommodation: Luwela Camp (by Lake Duluti Lodge) Midrange-tier lodge or camp in Central Serengeti
Luxury Accommodation: Kiriche Luxury Camp Luxury-tier lodge or camp in Central Serengeti
Budget Accommodation: Available upon request — tell us your budget and we'll find the right fit near Full day in Serengeti National Park.
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Day 4 – Earliest departure date

Leave Arusha and drive to the airport for your flight. Our services end here.

Main Destination: Earliest departure date
Accommodation: Departure day — no accommodation booked for tonight.
Next: Rates →

Rates Per Person

Important to know: exact pricing depends on your travel dates, group size and accommodation level. The figure below is a starting estimate, not a fixed quote — international flights, visas, tips and personal expenses are never included.
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$2,420 USD
per person, based on 1-7 people

See "Accommodation & Meals" on the Overview tab for the general comfort levels available — send us your dates and group size for an exact quote.

Next: Inclusions →

Inclusions

Included

  • Private vehicle with your own driver-guide
  • Park entry and conservation fees
  • Accommodation as specified in your itinerary
  • Meals as specified per day (full board on safari days)
  • Airport pickup and drop-off

Excluded

  • International flights
  • Visa fees
  • Travel insurance
  • Tips and gratuities
  • Personal expenses and souvenirs
Next: Getting There →

Getting There

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Tour Start & End

This trip starts in Serengeti National Park and ends in Tarangire National Park.

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Airport Information

Kilimanjaro International Airport and Mwanza Airport are the most common arrival points, depending on your route.

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Transfer Information

Airport pickup and all transfers between destinations are included and arranged by our team.

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Accommodation Before/After

Need a night in Mwanza or Arusha before or after this trip? We can arrange that on request.

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