Experience the magic of the Serengeti in just one day with this exclusive private fly-in safari from Arusha. Fly directly into the heart of the park, enjoy full-day private game drives in your dedicated 4×4 Land Cruiser with a professional guide, and fly back the same evening. Spot the Big Five, vast herds on the plains, and possibly the Great Migration – maximum wildlife time with zero long drives.
This premium 1-day private safari includes early morning round-trip charter flight from Arusha (~45 min each way), private vehicle and guide exclusively for your party in Serengeti, full-day game drives (morning + afternoon), picnic lunch in the bush, and return to Arusha by evening. Perfect for travelers wanting the iconic Serengeti experience without multi-day commitment – focus on Central/Seronera area for high wildlife density.
Begin your day with an early pick-up from your hotel or lodge in Arusha around 5:00–5:30 AM. You will be transferred to Arusha Airport for your private or shared charter flight to the Serengeti, usually landing at Seronera or a nearby airstrip. During the approximately 45-minute flight, enjoy stunning aerial views of the Rift Valley and the vast Tanzanian landscapes. Upon landing around 7:00–7:30 AM, meet your dedicated guide and board your 4×4 Land Cruiser with a pop-up roof for a morning game drive in the Central Serengeti. This area is renowned for its high concentration of wildlife, including lions, cheetahs, elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, and a diverse array of birds. Spend the morning searching for the Big Five and other plains game across endless savannahs. If your safari coincides with the migration season, you may witness dramatic river crossings or huge herds moving across the plains. Around midday, enjoy a picnic lunch at a scenic bush location, taking in panoramic views of the Serengeti plains. In the afternoon, continue with flexible game drives – track predators, explore iconic kopjes (rocky outcrops), and capture memorable golden-hour photographs at your own pace. Late in the afternoon, around 4:30–5:00 PM, return to the airstrip for your flight back to Arusha. You will land in Arusha around 6:30–7:00 PM, followed by a transfer back to your hotel or lodge, with an expected drop-off by 7:30–8:00 PM.
🍴 Meals: Breakfast (at hotel), Picnic Lunch
✈️ Fly-in / fly-out – return to Arusha same evening
Includes round-trip flight, private vehicle & guide in Serengeti. Prices per person (group size sharing vehicle). Starts from $750 per person.
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Daily departures from Arusha (weather permitting). Prices subject to season, flight availability & fuel surcharges.
| Extra | Price |
|---|---|
| Hot Air Balloon Safari over Serengeti (early morning) | $550–$600 per person |
| Upgraded Picnic / Bush Lunch | $30–50 per person |
| Maasai Village Visit (if time allows en route) | $40–60 per group |