1 Day Fly-In Fly-Out Private Serengeti Safari

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.

Tour Overview

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.

Giraffes and Mount Meru during private Arusha National Park safari

    Detailed Itinerary – Private 1 Day Fly-In Safari

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    Day 1: Fly-In Full Day – Serengeti National Park

    5:30 AM – 8:00 PM

    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.

    • Round-trip charter flight Arusha ↔ Serengeti
    • Private 4x4 Land Cruiser (your group only) in Serengeti
    • Private Professional English-speaking Guide
    • All Park Fees & Picnic Lunch & Bottled Water

    🍴 Meals: Breakfast (at hotel), Picnic Lunch

    ✈️ Fly-in / fly-out – return to Arusha same evening

What's Included

  • Round-trip charter flight Arusha ↔ Serengeti
  • Private 4x4 Safari Land Cruiser with pop-up roof (your group only)
  • Private English-speaking safari guide (dedicated)
  • All Serengeti National Park fees
  • Picnic lunch & bottled mineral water in the park
  • Hotel pick-up/drop-off in Arusha

What's Not Included

  • Hotel breakfast (unless arranged)
  • Visa fees & travel insurance
  • Personal expenses, drinks outside picnic, souvenirs
  • Tips & gratuities (customary but optional)
Private walking safari in Arusha National Park

Private 1 Day Fly-In Serengeti Safari Prices

Includes round-trip flight, private vehicle & guide in Serengeti. Prices per person (group size sharing vehicle). Starts from $750 per person.

4–6 People (per person)

$750

Per Person


  • ✔ Round-trip Charter Flight
  • ✔ Private 4×4 Vehicle
  • ✔ Private Guide
  • ✔ Full Day Game Drives
  • ✔ Picnic Lunch & Park Fees
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2–3 People (per person)

$850

Per Person


  • ✔ Round-trip Charter Flight
  • ✔ Private 4×4 Vehicle
  • ✔ Private Guide
  • ✔ Full Day Game Drives
  • ✔ Picnic Lunch & Park Fees
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1 Person (solo)

$950

Per Person


  • ✔ Round-trip Charter Flight
  • ✔ Private 4×4 Vehicle
  • ✔ Private Guide
  • ✔ Full Day Game Drives
  • ✔ Picnic Lunch & Park Fees
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Daily departures from Arusha (weather permitting). Prices subject to season, flight availability & fuel surcharges.

Optional Extras & Prices

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
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Frequently Asked Questions

High chance of Big Five (lions, elephants, buffaloes, leopards, rhinos rare), cheetahs, hyenas, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, hippos, crocs, and 500+ bird species. Central Serengeti offers excellent predator and plains game density.

Yes – flights operate in good weather. In rare poor conditions, operators may reschedule or provide road alternative (longer). Most days are flyable.

Yes – private means flexible game drive focus. Hot air balloon (~$550–$600 pp) can be added for early morning (requires pre-booking, replaces some drive time).

Use the form or email/WhatsApp us. Flights fill up – book early. Deposit required to confirm.