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6 Day Drive In & Fly Out Serengeti Private Safari

  • 6 days
  • From $2,864 pp
6 days From $2,864 pp
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Tour Overview

This unique Tanzania safari combines the best of both worlds—an exciting drive-in adventure through the Northern Circuit and a scenic fly-out from Serengeti for comfort and convenience.

Starting in Arusha, you will journey through Tarangire’s elephant-filled landscapes and the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater before reaching the world-renowned Serengeti. Here, you will experience vast plains rich with wildlife while staying in comfortable and well-selected lodges and tented camps.

At the end of your safari, enjoy a smooth flight from the Serengeti to Zanzibar, where your adventure can continue with a relaxing beach escape.

Tour Highlights

  • Drive through Tanzania’s top safari destinations
  • Visit Tarangire National Park – land of elephants and baobabs
  • Explore the iconic Ngorongoro Crater (Big Five habitat)
  • Spend 3 days in the Serengeti National Park
  • Scenic fly-out from Serengeti to Zanzibar
  • Mid-range & luxury accommodation mix
  • Private safari with professional guide
  • Flexible departure and customization options
Duration
6 days
Safari type
Fly-in & Fly-Out

Day-by-day itinerary

Day 1 Arrival in Arusha

Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you will be welcomed by your driver and transferred to your lodge in Arusha.

Optional activities include a city tour visiting local markets, museums, and Maasai cultural centers. In the evening, you will receive a full safari briefing.

  • Accommodation: Arusha Planet Lodge
  • Meals: Lunch & Dinner
Day 2 Arusha to Tarangire National Park

After breakfast, depart for Tarangire National Park with a packed lunch for a full-day game drive.

Tarangire is renowned for its large elephant population and diverse wildlife. You may spot lions, leopards, cheetahs, and rare species such as kudu and oryx.

Later, drive to Karatu for dinner and overnight.

  • Accommodation: Farm of Dreams Lodge
  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 3 Ngorongoro Crater Exploration

After breakfast, descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a morning game drive.

This UNESCO-listed caldera is home to approximately 30,000 animals, including the Big Five. Expect to see lions, elephants, buffalo, and possibly the endangered black rhino.

In the evening, transfer to your luxury camp near the crater.

  • Accommodation: Embalakai Ngorongoro Camp
  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 4 Transfer to Serengeti National Park

After breakfast, continue your journey to Serengeti National Park.

Arrive in the afternoon and enjoy a game drive across the endless plains, with opportunities to spot lions, cheetahs, elephants, and large herds of wildebeest.

  • Accommodation: Sightseeing Luxury Tented Lodge
  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 5 Full Day in Serengeti

Spend a full day exploring the Serengeti with morning and afternoon game drives.

You may choose to enjoy a full-day safari with picnic lunch or return to camp for relaxation between drives.

  • Accommodation: Sightseeing Luxury Tented Lodge
  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 6 Fly Out from Serengeti to Zanzibar

Start your day with an early morning game drive before heading to Seronera Airstrip.

Board your scheduled flight to Zanzibar, where your safari ends and your beach extension begins.

  • Meals: Breakfast & Lunch

What is included

Included

  • Park fees (non-residents)
  • All game drives and activities
  • Accommodation (mid-range & luxury camps)
  • Professional safari guide/driver
  • Private 4x4 safari vehicle
  • Domestic flight (Serengeti → Zanzibar)
  • All transportation
  • Airport transfers
  • Meals as specified
  • Drinking water and beverages
  • All taxes and VAT

Not included

  • International flights
  • Visa fees
  • Travel insurance
  • Tips (recommended: US$20 per person/day)
  • Personal expenses (souvenirs, drinks, etc.)
  • Additional accommodation before/after the tour
  • Government tax or park fee increases

Prices by month

Jan $2,864
Feb $2,864
Mar $2,864
Apr $2,864
May $2,864
Jun $2,864
Jul $2,864
Aug $2,864
Sep $2,864
Oct $2,864
Nov $2,864
Dec $2,864

Price per person, sharing a room. Prices change with the season.

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