Luxury 8 Days Serengeti Fly-in Safari
Luxury 8 Days Serengeti Fly-in Safari is your ultimate Serengeti National Park Safari. Luxury 8 Days Serengeti Fly-in Safari takes you to the remote northern part of Serengeti National park, away from the crowds of Central Serengeti. You shall stay in one of the premium lodges and camps in Serengeti, allowing very few guests at a time. You shall be surrounded by [pristine nature, wilderness and modern amenities in this remote area.
You will get an opportunity to also visit the “Garden of Eden”, the famous Ngorongoro Conservation Area which hosts the world’s largest in-active caldera; the Ngorongoro Crater.
This Luxury 8 Days Serengeti Fly-in Safari starts and ends in Arusha Tanzania, but can be customized to meet your schedule. One of the ways to complete this luxury 8 Days Serengeti Fly-in Safari would be to include a couple of days by the coast, staying in any of the various luxury Zanzibar beaches and resorts.
Summary Itinerary of Luxury 8 Days Serengeti Fly-in Safari
Day 1: Arrival
Day 2: Fly to Serengeti National Park
Day 3-5: Explore the Serengeti Plains
Day 6: Drive to Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Community Visit
Day 7: Ngorongoro Crater Drive, Drive to Arusha
Day 8: Departure
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival
Upon your arrival at the Kilimanjaro International Airport, you will be received and transferred to your hotel of stay. Check in, relax and enjoy your dinner.
Accommodation: Arusha Coffee Lodge
Day 2: Flight to Serengeti National Park
You will drive to the airport in Arusha for your flight to Kogatende airstrip in Serengeti National Park. Upon arrival at the airstrip, you will be welcomed by your guide who will drive you to your lodge for lunch.
After lunch you will explore the northern part of Serengeti National Park, where you will look out for various wildlife species as you enjoy an afternoon game drive. You will also enjoy the beautiful scenery made up of acacia woodlands and endless savannah plains during your safari as you search for elephants, lions, zebras, wildebeests, antelopes, giraffes, buffalos among others. Your guide will drive you to your lodge after the game drive for dinner and overnight stay.
Accommodation: Sayari Camp
Meal Plan: B/L/D
Day 3-5: Explore the Serengeti Plains
You will enjoy full day experience of game viewing around the northern plains of Serengeti national park. You will explore more of the endless plains of Serengeti national park in search of wildlife species such as wildebeests, zebras, antelopes, hippos, kudu, giraffes, kudu, waterbucks, lions, elephants, buffalos, cheetahs, hyenas among others. Chance to follow the great wildebeest migration, punctuated with bush breakfast or lunches.
Chance to watch the spectacular Mara-River crossing, one of the most iconic game viewing experiences. You will also get to enjoy a Serengeti hot air balloon safari, watching the spectacular scenery and landscapes from up above; having begun with watching one of the most beautiful sunrises in the world. Your guide will drive you back to your lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
Accommodation: Sayari Camp
Meal Plan: B/L/D
Day 6: Drive to Ngorongoro Crater, Community Visit
You will have breakfast as you prepare for a drive from your lodge to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Enjoy a game drive as you leave the Serengeti Plains, heading to yet another of the Seven Natural Wonders of Africa, the Ngorongoro Conservation Area commonly referred to as the Garden of Eden.
You will enjoy a Community Visit, getting an opportunity to visit the Maasai Bomas, and learning of how the local Maasai tribe lives. Dinner and overnight stay shall be at the lodge.
Accommodation: Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge
Meal Plan: B/L/D
Day 7: Ngorongoro Crater Drive, Transfer to Arusha
Wake up to a sumptuous breakfast at the lodge, and then proceed to descend into the crater and engage in a game drive as you look out for elephants, lions, buffalos, leopards, zebras, hippos, wildebeests, hyenas, dik-dik, antelopes, and warthogs among others.
You will also enjoy amazing views around the Ngorongoro Crater during your game drive and also see flamingos along the shores of the alkaline lake found in the crater. The Ngorongoro Crater is the largest in-active caldera in the world.
After your game drive, you will have your lunch and then proceed on a transfer to Arusha. Check in at your hotel, relax as you wait for dinner and overnight stay.
Accommodation: Arusha Coffee Lodge
Meal Plan: B/L/D
Day 8: Departure
After breakfast at your lodge on the last day of your safari, you shall be transferred to the airport which will bring your Luxury 8 Days Serengeti Fly-in Safari to an end.
End of Luxury 8 Days Serengeti Fly-in Safari
Price includes:
- Airport Transfers
- Hotel/lodge accommodation for the duration of the safari
- Private 4×4 safari land cruiser with enough leg room
- Private and professional safari guide / driver
- All national park fees
- All meals on the safari
- All game viewing activities specified
- Hot air balloon safari fees
- Tanzania VAT on tourism activities and park fees
- Concession fees
- Drinking water in the safari vehicle
- Flight from Arusha to Kogatende Serengeti
Price excludes:
- International Flights
- Items of personal nature
- Hotel accommodation before / after the safari
- Entry visas
- Travel insurance
- Tips and gratuities
- Anything else not included in the itinerary
