2-Day Fly-In Serengeti & Ngorongoro Crater Safari Overview
This 2-Day Fly-In Serengeti & Ngorongoro Crater Safari is designed for travellers who want Tanzania's most famous wildlife destinations with the least possible travel time. Instead of a long drive, you take a scenic flight from Arusha or Zanzibar to the Seronera airstrip in the central Serengeti, then explore the plains and the world-famous Ngorongoro Crater with expert guides.
It combines the vast Serengeti home to lion prides, cheetahs, leopards, elephants and, in season, the Great Migration with the Ngorongoro Crater's extraordinary concentration of wildlife. Whether you're on a short holiday, extending a business trip, or adding a safari to a Zanzibar beach break, this fly-in trip delivers maximum game viewing in minimum time.
Why fly in rather than drive?
A standard 2-day road safari spends 7–8 hours driving each way to the Serengeti most of your trip on the road. Flying into Seronera turns that into a one-hour hop from Arusha (or about 2–2.5 hours from Zanzibar), so almost all your time is spent watching wildlife rather than travelling. You also enjoy spectacular aerial views of the plains on the way in. It's the smart choice for short trips, families and anyone combining safari with a Zanzibar beach holiday.
Why Choose This 2-Day Fly-in Serengeti & Ngorongoro Safari?
This safari offers the perfect combination of Tanzania’s two most iconic wildlife destinations in just two days. Travelers can experience the endless plains of Serengeti National Park and the world-famous Ngorongoro Crater without requiring a long vacation.
The Serengeti is renowned for its abundant wildlife, including large lion prides, cheetahs, leopards, elephants, and the Great Migration, while the Ngorongoro Crater provides one of the highest concentrations of wildlife in Africa within a spectacular volcanic caldera.
With expert guides, carefully planned logistics, and excellent game viewing opportunities, this safari is ideal for wildlife enthusiasts, photographers, couples, families, and first-time visitors to Tanzania.
Detailed Itinerary
Board your scheduled morning flight from Arusha (Arusha Airport) or Zanzibar to the Seronera airstrip in the heart of the central Serengeti about 1 hour from Arusha or roughly 2–2.5 hours from Zanzibar, with breathtaking aerial views of the plains along the way. On landing you are met by your professional guide and 4x4 safari vehicle and head straight out on a game drive through the wildlife-rich Seronera valley, famous for lion, leopard and cheetah. After a picnic lunch in the bush and an afternoon of game viewing, you settle in for an overnight stay at a Serengeti camp or lodge.
After an early breakfast and a short morning game drive, you travel from the Serengeti to the Ngorongoro Crater, viewing wildlife across the southern plains en route. Descend around 600 metres to the crater floor for a game drive in search of the Big Five lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo and the rare black rhino alongside hippos, flamingos and large herds. After a picnic lunch, you ascend the crater rim and transfer onward: either a flight back to Arusha or Zanzibar from the nearby Lake Manyara airstrip, or a road transfer to Arusha (about 4 hours), concluding your safari.
How Much Does the 2-Day Fly-in Serengeti & Ngorongoro Safari Cost?
The 2-Day Fly-In Serengeti & Ngorongoro Crater Safari starts from about US$1,950 per person for departures from Arusha, and from around US$2,250 per person from Zanzibar. The exact price depends on your departure point, accommodation category, travel season, group size, and your chosen return (fly-out or road transfer).
The package includes your flight to the Seronera airstrip, park entrance fees, the Ngorongoro Crater service fee, accommodation, meals, bottled water, transport in a 4x4 safari vehicle, and a professional English-speaking guide. Contact us for an exact quotation based on your dates, departure city and group size.
What's Included
- Scheduled flight to Seronera airstrip (from Arusha or Zanzibar)
- Professional English-speaking guide
- 4x4 custom safari Land Cruiser in the parks
- All park entry & concession fees
- Ngorongoro Crater service fee
- All meals & bottled drinking water
- Airstrip & airport transfers
Tour Highlights
- Scenic flight over the Serengeti plains
- The iconic Great Migration (seasonal)
- High-density predator sightings
- UNESCO World Heritage crater floor
- Big Five, including black rhino
Where You'll Stay
You will spend the night at a comfortable Serengeti safari camp or lodge in the Seronera area, carefully selected for its excellent location and quality, subject to availability.
Typical accommodation options include Serengeti Sopa Lodge, Kubu Kubu Tented Lodge, or a quality tented camp in the Seronera area. All offer en-suite rooms, hot water, and full-board dining. Prefer to upgrade to a luxury camp such as Serena or &Beyond? Simply let us know and we will provide a revised quotation.
Pre & Post-Safari Hotels in Arusha
If you are departing from Arusha and need accommodation before or after your safari, here are some popular hotels on a bed-and-breakfast basis. Prices are per person, per night.
| Hotel (Room Type) | Single | Double Sharing | Triple Sharing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kutoka Lodge | $69 | $44 | $41 |
| Gold Crest Hotel | $106 | $59 | $52 |
| The African Tulip | $167 | $129 | $108 |
| Four Points by Sheraton, Arusha (Traditional Queen) | $229 | $132 | — |
| Elewana Arusha Coffee Lodge (Plantation Room) | $417 | $282 | $214 |
All prices are per person, per night, bed-and-breakfast. More hotel options can be shared on request.
Airport & Intercity Transfers (Arusha)
For Arusha departures, Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) is the nearest international airport, while Arusha Airport (ARK) is the domestic airport used for flights to Seronera. Transfer prices below are per vehicle.
| Transfer | Price (Per Vehicle) |
|---|---|
| Arusha Airport | No Extra Charge |
| Kilimanjaro Airport | $50 |
| Arusha Airport ↔ Arusha Hotel | $25 |
| Kilimanjaro Airport ↔ Arusha Hotel | $50 |
| Moshi ↔ Arusha | $100 |
| Nairobi ↔ Arusha | $275 |
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