Serengeti National Park Day Trip (Flying Safari) – From Arusha

🐾 What to Expect on a Serengeti Flying Safari

• Pickup from your Arusha hotel or lodge

• Morning light aircraft flight to Serengeti airstrip

• Meet your professional safari guide for a half-day game drive

• Lunch option at a lodge or picnic site (depending on package)

• Return flight to Arusha by evening

Flights typically take 1 hour each way, giving you 4–5 hours of game drive on the Serengeti plains.

📍 Wildlife You May See

• Lions, leopards, elephants, buffalo, rhinos (Big Five)

• Wildebeest and zebra herds

• Giraffes and antelopes

• Predators in action

• Bird species including raptors and vultures

🕒 Sample Day Trip Itinerary

• 06:00 – 07:00 AM: Pickup from Arusha

• 07:30 – 08:30 AM: Flight to Serengeti

• 08:45 AM – 12:30 PM: Half-day game drive with wildlife viewing

• 12:30 – 01:30 PM: Lunch (optional)

• 01:30 – 02:30 PM: Flight back to Arusha

• 02:30 – 03:30 PM: Drop-off at Arusha hotel

Timings can be adjusted based on flight schedules and your preferences.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Who Can Join

• Travelers short on time

• Photography enthusiasts

• Families or couples

• Luxury safari seekers

• Anyone wanting a quick Serengeti experience

🎒 What to Pack

• Neutral-colored safari clothing

• Hat, sunglasses & sunscreen

• Camera with telephoto lens

• Binoculars

• Light jacket for morning/air travel

• Snacks & bottled water

👉 See our Safari Gear List for full details.

💰 Cost of Serengeti Flying Safari

• From $550–$900 per person depending on season, group size, and accommodation options

• Includes: Air transfers, park fees, professional guide, 4×4 vehicle for game drive, bottled water

• Private and group packages available