3 Days Serengeti Fly-In Package Overview
Maximize your time on safari and minimize hours on the road with our best-selling 3-Day Serengeti Fly-In Safari Package. This short but unforgettable Serengeti fly-in safari is perfect for travelers with limited time who still want to witness the magic of Tanzania’s world-famous national park in comfort and style.
Why Choose This Short Fly-In Serengeti Safari?
Save travel time by flying directly into the Serengeti
Stay at a handpicked luxury tented camp close to prime wildlife areas
Enjoy private game drives with an expert guide
Perfect add-on to a Zanzibar beach holiday or Kilimanjaro climb
Day 1: Arusha – Fly to the Serengeti – First Game Drive
Your adventure begins after breakfast at your hotel in Arusha. Our driver will transfer you to Arusha Airport, where you’ll board a scenic bush flight to the Serengeti.
On arrival at your chosen Serengeti airstrip (Central or Northern, depending on the season and wildlife movement), your private safari guide will welcome you and you’ll set out immediately for your first thrilling game drive across the endless plains.
Enjoy a picnic lunch or head straight to your luxury camp for check-in and a hot lunch. In the afternoon, you’ll have another game drive to spot lions, elephants, giraffes, and the famous herds of wildebeest and zebras.
Overnight: Luxury tented camp or lodge in the Serengeti
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Day 2: Full-Day Game Drives in the Serengeti
Wake up early for coffee or tea before heading out on a sunrise game drive when wildlife is most active. Watch the savannah come alive as predators hunt and the day begins.
Return to camp for a hearty breakfast, or enjoy a picnic breakfast in the bush. Spend the rest of the day exploring the best wildlife hotspots with your expert guide. Depending on the season, you may follow migration herds, big cats, or visit river areas to spot hippos and crocodiles.
After an unforgettable day on safari, return to camp to relax and enjoy dinner under the African stars.
Overnight: Luxury tented camp or lodge in the Serengeti
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3: Morning Game Drive – Fly Back to Arusha
After an early breakfast, enjoy a final morning game drive in the Serengeti, soaking in the last views of the beautiful plains and wildlife.
Your guide will transfer you to the airstrip for your return flight to Arusha. Upon landing, we’ll transfer you to your hotel or connect you to your next adventure — whether it’s a Zanzibar beach escape or an overnight in Arusha before your flight home.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
What’s Included in This 3-Day Serengeti Fly-In Safari
Return bush flights from Arusha to the Serengeti Private 4×4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof Professional English-speaking safari guide Luxury full-board accommodation in the Serengeti Park fees and conservation fees Airport and airstrip transfers Daily unlimited game drives
Best Time for a 3-Day Serengeti Fly-In Safari
July–October: Northern Serengeti for Mara River crossings and the Great Migration.
December–March: Southern Serengeti for the calving season — thousands of baby wildebeest and plenty of predators!
April–June: Central and Western Serengeti for quieter safaris and lush landscapes.
Perfect for:
First-time safari travellers
Couples & honeymooners
Safari add-ons after a Kilimanjaro climb or Zanzibar stay
Short luxury wildlife safaris in Tanzania