9-Day Tanzania Fly-in Luxury Safari (Open Vehicle)

From $12,500

Per Person

Overview

A 9-Day Tanzania Fly-In Luxury Safari is the ultimate adventure for travelers seeking world-class wildlife encounters, exceptional comfort, and unforgettable scenery. This journey takes you from Arusha to the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater—home to the densest concentration of wildlife in Africa—to the Northern Serengeti, where the Great Migration unfolds in one of nature’s most dramatic spectacles, and finally to the endless golden plains of the Central Serengeti.

Flying between destinations maximizes your time in the wild while offering stunning aerial views, and staying in luxury lodges ensures premium comfort, fine dining, and personalized service throughout your safari. Open-vehicle game drives, expert guides, and exclusive locations give you unmatched opportunities to witness lions hunting, cheetahs sprinting across the savannah, elephants roaming freely, and wildebeest plunging through crocodile-filled rivers. This safari is perfect for anyone who wants an extraordinary, immersive, and luxurious experience in the heart of Tanzania’s most iconic landscapes.

Travel with Purpose

Your journey makes a direct impact. For every safari booked, Zepisa African Safaris donates $20 to our community partners. This donation helps support Maasai children through the Rafiki Yangu Center and provides student scholarships at the VETA training institutes in Arusha, Dodoma, and Iringa.

Highlights & Activities

What does this itinerary offer?

  • Exclusive Fly-In Transfers for Maximum Comfort: Enjoy seamless aerial transfers between destinations, offering breathtaking views of Tanzania’s landscapes while reducing travel time on the road.

  • Luxury Lodges and Tented Camps in Iconic Locations: Stay in handpicked luxury accommodations featuring spacious suites, fine dining, private decks, and stunning views of the wilderness.

  • Open-Vehicle Game Drives: Experience the thrill of exploring Tanzania’s premier parks in open safari vehicles, allowing 360-degree visibility ideal for photography and close wildlife encounters.

  • Witness the rich diversity of Ngorongoro Crater, the predator-rich Central Serengeti, and the migration-heavy Northern Serengeti.

Day 1: Arrival in Arusha
Day 2-3: Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Day 4-6: Nortrhern Serengeti
Day 7-8: Central Serengeti
Day 9: Kilimanjaro Airport

Itinerary

Day by Day

Day 1: Welcome to Arusha

Welcome to Tanzania! Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), you will be personally greeted by your private safari guide. You will be transferred in comfort to the Gran Melia Arusha, a stunning urban oasis. This first day is dedicated to your relaxation. Settle into your beautiful room, enjoy the lush, tropical grounds, and acclimatize to the fresh African air. Your guide will meet you for a full briefing on the incredible adventure that awaits. Tonight, you can dine at one of the hotel’s exquisite restaurants, ready to begin your safari in the morning.

What we love about Gran Melia Hotel Arusha
  • Set within 18 acres of lush coffee gardens.
  • Stunning, clear-day views of the majestic Mount Meru.
  • A beautiful hotel-style pool and a luxury spa.
  • Enjoy gourmet dining at multiple international restaurants.
  • Meal Plan: Bed & Breakfast. Read more Gran Melia Arusha
Days 2-3: Ngorongoro Crater | 2 Nights

Your journey begins with a scenic transfer to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, passing through charming rural landscapes and vibrant local villages. Along the way, you may visit a traditional Maasai community for an authentic cultural encounter. For two nights, you’ll unwind at the luxurious Lemala Osonjoi Lodge, nestled on the lush crater slopes. After settling into your elegant suite, enjoy a peaceful lunch overlooking the wilderness. Spend the next day exploring the extraordinary wildlife of the Ngorongoro Crater through guided game drives and nature walks.

What we love about Lemala Osonjoi Lodge
  • Luxury crater-edge safari suites

  • Spa & poolside relaxation
  • All-weather, closed-comfort safari vehicles
  • Game drive & Guided Maasai nature walks. Read more about Lemala Osonjoi Lodge
  • All inclusive
Day 4-6: Northern Serengeti National park

Begin your morning with a final breathtaking view of Ngorongoro before transferring to Lake Manyara Airport for your flight to the Northern Serengeti. Upon arrival at Kogatende, your guide will escort you to Lemala Kuria Hills Lodge, a luxurious eco-lodge set among granite boulders near the Mara River. The region is famed for dramatic Great Migration crossings during peak season, offering unforgettable wildlife spectacles. After settling into your private suite with a plunge pool, head out for exhilarating game drives across vast, wildlife-rich landscapes. Enjoy expertly guided sightings, relaxing coffee breaks in the bush, and sundowners with panoramic views, followed by gourmet dinners under the starlit African sky.

What we love about Lemala Kuria Hills Lodge
  • Remote, private location surrounded by iconic kopjes
  • Outstanding year-round big cat sightings
  • Prime migration viewing from July to October
  • Fine dining under the stars
  • Eco-friendly architecture
  • Tented suites with private pools. Read about Kulia Hills Lodge
  • All inclusive
Day 7-8: Central Serengeti National park

After breakfast, return to Kogatende Airstrip and fly south to Seronera, the wildlife-rich heart of the Central Serengeti. Your next guide will welcome you and transfer you to Lemala Nanyukie Tented Lodge, a masterpiece of safari luxury positioned near the eastern Nanyukie region—an area renowned for exceptional lion, leopard, and cheetah sightings.

Your tented suite blends contemporary comfort with timeless safari charm, featuring private plunge pools, outdoor lounges, and sweeping views of the golden plains.

What we love about Nanyukie Tented Lodge
  • Premier big cat territory in Seronera
  • Beautifully designed tented suites
  • Private plunge pools & outdoor lounges
  • Candlelit dinners in stunning settings
  • Migration sightings (April–June & Nov–Jan). Read about Nanyukie Tented Lodge
  • All inclusive
Day 9: Farewell Serengeti – Flight to Kilimanjaro Airport

On your final morning, take one last moment to absorb the magic of the Serengeti—the soft breeze, the distant call of wildlife, the endless horizon. After breakfast, your guide will transfer you to Seronera Airstrip for your flight back to Kilimanjaro International Airport, where your journey home begins.

This marks the end of an unforgettable luxury safari, but the memories—of roaring lions, golden sunsets, and warm Tanzanian hospitality—will stay with you forever.

Rates

Prices are listed per person for travel during the high season, June to September, and December to January. If you plan to travel from January to May or October to November, the costs will be reduced. Please let us know if you plan to travel during this period, and we will offer you a discounted rate. Note: All rates are subject to availability and may change without notice

Solo 2 people 3 people 4 people 5 people  6 people 
$19500 $14440 $14440 $13500 $13290 $12500
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