3-Day Serengeti & Ngorongoro Fly-In Safari from Dar es Salaam

Q: Is it possible to visit Serengeti from Dar es Salaam in 3 days?

Yes. Daily flights connect Dar es Salaam to Serengeti, making it possible to enjoy game drives in Serengeti National Park and Ngorongoro Crater within a 3-day safari.

Q: How long is the flight from Dar es Salaam to Serengeti?

Flights typically take between 3 and 4 hours depending on routing and stopovers.

Q: Can I see the Big Five on this safari?

Yes. Lions, elephants, buffaloes, leopards, and rhinos can all be seen during this safari, although wildlife sightings can never be guaranteed.

Q: What is the best time for this safari?

The safari operates year-round. The dry season from June to October offers excellent wildlife viewing, while January to March is ideal for the calving season.

Q: Is the flight included in the safari package?

Yes. This fly-in safari normally includes scheduled flights between Dar es Salaam and the Serengeti.

Q: Is this safari suitable for families?

Yes. Families with children can enjoy this safari, and private departures can be arranged.

Q: Can I combine this safari with Zanzibar?

Yes. Many travelers combine Serengeti and Ngorongoro with a Zanzibar beach holiday before or after the safari.

Q: How much luggage can I bring on the flight?

Most safari flights allow 15 kg of soft-sided luggage per person, including hand luggage

Q: Is this safari private or shared?

The safari can be arranged as a private safari or as part of a small shared group depending on availability.

Q: Will I see the Great Migration?

The Great Migration can be seen during certain months of the year depending on the movement of the herds across the Serengeti ecosystem.

Experience Tanzania’s top safari parks in just three unforgettable days from Dar es Salaam

Includes/Excludes

Cost Includes

A professional English speaking driver/ guide.
Crater service fees
Drinking water while on safari (2 litres per person per day).
All Taxes and VAT.
Meals as per itinerary.
Park Fees (for Non-Residents).
4x4 Land Cruiser.
Daily game drives while on Safari.
Flight to and from Dar es salaam

Cost Excludes

Tips (Tipping guidelines).
International flights.
Personal Items (Souvenirs, Travel Insurance, Visa Fees, etc.).
Government imposed increase of Taxes and or Park Fees.
Any activities not mentioned in the itinerary.
Accommodation in Arusha
Airport Transfers (Unless mentioned otherwise).

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Overview

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Overview

Experience two of Tanzania’s top wildlife destinations on this 3-day fly-in safari from Dar es Salaam.

Fly directly to the Serengeti and avoid long road transfers. Enjoy game drives with your professional safari guide.

Look for lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, and cheetahs. Depending on the season, you may also see the Great Wildebeest Migration.

Next, visit the Ngorongoro Crater. Search for the Big Five while enjoying its spectacular scenery.

Finally, travel to Arusha for your onward flight.

This short safari is ideal for travelers who want to experience Tanzania’s wildlife in just three days.

Safari Highlights

Fly from Dar es Salaam to the Serengeti
Explore Serengeti National Park
Search for the Big Five
Visit the Ngorongoro Crater
Enjoy game drives with a professional safari guide
Travel in a comfortable 4×4 safari vehicle
Save time with a fly-in safari

Day 01 :

Dar es Salaam to Serengeti National Park

tart your adventure with a morning flight from Dar es Salaam to Serengeti National Park.

After landing at Seronera Airstrip, meet your professional safari guide. Then, begin your first game drive in the Central Serengeti.

The area supports an incredible variety of wildlife. Therefore, keep your camera ready for lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, and cheetahs.

You may also spot leopards resting in acacia trees. Meanwhile, large herds often move across the open plains.

Later, continue to your camp for dinner and a relaxing evening.

Day 02 :

Serengeti to Ngorongoro

After breakfast, start another exciting game drive in the Serengeti.

Explore different wildlife areas while your guide searches for predators and large herds. In addition, enjoy the beautiful scenery of the Serengeti plains.

Depending on the season, you may encounter migrating wildebeest and zebras. However, the Serengeti offers excellent wildlife viewing throughout the year.

After your game drive, continue towards the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.

Finally, arrive at your accommodation, enjoy dinner, and relax before your crater safari the next morning.

Day 03 :

Ngorongoro Crater and Return to Dar es Salaam

Start the day early and descend into the Ngorongoro Crater.

The crater supports a remarkable concentration of wildlife. Therefore, you have excellent opportunities to see lions, buffaloes, zebras, wildebeest, hippos, and elephants.

You may also spot the endangered black rhino. In addition, look for hyenas, jackals, flamingos, and many other bird species.

Enjoy your game drive and take in the dramatic crater scenery.

Afterward, ascend from the crater and drive to Arusha. Finally, continue to the airport for your onward flight.

2 days safari - Tarangire and ngorongoro crater

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Is it possible to visit Serengeti from Dar es Salaam in 3 days?

How long is the flight from Dar es Salaam to Serengeti?

Can I see the Big Five on this safari?

What is the best time for this safari?

Is the flight included in the safari package?

Is this safari suitable for families?

Can I combine this safari with Zanzibar?

How much luggage can I bring on the flight?

Is this safari private or shared?

Will I see the Great Migration?

3-Day Serengeti & Ngorongoro Fly-In Safari from Dar es Salaam

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3-Day Serengeti & Ngorongoro Fly-In Safari from Dar es Salaam