4-Day Fly-in Serengeti Safari with Northern Mara River Game Drives

4 Days Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Fly into Serengeti National Park for a compact 4-day safari adventure
02 Explore Central Serengeti, the "Endless Plain," with excellent wildlife viewing
03 Spend two nights in the remote Northern Serengeti's vast, wildlife-rich plains
04 Look out for the Great Migration and dramatic Mara River crossings in season
05 Track predators and plains game with an experienced guide in one of Tanzania's most iconic safari landscapes

Experience the best of Tanzania's Serengeti National Park on this 4-day fly-in safari. Begin with a flight into the Central Serengeti for rewarding game drives among elephants, giraffes, lions, leopards, and other iconic wildlife, then continue overland to the Northern Serengeti for two nights in its vast, wildlife-rich plains. Depending on the season, you may witness the Great Migration, dramatic predator-prey interactions, huge herds of wildebeest, and breathtaking landscapes. This itinerary combines excellent wildlife viewing with the convenience of fly-in travel and immersive stays inside the park.

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Yes

Cities Arusha, Zanzibar, Serengeti National Park

Languages English, French, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Fly from Zanzibar to Central Serengeti

Upon arrival at Seronera Airstrip, you will be met by your guide and transferred to your accommodation for lunch. In the afternoon, you will enjoy a game drive in the Central Serengeti, famously known as "The Endless Plain."

The Serengeti is one of the world's most iconic wildlife destinations, home to the Big Five, vast herds of zebra, wildebeest, and gazelle, and an abundance of predators. Central Serengeti offers excellent wildlife viewing and photography opportunities.

After your game drive, you will return to your accommodation to relax and enjoy dinner, reflecting on your first unforgettable day in this remarkable wilderness.

Tanzania Bush Camps - Central Serengeti

Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

All meals included
Drinks not included

Day 02

Journey to Northern Serengeti

After breakfast, you will set out for the Northern Serengeti with an en route game drive, spotting wildlife and enjoying the park's changing landscapes.

The Northern Serengeti is known for its vast plains, rolling hills, and remote wilderness. It is a prime area for the Great Migration and abundant resident wildlife, including lions, leopards, elephants, giraffes, and more. Less visited than the central region, it offers an exclusive and immersive safari experience.

Tanzania Bush Camps - Mara River

Mid-range tented camp located inside Northern Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

All meals included
Drinks not included

Day 03

Full-Day Safari Along the Mara River

You will enjoy a full-day game drive in the Northern Serengeti, exploring this remote and wildlife-rich region. The area is famous for its vast open plains, abundant predators, and, seasonally, the dramatic Great Migration and Mara River crossings.

You will spend the day tracking wildlife with your experienced guide, enjoying incredible sightings and breathtaking scenery before returning to camp in the evening.

Tanzania Bush Camps - Mara River

Mid-range tented camp located inside Northern Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

All meals included
Drinks not included

Day 04

Final Game Drive and Fly to Zanzibar

On your final day in the Northern Serengeti, you will enjoy a final en route game drive as you make your way to Kogatende Airstrip for your onward flight, bringing your unforgettable safari experience to a close.

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks: