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6-Day Northern Circuit Fly-In Safari
Tarangire, Ngorongoro & Serengeti (fly-in)
Starting From$5200 Per Person
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Fly-In Safaris in Tanzania
Light-aircraft transfers between parks — skip the long drives and put the time back into game drives, planned end to end by a local Arusha-based team.
Skip the Long Drives
More time in the bush, less on the road
A fly-in safari swaps the long road transfers between parks for short light-aircraft hops, landing you on a bush airstrip close to camp instead of hours away on a dirt road. That time saved goes straight back into the bush — more game drives, less driving — and the flights themselves give you a genuinely different view of the landscape below. We handle the light-aircraft legs, ground transfers and timing end to end, as a local Arusha-based team — you show up at the airstrip, we've done the rest.
How it works
How a fly-in safari comes together
From choosing your route to touching down minutes from camp.
01
Tell us your route
Share the parks and pace you have in mind, and how much flying vs. driving you'd like.
02
We book the flights
Light-aircraft legs between parks are booked and timed to your itinerary.
03
Land close to camp
Bush airstrips sit inside or right by the parks — a short transfer, not a long drive.
04
More time in the bush
The hours saved on the road go straight back into game drives.
On your trip
What's included
Light-aircraft transfers
Flights between parks booked and timed around your itinerary.
Ground transfers at each stop
A vehicle and guide waiting at the airstrip to take you on to camp and your game drives.
Accommodation per your itinerary
Lodges or camps booked to match the route and comfort level you want.
All meals
Breakfast, lunch and dinner included throughout the trip.
Park fees & permits
National park entry fees for every stop on your route.
Good to know
Before you fly
A few real, practical things worth knowing about light-aircraft travel before you book.
Soft bags only
A soft-sided duffel bag, typically 15–20kg — light aircraft have small holds, so hard-shell or wheeled suitcases aren't accepted.
Small aircraft
You'll fly in a light aircraft, usually 12–20 seats — a genuinely different, closer experience than a commercial flight.
Bush airstrips
Landing strips sit inside or right by the parks — short, unpaved, and built for this kind of flying, not a terminal building.
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4-Day Serengeti Fly-In Safari
Arusha to Serengeti (fly-in)
Starting From$3400 Per Person
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5-Day Serengeti & Zanzibar Fly-In Escape
Serengeti to Zanzibar (fly-in)
Starting From$4200 Per Person
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10-Day Serengeti, Ngorongoro & Zanzibar Safari Tour
Serengeti, NgoroNgoro & Zanzibar
Starting From$4500 Per Person
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Parks on your fly-in route
Our fly-in itineraries connect these parks by air. Read the full parks guide ↗
Northern CircuitNgorongoro Crater
A natural wonder like no other.
The world's largest inactive, unbroken volcanic caldera — a natural amphitheater packed with wildlife, including one of Tanzania's last populations of black rhino. Most itineraries spend one night on the crater rim and a morning descending to the floor.
Wildlife
Conservation area
Landscape
Volcanic caldera floor
Highlights
The world's largest inactive, unbroken v
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Northern CircuitSerengeti National Park
Endless plains, endless wonder.
Tanzania's oldest and most famous park — endless golden plains stretching to the horizon, home to the Great Migration and some of the highest lion densities in Africa. Two to four days here is typical, long enough to reach the central Seronera region and, in season, follow the wildebeest herds.
Wildlife
National park
Landscape
Vast savannahs & kopjes
Highlights
Tanzania's oldest and most famous park —
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Northern CircuitTarangire National Park
Where giants roam and baobabs stand tall.
Known for its ancient baobab trees and some of the largest elephant herds in Tanzania, concentrated along the Tarangire River in the dry season. A quieter, less-visited alternative to the Serengeti, often paired with Ngorongoro on shorter itineraries.
Wildlife
National park
Landscape
Baobab trees & riverine forests
Highlights
Known for its ancient baobab trees and s
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Plan your dates
Best time for a fly-in safari
The same seasons shape a fly-in trip as any other — flight schedules run year-round.
Peak season
June – OctoberThe long dry season. Animals gather around permanent water and grass is short, making game viewing at its easiest — also when the northern Serengeti river crossings usually happen.
VisibilityExcellent
RainfallVery low
CrowdsHigh
Game viewingEasiest
Best game viewing & river crossings
Shoulder season
November – December, MarchThe short rains bring green landscapes and thinner crowds. Showers are usually brief afternoon storms rather than all-day rain, and parks stay accessible.
VisibilityGood
RainfallBrief showers
CrowdsModerate
Game viewingGood
Green landscapes & thinner crowds
Low season / calving
January – February, April – MayJanuary–February is calving season in the southern Serengeti — dramatic predator action. April–May is the long rains, quietest and cheapest, with some camps closing in the wettest areas.
VisibilityMixed
RainfallHighest
CrowdsLowest
Game viewingCalving
Quietest, cheapest & calving season
Why fly with us
Why choose a fly-in safari with TanzaLux
Routing built to save time
We plan the flight and drive legs together so as little of your trip as possible is spent on the road.
End-to-end logistics handled
Flights, ground transfers and timing are all coordinated for you — one itinerary, not separate bookings.
On the ground for every flight
We're based where these flights actually depart from — timing your legs around real weather and airstrip conditions, not a spreadsheet in another time zone.
Access to remote parks
Parks a road safari would burn a day reaching become a short flight away.
Combine with a road safari
Fly the long legs, drive the short ones — we'll mix road and air wherever it makes sense for your route.
Traveller stories
The proof should come from people who went.
Dorine M11 months ago
Grateful experience
As a solo female traveler, I felt super safe and well taken care of the entire time.
Read moreDagmar P1 month ago
Private Safari 6 days
I can only highly recommend the young company Tanzalux for organizing a private safari.
Read moreSylvanus T9 months ago
An unforgettable vegetarian journey with Tanzalux Safaris
I highly recommend Tanzalux for anyone wanting a special, personalized safari.
Read moreLucas G2 months ago
Our 3-day camping safari with Tanzalux was simply fantastic! Everything was perfectly organized.
Read moreVictoria Goodluck3 months ago
★★★★★
Posted on GoogleBack in April, I joined a day trip to Tarangire National Park with Tanzalux Safaris, and it was truly one of the best experiences I have ever had…
Read moreDanai Vicha5 months ago
★★★★★
Posted on GoogleI've had an amazing experience with Tanzalux Safaris, would 1000% recommend! Thank you for making my trip so special🫶
Read moreikigo simbila5 months ago
★★★★★
Posted on GoogleI recently visited Meru Waterfalls in Arusha and got to do some of the activities there, honestly it was such a great experience and I really enjoyed it.
Read moreHadija Shebe5 months ago
★★★★★
Posted on GoogleOur guide Dullah Mr Rastaman had the best vibe. I would like to recommend other people not to miss it, Tarangire is the best national park.
Read moreTumain Hope4 months ago
★★★★★
Posted on GoogleOur tour guide Nasri was very friendly and welcoming from the first day we met him. He knows Tarangire very well and explained many things during the safari.
Read moreLinnah Kimaro4 months ago
★★★★★
Posted on GoogleAs a grandmother in the group, I would like to share my happiness with Tanzalux Safaris. Me, my daughters, and my grandson went on a short trip to Tarangire National Park…
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Frequently asked questions
What is a fly-in safari?
A safari where light aircraft replace the long road transfers between parks — you land on a bush airstrip close to camp instead of driving for hours between stops.
What are the luggage restrictions?
Light aircraft have small holds, so you're limited to a soft-sided duffel bag, typically 15–20kg. Hard-shell or wheeled suitcases aren't accepted — we'll confirm the exact limit for your route once it's booked.
Is flying on light aircraft safe?
Yes — these are established, regularly scheduled routes flown by experienced local operators, not one-off charters. It's a routine part of how Tanzania's safari circuit runs.
How much more does a fly-in safari cost than driving?
More, since flights are added to the itinerary — but you gain back the time otherwise spent on long transfer days, which for shorter trips or remote parks is often the better trade-off.
Which parks can I reach by fly-in safari?
Our fly-in itineraries currently cover the Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater and a Zanzibar extension — tell us the parks you have in mind and we'll confirm the routing.
Can I mix flying with road transfers?
Yes — a common approach is flying the long legs and driving the short ones. Tell us your priorities and we'll build a route that mixes both where it makes sense.
What happens if a flight is delayed by weather?
Light-aircraft schedules can shift with weather, same as anywhere. Our team monitors your route and adjusts ground transfers accordingly — it's a normal part of running a fly-in itinerary, not something that derails the trip.
Ready to plan your fly-in safari?
Tell us your route and dates and we'll handle the flights and transfers — no obligation.
Juma AmaniTanzania Luxury Safari Expert