The 15 Best Fly-In Safaris in Tanzania

1.From Zanzibar: Mikumi Safari Day Trip with Flights and Meal

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,470 reviews · from $451Our pick

You fly from Zanzibar to Mikumi National Park, land near the game area, and spend the day in a shared safari vehicle with an English-speaking guide. Guides such as Salim, Amos, Elias, and Gabriel have helped guests find lions, elephants, giraffes, hippos, zebras, and crocodiles. Lunch, water, park fees, flights, and hotel transfers are included.

“Both the guide, I believe he's name was Elias, and the driver were amazing. so welcoming, funny and professional. We've seen lots of animals and had really nice bush lunch. would recommend it to everyone, it was a highlight of our trip.”

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2.From Zanzibar: Day Selous Game Reserve Safari with Flights

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,025 reviews · from $470

Fly from Zanzibar to Nyerere National Park for a full-day game drive in a shared safari jeep. Guides such as Eli, Herman, Dennis, and Songoro are praised for sharp animal spotting and clear explanations. Expect elephants, lions, giraffes, hippos, and more, plus a bush lunch, coffee stop, park fees, and hotel transfers.

“Everything was utterly amazing and outstanding. Eli our guide was unbelievably knowledgeable and entertaining too which was a wonderful bonus . The whole experience from start to finish was incredibly well organised and everyone was so kind and caring . We felt completely safe and do not visit Zanzibar without doing this day trip . It was run like clockwork . We did have a private Brand new jeep and we highly recommend doing the little extra if you can .. very very well worth the money .”

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3.Serengeti & Ngorongoro fly in safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 76 reviews · from $2,750Top rated

Fly from Arusha, Zanzibar, or Dar es Salaam into the Serengeti, then spend three busy days tracking wildlife in Seronera and Ngorongoro Crater. Expect sunset and early-morning game drives, camping equipment, six included meals, and an optional Maasai village visit. Isaac may guide your safari, with Mr. Ali handling the cooking.

“One of the most amazing experiences for me and my in-laws. We had a great tour guide, Issac, who was very knowledgeable and a great chef, Mr. Ali. Both were very friendly and fun. In two days we managed to see the big 5. WatcRead more”

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4.From Zanzibar: Mikumi Safari Day Trip with Flights and Meal

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 54 reviews · from $498

Fly from Zanzibar to Mikumi National Park for a compact safari with hotel transfers, a game drive, lunch, bottled water, park fees, and an English-speaking guide. You may see elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, hippos, crocodiles, and more, though sightings and weather can vary.

“Memorable and unforgettable, highly recommended and well executed trip. Thank you for an amazing life experience”

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5.1-Day Selous (Nyerere National Park) Fly-In Safari from Zanzibar

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 39 reviews · from $550

Leave Zanzibar at sunrise and fly to Nyerere National Park for a guided game drive along bush tracks and the Rufiji River. You may see elephants, lions, giraffes, buffaloes, hippos, crocodiles, and wild dogs. Guides such as Musa, Benson, Felix, and Fidelis are part of the operator’s safari team. Lunch, water, flights, and park fees are included.

“An incredible experience. We spent one day on safari with our guides David and Gerald. Both were very nice, friendly and willingly answered many of our questions. There is no doubt that they both love their work and animals. They tried to let uRead more”

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6.3 days fly in safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 29 reviews · from $2,600

Fly from Arusha, Zanzibar, or Dar es Salaam into the Serengeti, then spend three days on private game drives with guide Ernest. You’ll search Seronera for predators, watch the sunset, stay in comfortable lodges, and descend into Ngorongoro Crater looking for black rhinos. Meals, park fees, WiFi, and binoculars are included.

“The Safari was wonderful. The driver and guide, Ernest Was super, just the chef was good Enjoyed the experience and the Safari by Safari Soles”

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7.From Zanzibar: 3-Day Selous Safari Trip with Flights

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 22 reviews · 3 days · from $1,550

Fly from Zanzibar to Nyerere National Park for a full-day jeep safari, bush walk, and Rufiji River boat trip. You stay two nights at Africa Safari Selous in a Banda Bungalow, with full-board meals, shared transfers, park fees, and an English-speaking guide included. The return flight leaves early on day three, so your time in the reserve is closer to two full days.

“L annonce de l activité propose 3 jours et 2 nuits mais en réalité c est 2 jours et 2 nuits puisque le troisième jour décollage à 7h du matin … première journée safari avec jeep confortable rien a dire super bien . En revanche le safari en bateau le lendemain ne dure que 2h et ensuite marche de 1h30 dans la brousse l apres midi où le massai nous explique les différentes plantes médicinales … bof bof pour le prix total de la prestation .”

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8.From Zanzibar: Selous Game Reserve Day Safari with Flights

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 21 reviews · from $464

Fly from Zanzibar to Selous, now part of Nyerere National Park, for a full game drive with a bush lunch. Expect a 4 a.m. pickup, roughly 30-minute flights, shared safari vehicles, and guides such as Shija, Blacky, Barrack, or Nwyni. Lions, elephants, giraffes, hippos, and zebras are possible sightings.

“I don’t have the nouns or verbs to describe this amazing experience. Just DO IT! Our guide Nwyni made sure we had the safari adventure we dreamed of. Seeing so many beautiful animals in their natural habitat was breathtaking.”

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9.2 Days 1 Night Nyerere National Park from Zanzibar by flight

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 19 reviews · 2 days · from $941

Fly from Zanzibar to Mtemere Airstrip for a fast, well-organized Nyerere safari. You get a full game drive with a bush lunch, one night at a lodge, and a two-hour Rufiji River boat safari. English and French guides are available, and staff such as Deo and Jafari have helped make the trip run smoothly for many guests.

“Everything was perfect for our first Safari adventure. We had a little issue with the lodges but our tour operator was very quick to respond, helpful and their ability to solve the problems for customers. They simply tried their very best to make our first Safari trip as nice as possible. Our guide was great and his knowledge about the wildlife in the park were truly appreciated! Two thumbs up for this team👍👍”

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10.1-Day Fly in Shared Safari to Mikumi National Park from Zanzibar

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · from $590

Leave Stone Town at 4:30 am for a full safari day in Mikumi National Park. Your package includes hotel pickup, return flights, park entry, lunch, water, and a safari jeep. Groups are capped at six, with guides such as Abel, Ernest, James, Isaac, and Erick leading wildlife drives.

“I could first mention Suleman, our driver who take us there and back to the airport. He was extremly kind and looking for our wishes. After we arrived from Mikumi we just find out to go to Stone Town to the market and look around and he showed me the best places with best price. So I highly recomend you to ask for him if you go for Safari!”

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11.3 Days Fly in & Out Serengeti Park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · from $2,300

Fly from Zanzibar or Arusha to Serengeti, meet your private guide at Seronera or Kogatende airstrip, and spend three days tracking big cats, wildebeest, zebras, hippos, and the Big Five. Guides named in past bookings include Greyson and Praise. A luxury lodge, meals, taxes, and airport transfers are included.

“We have just finished a 3 day safari in the Serengeti, as part of our honeymoon, organised by Dancing Simba Safari. All I can say is that it was exceptional and far exceeded our expectations.”

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12.1 Day Safari to Mikumi National park from Zanzibar by flight

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 7 reviews · from $610

Leave Zanzibar at 4:00 am for a roughly 10 to 11-hour safari day in Mikumi National Park. Your package includes hotel pickup, private transport, an open-roof 4x4, bottled water, lunch, and an English-speaking driver-guide. Expect a brisk day built around spotting lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, buffalo, crocodiles, and more.

“The client paid the private transfer there $ 60. Transfer is included in the price. The supplier did not want to refund the customer's money. The tour does not rise to the quality of the price paid.”

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13.2-Day Private Luxury Safari from Zanzibar with Flights

★★★★★★★★★★3.2 · 5 reviews · 2 days · from $1,600

Fly from Zanzibar to Arusha for private game drives in Tarangire National Park and Ngorongoro Crater. You’ll look for elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, and black rhinos with a professional guide, stay at Ngorongoro Marera Lodge, eat warm safari meals, and fly back to Zanzibar the next day. Languages include English, French, Italian, Spanish, Swahili, and German.

“Ngorongoro park was spectacular. Game amazing. However the amount of time spent driving between airports, parks and lodges could have been made clearer. Only 8 hours in the lodge so no time to enjoy :-(”

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14.2 days 1 night Nyerere national park from Zanzibar by flight

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews

Fly from Zanzibar to Mtemere Airstrip, then begin a private game drive with a professional guide such as Osman, Freddy, or Thomas. Stay one night at Selour Safari Lodge on full board, take a shared Rufiji River boat safari, and fly back to Zanzibar the next afternoon. Hotel transfers can be arranged anywhere on the island.

“Excellent safari experience with Rommy safaris company The team (Freddy the driver and Thomas the guide). We met Rommy the day before the safari in zanzibar He informed us about the travel and the progress of the safari. The next day he picked us up from the hotel. He was even early for the meeting and didn't leave us until we returned to the hotel in zanzibar Rommy is very professional. He took care of everything and stayed with us throughout the safari. Thanks to him and his team, we will keep unforgettable memories of our stay in Mikumi. A BIG THANK YOU to them. I recommend it without any…”

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15.Fly inn to Central Serengeti from Zanzibar featuring Ngorongoro & Tarangire park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $2,013

Fly from Zanzibar or Dar es Salaam to Seronera, where your guide meets you for a private safari through the Serengeti, Ngorongoro, and Tarangire. Expect picnic lunches, mid-range lodges, a Serengeti wild camp, and chances to see lions, cheetahs, elephants, buffalo, and more. Nasr arranges trips, while Lucas is one named guide associated with the operation.

“We were 4 people, we did a 4 day safari (Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngorongoro) and 1 day trekking in Kilimanjaro.”

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