8-Day Exclusive Luxury Flying Safari – Tanzania
Get ready to experience Tanzania from a different perspective with an unforgettable flying safari. Rather than spending long hours on the road, you will travel between key safari destinations by short domestic flights, allowing you to maximize your time enjoying the wildlife and scenery.
This style of safari offers several advantages:
More time for adventure: Spend less time driving between destinations and more time enjoying game drives and wildlife experiences.
Spectacular aerial views: Enjoy breathtaking views of Tanzania’s diverse landscapes, including the vast wilderness of the world-famous Serengeti, from above.
Convenient airport experience: Enjoy a smooth travel process with quick boarding and minimal waiting before your scheduled flights.
Luxury accommodation: Relax and unwind in carefully selected Diamond Luxury lodges, offering comfort and an elevated safari experience.
We would be delighted to arrange your 8-day flying safari and tailor the journey to your preferences. We look forward to welcoming you to Tanzania for an exceptional luxury safari experience.
Many travelers ask us when the best time is to visit Tanzania. The answer is … there is not one right answer. It depends on what you want to see, where you want to go, your budget and interests. Please find a comprehensive guide on when is the best time to visit Tanzania here.
- Dry Season (June to October & December to February): These months are ideal for safaris and beach visits due to the pleasant weather and excellent wildlife viewing opportunities. However, expect higher hotel rates and more crowded parks and attractions.
- Mid Season (March & November): This period offers a balance of moderate hotel rates and fewer tourists. The weather can be variable, and some attractions might have limited availability (due to rains), but you still get great wildlife sightings and a more relaxed safari experience.
- Wet Season (April & May): Perfect for budget-conscious travelers, the low season features the lowest hotel rates and the least crowded parks. The heavy rains make the scenery vibrant and lush, but travel plans can be affected by the weathe
Our safaris in Tanzania offer an opportunity to explore the country’s incredible wildlife and stunning landscapes. We specialize in private safaris, which means you have a 4×4 Landcruiser or jeep all to yourselves. You have the flexibility to decide when the safari starts and ends, and our experienced guides can help you make that decision on the day of your adventure. Whether you want to witness the animals at their most active during sunrise and sunset when temperatures are pleasant, or if you fancy ending the day by the pool, it’s entirely up to you. Tanzania’s diverse wildlife is active at various times of the day, so you’ll have plenty of opportunities to spot the animals in action.
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Absolutely, Tanzania is renowned as one of the prime destinations to encounter the Big Five. These magnificent creatures—lion, leopard, elephant, rhinoceros, and buffalo—can be observed in their natural habitats, making Tanzania a preferred choice for wildlife enthusiasts.
Absolutely, Tanzania is a safe and welcoming destination for travelers. The country offers a hospitable environment, especially in tourist areas like Arusha, and you can explore its beautiful landscapes and wildlife with confidence. Local people are friendly, and safety measures, such as keeping an eye on your belongings, are always advisable, just as you would in any other part of the world. Tanzania’s natural beauty and the warmth of its people make it a fantastic place to visit.
SAFARI PACKAGE
Silve
$ 10,075 Per person
Gold
$ 11,389 Per person
Plantinum
$ 14,356 Per person
Included
- All accommodations
- 8 days
- 24/7 service
- English speaking guide
- Full board during your safari
- Game drives
- Luxurious private 4×4 Safari Jeep
- Park fees
- Pickup and transfer airport
- Reservation costs
Excluded
- Visas
- Travel insurance
- International flights (can be booked for you on request)
Make your dream trip come true with Nabaki Safaris
Itinerary
- Day 1: Arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport
- Day 2: Day 3: Lake Manyara National Park - luxury style!
- Day 3: Lake Manyara National Park - luxury style!
- Day 4: Gibb's Farm walk & lunch
- Day 5: Ngorongoro Crater - luxury style!
- Day 6: Serengeti National Park luxury style - by plane
- Day 7: Serengeti National Park - luxury style! + Hot air balloon flight in Serengeti
- Day 8: Flight to Arusha (incl.) & transfer to Kilimanjaro Int. Airport (JRO) for your international flight home
Day 1 Arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport
Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by your personal safari guide, who will greet you with a friendly “Karibu Tanzania”—welcome to Tanzania! From the airport, you will be comfortably transferred to your hotel, where you can unwind and begin enjoying the atmosphere of East Africa.
The following day, your private safari adventure begins. Travel in the comfort of your own safari vehicle and explore Tanzania at a pace that suits you. With a private guide and vehicle, you have the freedom to spend as much time as you wish observing wildlife, taking photographs, and enjoying the spectacular surroundings.
Accomodations
Legendary Lodge
Day 2 Discover Mto Wa Mbu in a Tuktuk
Mto wa Mbu Village Tour
Located near Lake Manyara National Park, Mto wa Mbu is a vibrant green community surrounded by the dry landscapes of northern Tanzania. A tuk-tuk is an excellent way to explore the village, with space for up to three passengers and the flexibility to travel through narrow roads and make stops along the way.
During the tour, you will discover different parts of the community, travel through nearby woodland, and pass local farms and plantations. Along the route, you may visit a small brewery, meet a local artist, and stop at a community school, giving you an opportunity to experience everyday life in Mto wa Mbu.
Optional Activity: Local Lunch & Cooking Experience
Enjoy an authentic Tanzanian food experience within a local banana plantation. Choose several traditional dishes and learn how they are prepared using local ingredients and cooking techniques.
You may learn to prepare pilau, a fragrant spiced rice dish; makande, a traditional combination of maize and beans; or ndizi nyama, a flavorful dish made with plantains and meat. After preparing the food, sit down and enjoy your freshly cooked Tanzanian meal.
Accomodations
andBeyond Lake Manyara Tree Lodge
Day 3 Lake Manyara National Park - luxury style!
Lake Manyara National Park is an ideal place for a scenic safari, with landscapes such as acacia woodlands, jungle forests, mountain cliffs, and grassy areas. Its biodiversity makes it home to the amazing tree-climbing lions, but also to a variety of other animal species such as baboons, elephants, buffalos, warthogs, giraffes, wildebeest, zebras, and many more.
Accomodations
andBeyond Lake Manyara Tree Lodge
Day 4 Gibb's Farm walk & lunch
Gibb’s Farm offers the old-age rhythm of an African farm and coffee plantation, right on the slopes of Ngorongoro Highlands. Walk around on this sanctuary of peace and tranquility, and watch vegetables being harvested, coffee roasted, cows milked, and pigs fed. The vegetable gardens, fruit trees, and herbs provide inspiration for the farm’s chefs, who in their turn amaze visitors with a delicious lunch. A little piece of heaven!
Accomodations
Gibb's Farm
Day 5 Ngorongoro Crater - luxury style!
Today you descend into the wonderous caldera of the famous Ngorongoro Crater. This is THE day to start your game drive early when animals are plenty and tourists few! Feel the little hairs on your arms rise as you descend into the crater, awed by the sight of clouds hovering and the numerous animals in sight. Coyotes, hyenas, buffaloes, wildebeests, gazelles, and many more animals can be found here and you are almost guaranteed to see them all.
Accomodations
The Craters Edge Lodge – Wilderness Collection
Day 6 Serengeti National Park luxury style - by plane
Fly into the mind-blowing beautiful Serengeti National Park for the epitome of safari. See the infamous Big Five in all their glory, and, in certain months, wildebeests running by the thousands in the Great Migration. And even without that; this is big-cat-paradise with prides of lions on kopjes, cheetahs in the long, yellow grass, and leopards in trees. You arrive in time for an amazing afternoon game drive into the sunset.
Accomodations
The Craters Edge Lodge – Wilderness Collection
Day 7 Serengeti National Park - luxury style!
Serengeti National Park
A visit to the Serengeti National Park offers the kind of wildlife experience associated with an unforgettable luxury safari. The park is renowned for its incredible wildlife, including the Big Five, large populations of big cats, and the spectacular Great Migration. Beyond these famous attractions, the Serengeti is also home to less commonly seen species such as gerenuks and African wild dogs.
The park’s diverse ecosystem supports an impressive variety of wildlife, from giraffes, elephants, zebras, hippos, and antelopes to hundreds of bird species. Every game drive can bring a new encounter as you explore the vast plains and varied landscapes of the Serengeti.
Optional Activity: Serengeti Hot Air Balloon Safari
Start your morning with an unforgettable hot air balloon adventure over the Serengeti. The experience begins around sunrise, when the balloon gently rises above the vast savannah.
From the air, enjoy panoramic views of the plains, acacia trees, and surrounding wilderness while observing wildlife from a unique perspective. Drifting quietly above the landscape offers a peaceful and spectacular way to appreciate the beauty of the Serengeti and its wildlife.
Lemala Nanyukie Tented Lodge
Day 8 Flight to Arusha (incl.) & transfer to Kilimanjaro Int. Airport (JRO) for your international flight home
After an amazing safari adventure, you take a plane back to Arusha, after which you are transferred to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) for your international flight home.
