45 minutes
Charter flight to Serengeti
8–9 hours
Road safari option
3,000+
Lions in the Serengeti
Year-round
Great Migration
Arusha: Tanzania's Safari Capital
Arusha is where Tanzania's safari industry was born — and it remains the hub for all northern Tanzania safaris. Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), 50km east of town, receives direct international flights and serves as your gateway to East Africa's finest wildlife circuit.
From Arusha, the Serengeti is accessible by two routes: charter aircraft (45 minutes direct to Seronera) or road safari (8–9 hours via Ngorongoro — the classic overland approach that passes through Maasai land and the crater rim).
Charter flights are our recommendation for the Serengeti specifically — the flight time saved allows an extra full game drive in the park, and the aerial approach over the endless Serengeti plains is a dramatic introduction to Africa's greatest wilderness.
Our Arusha-based team handles all arrangements: pre-safari accommodation in Arusha, charter bookings, park permits, camp reservations, and expert guide assignments throughout your Tanzania itinerary.
How This Safari Works
Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport
International arrivals direct to JRO. Transfer to Arusha for overnight pre-safari accommodation and briefing.
Charter Flight to Seronera Airstrip
45-minute charter flight over the Rift Valley escarpment into the heart of the Serengeti. Your guide meets you on the airstrip.
Immediate Game Drive on Arrival
Your guide begins the safari the moment you land — no wasted half-days settling in. Serengeti delivers on the very first drive.
Multiple Days in the Serengeti
3–7 nights in the Serengeti across different areas — central Seronera, northern Lobo, and the Mara River area depending on Migration position.
Continue Circuit or Return to Arusha
Fly to Ngorongoro Crater or Zanzibar to continue your circuit, or return to Arusha for international connections.
