3 Days Serengeti Migration Fly-In Safari

For travelers short on time, this 3-day itinerary replaces the long overland transfer to the Serengeti with a scenic domestic flight, landing you close to the migration’s current location rather than spending a full day driving to reach it. Because this fly-in itinerary is short, your operator typically waits until close to your travel date to confirm the specific airstrip, choosing whichever one sits nearest the herds at the time.

3 Days Serengeti Migration Fly-In Safari Itinerary

Day 1: Fly to the Serengeti & Afternoon Game Drive

A short flight from Arusha or Kilimanjaro lands you at the airstrip nearest the migration’s current position, with an afternoon game drive on arrival. Because this itinerary is fly-in only, the specific plains covered depend entirely on where the migration has been reported in the days immediately before your arrival.

Day 2: Full Day Migration Game Drives

A full day is dedicated to following the migration and the predators that trail it, with your guide adjusting the route based on recent sightings. With only a single full day in the park, guides on this itinerary prioritize whichever section of plains has the most recently confirmed herd activity rather than covering a wider loop.

Day 3: Morning Game Drive & Fly Back

A final morning game drive precedes your return flight to Arusha or Kilimanjaro. This part of the plains is where migrating herds are most often reported gathering before a crossing attempt, which is why guides return to it repeatedly across multi-day itineraries.

What’s Included

• Airport pickup and drop-off in Arusha or Kilimanjaro
• Private 4×4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof and professional driver-guide
• Park and conservation area entrance fees
• Accommodation as specified, on a full-board basis unless otherwise stated
• Game drives as per the itinerary
• Bottled drinking water during game drives
• All applicable government taxes

What’s Excluded

• International flights
• Tanzania visa fees
• Tips and gratuities for guides and lodge staff
• Personal travel and medical insurance
• Meals not specified as included in the itinerary
• Items of a personal nature (laundry, souvenirs, phone or internet charges)
• Optional activities not listed in the itinerary