Tanzania, with its expansive size and numerous national parks, offers the convenience of fly-in safaris to optimize time and avoid lengthy and challenging drives, especially on routes like the one to Serengeti National Park. Various flight options are available through local chartered flight companies, either with scheduled flights on popular routes or private charter flights for individuals or small groups. Opting for fly-in safaris is ideal for those with limited time who wish to maximize their destination visits and avoid arduous journeys.
Fly Safari Options:
- Fly in, fly out
- Fly in, drive out
- Drive in, fly out
Optimum Fly-In Safari in Tanzania: Integrating fly-in safaris with game drives is an optimal approach, eliminating the need for long drives back. For instance, after exploring Serengeti from Ngorongoro, instead of returning to Ngorongoro, you can fly directly to Zanzibar from Serengeti.
Departure Points for Fly-In Safaris: Fly-in safaris can commence from major international airports in Tanzania:
- Zanzibar – A popular tourist destination with flight connections to most national parks.
- Dar es Salaam – The financial hub, offering flights to various airports and airstrips across Tanzania.
- Kilimanjaro Airport – Closest to the northern circuit parks, providing charter flights to the northern parks.
- Arusha – The safari hub with charter flights to the northern parks, including Serengeti, Manyara, and Tarangire.
- Mwanza – A port city with flights to parks like the Serengeti.
Costs of Charter Flights: The cost of charter flights varies, with daily scheduled routes ranging between $270 to $380. For smaller groups or individuals, charter flights can be arranged at a cost starting from $500, with a minimum of 2 participants. Chartering a flight for a small group (12 people) can range from $300 to $600.
Considerations Before Booking a Charter Flight: Given the vast size of some national parks with multiple airstrips, it’s crucial to communicate and confirm the specific airstrip for landing, ensuring proximity to areas of interest within the park.
Sample Routes:
- Arusha to Manyara to Serengeti
- Arusha to Serengeti
- Manyara to Tarangire
- Serengeti to Manyara to Arusha to Dar es Salaam to Zanzibar
- Serengeti to Selous to Dar es Salaam to Zanzibar
- Dar es Salaam to Mafia
- Dar es Salaam to Zanzibar
- Dar es Salaam to Pemba
- Dar es Salaam to Serengeti
- Dar es Salaam to Manyara
- Dar es Salaam to Mikumi
- Dar es Salaam to Ruaha
- Zanzibar to Dar es Salaam
- Zanzibar to Selous
- Zanzibar to Serengeti
- Zanzibar to Mikumi
- Zanzibar to Ruaha
- Selous to Mikumi
Note: Other routes can be arranged with a minimum of 2 participants.
Keep in mind that flying between airstrips within the same park may be possible but might not be the most cost-effective decision.
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