Welcome to your flying safari in Tanzania! Upon arrival, you will be transferred to your hotel. Your room will be available from approximately 2:00 PM. Before then, you can leave your luggage, relax by the pool, or explore the surroundings on your own. Optional bookable activities: Half-day tour of Dar es Salaam, excursion to the historic city of Bagamoyo (extra night recommended).

1 night · Double room · With breakfast

Today your flying safari in Tanzania truly begins: After breakfast, you'll depart for the airport. At 10:30 a.m. (arrival: 12:00 p.m., baggage allowance including hand luggage: 15 kg), you'll take a bush plane to Mikumi National Park. Mikumi National Park is the third largest national park in the country. While the western and eastern parts of the reserve are characterized by dense miombo woodlands, the northern and eastern parts feature vast grasslands reminiscent of the famous Serengeti. Mikumi National Park offers excellent wildlife viewing opportunities. Among the animals you might encounter on your flying safari are elephants, buffalo, lions, leopards, zebras, wildebeest, and various species of gazelles and antelopes.

2 nights · Double room · Full board

You have a full day of your Tanzanian fly-in safari to explore Mikumi National Park. The Mkata floodplain, where numerous animals congregate, is the hub of your activities. All game drives will be arranged directly by your camp.

After breakfast and an early morning game drive, your Tanzanian air safari continues. At 12:20 pm you will fly towards Ruaha National Park, where you are expected to land at 1:25 pm. Please note the baggage limit of 15 kg in total, including hand luggage. After landing, you will be met at the airstrip and transferred to your camp. In the afternoon you will embark on your first game drive in Ruaha National Park. This expansive national park is larger than the Serengeti and is characterized by diverse savannah landscapes, rivers, and woodlands. Your camp for the next two nights is situated on a seasonal river, surrounded by shady trees. The safari tents are simply and functionally furnished and have everything you need for a comfortable stay. A unique feature is the open-air showers. Due to the camp's location, elephants regularly wander into the area, so with a bit of luck, you might even spot some wildlife right from the camp.

2 nights · Double room · Full board

In recent years, Ruaha National Park has become one of the most popular national parks in southern Tanzania. It's a fantastic destination for fly-in safaris. The areas around the Great Ruaha River, in particular, boast a very high concentration of wildlife, especially during the dry season. Crocodiles and hippos abound in the river itself, while elephants (approximately 10,000 in the park), buffalo, lions, leopards, cheetahs, wild dogs, sable and roan antelope, giraffes, zebras, warthogs, mongooses, and much more can be found along its banks. A true must-see on your Tanzanian safari. In the evenings, you can reminisce about your experiences around the campfire at your authentic camp.

After a hearty breakfast, you'll enjoy one last game drive in Ruaha National Park. In the early afternoon, your guide will transfer you to Ruaha Airstrip, located within the park. Here, he'll bid you farewell, and you'll depart by Safari Air Link at 1:45 PM (arriving at 3:40 PM) for Nyerere National Park (part of the Selous Game Reserve). Upon arrival at the airstrip, you'll be greeted and transferred to your camp at Lake Manze. In the afternoon, you'll participate in one of the offered safari activities.

3 nights · Double room · Full board

The Selous Game Reserve (part of which was renamed "Nyerere National Park" in 2020) is considered the largest game reserve on the African continent. It covers an area larger than Switzerland. The northern section, open to photo safaris, includes both miombo tree savannahs and open grasslands and savannahs. The mighty Rufiji River, which meanders gently through the landscape, is a unique feature. The wildlife of the Selous Game Reserve includes elephants, buffalo, giraffes, lions, wild dogs, wildebeest, zebras, gazelles, various antelope species, and much more. You'll enjoy the last few days of your Tanzanian fly-in safari. You'll take a morning bush walk and an impressive boat safari on Lake Manze. Your camera will be clicking constantly – the sheer number of animals, including hippos, crocodiles, and numerous bird species, will leave you in awe. You'll enjoy your dinner around the campfire at your camp – and you might even spot some wildlife. But don't worry: a Maasai will always be there to look after your well-being throughout your stay.

After breakfast, you will be taken by vehicle to the airfield and fly at 4:00 pm with Safari Air Link (arrival 4:35 pm) to Dar es Salaam, where your impressive fly-in safari ends. If you don't want to say goodbye to Tanzania on day 9 of your flying safari, we would be happy to plan your onward stay with you, e.g. in Zanzibar or on the Swahili mainland coast. FLYING SAFARI IN SOUTHERN TANZANIA.