Arusha Serengeti
About 1 to 2 hoursSkip the long drive in or out of the park. Fly one way and drive the other, and you see the Ngorongoro highlands without doing the road twice.
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Internal flights · Tanzania
Fly Between the Wild Places
Swap a full day on the road for an hour in the air. We book scheduled and private bush flights from Arusha, Kilimanjaro and Zanzibar to airstrips across the Serengeti, the northern parks, the remote south and west, and the islands.
01 · Why fly
Why Fly?
Tanzania is big. The drive from Arusha to the central Serengeti takes most of a day; the flight takes about an hour.
Bush flights turn travel days into extra time in the parks. You can reach the far north of the Serengeti for the river crossings, the remote south for the calving season, or the wild parks of Ruaha and Mahale that are simply too far to drive.
We book flights on the airlines we trust, time them around your climb or safari, and make sure there's always a guide or driver waiting when you land. You just choose where you want to wake up.
By road · Arusha to central Serengeti
Most of a dayThrough the Ngorongoro highlands on long, dusty park roads.By air · Arusha to Seronera
About an hourLand in the middle of the park in time for an afternoon game drive.The airlines we fly with
02 · Popular routes
The Flights We Book Most
Most of our guests fly at least one of these. Flight times are approximate and vary with stops along the way.
Kilimanjaro or Arusha Zanzibar
About 1 hour 15 minutesStraight from the mountain to the beach. Daily scheduled flights, timed around your descent so you're not waiting at the airport.
Serengeti Zanzibar
Direct, often with one stopLeave the plains after a morning game drive and be on the sand by the afternoon, with no backtracking to Arusha.
03 · Where we fly
Airstrips Across Tanzania
From the famous Serengeti strips to remote parks and quiet islands, these are the places we can fly you. Tap an airstrip to see it on the map.
Map not to scale · routes shown from Arusha & Kilimanjaro
Not on the list? Ask us. Between scheduled flights and private charters, we can reach almost any airstrip in Tanzania.
04 · Our airlines
Who You'll Fly With
We work with established Tanzanian airlines that fly these routes every day, and choose the best one for each leg of your trip.
Coastal Aviation
One of Tanzania's longest-running bush airlines, with scheduled flights linking the northern parks, Ruaha, the coast and the islands.
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Auric Air
A wide scheduled network across the Serengeti airstrips, the southern parks, Pemba and Mafia, plus private charters.
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Miracle Air
A newer Tanzanian airline connecting Zanzibar, Arusha and the central Serengeti, with lounge access in Arusha.
We also work with other licensed Tanzanian carriers when the route calls for it, and arrange private charters on request.
05 · Good to know
Flying in the Bush
Small planes, short runways and a bit of adventure. Here's what to expect.
Luggage
Pack soft, pack light
Light aircraft usually allow around 15 to 20 kg per person in a soft bag, including hand luggage. Hard suitcases often won't fit in the hold. We'll confirm the exact allowance for your airline.
Stops
Expect a few touchdowns
Scheduled bush flights work like a bus route, dropping off and picking up at several airstrips on the way. It's part of the fun, and often the best game viewing of the day.
On the ground
Someone's always waiting
Your guide or camp vehicle meets you on the airstrip, and we arrange drivers at every airport. You'll never be left wondering how to get to the lodge.
Private
Charters when it suits
Short on time, travelling as a group, or heading somewhere remote like Mahale? A private charter flies on your schedule, straight to the airstrip you need.
06 · How it works
Three Steps, No Stress
01
Tell us your plan
Your climb or safari dates, where you'd like to go, and how you like to travel.
02
We build the routing
We pick the right airline and flights, and time them around your game drives, descent and connections.
03
Everything's confirmed
Flights, transfers and allowances are confirmed in one itinerary, with one team in Tanzania to call.
07 · FAQ
Flight Questions, Answered
No. We usually build flights into our climbs and safaris, but we're happy to arrange internal flights and transfers on their own. Just get in touch with your dates.
Most light aircraft allow around 15 to 20 kg per person, including hand luggage, in a soft-sided bag. Allowances vary by airline and aircraft, so we'll confirm yours before you travel.
Driving shows you the landscape and costs less. Flying saves most of a day each way and is ideal if you're short on time or heading deep into the north or south of the park. Many guests drive in and fly out to get the best of both.
Yes. Several airlines fly from the Serengeti airstrips to Zanzibar, so you don't have to go back through Arusha. It's how our 12-day safari and Zanzibar trip ends.
We only book with established Tanzanian operators who fly these routes every day. If weather or schedules change, our team on the ground rearranges your connections for you.
Yes. Charters are a great option for families and groups, for tight schedules, or for remote parks like Mahale and Ruaha where scheduled flights are less frequent.
Where do you want to land?
Tell us your dates and where you'd like to go. We'll find the right flights and handle every connection on the ground.