Fly-in Safaris & Serengeti Balloon Flights | Exuberant Kilimanjaro Safaris

Fly-in Safaris

Fly-in Safaris & Serengeti Balloon Flights | Exuberant Kilimanjaro Safaris

Skip the long drives with a fly-in safari between airstrips, or add a sunrise hot air balloon flight over the Serengeti to your itinerary.

Safari Information

Fly-in Safaris in Tanzania

Fly-in safaris use scheduled light-aircraft flights between airstrips to move you between parks quickly, maximising time in the bush over long drive days. We arrange fly-in sectors as part of a complete safari, coordinating your ground transfers, accommodation and onward travel.

Airstrip selection

The Serengeti and surrounding parks are served by several airstrips, each closest to a different region. The right airstrip depends on where the wildlife is for your month and where your camp sits; we match the airstrip to your confirmed accommodation rather than assuming a single gateway.

Intermediate stops & routing

Light-aircraft flights often make intermediate stops at other airstrips to drop off or collect passengers, so a flight may not be direct. Routing and total travel time depend on the schedule and other bookings on the same sector.

Baggage limits & confirmation

Light-aircraft impose strict baggage limits — typically a soft-sided bag of around 15 kg per person, including hand luggage. We confirm the exact limit, weight and piece rules for your operator before you fly; excess luggage may require a separate arrangement or seat.

Ground transfers

On arrival, your camp or lodge collects you from the airstrip in a shared or private 4x4. Transfer time from airstrip to camp varies and is confirmed with your accommodation; some camps are close to an airstrip and others require a game drive to reach.

Drive-in / fly-out combinations

Many guests drive into the Serengeti — with game viewing along the way — and fly out to Arusha or Zanzibar, avoiding the return drive. The reverse, or a fully fly-in / fly-out itinerary, is also possible. We tailor the mix to your time, budget and the regions you want to reach.

Serengeti balloon flights

A hot-air-balloon flight is an optional excursion, separately charged unless expressly included in your written quotation, and arranged on a morning you are already staying overnight in the Serengeti. It is subject to operator availability, weather and a suitable overnight location. For full details, launch areas, eligibility and pricing, see our dedicated Serengeti Balloon Safaris page.

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