4 Days Serengeti Seronera flying Safari - Big Five & Migration
The 4 Days Serengeti Seronera Fly-In Safari is a well-paced, classic safari that takes you straight into the wildlife-rich heart of Serengeti National Park. Seronera Valley, in the park’s central area, is famous for its year-round game viewing and dense predator populations. Also has striking scenery, with ancient granite kopjes rising from the plains. By flying directly into Seronera, this 4 day Serengeti safari cuts out long road journeys.
So, it allows more time where it matters most, out on game drives. The Seronera Valley is home to large numbers of lions, leopards, cheetahs, hyenas, elephants, and buffalo, alongside vast herds of plains game. This concentration of animals makes it a prime spot for seeing the Big Five animals in Tanzania, and it’s a pretty sure bet.
Where to Stay in Seronera Area for your 4 days wildlife Safari (2026 Price Estimates, Per Person Sharing/Night)
Prices for these Seronera Lodges vary by season. So, these are approximate mid-range to luxury Serengeti Lodges near Seronera (based on current trends; confirm for exact dates):
- Budget/Mid-Range:
- Heritage Central Tented Camp ($150–$250)
- Seronera Wildlife Lodge ($160-$300) (central, reliable)
- Mid-to-High:
- KumbuKumbu Luxury Tented Camp ($240-$400)
- Olmara Camp ($350-$500) (serene, great views)
- Luxury:
- Serengeti Savannah Camps ($400+)
- Serengeti Sametu Camp – ($500+)
- Serengeti Luxury Retreat ($600+ (premium comfort))
This 4 days Serengeti Seronera fly in safari itinerary features Olmara Camp (comfortable mid-luxury with wilderness views).
Quick Overview of Your 4-Day Seronera Fly-In Safari from Arusha
This 4 days Seronera Serengeti fly in safari is all about diving straight into the central heart of the park. You fly in from Arusha to skip the long drive. Also, spend three nights at the peaceful Olmara Camp (about 1 hr 20 min from Seronera Airstrip, in the eastern/central transition zone with great big-cat sightings). So, enjoy relaxed game drives focused on lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, and seasonal migration action.
- Day 1 – Morning charter flight from Arusha to Seronera Airstrip (45–60 min). Then, an afternoon game drive through the Seronera area to spot elephants, zebras, and hopefully lions gearing up for a hunt. Transfer to Olmara Camp for check-in, sundowners, and dinner.
- Day 2 – Full day of game drives: early breakfast at camp, morning drive when predators are most active, bush picnic lunch, then afternoon/evening drives for more action.
- Day 3 – Early start for a sunrise game drive into Seronera Valley. Spend the day tracking herds (wildebeest migration passages if seasonal) and big cats. Evening bush dinner under the stars.
- Day 4 – Sunrise game drive to chase the Big Five. Then, a bush breakfast at a scenic spot, and a visit to a nearby Maasai community. Back to camp for lunch, pack up, transfer to Seronera Airstrip, and afternoon charter flight back to Arusha.
In a nutshell, 4 days / 3 nights in Seronera Area • Fly-in for max game time • Centered on Seronera Serengeti’s predators, kopjes, rivers, and migration vibes • Comfortable stay at Olmara Camp with wilderness immersion.
What’s Included
- Round-trip charter flights from Arusha to Seronera Airstrip and vice versa
- 3 nights accommodation at Olmara Camp in Seronera Area of Serengeti (comfortable tents with great views and wildlife nearby)
- All meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner—including bush picnics, sunrise breakfasts, and camp dinners)
- Seronera wildlife daily game drives in a 4×4 vehicle with an expert English-speaking guide
- All Serengeti National Park entrance and conservation fees
- Bottled water, teas/coffees during activities
- Transfers, luggage handling, and camp activities like sundowners
What’s Not Included (Exclusions)
- International flights to/from Arusha
- Travel insurance (strongly recommended and often required)
- Tanzania entry visa fees
- Personal expenses (extra drinks, laundry, souvenirs, tips)
- Optional add-ons (e.g., hot-air balloon ~$500–600 pp, any extra Maasai village fees if applicable)
- Gratuities for your guide and camp staff (customary: $10–20 pp/day for guide is appreciated)
- Anything not listed in the inclusions
Cancellation Note: Flexible discussions possible up to 7 days before departure (full policy shared on booking).
Top Things to Do in your 4 days Seronera flying safari in Serengeti
- Game Drives – Multiple sessions daily (morning, afternoon, full-day) in a 4×4 with your guide. Linger at lion prides on kopjes, watch cheetahs hunt on open plains, spot leopards in trees, or catch elephants and buffalo at the Seronera River.
- Bush Meals & Sundowners – Sunrise breakfasts out on the plains, shaded picnic lunches under acacias, and evening drinks.
- Wildlife Tracking & Migration Viewing – Follow predator tracks, explore quieter areas around kopjes and rivers.
- Maasai Cultural Visit – Meet the local Maasai community, see traditional crafts and huts, learn about their way of life, and enjoy a gentle nature walk in Serengeti.
- Optional Extras (extra cost): Hot air balloon safari in Serengeti over Seronera at dawn.
The private/small-group feel means no rushing on this 4 days Seronera wildlife safari. So, you set the pace for deeper, uncrowded sightings in this predator hotspot.
4 days Seronera flying Safari Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Fly to Seronera Area of Serengeti & Afternoon Game Drive
Depart from Arusha Airport and then connect to your charter flight to Seronera Airstrip in Serengeti National Park. The charter flight from Arusha to Seronera Airstrip is 1 hour 45 minutes long and it is the fastest way to get to Serengeti. As you approach Serengeti, your eyes will meet an aerial, picturesque, breathtaking scenery of the wild. Reach the Seronera Airstrip, and then have a meal with other tourists before your Seronera wildlife safari begins. As soon as you’re finished, have a guided late afternoon game drive through the Seronera Area of Serengeti. So, see movement of herbivores, such as elephants and zebras grazing on the grasslands of the Serengeti pathways.
If you’re lucky, you will also see the lions begin their hunt or engulf their prey. Next, be driven to Olmara Camp in Serengeti, that is a 1-hour and 20-minute drive from Seronera. Additionally, it has a great, serene view of the wilderness. So, this is where you will spend the rest of the nights in Seronera Valley and have dinner.
Day 2: Full Day Game Drives in Serengeti’s Seronera Area
Breakfast is served at the dining lounge off the Olmara camp at 8:30 in the morning. Later, proceed for a morning morning game drive through Serengeti to track the Seronera wildlife. Morning game Drives in this area usually capture wild animals’ activities at their optimum. So, it is the best time to view predators, surveying the land for their prey. So, watch elephants and other animals drinking water from the Seronera River. Later, have a packed meal for your lunch break before you proceed for your evening game drive through Seronera area.
In the evening, sit in the open compound of that Olmara camp, as you share a cup of locally made tea with an evening snack, as you get to interact with other travelers to Seronera.
Day 3: Seronera Valley & Wildebeest Migration Routes Exploration
Arise for an early morning game drive in Serengeti as you head to the Seronera Valley. So, this is where you will have a morning bush breakfast pre-arranged in proximity to the Seronera valley. Enjoy this meal as you check in the intensifying view of the numerous prides of lions roaming around in the valley. Also, spot the various wild animals like zebras African elephants, gazelles and many more.
In the day, witness the wildebeest migration in Seronera Serengeti and crossings of these animals including wildebeests, zebras and impalas at the Seronera River. In the night, have a classy wilderness dinner as you gaze the stars in the dark painted sky. However, if it is a rainy night, you will dine at the restaurant of camp where you will served with different African-inspired cuisines.
Day 4: Big Five Game Drive in Seronera, Maasai Visit & Fly Back to Arusha
At 7:30 in the morning, take a sunrise game drive through the park. Also, enjoy a bush breakfast at one of the picnic sites in the Seronera Valley. After the meal, continue with the game drives and track down the big five animals in Serengeti (lions Leopards rhinos, buffaloes, and elephants). At around midday, visit the Maasai community in Seronera Area and get the opportunity of learning art and crafts designs of these people. Also, take a nature walk through the community as you to tour their traditional huts.
After that, pack your things, check out at your camp and prepare for departure as your 4 days Serengeti Seronera fly in safari comes close to an end. Later, driven back to Seronera Airtrip for your charter flight back to Arusha. Airport.
Worst and Best time to go on this 4 day Seronera WIldlife fly in Safari in Serengeti
Early April to late June is the best time to go for this 4 days Serengeti Seronera wildlife safari for wildlife spotting. Additionally, this is the same period when wildebeests in Serengeti cross the Mara River to go to Masai Mara National Reserve in Kenya. Therefore, it is during this period that tourists in Serengeti witness the wildebeest migration instead of the crowded months of June to October.
And they can also receive best priced offers for this Seronera wildlife Safari and accommodations since it’s likely not to be the peak season. The worst time for this Seronera wildlife safari is during the wet season months in Serengeti from March to May.
