🛻 Flying Safari vs. Driving Safari: What’s best for Your Tanzania Adventure?

Planning a safari to Tanzania? One of the key decisions is whether to go for a flying safari or a driving safari. Both have their pros and cons—here’s what you need to know to choose what suits you best.

✈️ Flying Safari

What it is: Guests fly in light aircraft from one park to another, landing at bush airstrips near the camps.

✅ Pros

Saves time – ideal if you’re short on days

Spectacular aerial views of landscapes

Avoids long road journeys

Great for reaching remote camps like Namiri Plains or Lamai Serengeti

❌ Cons

More expensive than driving

Strict luggage limits (soft bags, ~15kg max)

Less interaction with local areas en route

🚐 Driving Safari

What it is: A private guide drives you between parks, often starting from Arusha.

✅ Pros

More affordable and flexible

Great for exploring diverse scenery along the way

Keep the same guide throughout your trip

Stop for photos or local experiences at your own pace

❌ Cons

Long drives (e.g., Arusha to Serengeti takes 7–8 hrs)

Roads can be bumpy or dusty

Less time in the parks if travel days are long

🤔 So, What’s Best?

Short on time or prefer luxury? Go for a flying safari.

Want more flexibility and a deeper connection with the journey? Choose a driving safari.

Many guests choose a combo: drive into the parks, then fly back to Arusha or Zanzibar.

Need help planning the best route? We’ll tailor your safari based on time, budget, and travel style—just reach out!