Top 5 Fly-in Camps in Tanzania
Tanzania is a wildlife-rich country, known worldwide for its unique adventures. While drive-in safaris are famous and more rewarding, flying saves time in accessing remote destinations. Beyond saving time, flying makes you witness lake vistas, majestic mountains, and verdant plains from above.
If you are thinking about a fly-in, fly-out safari, we bet you prefer staying in lodges near airstrips or those with private airstrips. As your seasoned tour operator, we’ve carefully handpicked five camps perfect for a fly-in safari. And to add to the thrill, wildlife experiences in these lodges are quite spectacular. Here’s our list.
Singita Sasakwa Lodge (Serengeti)
Set in a private reserve in the Serengeti’s Western Corridor, Singita Sasakwa Lodge blends game viewing with comfort in the colonial-style explorer camps. If you think Serengeti is crowded in the high season, think again. The private 350,000-acre Singita Grumeti Reserve, in which Sasakwa is located, limits the number of guests to allow wildlife to thrive. Plus, higher rates set the standards for a few high-end travelers to go there.
There’s a private airstrip named after this lodge: Sasakwa Airstrip, which serves guests staying in this private reserve. Apart from Sasakwa Lodge, this airstrip also serves other lodges owned and run by Singita, including Sabora Tented Camp, Faru Faru, Milele, and Explore. Experiences offered in the private reserve include off-road game driving, night safari drives, and bush walks, all of which are restricted in the main park.
Jongomero Camp (Ruaha)
If you want to explore wildlife alone and far from the crowd-packed northern parks, head south in Ruaha National Park. Jongomero Camp is a unique safari camp, known for authentic safari experiences and high-end luxury. Unlike the northern parks, where drive-in safaris are common, Ruaha and other southern parks are best experienced on a fly-in safari.
As pioneers of wildlife safaris in the South, Jongomero Camp has an airstrip nearby, Jongomero Airstrip, two kilometers (10 minutes) from the camp. So, you can access it through a 45-minute flight from Dar es Salaam to Jongomero. No hassle. As for safari activities, this camp goes beyond the ordinary, offering private game drives, boat safaris, night game drives, and guided bush walks. There’s comfort in its 12 rooms, not to mention personalized services.
Mwiba Lodge (Serengeti) – Top 5 Fly-in Camps in Tanzania
Bordering the top wildlife sanctuaries, Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater, is the Legendary Mwiba Lodge. The lodge is in the private concession, Mwiba Wildlife Reserve, which makes it even more spectacular. Guests can simply hop into light, private-chartered aircraft and land at the exclusive Mwiba Airstrip. Flights are available from Arusha ( Various airlines, such as Air Excel, Coastal Aviation, and Auric Air, operate to this airstrip).
The elegant Mwiba Lodge features 10 tents, each with an en suite bathroom. Since it’s located in a private concession, the sky is your limit. Night drives, guided walks, off-road game drives… and more, all coming on top of personalized service and al fresco dining. Mwiba is also great for witnessing the Great Migration, especially in May and November as herds spread into the 125,000-acre concession in the southeastern region of the Serengeti.
Beho Beho Camp (Nyerere) – Top 5 Fly-in Camps in Tanzania
Nyerere (previously Selous) deserves a spot in the top wildlife destinations in Africa. But a few people know it because of its remoteness. To get to it, you will have to fly to the southeastern region of Tanzania. Here, you will find the oldest camp in Tanzania, Beho Beho Camp. Started as a hunting camp in 1968, Beho Beho is a family-run camp in the remote south of Tanzania.
The exceptional camp offers another level of comfort. Visitors on a fly-in safari can land on the Beho Beho Airstrip, which is just five minutes from the camp. Services offered here are exceptional, perfect for couples and families. You can enjoy a variety of safari activities, including night drives, boat safaris in the Rufiji River and lakes, and fly camping.
Klein’s Camp (Serengeti) – Top 5 Fly-in Camps in Tanzania
Klein’s Camp is located in the northeast of the Serengeti in the Loliondo Game Controlled Area. The camp is one of the luxurious ones owned by &Beyond. Sitting in its 24,700-acre private concession, Klein’s Camp features just ten cottages. And you will enjoy plenty of activities, including night game drives, bush walks, and off-road game drives.
The airstrip, Klein’s Airstrip, is a one-and-a-half-hour drive to the camp. Several airlines offer scheduled and chartered flights to this airstrip. If you stay at this camp, you have good chances to spot the Great Migration, especially from June to November. A cultural visit to the Maasai is also a perfect way to conclude your tour.
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