Things to do in Tanzania

The scenic SkySafari flight to Tarangire

There’s a large swamp where animals graze and you’ll often spot elephants and buffalos here – your safari really does start from the air…

By Captain Stephen L. Haybukhai

SkySafari Pilot

SkySafari Aircraft landing Cessna Caravan 208 landing

SkySafari Aircraft, Cessna Caravan interior

Soar above Tarangire National Park in a luxurious 8-seater light aircraft. This is the first flight of our 10-day SkySafari trip in Tanzania, which takes you from Arusha to the elephant-filled plains of Tarangire and UNESCO-listed Ngorongoro Crater, ending in the world-famous Serengeti. We’ll depart in the afternoon after you’ve had lunch at Arusha Coffee Lodge for the 20-25-minute flight to Tarangire National Park.

It’s a very scenic journey that offers views of rolling hills and forested areas, then lush green waterlogged terrain as you swoop in to land at Kuro Airstrip. On the final approach into Tarangire, there’s a large swamp area where animals like to graze and you’ll often spot elephants and buffalos here – your safari really does start from the air.

The SkySafari is very unique, it provides a more intimate safari experience on an executive aircraft, our Cessna Caravan C-208B. This is an extremely versatile, safe and dependable plane; it’s the machine of choice for all bush operations worldwide and seats nine adults with their luggage comfortably.

You’ll be treated like a VIP, with fast-track service through the airport and champagne. Guests love the personalised service, which starts from the minute they arrive in Tanzania, be it flying in our executive aircraft or staying at our luxury camps. I feel incredibly lucky to enjoy aerial views of Tanzania’s amazing wildlife and landscape every day – there’s always something amazing to see.

Available in these itineraries…

Itinerary

Tanzania SkySafari
by Vicki Bramley

Length10 Days

Price range£10,650 - £12,550pp

Alfred & Captain Stephen L. Haybukhai

A seasoned pilot with a passion for Africa, Captain Stephen L. Haybukhai completed his flight training in Canada in 2003. Since then, he’s racked up years of experience flying in East Africa, particularly in Tanzania. Stephen has been a pilot with SkySafari since 2017 and loves experiencing the country’s unique landscape and wildlife from the air.

Captain Stephen L. Haybukhai, Tanzania SkySafari pilot

Plan your holiday withAlfred&

Your journey will start with one of our UK team – someone like Gemma, who's travelled extensively in Tanzania. They’ll shape your ideas into the trip of a lifetime. But they won't do it on their own. They'll draw on the expertise of our contacts on the ground, connecting you to the people who'll make your holiday one you'll always remember - the rangers who'll ensure you'll spot the best wildlife, the village chiefs who'll give you a genuine insight into local life and the camp managers who can recommend the very best spot to enjoy your sundowner.

Gemma Wilson-Dines

Travel Expert for Alfred&

Gemma has been a regular visitor to South Africa favouring the spectacular mountains and cinematic Winelands that draw her back time and time again. Her most recent trip to Tanzania offered a whole new perspective of the Great Migration from the romantic heights of a hot air balloon. On the other side of the world, in extraordinary India, Gemma holds vivid memories close to her heart; of cooking chapatis in Amritsar’s shimmering Golden Temple and the soft summer breeze in Shimla's alpine forest.
Joseph Awe

Cultural guide

Joseph Awe has been a cultural guide in the Lake Eyasi region for over 12 years. He grew up on his family's dairy and onion farm in the region and has close connections with the nearby Hadzabe and Datoga communities. Able to speak their native languages, Joseph has worked as a translator and interpreter for guests visiting the tribes around Lake Eyasi since he was a teenager.
Mary Milanzi

Lemala Tour Guide

Mary Milanzi is proud to be one of Tanzania’s first female guides. Born in Mto wa Mbu, she grew up with a deep love of wildlife and dreamed of getting a job that allowed her to stay close to nature. After completing her tour guide training with Lemala, Mary now leads tuk tuk tours of her home town. She often goes into colleges to give talks that inspire female students to seek out jobs in the tourism industry.
Charles Kisaka

Assistant Manager at Lake Manyara Serena Safari Lodge

Charles Kisaka is from the north-east of Tanzania and studied tourism at college. After graduating, he joined the Serena hotels group and has worked with them for over 15 years. Charles loves his current role as the manager of Lake Manyara Serena Lodge because it allows him to meet guests from different countries and introduce them to the wilds of Tanzania.
Hazel Gumpo

General Manager, Elewana Arusha Coffee Lodge

Hazel Gumpo is a German-trained General Manager with over 25 years of experience in hospitality. She has worked all over Africa and in 2017, was named one of the top 100 most influential tourism personalities in West Africa by the Accra Weizo West African Travel Fair. Hazel is passionate about people development, interior design, creative cooking and hosting.
Philip Mbeke

Camp Manager, Roving Bushtops

Originally from Kenya, Philip Mbeke started his career with Bushtops over 10 years ago as a ranger in the Maasai Mara. Since then, he's worked his way up to become camp manager at Roving Bushtops. Philip loves working in the Serengeti and enjoys the thrill of moving camp around the savannah. He especially likes to see the sparkle in guests' eyes when they first arrive at the roving camp and enjoys spending evenings with them around the campfire.