How to get to Serengeti National Park : Despite being situated in a rather isolated region of the world, Serengeti National Park is nonetheless easily reachable by both road and air travel. Arusha, Zanzibar, or Kilimanjaro International Airport (KIA) are the starting points for many visitors’ Serengeti safari excursions. After that, you can either take a quick safari vehicle transfer to your preferred lodging or stay in your preferred lodging.
The Serengeti is relatively simple to access, despite being one of the few locations where nature’s long-standing laws and seasonal cycles have remained mostly unaltered. The best option is to fly from Arusha to one of the park’s seven airstrips. Booking an overland safari in a 4×4 safari vehicle from Arusha to Serengeti National Park and stopping at one or more parks along the way is also practical. Of course, it’s also feasible to combine these choices; arrange a one-way overland safari in the Serengeti and take a flight back to Arusha.
AIR TRAVEL TO THE SERENGETI
International air travel: The airport at Kilimanjaro International (JRO), located between the cities of Moshi and Arusha, is the suggested point of entry for international flights and visitors who wish to visit the Serengeti national park. The distance between the airport and the southern entrance of the park is roughly 200 miles (320 kilometers). There are numerous choices for international flights to Kilimanjaro International airport the entering point of Serengeti National Park, some of them including:
- KLM Royal Dutch Airlines
- Turkish Airlines
- Kenya Airways and
- Ethiopian Airlines
Nairobi (NBO) in Kenya, which provides more options for international flights, is connected daily to Kilimanjaro International Airport. British Airways, Emirates, and other airlines also fly into Tanzania’s capital city of Dar es Salaam (DAR). One thing to keep in mind is that getting to Dar es Salaam might necessitate an additional overnight stay and a domestic flight on a small regional carrier with luggage restrictions.
Regional air travel: It is best to travel to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) or Arusha Airport for a fly-in safari to the Serengeti. From there, a flight to one of the seven airstrips located inside Serengeti National Park will take between one and five hours.
Local airlines like Grumeti Air or Coastal Aviation run all of the flights. The resort employees will pick you up and take you to your destination, where a soft drink will be waiting once you have landed on the runway. Additionally, flights are available from Wilson Airport (WIL) and Jomo Kenyatta Airport (NBO) in Nairobi to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO).
The preferred airport for travelers from the Lake Victoria region is Mwanza Airport (MWZ). Additionally, there are direct flights from the Serengeti to Zanzibar, Dar es Salaam, and other Tanzanian national parks like Tarangire and Lake Manyara National Park.
Serengeti private fly-in safaris
The best option for traveling privately is on a scheduled flight or a private charter. Some of the more upscale hotels have their own airstrips, and direct scheduled flights as well as private charter flights can be arranged from Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) or Arusha Airport (ARK) to their airstrip.
ROAD TRAVEL TO SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK
Serengeti drive-in safaris: Road travel with a drive-in safari reservation is the most common method of accessing Serengeti National Park. Drive-in safaris typically begin there as it will take around nine hours to go from the city of Arusha to the Serengeti National Park.
Serengeti self-drive safaris: When traveling by rental car, the Serengeti National Park is reachable (this is not recommended much). Please be aware that driving across the Serengeti National Park requires cautious planning. A 4×4 vehicle is necessary to be able to access all roads all year long.
SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK’S ENTRANCE GATES
The Naabi Hill Gate, Ndabaka Gate, Klein’s Gate, and Bologonja Gate are the four main entry and exit points for the Serengeti National Park.
Naabi Hill’s Gate: The Serengeti National Park’s main entrance lies here, making it the busiest entryway. Seronera is located about 45 kilometers from Naabi Hills Gate. The gate is open daily from 6:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m.
Ndabaka Gate: main entrance to the Western Corridor, 145 kilometers from Seronera and around 1.5 hours’ journey from Mwanza city-Tanzania second largest city after Dar es Salaam. Please be aware that last access is at 16h00 despite the gate being open daily from 06h00 to 18h00.
Klein’s Gate: The far northeastern corner of the Serengeti is where Klein’s Gate is located. Please be aware that last access is at 16h00 despite the gate being open daily from 06h00 to 18h00.
The Bologonja Gate: The Bologonja Gate is a crossing point into or out of Kenya.
