Serengeti National Park

Most safaris to the Serengeti start from the town of Arusha. The best option to get there is to fly into Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) which is situated about 46km/29mi from Arusha. It is also possible to fly into Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR), just outside of Dar es Salaam, and fly on to Arusha Airport (ARK) or Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO).

There are regular flights from Arusha to several airstrips inside the park.

It's also possible to drive; the trip is about 325km/202mi and will take about eight hours. It is a bumpy ride but it's scenic and you'll see some wildlife on the way.

As the trip takes you through the Ngorongoro Conservation area, a popular option is to fly one way, and drive the other way taking in an overnight stop to visit the Ngorongoro Crater. Coming from the crater, the distance to the Seronera area in the Serengeti is about 140km/90mi, and the driving time is about three hours.

Airlines & Ticket Prices

Please check Skyscanner to see which airlines can take you to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) or Arusha Airport (ARK), and what tickets would cost.

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Domestic Flights

Domestic and charter flights between parks are usually booked by tour operators as part of the tour package. Domestic flights can be booked with several local carriers:

• Coastal Aviation flies to Serengeti
• Safari Air Link flies to Serengeti
• Auric Air flies to Serengeti
• Air Tanzania flies to Kilimanjaro Airport
• Precision Air flies to Serengeti, Arusha and Kilimanjaro Airport
• Regional Air flies to Serengeti, Arusha and Kilimanjaro Airport
• ZanAir flies to Arusha

Passport, Visa & Other Entry Requirements

Please check our Getting There – Tanzania page to learn more about passport, visa, COVID-19 and other entry requirements.

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