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Airport for Serengeti & Arusha to Serengeti Flights
The most convenient way to get from Arusha to Serengeti is to fly from Arusha to one of the Serengeti’s seven airstrips.
Arusha is served by two airports: Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) and Arusha Airport (ARK).
There are flights to the Serengeti from both these airports.
It can take between 1 and 5 hours to fly from Arusha to one of seven airstrips within the Serengeti National Park depending on what the endpoints of your flight are.
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All flights are operated by local airlines such as Grumeti Air and Coastal Aviation.
Once you land at one of the Serengeti’s airstrips, you will be picked up by staff from wherever you will be staying and driven to your lodge.
This can take another 45 minutes to 2 hours depending on where you will be staying.
If you are looking for a faster and even more convenient option than this, a scheduled or private charter flight is the way to go.
Some of the more exclusive lodges have their own airstrips and are able to arrange direct scheduled and/or private charter flights from Kilimanjaro International Airport or Arusha Airport to their airstrip.
If you prefer to travel by road from Arusha to Serengeti, it will take approximately eight hours.
An overnight stay at one or more wildlife sites en route is a good way to break up this journey.
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Serengeti to Arusha Flight
Flights from Serengeti to Arusha offer a convenient and scenic way to travel between these two iconic locations in Tanzania.
These flights are typically operated by small regional airlines, such as Coastal Aviation, Auric Air, and Regional Air, which use small aircraft like Cessnas or Caravans.
The journey provides stunning aerial views of the Serengeti National Park, the Great Rift Valley, and, occasionally, Mount Kilimanjaro on clear days.
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Key Details Including (Airports Near Serengeti National Park):
- Duration: The flight typically takes around 1 to 1.5 hours, depending on the specific airstrip in the Serengeti you’re departing from.
- Airstrips: In the Serengeti, there are several airstrips such as Seronera, Kogatende, and Grumeti, each servicing different regions of the park. Flights from these airstrips land at Arusha Airport (ARK), which is closer to the city center than Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO).
- Baggage Allowance: Due to the smaller size of the aircraft, baggage allowance is usually limited to around 15 kg (33 lbs) per passenger, with excess luggage requiring additional arrangements or fees.
- Scheduling: Flights are often scheduled around safari activities, with early morning or late afternoon departures, allowing travelers to maximize their time in the park.
These flights are popular among tourists who want to save time and enjoy the picturesque landscapes from above.
They also serve as a practical connection for those moving between different safari lodges or between the Serengeti and other Tanzanian destinations like Zanzibar or Dar es Salaam.
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Cape Town to Serengeti Flights
You cannot fly directly from Cape Town to the Serengeti.
The easiest way to fly on this route is to fly from Cape Town to Dar es Salaam with an airline that flies internationally such as Kenya Airways, Ethiopian Airlines, or Airlink, and then fly between Dar es Salaam and the Serengeti with a smaller Tanzanian airline such as Coastal Aviation or Auric Air.
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This is an amazing post about the Ngorongoro Conversation Area! Did you know that when the Ngorongoro Crater was still a massive supervolcano it stood to be taller than Africa’s current highest point – Mt. Kilimanjaro? I found this fact interesting and wanted to share it with you. And now it’s home to amazing wildlife! I’ve heard so much about the Ngorongoro Conversation Area being one of the best spots to visit if I want to get a glimpse of an amazing array of wildlife. Apparently, it is home to close to 25,000 wild creatures. Definitely thinking of visiting here.
Hi Ana,
Welcome to Chick About Town! Thanks for the kudos on this post.
Yes, I did know about the volcano that created the crater being taller than Mt. Kilimanjaro. I thought that was a fascinating fact too. 🙂
You have never visited the Crater before? You must do this some time soon. I am Tanzanian and it is possibly my favourite place in the country. It’s truly stupendous and breathtaking.
I can’t wait to hear what you think of it when you finally visit.
Biche