Serengeti Airstrip-Airport Transfers

From the moment you call up to your arrival, your own personal African safari specialist can help you with international and domestic flight routes, planning game drives and making sure any dietary preferences are accounted for.

PLANNING YOUR INTERNATIONAL & DOMESTIC FLIGHTS:

Tanzania is serviced by a number of international airlines, with Kilimanjaro International Airport being the closest airport for connection to the Serengeti, yet Dar Es Salaam and Zanzibar also providing alternative options. From each international airport, you will need to take a domestic flight into the Serengeti National Park.

Depending on the time of your international flight arrival, it may be necessary to overnight in Arusha, Dar Es Salaam or Zanzibar, prior to flying to the Serengeti the next day. In this guide, we outline details of the flight arrivals into each airport, along with connecting domestic flight information, recommended hotels for overnight stays and ground transfer information. 

Our Safari Experts team would be glad to assist with advising on any questions you may have and would be happy to take care of booking local transfers, accommodation and domestic flights to create the perfect itinerary for the start of your safari adventure.

ARRIVAL FROM KILIMANJARO INTERNATIONAL (JRO)

Kilimanjaro International Airport is service by number of airlines including Condor, Ethiopian Airlines, Fastjet, Kenya Airways, KLM, Lufthansa, Qatar Airways, Precision Air, Safarilink, Turkish Airlines, RwandaAir and Fly Dubai.

 If your international flight arrives before 11:00 am, it is possible to make a same day connection to Seronera Airstrip in the Serengeti (subject to a minimum of 2 passengers being booked on the flight). The flight time from Kilimanjaro International to Seronera Airstrip is approximately one hour. For international flight arrivals before 10:15 am, there is also the option of a one hour land transfer to Arusha Airport, from where you may board a connecting flight to Seronera at 1:00 pm.

Should your international flight arrival time not allow for a same-day connecting flight to Seronera Airstrip, our Safari Expert team would be happy to assist you with arranging a one hour road transfer into the nearby town of Arusha for an overnight stay, from where you can fly to Seronera the  next morning from as early as 7:45 am.

Suggested Arusha Accommodations:  

• Arusha Coffee Lodge
• Legendary Coffee Lodge
• Mount Meru Hotel

ARRIVAL FROM JULIUS NYERERE INTERNATIONAL IN DAR ES SALAAM (DAR)

Julius Nyerere International Airport is served by a number of international airlines including Egypt Air, Emirates, Ethiopian Airlines, Etihad, Fastjet, FlyDubai, Kenya Airways, Malawian Airlines, Precision Air, Qatar Airways, South African Airlines, Turkish Airlines. For international flight arrivals before 7.30am, it is possible to board a connecting flight to Seronera Airstrip from the airport’s domestic terminal (five minute taxi ride from the international terminal), with a flight time of approximately two hours. Alternatively, connecting domestic flights are available to Kilimanjaro International.

If your international flight arrives too late to allow a same day connection, our Reservations team are able to assist with making arrangements for airport transfers to your chosen accommodation for the night, ahead of your early morning flight to the Serengeti the next day from the airport’s domestic terminal.

Suggested Dar Es Salaam Accommodation:

• Hyatt Regency Dar Es Salaam

ARRIVAL FROM  ZANZIBAR INTERNATIONAL

Zanzibar international Airport is serviced by several airlines including Fastjet, FlyDubai, Kenya Airways, Mango, Meridiana, Qatar Airways, Precision Air, Oman Air, Ethiopia Airline and , Turkish Airlines. For international flights that land before 8 am, it is possible to connect on to a domestic flight to the Serengeti on the same day. If your international flight arrives after 8 am, you will be required to spend the night in Zanzibar and fly out early the next morning.

Our Safari Experts team are on hand to help you arrange domestic flights, airport transfers and local accommodation to suit your itinerary.

Suggested Zanzibar Accommodations:

There are a number of beach resorts on the island of Zanzibar for you to choose from, yet for the convenience of an overnight stay, the capital city of Stone Town is situated just a 10 minute drive from the airport.

• Park Hyatt Zanzibar, Stone Town

ARRIVAL FROM NAIROBI AIRPORT:

Jomo Kenyatta international airport is operated by a number airlines including Air Mauritius, British Airways, China Southern, Egypt Air, Emirates, Ethiopian Airlines, Etihad, Fastjet, FlyDubai, Kenya Airways and KLM.

If your international flight lands into Nairobi before 7:00 am, you may have the option to connect onto a domestic flight to Seronera or you can board a short flight to Kilimanjaro International to connect on to Seronera Airstrip on the same day (listed above).  For arrivals into Nairobi later in the day, it is possible to board a late afternoon flight to Kilimanjaro International, from where our Reservations team would be happy to assist you with making airport transfer and overnight accommodation arrangements in Arusha.

Alternatively, you may choose to stay the night in Nairobi and board the early morning flight to Kilimanjaro International to connect onwards to Seronera Airstrip. If your international flight arrives into Nairobi by early afternoon, there is also the option to charter a private flight directly to Seronera the same day.

Suggested Nairobi Accommodations:

• Sankara Nairobi
• Tribe Hotel
• Hemingways Hotel

DOMESTIC FLIGHT CONNECTIONS TO THE SERENGETI

Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti is located in the Central Serengeti, a 45-minute drive from the Seronera Airstrip (SEU). There are four main airports within Tanzania that offer connecting  flights to Seronera Airstrip; Arusha Airport (ARK), Julius Nyerere International in Dar Es Salaam (DAR), Kilimanjaro International (JRO) and Zanzibar (ZNZ).

ARRIVAL FROM ARUSHA AIRPORT (ARK)

Several daily flights to Seronera Airstrip are offered from Arusha Airport by a choice of local airlines, with the latest departure time currently scheduled at 1:00 pm. The direct flight time between Arusha Airport and Seronera Airstrip is approximately 45 minutes.

ARRIVAL FROM KILIMANJARO (JRO)

Dependent on demand, morning flights operate from Kilimanjaro to the Serengeti, with the latest departure at 11am. Otherwise, ground transfers can be arranged to Arusha from where further domestic fights are available.

ARRIVAL FROM DAR ES SALAAM  (DAR)

A number of morning flights are available from Dar Es Salaam. With most flights stopping at local airstrips en route, landing time at Seroenra is usually in the early hours of the afternoon.

ARRIVAL FROM ZANZIBAR (ZNZ)

There is one direct flight from Zanzibar early each morning in a pressurised aircraft that allows for a faster flying time of 2 hours 50 minutes (limited availability). Other non-direct flight routes are also available for a morning departure.

CHARTER FLIGHTS

A choice of private charter aircraft are also available for all of the above mentioned flight routes to allow direct connections to Seronera Airstrip without any other stops en route. Charter flights offer the comfort of a private, pressurized cabin, no weight restriction for luggage and may land at Seronera Airstrip any time during daylight hours (sunset falls between 6:30 pm and 7:00 pm seasonally). Please visit our private charter section for more details.

LOCAL AIRLINES AND LUGGAGE RESTRICTIONS

Local airlines include Air Excel, Costal Aviation, Regional Air, Auric Air and Flighlink. These airlines use Cessna Grand Caravans or similar aircraft, which carry 9 to 13 passengers. Luggage is restricted to 15 kg per passenger and must be carried in soft sided bags or suitcases (no hard shell cases).

How to get to the & Beyond Klein’s Camp Northern Serengeti

In this guide, we’ll detail flight information for Tanzania’s major international airports, along with connecting domestic flight services, ground transport information and recommended hotels for overnight stays during your visit to the &Beyond Klein’s Camp.

If you’d like assistance planning your East African safari, connect with one of our safari specialists to ensure a smooth and hassle-free experience. We’d be happy to assist in answering any questions you may have based on our in-country experience or take care of booking local transfers, accommodation and domestic flights to create an unforgettable safari adventure.

INTERNATIONAL AND DOMESTIC FLIGHT ROUTES TO THE SERENGETI

Tanzania is served by a number of international airlines, including the Julius Nyerere International Airport in Dar es Salaam and the Abeid Amani Karume International Airport in Zanzibar. The Kilimanjaro International Airport in the north of the country is the closest for connections to the Northern Serengeti, although you’ll need to take a domestic flight from all of the international airports to reach the Lobo and Kogatende Airstrips near the &Beyond Klein’s Camp.

Depending on your arrival time, you may need to overnight in Arusha, Dar Es Salaam or Zanzibar prior to flying to the Serengeti the following day.

ARRIVING INTO KILIMANJARO INTERNATIONAL (JRO)

Kilimanjaro International airport is served by a number of international airlines, including Condor, Ethiopian Airlines, Fastjet, Kenya Airways, KLM, Lufthansa, Qatar Airways, Precision Air, Safarilink, Turkish Airlines, RwandaAir and Fly Dubai.

If your international flight arrives before 11:00 am, it’s possible to make a same-day connection to the Kogatendeand Lobo Airstrips (minimum of two passengers). The flight time from Kilimanjaro International Airport is approximately one hour.

Alternatively, if your international flight arrives at the Kilimanjaro International Airport before 10:15 am, you can make the one-hour land transfer to Arusha Airport and board the scheduled connecting flight to the Lobo Airstrip at 1:00 pm.

If your international flight doesn’t allow for a same-day connection to the Kogatende or Lobo Airstrips, we can arrange a one-hour road transfer to Arusha where you can spend the night before connecting to the Serengeti the following morning.

Suggested Arusha Accommodations:  

• Arusha Coffee Lodge
• Legendary Coffee Lodge
• Mount Meru Hotel

ARRIVING INTO JULIUS NYERERE INTERNATIONAL IN DAR ES SALAAM (DAR)

Julius Nyerere International airport is served by a number of airlines, including Egypt Air, Emirates, Ethiopian Airlines, Etihad, Fastjet, FlyDubai, Kenya Airways, Malawian Airlines, Precision Air, Qatar Airways, South African Airlines, Turkish Airlines.

For international flights arriving before 7.30am, it’s possible to get a connecting flight to the Kogatende or Lobo Airstrips. You’ll need to transfer to the airport’s domestic terminal, which is a five-minute taxi ride from the international terminal. The flight time from Dar es Salaam to the Kogatende or Lobo Airstrips is around two hours.

Alternatively, you can book a connecting domestic flight to Kilimanjaro International Airport and proceed from there.

If your international flight doesn’t allow for a same-day connection to the Kogatende or Lobo Airstrips, we can arrange an airport transfer to your chosen accommodation for the night. You can then connect to the Serengeti the following morning from the domestic terminal of the Julius Nyerere International Airport.

Suggested Dar Es Salaam Accommodation:

    •    Hyatt Regency Dar Es Salaam

    •    The Oysterbay Hotel

ARRIVING INTO ZANZIBAR INTERNATIONAL

Zanzibar International Airport is served by a number of airlines, including Fastjet, FlyDubai, Kenya Airways, MANGO, Meridiana, Qatar Airways, Precision Air, Oman Air, Ethiopia Airline and Turkish Airlines.

For international flights that arrive before 8:00 am, it’s possible to connect on a domestic flight to the Serengeti on the same day. If your international flight arrives after 8:00 am, you will need to spend the night in Zanzibar. Our safari team is on hand to arrange domestic flights, airport transfers and local accommodation that suits your flight itinerary.

Suggested Zanzibar Accommodations:

Zanzibar boasts a number of beach resorts where you can relax overnight or for a few days. Alternatively, you can overnight in the charismatic capital of Stone Town, which is just a 10-minute drive from the airport.

    •    Park Hyatt Zanzibar, Stone Town

ARRIVING INTO NAIROBI AIRPORT (JOMO KENYATTA INTERNATIONAL)

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is served by a number of airlines, including Air Mauritius, British Airways, China Southern, Egypt Air, Emirates, Ethiopian Airlines, Etihad, Fastjet, FlyDubai, Kenya Airways and KLM.

If your international flight arrives in Nairobi before 7:00 am, you can connect on a domestic flight to the Kogatendeor Lobo Airstripsthe same day. Alternatively, you can board a short flight to Kilimanjaro International and travel to the Kogatende or Lobo Airstrips from there.  

If you’re arriving into Nairobi later in the day, you can board a late-afternoon flight to the Kilimanjaro International Airport. Our safari experts can organise a ground transfer to Arusha where you can spend the night before an early-morning flight to Kogatende or Lobo the following day.

Alternatively, you may opt to stay the night in Nairobi and board the early morning flight to Kilimanjaro International Airport the following day. From here, you can connect onwards to the Kogatendeor Lobo Airstrips. If your international flight arrives in Nairobi in the early afternoon, you may also charter a private flight directly to the Kogatendeor Lobo Airstrips the same day.

Suggested Nairobi Accommodations:

    •    Sankara Nairobi

    •    Tribe Hotel

    •    Hemingways Hotel

DOMESTIC FLIGHT CONNECTIONS TO THE SERENGETI

The &Beyond Klein’s Camp is located in the far northeast of the Serengeti and just 30 minutes’ drive from the Lobo Airstrip or 1.5 hours from Kogatende Airstrip. There are four main airports in Tanzania that offer connecting flights to the Kogatendeand Lobo Airstrips: Arusha Airport (ARK), Julius Nyerere International in Dar Es Salaam (DAR), Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) and Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ).

TRAVELLING FROM ARUSHA AIRPORT (ARK)

Several daily flights to the Kogatendeand Lobo Airstrips are offered from the Arusha Airport, with the latest departure time currently scheduled at 1:00 pm. The direct flight time between the Arusha Airport and Kogatende/Lobo Airstrip is approximately 20 minutes.

TRAVELLING FROM KILIMANJARO (JRO)

Morning flights also operate from Kilimanjaro International Airport to the Kogatende and Lobo Airstrips, with the latest departure currently scheduled at 11:00 am. Alternatively, ground transfers can be arranged to Arusha where additional domestic flights are scheduled.

TRAVELLING FROM DAR ES SALAAM  (DAR)

Morning flights are available from Dar Es Salaam’s international airport to the Serengeti, although most stop at various other airstrips en route before arriving atthe Lobo Airstrip in the early afternoon.

TRAVELLING FROM ZANZIBAR (ZNZ)

There is currently only one direct flight departing daily from Zanzibar to the Kogatende Airport, with the journey taking around 2 hours 50 minutes. Alternatively, you may opt for a non-direct flight route that will take significantly longer.

CHARTER FLIGHTS

In addition to scheduled flight routes, it’s also possible to charter a private aircraft directly to the Kogatendeor Lobo Airstrips from various international airports in Tanzania, without having to stop en route. Charter flights are in private, pressurised cabins and don’t have luggage weight restrictions like scheduled flights. You can determine the flight time that’s convenient for you, with the option to land at the Kogatende or Lobo Airstrips at any time during daylight hours (sunset is between 6:30 pm and 7:00 pm).

LOCAL AIRLINES AND LUGGAGE RESTRICTIONS

Local Tanzanian airlines include Air Excel, Coastal Aviation, Regional Air, Auric Air and Flightlink. They all use Cessna Grand Caravans or similar aircraft, which are capable of carrying 9 to 13 passengers. Luggage is restricted to 15 kgs per passenger and must be carried in soft-sided bags or suitcases (no hard shell cases are permitted on board).

In this guide, we’ll detail flight information for Tanzania’s major international airports, along with connecting domestic flight services, ground transport information and recommended hotels for overnight stays during your visit to the Serengeti Migration Camp and the Northern Serengeti. The Serengeti Migration Camp is just 40 minutes’ drive from the Lobo Airstrip and two hours from the Kogatende Airstrip, which are both served by several scheduled domestic flights each day. 

If you’d like assistance planning your East African safari, don’t hesitate to connect with one of our safari specialists to help you plan a smooth and hassle-free experience. We’d be happy to assist in answering any questions you may have based on our in-country experience or take care of booking local transfers, accommodation and domestic flights for an unforgettable safari adventure. 

INTERNATIONAL AND DOMESTIC FLIGHT ROUTES TO SERENGETI MIGRATION CAMP

Tanzania is served by a number of international airlines, including the Julius Nyerere International Airport in Dar es Salaam and the Abeid Amani Karume International Airport in Zanzibar. The Kilimanjaro International Airport in the north of the country is the closest for connections to the Northern Serengeti, although you’ll need to take a domestic flight from all of the international airports to reach the Lobo Airstrip near the Serengeti Migration Camp. 

Depending on your arrival time, you may need to overnight in Arusha, Dar Es Salaam or Zanzibar prior to flying to the Serengeti the following day. 

ARRIVING INTO KILIMANJARO INTERNATIONAL (JRO)
Kilimanjaro International airport is served by a number of international airlines, including Condor, Ethiopian Airlines, Fastjet, Kenya Airways, KLM, Lufthansa, Qatar Airways, Precision Air, Safarilink, Turkish Airlines, RwandaAir and Fly Dubai. 

If your international flight arrives before 11:00 am, it’s possible to make a same-day connection to the Lobo Airstrip (minimum of two passengers). The flight time from Kilimanjaro International Airport to the Lobo Airstrip is approximately one hour.  

Alternatively, if your international flight arrives at the Kilimanjaro International Airport before 10:15 am, you can make the one-hour land transfer to Arusha Airport and board the scheduled connecting flight to the Lobo Airstrip at 1:00 pm.

If your international flight doesn’t allow for a same-day connection to the Lobo Airstrip, we can arrange a one-hour road transfer to Arusha where you can spend the night before connecting to the Serengeti the following morning.

Suggested Arusha Accommodations:  

   •     Arusha Coffee Lodge

   •     Legendary Coffee Lodge

   •     Mount Meru Hotel

ARRIVING INTO JULIUS NYERERE INTERNATIONAL IN DAR ES SALAAM (DAR)

Julius Nyerere International airport is served by a number of airlines, including Egypt Air, Emirates, Ethiopian Airlines, Etihad, Fastjet, FlyDubai, Kenya Airways, Malawian Airlines, Precision Air, Qatar Airways, South African Airlines, Turkish Airlines.

For international flights arriving before 7.30 am, it’s possible to get a connecting flight to the Lobo Airstrip. You’ll need to transfer to the airport’s domestic terminal, which is a five-minute taxi ride from the international terminal. The flight time from Dar es Salaam to the Lobo Airstrip is around two hours. 

Alternatively, you can book a connecting domestic flight to Kilimanjaro International Airport and proceed from there.

If your international flight doesn’t allow for a same-day connection to the Lobo Airstrip, we can arrange an airport transfer to your chosen accommodation for the night. You can then connect to the Lobo Airstrip the following morning from the domestic terminal of the Julius Nyerere International Airport. 

Suggested Dar Es Salaam Accommodation:

  • Hyatt Regency Dar Es Salaam

  • The Oysterbay Hotel

ARRIVING INTO ZANZIBAR INTERNATIONAL

Zanzibar International Airport is served by a number of airlines, including Fastjet, FlyDubai, Kenya Airways, MANGO, Meridiana, Qatar Airways, Precision Air, Oman Air, Ethiopia Airline and Turkish Airlines. 

For international flights that arrive before 8:00 am, it’s possible to connect on a domestic flight to the Serengeti on the same day. If your international flight arrives after 8:00 am, you will need to spend the night in Zanzibar. Our safari team is on hand to arrange domestic flights, airport transfers and local accommodation that suits your flight itinerary. 

Suggested Zanzibar Accommodations:
Zanzibar boasts a number of beach resorts where you can relax overnight or for a few days. Alternatively, you can overnight in the charismatic capital of Stone Town, which is just a 10-minute drive from the airport.

  • Park Hyatt Zanzibar, Stone Town

ARRIVING INTO NAIROBI AIRPORT (JOMO KENYATTA INTERNATIONAL)

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is served by a number of airlines, including Air Mauritius, British Airways, China Southern, Egypt Air, Emirates, Ethiopian Airlines, Etihad, Fastjet, FlyDubai, Kenya Airways and KLM. 

If your international flight arrives in Nairobi before 7:00 am, you can connect on a domestic flight to the Lobo Airstrip the same day. Alternatively, you can board a short flight to Kilimanjaro International and travel to the Lobo Airstrip from there.  

If you’re arriving into Nairobi later in the day, you can board a late-afternoon flight to the Kilimanjaro International Airport. Our safari experts can organise a ground transfer to Arusha where you can spend the night before an early-morning flight to the Lobo Airstrip the following day. 

Alternatively, you may opt to stay the night in Nairobi and board the early morning flight to Kilimanjaro International Airport the following day. From here, you can connect onwards to the Lobo Airstrip. If your international flight arrives in Nairobi in the early afternoon, you may also charter a private flight directly to the Lobo Airstrip the same day.  

Suggested Nairobi Accommodations:

  • Sankara Nairobi

  • Tribe Hotel

  • Hemingways Hotel

DOMESTIC FLIGHT CONNECTIONS TO THE SERENGETI

The Serengeti Migration Camp is located in the Northern Serengeti and just 40 minutes drive from the Lobo Airstrip or around two hours from the Kogatende Airstrip. There are four main airports in Tanzania that offer connecting flights to the Kogatende and Lobo airstrips: Arusha Airport (ARK), Julius Nyerere International in Dar Es Salaam (DAR), Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) and Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ).

TRAVELLING FROM ARUSHA AIRPORT (ARK)

Several daily flights to the Lobo and Kogatende airstrips are offered from the Arusha Airport, with the latest departure time currently scheduled at 1:00 pm. The direct flight time between the Arusha Airport and Lobo/Kogatende Airstrip is approximately 20 minutes.

TRAVELLING FROM KILIMANJARO (JRO)

Morning flights also operate from Kilimanjaro International Airport to the Lobo Airstrip, with the latest departure currently scheduled at 11:00 am. Alternatively, ground transfers can be arranged to Arusha where additional domestic flights are scheduled.

TRAVELLING FROM DAR ES SALAAM (DAR)

Morning flights are available from Dar Es Salaam’s international airport to the Serengeti, although most stop at various other airstrips en route before arriving at the Lobo Airstrip in the early afternoon.

TRAVELLING FROM ZANZIBAR (ZNZ)

There is currently only one direct flight departing daily from Zanzibar to the Lobo Airstrip, with the journey taking around 2 hours 50 minutes. Alternatively, you may opt for a non-direct flight route that will take significantly longer. 

CHARTER FLIGHTS
In addition to scheduled flight routes, it’s also possible to charter a private aircraft directly to the Lobo or Lobo Airstrip from various international airports in Tanzania, without having to stop en route. Charter flights are in private, pressurised cabins and don’t have luggage weight restrictions like scheduled flights. You can determine the flight time that’s convenient for you, with the option to land at the Lobo airstrip at any time during daylight hours (sunset is between 6:30 pm and 7:00 pm).

LOCAL AIRLINES AND LUGGAGE RESTRICTIONS
Local Tanzanian airlines include Air Excel, Coastal Aviation, Regional Air, Auric Air and Flightlink. They all use Cessna Grand Caravans or similar aircraft, which are capable of carrying 9 to 13 passengers. Luggage is restricted to 15 kgs per passenger and must be carried in soft-sided bags or suitcases (no hardshell cases are permitted onboard)

In this informative guide, we’ll detail flight information for Tanzania’s major international airports, along with connecting domestic flight services, ground transport information and recommended hotels for overnight stays. One Nature Nyaruswiga is easily accessible from the Seronera Airstrip, which is around 1.5 hours’ drive away.

If you’d like assistance planning your East African safari, connect with one of our safari specialists to ensure a smooth and hassle-free experience. We’d be happy to assist in answering any questions you may have based on our in-country experience or take care of booking local transfers, accommodation and domestic flights to create an unforgettable safari adventure.

INTERNATIONAL AND DOMESTIC FLIGHT ROUTES TO THE SERENGETI

Tanzania is served by a number of international airlines, including the Julius Nyerere International Airport in Dar es Salaam and the Abeid Amani Karume International Airport in Zanzibar. The Kilimanjaro International Airport in the north of the country is the closest for connections to the Seronera region of the Serengeti, although you’ll need to take a domestic flight from all of the international airports to reach the Seronera Airstrip on the edge of the Serengeti National Park.  

Depending on your arrival time, you may need to overnight in Arusha, Dar Es Salaam or Zanzibar prior to flying to the Serengeti the following day. 

ARRIVING INTO KILIMANJARO INTERNATIONAL (JRO)

Kilimanjaro International airport is served by a number of international airlines, including Condor, Ethiopian Airlines, Fastjet, Kenya Airways, KLM, Lufthansa, Qatar Airways, Precision Air, Safarilink, Turkish Airlines, RwandaAir and Fly Dubai. 

If your international flight arrives before 11:00 am, it’s possible to make a same-day connection to the Seronera Airstrip (minimum of two passengers). The flight time from Kilimanjaro International Airport to Seronera Airstrip is approximately one hour. 

Alternatively, if your international flight arrives at the Kilimanjaro International Airport before 10:15 am, you can make the one-hour land transfer to Arusha Airport and board the scheduled connecting flight to Seronera Airstrip at 1:00 pm.

If your international flight doesn’t allow for a same-day connection to the SeroneraAirstrip, we can arrange a one-hour road transfer to Arusha where you can spend the night before connecting to Seronera Airstrip the following morning.

Suggested Arusha Accommodations:  

  • Arusha Coffee Lodge

  • Legendary Coffee Lodge

ARRIVING INTO JULIUS NYERERE INTERNATIONAL IN DAR ES SALAAM (DAR)

Julius Nyerere International airport is served by a number of airlines, including Egypt Air, Emirates, Ethiopian Airlines, Etihad, Fastjet, FlyDubai, Kenya Airways, Malawian Airlines, Precision Air, Qatar Airways, South African Airlines, Turkish Airlines.

For international flights arriving before 7.30 am, it’s possible to get a connecting flight to the Seronera Airstrip. You’ll need to transfer to the airport’s domestic terminal, which is a five-minute taxi ride from the international terminal. The flight time from Dar es Salaam to the Seronera Airstrip is around two hours.  

Alternatively, you can book a connecting domestic flight to Kilimanjaro International Airport and proceed from there.

If your international flight doesn’t allow for a same-day connection to the Seronera Airstrip, we can arrange an airport transfer to your chosen accommodation for the night. You can then connect to the Seronera Airstrip the following morning from the domestic terminal of the Julius Nyerere International Airport. 

Suggested Dar Es Salaam Accommodation:

  • Hyatt Regency Dar Es Salaam

  • The Oysterbay Hotel

ARRIVING INTO ZANZIBAR INTERNATIONAL

Zanzibar International Airport is served by several airlines, including Fastjet, FlyDubai, Kenya Airways, MANGO, Meridiana, Qatar Airways, Precision Air, Oman Air, Ethiopia Airline and Turkish Airlines. 

For international flights that arrive before 8:00 am, it’s possible to connect on a domestic flight to the Seronera Airstrip on the same day. If your international flight arrives after 8:00 am, you will need to spend the night in Zanzibar. Our safari team is on hand to arrange domestic flights, airport transfers and local accommodation that suits your flight itinerary.

Suggested Zanzibar Accommodations:

Zanzibar boasts several beach resorts where you can relax overnight or for a few days. Alternatively, you can overnight in the charismatic capital of Stone Town, which is just a 10-minute drive from the airport.

  • Park Hyatt Zanzibar, Stone Town

ARRIVING INTO NAIROBI AIRPORT (JOMO KENYATTA INTERNATIONAL)

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is served by a number of airlines, including Air Mauritius, British Airways, China Southern, Egypt Air, Emirates, Ethiopian Airlines, Etihad, Fastjet, FlyDubai, Kenya Airways and KLM. 

If your international flight arrives in Nairobi before 7:00 am, you can connect on a domestic flight to the Seronera Airstrip the same day. Alternatively, you can board a short flight to Kilimanjaro International and travel to the Seronera Airstrip from there.  

If you’re arriving into Nairobi later in the day, you can board a late-afternoon flight to the Kilimanjaro International Airport. Our safari experts can organise a ground transfer to Arusha where you can spend the night before an early-morning flight to Seronera Airstrip the following day. 

Alternatively, you may opt to stay the night in Nairobi and board the early morning flight to Kilimanjaro International Airport the following day. From here, you can connect onwards to the Seronera Airstrip. If your international flight arrives in Nairobi in the early afternoon, you may also charter a private flight directly to the Seronera Airstrip the same day. 

Suggested Nairobi Accommodations:

  • Sankara Nairobi

  • Tribe Hotel

  • Hemingways Hotel 

DOMESTIC FLIGHT CONNECTIONS TO THE SERENGETI

One Nature Nyaruswiga is located in the Seronera region of the Serengeti and around 1.5 hours’ drive from the Seronera Airstrip (SEU). There are four main airports in Tanzania that offer connecting flights to the Seronera Airstrip: Arusha Airport (ARK), Julius Nyerere International in Dar Es Salaam (DAR), Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) and Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ). 

TRAVELLING FROM ARUSHA AIRPORT (ARK)

Several daily flights to the Seronera Airstrip are offered from the Arusha Airport, with the latest departure time currently scheduled at 1:00 pm. The direct flight time between the Arusha Airport and Seronera Airstrip is approximately 45 minutes.

TRAVELLING FROM KILIMANJARO (JRO)

Morning flights also operate from Kilimanjaro International Airport to the Seronera Airstrip, with the latest departure currently scheduled at 11:00 am. Alternatively, ground transfers can be arranged to Arusha where additional domestic flights are scheduled. 

TRAVELLING FROM DAR ES SALAAM (DAR)

Morning flights are available from Dar Es Salaam’s international airport to the Seronera Airstrip, although most stop at various other airstrips en route before arriving at Seronera Airstrip in the early afternoon. 

TRAVELLING FROM ZANZIBAR (ZNZ)

There is currently only one direct flight departing daily from Zanzibar to the Seronera Airstrip, with the journey taking around 2 hours 50 minutes. Alternatively, you may opt for a non-direct flight route that will take significantly longer.  

CHARTER FLIGHTS

In addition to scheduled flight routes, it’s also possible to charter a private aircraft directly to the Seronera Airstrip from various international airports in Tanzania, without having to stop en route. Charter flights are in private, pressurised cabins and don’t have luggage weight restrictions like scheduled flights. You can determine the flight time that’s convenient for you, with the option to land at the Seronera Airstrip at any time during daylight hours (sunset is between 6:30 pm and 7:00 pm).

LOCAL AIRLINES AND LUGGAGE RESTRICTIONS

Local Tanzanian airlines include Air Excel, Coastal Aviation, Regional Air, Auric Air and Flightlink. They all use Cessna Grand Caravans or similar aircraft, which are capable of carrying 9 to 13 passengers. Luggage is restricted to 15 kgs per passenger and must be carried in soft-sided bags or suitcases (no hardshell cases are permitted onboard).