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.
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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 Serengeti National Park, although you’ll need to take a domestic flight from Arusha Airport to reach the Grumeti Airstrip, which is just 10 minutes’ drive from the 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.
From Kilimanjaro International Airport, the overland driving time to Arusha Airport is around 1.5 hours. Depending on your international flight arrival time, you may need to overnight in Arusha before continuing to the Serengeti the following day.
Our safari team is on hand to arrange domestic flights, airport transfers and local accommodation that suits your flight itinerary.
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.
There are regular domestic flight connections between Julius Nyerere International Airport and Arusha Airport. Depending on your international flight arrival time, you may need to overnight in Dar es Salaam before continuing to the Serengeti the following day.
Our safari team is on hand to arrange domestic flights, airport transfers and local accommodation that suits your flight itinerary.
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.
There are regular domestic flight connections between Zanzibar Airport and Arusha Airport. Depending on your international flight arrival time, you may need to overnight in Zanzibar before continuing to the Serengeti the following day.
Our safari team is on hand to arrange domestic flights, airport transfers and local accommodation that suits your flight itinerary.
Suggested Zanzibar Accommodations:
• 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.
There are regular flight connections between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport and Arusha Airport. Depending on your international flight arrival time, you may need to overnight in Nairobi before continuing to the Serengeti the following day.
Our safari team is on hand to arrange domestic flights, airport transfers and local accommodation that suits your flight itinerary.
Suggested Nairobi Accommodations:
• Sankara Nairobi
• Tribe Hotel
• Hemingways Hotel
DOMESTIC FLIGHT CONNECTIONS TO THE SERENGETI
The &Beyond Grumeti Serengeti Tented Camp is located on the western edge of the Serengeti National Park and just 10 minutes’ drive from the Grumeti Airstrip. Arusha Airport offers connecting flights to the Grumeti Airstrip with several different airline carriers.
TRAVELLING FROM ARUSHA AIRPORT (ARK)
Several daily flights to the Grumeti Airstrip are offered from the Arusha Airport. The direct flight time between the Arusha Airport and the Sasakwa Airstrip is approximately 45 minutes.
CHARTER FLIGHTS
In addition to scheduled flight routes, it’s also possible to charter a private aircraft directly to the Grumeti Airstrip from various airports in Tanzania. Unlike scheduled flights, these private charters have the benefit ofno luggage weight restrictions, which makes them a good choice for those who can’t pack light. You can also select the flight time that’s convenient for you, with the option to land at the Grumeti 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 that can accommodate 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).
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