Reaching Serengeti from Arusha
Travel 335 km via the Arusha-Ngorongoro road to Naabi Hill Gate (6–8 hours). Scenic route through Ngorongoro Crater, ideal for combining safaris.
Plan your journey to Serengeti National Park with our comprehensive guide to major roads from nearby cities, internal park routes, and airstrips for seamless travel.
Serengeti National Park, spanning 14,750 km², is accessible by road from nearby cities and towns or via domestic flights to its airstrips. Explore major routes from Arusha, Mwanza, Musoma, and Karatu, navigate internal park roads, and discover convenient airstrips for an unforgettable safari with Jaynevy Tours.
Travel 335 km via the Arusha-Ngorongoro road to Naabi Hill Gate (6–8 hours). Scenic route through Ngorongoro Crater, ideal for combining safaris.
Drive 145 km to Ndabaka Gate (3–4 hours) along Lake Victoria. A shorter route, perfect for northern Serengeti safaris.
Access via Fort Ikoma Gate (100 km, 2–3 hours). Ideal for exploring the northern Serengeti and Mara River crossings.
Drive 130 km to Naabi Hill Gate (2–3 hours) via Ngorongoro. A convenient route for combining with Ngorongoro Crater visits.
Explore the central Serengeti’s wildlife hub via a 50-km loop. Ideal for spotting lions, leopards, and elephants year-round.
Travel 80 km along the Grumeti River, perfect for Great Migration sightings (May–July) and crocodile encounters.
Navigate 100 km of routes near the Mara River, best for migration river crossings (July–October).
Main hub in central Serengeti, with daily flights from Arusha (40 min, $150–$250). Close to wildlife hotspots.
Located in the western Serengeti, ideal for Great Migration (May–July). Flights from Arusha ($200–$300).
Northern Serengeti airstrip, perfect for Mara River crossings (July–October). Flights from Arusha ($250–$350).
Serves northern Serengeti, great for year-round wildlife. Flights from Arusha ($200–$300, 45 min).
Western Serengeti airstrip, near luxury lodges. Flights from Arusha ($200–$300, 40 min).
Western Serengeti, near Grumeti River. Flights from Arusha ($200–$300, 40 min), ideal for migration season.
