Best Way To Get To Serengeti National Park From Zanzibar?
The best way to get from Serengeti National Park from Zanzibar is by flying. There are many choices, including flying direct from Zanzibar or taking the ferry from Zanzibar Island to Dar Es Salaam and flying from there.
Flying To Serengeti National Park from Zanzibar
The most popular flights to Serengeti National Park are from Zanzibar’s Abeid Amani International Airport (ZNZ). From there, many arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) or Arusha Airport (ARK). Afterward, travelers can connect with their tour operator or take a second flight to one of the many Serengeti National Park airstrips.
However, there are options to charter flights directly from Zanzibar to Serengeti.
Flying To Serengeti National Park from Dar Es Salaam.
Visitors to Zanzibar can also take the ferry to Dar Es Salaam and fly out from there. The ferry takes 1.5 hours. Most flights are to JRO or ARK. But charter options are available to the Seronera region, home to the Serengeti.
Can I Drive To Serengeti National Park from Zanzibar?
Driving to Serengeti National Park from Zanzibar is not ideal. It begins by using the ferry from the island to Dar es Salaam. It takes about 1.5 hours. From there, it is another 15-hour journey. For many reasons, we recommend flying.
Also note that the Serengeti National Park does not recommend self-driving safaris, although it is legal. The park also warns that “A 4x4 vehicle is required.”
How Many Days Should I Spend in Serengeti National Park?
Many visitors find they need at least four days in Serengeti National Park. However, various tours are available to accommodate varying budgets, schedules, and other needs.
Some Serengeti tours to consider include:
- Treasures of Tanzania, 9 days
- Tanzania Sky Safari, 10 days
- Authentic Tanzania Safari, 11 days
- Great Rift Valley Luxury, 12 days
These adventures include Serengeti National Park and other must-see wildlife destinations.
Are There Other Safaris in Tanzania?
There are other safaris in Tanzania. Many of our tour packages to Serengeti include visits to other parks, such as:
Are There Zanzibar Safaris?
Zanzibar has much to offer its visitors, but there are no national parks in the country where you can go on safari. However, mainland Tanzania is only a 1.5-hour ferry ride away. Not fast enough? Take a plane, and you’ll reach Dar Es Salaam in 20 minutes.
Conclusion
The easiest way to get to Serengeti National Park from Zanzibar is to book one of our tour packages. These luxury packages are run by experts dedicated to making your adventures run smoothly. We can even help plan an itinerary that fits your dreams.
