Given the size of Tanzania, it takes a long time to drive between its many attractions. The popular route to the Serengeti National Park. In the Serengeti National Park, there are multiple airstrips where you may land. Kilimanjaro International Airport, which is nearby, is roughly seven hours’ drive away from the Serengeti National Park. However, depending on which airstrip you land at, the trip takes an average of 45 minutes by car.
Getting to the Serengeti National park very fast and also without tiring will add to the authentic experience of this national Park. It’s also the largest national park in Tanzania. The abundance of wildlife here contributes to this being one of the most visited parks in the region. The park is home to the highly sought after wildebeest migration that happens during the dry season where these animals move to the nearby Masai Mara game reserve in search for greener pastures.
With flights to Serengeti, you will have a chance to visit the Serengeti national park any time of the year even in the wet season since you will not have to worry about the bad roads. You will need to work with your operator to make sure you pay the required permits that allow you to enter the park since you will not be using nay of the gates. The requirements will be checked before and on arrival to the Serengeti national park. The common airstrips in the Serengeti are The Seronera (SEU) airstrip, Kogatende (KOG) airstrip, Sasakwa (SSK) airstrip, Lobo (LOB) airstrip, Ndutu (NDT) airstrip, Kusini airstrip, Fort ikoma airstrip and Kirawira B Airstrip.
The Sametu Marsh and Kopjes
These kopjes are the third highest in the Serengeti National park and the entire surrounding ecosystem. This area is known for the large number of cheetahs. The largest pride of lions in the Serengeti national park is also located here. The Kopjes has a mash that attracts a lot of wildlife especially in the dry season. The mothers of the Sametu lion pride often leave their cubs in the thick reeds that surround the marsh while off hunting. You ought not miss this attraction while on your safari in the Serengeti National Park.
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