Tanzania is a large country, thus traveling between its various attractions takes a while. the well-traveled path leading to Serengeti National Park. There are several airstrips within the Serengeti National Park where you can land. The Serengeti National Park is about a seven-hour journey from Kilimanjaro International Airport, which is nearby. However, the drive takes about 45 minutes, depending on which airport you land at.
It’s Tanzania’s biggest national park as well. One of the most popular parks in the area is this one because of the variety of wildlife seen here. In quest of better pastures, the wildebeest migrate to the neighboring Masai Mara game reserve during the dry season, and this much sought-after event takes place in the park.
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 common airstrips in the Serengeti are…. The Seronera (SEU) airstrip, Kogatende (KOG) airstrip, Sasakwa Airstrip, Lobo (LOB) airstrip, Ndutu (NDT) airstrip, Kusini airstrip, Fort ikoma airstrip and Kirawira B Airstrip.
Seronera Airstrip
This airstrip is one of the airstrips in the Serengeti National Park. This is the largest and most used airstrips in the Serengeti national park. The park is located in the Seronera area and its about 1 kilometer south of the information center in Seronera. This airstrip is owned and managed by the government of Tanzania. The Tanzania Park authority runs the park on behalf of the Tanzania Airport Authority. The airstrip is located about 1 hour from the main gate of the Serengeti National Park.
You can fly from any location from within Tanzania and anywhere within East Africa to this airstrip. Some of the notable destinations you can fly to and from are: Arusha, Dar es Salaam, Kilimanjaro International Airport and Zanzibar; Coastal Aviation which flies to and from Arusha, Dar es Salaam, Selous, Ndutu, Mwanza, Fort Ikoma, Grumeti, Manyara, Kilimanjaro, Kogatende, Lobo, Sasakawa, Ruaha, Tarime, Zanzibar and Entebbe.
Serengeti Kusini Airstrip
This is another airstrip you can use to get to the Serengeti National Park. The Kusini airstrip is located in the Kusini Kopjes in the Serengeti national park. The airstrip is strategically located and it’s a good landing for travelers interested in the wildebeest’s great migration. The airstrip is not located within the park and it’s about an hour’s drive from the airstrip to the park.
Kogatende Airstrip
This airstrip is located on the banks of the River Mara. This is in the northern section of the Serengeti National Park. This section of the park is remote and serene. The area will offer you nature in its uniqueness with very good scenery and great game viewing. If you are interested in flying to Serengeti and straight away start your game viewing, this is the airstrip for you.
Lobo Airstrip
The airstrip is located in the north eastern section of the Serengeti National park. The area where this airstrip is located is the Lobo area which also gives the airstrip its name. The airstrip is about one hour from the Serengeti Main gate.
Fort Ikoma Airstrip
This airstrip is within a short drive in the north western Serengeti National Park. The air strip is also within the vicinity of the Seronera airstrip which is the largest airstrip in the Serengeti National park. Being in the same area with the largest airstrip in the area, this airstrip is not usually used. It’s usually used when the Seronera airstrip in the Serengeti is having a heavy traffic flow.
Kirawira B Airstrip
This airstrip is also in the western area of the Serengeti National Park. The airstrip is within the areas of the Grumeti River. This river is one of the greatest spots to watch the wildebeest great Migration. Because of factor, this airstrip is the second most used airstrip in the Serengeti National park behind the Seronera airstrip.
The Sasakwa airstrip
This airstrip is located in the Grumenti game reserve. It’s commonly used by traveler to access the accommodation facilities in this area. Some of the accommodation facilities here are: Singita Sasakwa Lodge, Singita Faru Faru, Singita Sabora Tented Camp and &Beyond Grumeti Tented Camp.
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