Serengeti National Park route: Welcome to Tanzania to
This 58.1 km route through Tanzania connects the country's welcome point to Serengeti National Park, covering approximately 74 minutes of travel. The journey takes you into one of Africa's premier wildlife destinations, accessible by domestic flight and ground transfer through the park's airstrip.
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- Places
- Start
- Welcome to Tanzania
- End
- Serengeti National Park
- Stops
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Stops on this route
- Welcome to Tanzania
- Serengeti National Park โ UNESCO World Heritage Site and world-renowned wildlife reserve in northern Tanzania, home to the Big Five and the Great Migration
Useful for your trip
- Where to stay
- Melia Serenetti Lodge in Serengeti has a 9.8 rating on Booking.com. Rooms cost around $1,000/night and include breakfast, national park fees, gym, and pool access.
- Where to stay
- Book rooms on the second floor at Melia Serenetti Lodge for even better views of the national park compared to first floor rooms.
- Transport
- Expect 1-1.5 hour drive from the airstrip to accommodations in Serengeti. Flights to the airstrip take about 1 hour from other locations in Tanzania.
- Food
- Tanzanian tasting menu at Bulma Restaurant costs $35 per person (food only) or $60 per person (food with alcoholic drinks). Menu includes local Tanga tuna, lobster, beef with mashed potatoes, and chocolate dessert.
- Food
- Savana Restaurant at Melia Serenetti Lodge serves lunch, dinner, and breakfast. Dinner reservations available at outdoor Bulma area with fire and sunset views.
- Tip
- Rooms at Melia Serenetti Lodge have mosquito nets on windows/doors so you can sleep with windows open and enjoy national park sounds without insects.
- Tip
- Complimentary snacks included in room rates at Melia Serenetti Lodge, but drinks from mini bar are chargeable.
- Timing
- Sunset viewing is best at Teras Sunset Pool Bar and terrace areas at Melia Serenetti Lodge. Plan evening dining around sunset time for optimal lighting and ambiance.
- Tip
- Serengeti accommodations have no barriers between guest areas and wildlife. Large animals can freely wander to hotel premises, so stay alert in common areas.
- Save money
- Use Holafly eSIM for internet access in Tanzania (+200 destinations covered). Use discount code 'DAVUD' for 5% off to stay connected during your trip.
- Tip
- Budget approximately $4,000 for 2 nights in Serengeti including accommodation ($1,000/night), domestic flights, national park fees, activities, and balloon ride. This excludes international flights.