How can I tour Serengeti National Park by starting off in Nairobi?
What are my options (methods, approximate prices, safety, and duration) in getting to Serengeti National Park from Nairobi, Kenya? Is the only way to take a bus to Arusha, Tanzania and then another bus to the park?
I found some scattered info here, here, and here.
Edits
I didn't know most Serengeti safari tours start in Arusha.
Best Answer
An alternative to travelling to Arusha and leaving from there is to get a tour that leaves from Nairobi and includes the Serengeti. This will be more expensive and take longer than busing to Arusha because you'll generally see more than just the Serengeti, but it does match your criteria.
Example 3 (does enter via Arusha)
Example 4 (does enter via Arusha)
Pictures about "How can I tour Serengeti National Park by starting off in Nairobi?"
How much does it cost to visit the Serengeti National Park?
Fees for Serengeti National ParkPrices (per person, per day)Adults (16+ years)$60 USDChildren (5-16 years)$30 USDChildren (0-5 years)free1 more rowHow do you get to Serengeti National Park?
The best option to get there is to fly into Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) which is situated about 46km/29mi from Arusha. It is also possible to fly into Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR), just outside of Dar es Salaam, and fly on to Arusha Airport (ARK) or Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO).What is the closest city to Serengeti National Park?
What city is closest to Serengeti? The nearest city, and the city most safari tours begin from, is Arusha. Arusha, a city with a population of just over 400,000, is home to some of the greatest marvels of Tanzania.Where does the Serengeti safari start?
Most travellers start their Serengeti safari adventure at either Kilimanjaro International Airport or bustling Arusha. From here you may either travel to your preferred lodge by means of a short transfer flight or by safari vehicle. It is also possible to combine the two and enjoy the best of both worlds!African Safari | Serengeti National Park | 8 KEY Tanzania safari tips
Sources: Stack Exchange - This article follows the attribution requirements of Stack Exchange and is licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0.
Images: James Lee, Antony Trivet, Antony Trivet, Antony Trivet