getting here

Most safaris to Serengeti National Park start from the town of Arusha. Internationally you can fly into Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), which is situated about 50km/31mi from Arusha. 

From here you can travel by air or road to Wakati Camp. By road, you will likely stop off on the way at other national parks such as Tarangire, Manyara or Ngorongoro before entering the Serengeti, travelling with a driver-guide in a 4×4 vehicle. By air, you will fly by light aircraft into Seronera airstrip in the central Serengeti, which is a 45 minute drive from Wakati Camp. A guide, vehicle and cool drink of your choice will be waiting to greet you and game drive you back to camp.



Camp Coordinates: Nyabogati, 2° 17′ 37″ S 35° 3′ 7″ E

Serengeti Drive-in Safaris

The most popular way to travel to Serengeti National Park by road is by booking a drive-in safari.

Typically, these safaris begin in Arusha and involve approximately an 8-hour drive covering around 325 km (200 miles). The journey can be bumpy, but it is scenic, and you may encounter wildlife along the way.

An overnight stay at one or more wildlife sites en route is usually included in your safari itinerary. An overnight stay at one or more wildlife sites en route is almost always included in your safari itinerary.

Nearest airstrip

Seronera Airstrip (approx 1hr flight from Arusha) is the closest and most used of all the airstrips in The National Park.  It’s then approximately a 45-minute drive from here to Wakati Camp.  

We’re happy to come and pick you up or take you to Seronera for no cost.   Just get in touch and we’ll also make sure there’s a cold drink of your choice ready on arrival at camp.

It is also possible to fly into Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) in Dar es Salaam and fly on to Arusha Airport (ARK) or Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO).

Fly-In Safaris

Shared and charter light aircraft flights into the Serengeti are available daily with numerous airlines, connecting the national parks and hubs such as Arusha, Kilimanjaro Airport, Dar es Salaam and Zanzibar.