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How to get fromJohannesburg to Serengetiby plane, taxi, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Johannesburg to Serengeti by plane, taxi, or car

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  1. Fly to Seronera Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Seronera Airport (SEU)plane plane JNB - SEU
    2. Take the taxi from Seronera Airport (SEU) to Serengetitaxi taxi
    13h 55m
    $600–961

  2. Fly to Mara Serena Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Mara Serena Airport (MRE)plane plane JNB - MRE
    2. Drive from Mara Serena Airport (MRE) to Serengeticar car
    14h 2m
    $317–799

  3. Drive 3,541.5 km

    1. Drive from Johannesburg to Serengeticar car 3,541.5 km
    2d 9h
    $494–714

  4. Fly to Mwanza Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Mwanza Airport (MWZ)plane plane JNB - MWZ
    2. Take the taxi from Mwanza Airport (MWZ) to Serengetitaxi taxi
    12h 59m
    $358–838

  5. Fly to Kisumu International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Kisumu International Airport (KIS)plane plane JNB - KIS
    2. Drive from Kisumu International Airport (KIS) to Serengeticar car
    14h 25m
    $438–783

  6. Fly to Eldoret International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Eldoret International Airport (EDL)plane plane JNB - EDL
    2. Drive from Eldoret International Airport (EDL) to Serengeticar car
    13h 59m
    $403–1,043

Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Seronera Airport (SEU) flights

Calendar25Weekly Planes
Duration13h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$284Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,832.8 km
  • Duration: 13h 55m

What companies run services between Johannesburg, South Africa and Serengeti, Mara, Tanzania?

There is no direct connection from Johannesburg to Serengeti. However, you can take the taxi to Johannesburg-Airport-JNB airport, fly to Seronera Airport (SEU), then take the taxi to Serengeti. Alternatively, you can drive from Johannesburg to Serengeti in around 2d 9h.

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