What is the cheapest way to get from Mbarara to Serengeti National Park?

The cheapest way to get from Mbarara to Serengeti National Park is to bus and drive via Mbarara which costs $60 - $90 and takes 36h 41m.

What is the fastest way to get from Mbarara to Serengeti National Park?

The fastest way to get from Mbarara to Serengeti National Park is to drive and bus and fly which takes 8h 3m and costs $140 - $380.

How far is it from Mbarara to Serengeti National Park?

The distance between Mbarara and Serengeti National Park is 482 km. The road distance is 859.2 km.

How long does it take to get from Mbarara to Serengeti National Park?

It takes approximately 8h 3m to get from Mbarara to Serengeti National Park, including transfers.

Can I drive from Mbarara to Serengeti National Park?

Yes, the driving distance between Mbarara to Serengeti National Park is 859 km. It takes approximately 14h 21m to drive from Mbarara to Serengeti National Park.

Where can I stay near Serengeti National Park?

There are three+ hotels available in Serengeti National Park.

Mbarara to Serengeti National Park - 8 ways to travel via car, bus, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Mbarara to Serengeti National Park by car, bus, plane, or ferry

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Drive, bus to Bukoba, fly to Grumeti
best
1. Drive from Mbarara to Mutukulacar
2. Take the bus from Mutukula to Bukobabus
3. Fly from Bukoba (BKZ) to Grumeti (GTZ)plane BKZ - GTZ
8h 3m
$144–372
Bus, drive via Mbarara
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Mbarara to Kampalabus
2. Take the bus from Kampala to Nairobibus
3. Take the bus from Nairobi to Sirarebus
4. Drive from Sirare to Serengeti National Parkcar
36h 41m
$61–88
Bus, drive
1. Take the bus from Mbarara to Kampalabus
2. Take the bus from Kampala to Nairobibus
3. Take the bus from Nairobi to Sirarebus
4. Drive from Sirare to Serengeti National Parkcar
30h 27m
Drive 859.2 km
1. Drive from Mbarara to Serengeti National Parkcar 859.2 km
14h 21m
$129–186
Drive, bus to Bukoba, fly to Seronera Airport
1. Drive from Mbarara to Mutukulacar
2. Take the bus from Mutukula to Bukobabus
3. Fly from Bukoba (BKZ) to Seronera Airport (SEU)plane BKZ - SEU
8h 3m
$494–732
Drive, bus, ferry to Mwanza Airport, fly to Grumeti
1. Drive from Mbarara to Mutukulacar
2. Take the bus from Mutukula to Bukobabus
3. Take the ferry from Bukoba to Mwanza North Portferry
4. Fly from Mwanza Airport (MWZ) to Grumeti (GTZ)plane MWZ - GTZ
15h 57m
$213–346
Drive, bus, ferry to Mwanza Airport, fly to Seronera Airport
1. Drive from Mbarara to Mutukulacar
2. Take the bus from Mutukula to Bukobabus
3. Take the ferry from Bukoba to Mwanza North Portferry
4. Fly from Mwanza Airport (MWZ) to Seronera Airport (SEU)plane MWZ - SEU
15h 57m
$343–536
Bus, drive via Mbarara #2
1. Take the bus from Mbarara to Kampalabus
2. Take the bus from Kampala to Nairobibus
3. Take the bus from Nairobi to Sirarebus
4. Drive from Sirare to Serengeti National Parkcar
37h 32m
$70–85

Bukoba (BKZ) to Grumeti (GTZ) flights

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2h 45mAverage Duration

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Distance: 482.1 km
Duration: 8h 3m

What companies run services between Mbarara, Uganda and Serengeti National Park, Mara, Tanzania?

There is no direct connection from Mbarara to Serengeti National Park. However, you can drive to Mutukula, take the bus to Bukoba, walk to Bukoba (BKZ) airport, fly to Grumeti (GTZ), then walk to Grumeti. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mbarara to Serengeti National Park via Kampala, Numak Complex, Kisenyi Taxi Park, Kampala, Nairobi, Nairobi, and Sirare in around 30h 27m.

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