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There are 6 ways to get from Nairobi to Serengeti by plane, car, or bus

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  1. Fly to Mara Serena Airport, drive

    best
    1. Fly from Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) to Mara Serena Airport (MRE)plane plane WIL - MRE
    2. Drive from Mara Serena Airport (MRE) to Serengeticar car
    4h 12m
    $222–289

  2. Bus, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Nairobi to Sirarebus bus
    2. Drive from Sirare to Serengeticar car
    11h 17m
    $19–32

  3. Drive  346.4 km

    1. Drive from Nairobi to Serengeticar car 346.4 km
    6h 55m
    $55–79

  4. Fly to Maasai Mara Game Reserve, drive

    1. Fly from Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) to Maasai Mara Game Reserve (KTJ)plane plane WIL - KTJ
    2. Drive from Maasai Mara Game Reserve (KTJ) to Serengeticar car
    4h 51m
    $231–349

  5. Fly to Ol Seki, drive

    1. Fly from Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) to Ol Seki (OSJ)plane plane WIL - OSJ
    2. Drive from Ol Seki (OSJ) to Serengeticar car
    5h 7m
    $243–351

  6. Bus, drive via Nairobi

    1. Take the bus from Nairobi to Sirarebus bus
    2. Drive from Sirare to Serengeticar car
    13h 47m
    $25–34

Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) to Mara Serena Airport (MRE) flights

Calendar105Weekly Planes
Duration52 minAverage Duration
Ticket$51Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 315.9 km
  • Duration: 4h 12m

What companies run services between Nairobi, Kenya and Serengeti, Mara, Tanzania?

There is no direct connection from Nairobi to Serengeti. However, you can fly to Mara Serena Airport (MRE) then drive to Serengeti. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nairobi to Serengeti via Sirare in around 11h 17m.

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