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How to get fromNew York to Serengeti National Parkby plane, car, or taxi

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There are 7 ways to get from New York to Serengeti National Park by plane, car, or taxi

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  1. Fly to Kisumu International Airport, drive

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    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Kisumu International Airport (KIS)plane plane JFK - KIS
    2. Drive from Kisumu International Airport (KIS) to Serengeti National Parkcar car
    24h 34m
    $599–1,473

  2. Fly to Eldoret International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Eldoret International Airport (EDL)plane plane JFK - EDL
    2. Drive from Eldoret International Airport (EDL) to Serengeti National Parkcar car
    26h 28m
    $904–2,283

  3. Fly to Mara Serena Airport, drive

    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Mara Serena Airport (MRE)plane plane JFK - MRE
    2. Drive from Mara Serena Airport (MRE) to Serengeti National Parkcar car
    23h 36m
    $778–1,939

  4. Fly to Maasai Mara Game Reserve, drive

    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Maasai Mara Game Reserve (KTJ)plane plane JFK - KTJ
    2. Drive from Maasai Mara Game Reserve (KTJ) to Serengeti National Parkcar car
    23h 53m
    $679–1,740

  5. Fly to Ol Seki, drive

    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Ol Seki (OSJ)plane plane JFK - OSJ
    2. Drive from Ol Seki (OSJ) to Serengeti National Parkcar car
    24h 5m
    $683–1,746

  6. Fly to Maasai Mara Game Reserve, drive #2

    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Maasai Mara Game Reserve (OLX)plane plane JFK - OLX
    2. Drive from Maasai Mara Game Reserve (OLX) to Serengeti National Parkcar car
    24h 27m
    $682–1,845

  7. Fly to Kilimanjaro International Airport, taxi to Arusha Airport, fly to Sasakwa Airstrip

    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO)plane plane JFK - JRO
    2. Take the taxi from Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) to Arusha Airporttaxi taxi
    3. Fly from Arusha Airport to Sasakwa Airstripplane plane
    24h 48m
    $1,135–1,497

John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Kisumu International Airport (KIS) flights

Calendar17Weekly Planes
Duration17h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$560Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 11,882.5 km
  • Duration: 24h 34m

What companies run services between New York, NY, USA and Serengeti National Park, Mara, Tanzania?

There is no direct connection from New York to Serengeti National Park. However, you can take the train to Jamaica, walk to Jamaica Station, take the vehicle to Terminal 4, walk to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) airport, fly to Kisumu International Airport (KIS), then drive to Serengeti National Park. Alternatively, you can take the train to Jamaica, walk to Jamaica Station, take the vehicle to Terminal 4, walk to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) airport, fly to Eldoret International Airport (EDL), then drive to Serengeti National Park.

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