If you go to Tanzania

IF YOU GO

BEST WAY TO TANZANIA

From LAX to Dar Es Salaam, the international gateway city to the Serengeti, connecting service (change of planes) is offered on British, Virgin Atlantic, Continental, US Airways and United. Restricted round-trip fares begin at $1,596. From Dar Es Salaam, Precision Air flies to Arusha, with a restricted round-trip fare beginning at $158. Regional services, including a subsidiary of Kenya Airways, fly from Arusha to Seronera airport. Restricted round-trip fares begin at $325.

TELEPHONES

To call the numbers below from the U.S., dial 011 (the international dialing code), 255 (country code for Tanzania) and the local number.

WHERE TO STAY

Bilila Lodge Kempinski, P.O. Box 63109, Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania; 778-888-888, https://www.kempinski.com/serengeti. Luxury eco-lodge overlooks the plains of Serengeti National Park; an infinity pool sits above a watering hole that draws elephants and other game. Gym, dining room, lounge and spa. Doubles start at $624 per night, including meals.

Seronera Wildlife Lodge, Central Serengeti, Serengeti National Park, Tanzania; 27-254-4595, https://www.hotelsandlodges-tanzania.com. Older two-story hotel near the Seronera River. Restaurant on site. Dining room, TV room, bar. Doubles from $228 per night.

Serengeti Serena Safari, Serengeti National Park, Tanzania; 272-545-555, https://www.serenahotels.com/serenaserengeti. Individual domed huts look out from a hillside across the plains. Doubles from $530, including meals.

TO LEARN MORE

Serengeti National Park, https://www.serengeti.org

Tanzania Tourist Board, https://www.tanzaniatouristboard.com