Arusha Airport to City Center: 3-stop route in Tanzania
This 14.5 km route connects Arusha Airport to Arusha City Center in Tanzania, covering the journey from arrival to accommodation in approximately 90 minutes. The route passes through Welcome to Tanzania and showcases the transition from the airport terminal to the central hotel district.
- Mode
- Places
- Start
- Welcome to Tanzania
- End
- Arusha City Center
- Stops
- 3
- Video author
- travmap
- Updated
Stops on this route
- Welcome to Tanzania โ East African nation renowned for Mount Kilimanjaro, the Serengeti's vast wildlife migrations, and vibrant cultural diversity spanning over 120 ethnic groups.
- Arusha Airport (ARK) โ Arrival airport after 1 hour 10 minutes flight from Dar es Salaam
- Arusha City Center โ Downtown Arusha area with taxi access
Useful for your trip
- Transport
- Flight from Dar es Salaam to Arusha costs $55 and takes 1 hour 10 minutes. Small airplanes available for safaris to national parks (40-50 min flights) as alternative to 6-8 hour drives.
- Transport
- Taxi from Arusha Airport to city center: negotiate price. Initial asking price $30, can negotiate down to $10-15 (approximately 36,000-40,000 TZS).
- Where to stay
- Sana Boutique Hotel: $140/night includes breakfast, gym (free for guests, open until 10 PM), co-working space, rooftop restaurant on 14th floor. High-floor rooms offer good city views.
- Where to stay
- Hotel rooms feature sealed windows that cannot be opened, providing soundproofing from busy city. Rooms are spacious with work areas, mini-bar, safe, and bath/shower.
- Avoid
- Be cautious of strangers approaching you in the city claiming to be friendly. In tourist towns, some may use tricks or follow you. Do not trust people who approach unsolicited.
- Avoid
- Do not take photos of banks or government buildings. Security may stop you. Ask permission before filming in sensitive areas.
- Tip
- Arusha is a busy hub for safari tourism. Kilimanjaro Airport is 1.5 hours away. People arrive via Arusha or Kilimanjaro Airport to access safaris and national parks.
- Tip
- Mount Mawenzi is visible from Arusha area. It's a volcanic mountain (formerly active volcano). City is hilly and mountainous with views of Mount Kilimanjaro area.
- Tip
- ATM available at Arusha Airport (MBM Bank). Withdraw cash upon arrival to have local currency for transport and initial expenses.
- Tip
- Tanzanian currency: Tanzanian Shilling (TZS). English and Swahili are official languages. Local greeting: 'Mambo' (response: 'Poa').
Video on this route
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