Arusha airport Taxi and Shuttle Transfers

Situated at the foot of the beautiful Mount Meru, Arusha is known as the safari capital of Tanzania’s Northern Safari Circuit. It’s a bustling city filled with an interesting mix of markets, chaotic traffic, old colonial buildings and modern conveniences, like coffee shops with WiFi, and an array of great restaurants.

NO! Arusha is served by two airports. Kilimanjaro International Airport (IATA: JRO) has regular flights to Amsterdam with KLM, and to Addis Ababa, Dar es Salaam, Zanzibar and Nairobi. Kilimanjaro Airport is approximately 60km (45min) from the city centre.

There are a few things you should avoid eating and drinking in Tanzania to avoid getting sick while travelling: Tap water and ice: Tap water is not safe to drink for foreigners. It’s often contaminated with bacterias that can make you very sick. The same goes for ice, as it’s often made with frozen tap water.

Ugali is the most common staple food in Tanzania due to its ease of cooking and affordability. Maize flour and water is cooked slowly until it reaches a dough-like consistency, after which it’s left for a moment to set before being eaten

Avoid wearing very short skirts or shorts as this will cause offence, and strappy tops can also be frowned upon. Our advice is to wear trousers or a knee-length or longer skirt, and tops which cover your shoulders. These will protect you from the sun too.

Tanzania’s principal exports are gold, coffee, cashew nuts, and cotton. Of these, gold—which provided more than two-thirds of the country’s export earnings in the early 2000s—is by far the most lucrative. Other exports include agricultural products and materials, gemstones, and textiles.

The cheapest way to get from Arusha to Zanzibar City is to train and ferry which costs $45 – $110 and takes 15h 37m. What is the fastest way to get from Arusha to Zanzibar City? The quickest way to get from Arusha to Zanzibar City is to fly which costs $85 – $210 and takes 1h 19m.