City in Arusha Region, Tanzania
Getting around Arusha
How to get around Arusha
Use taxis, tuk-tuk-style bajaji and dala-dalas in town. For safaris, operators provide 4x4 transport. Domestic flights from Arusha and Kilimanjaro airports reach parks and Zanzibar.
Ways to get around Arusha
| Option | Fare | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Bolt / inDrive | 6,000–15,000 TSh for 5 km | Cheaper and safer than street taxis |
| Bajaji (tuk-tuk) | 2,000–6,000 TSh | Short trips; agree fare first |
| Dala-dala | 500–1,000 TSh | Crowded minibuses; pickpockets target tourists |
| Shuttle to Moshi / Nairobi | About 30,000–80,000 TSh | Scheduled coach shuttles from the center |
Ride-hailing apps in Arusha
A 5 km ride costs about TSh6,000–15,000 ($2.3–5.7).
- Street taxis are fine if you agree the fare first. Lodges can arrange trusted drivers for airport runs and evenings.
Arriving in Arusha
Kilimanjaro International (JRO)
About 50 km, 1 hour; taxi or lodge transfer 80,000–150,000 TSh (about US$30–60). Arusha Airport (ARK) handles light aircraft only.
Driving and onward travel
- Scooters: Not common; local motorbike taxis (boda-boda) are risky. Use taxis instead.
- Driving: on the left. Foreign licences are valid for up to 6 months; Zanzibar also needs a local permit, arranged through rental firms.
- Onward travel in Tanzania: The SGR electric train links Dar es Salaam, Morogoro and Dodoma; flights (Air Tanzania, Precision Air, bush airlines) reach Arusha and parks, and Azam fast ferries serve Zanzibar.
Quick answers
Is there Uber in Arusha?
No. Use Bolt, inDrive instead.
What's the best way to get around Arusha?
Use taxis, tuk-tuk-style bajaji and dala-dalas in town. For safaris, operators provide 4x4 transport. Domestic flights from Arusha and Kilimanjaro airports reach parks and Zanzibar.
How do I get from the airport to Arusha?
About 50 km, 1 hour; taxi or lodge transfer 80,000–150,000 TSh (about US$30–60). Arusha Airport (ARK) handles light aircraft only.
Is Arusha walkable?
Walkable center.
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Sources
- Tanzania Railways Corporation SGR tickets
- Azam Marine ferries
- Tanzania National Parks (TANAPA)
- Tanzania Tourist Board
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