How to get fromAuckland to Arushaby plane, taxi, shuttle or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Auckland to Arusha by plane, taxi, shuttle, or bus

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Fly Auckland to Kilimanjaro International Airport, taxi
best
1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO)plane AKL - JRO
2. Take the taxi from Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) to Arushataxi
33h 43m
$872–1,728
Fly Auckland to Arusha
cheapest
1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Arusha (ARK)plane AKL - ARK
32h 7m
$328–2,312
Fly Auckland to Nairobi, shuttle
1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Nairobi (NBO)plane AKL - NBO
2. Take a shuttle bus from Nairobi JKIA to Arushashuttle
32h 55m
$727–2,457
Bus to Whangarei Airport, fly to Kilimanjaro International Airport, taxi
1. Take the bus from Auckland - Central to Whangareibus
2. Fly from Whangarei Airport (WRE) to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO)plane WRE - JRO
3. Take the taxi from Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) to Arushataxi
39h 40m
$778–2,451

Auckland (AKL) to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) flights

18Weekly Planes

34h 21mAverage Duration

$587Cheapest Price

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Distance: 13,828.4 km
Duration: 33h 43m

What companies run services between Auckland, New Zealand and Arusha, Tanzania?

Emirates, Flydubai, and seven other airlines fly from Auckland (AKL) to Arusha (ARK) once daily.

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Arusha(opens in a new window), Tanzania(opens in a new window)

Arusha City is a Tanzanian city, with a population of 617,631, and the regional capital of the Arusha Region, with a population of 2,356,255 (2022 census). - Wikipedia (opens in a new window)

Things to do in Arusha

Arusha National Park(Opens in a new window)

Arusha National Park covers Mount Meru, a prominent volcano with an elevation of 4566 m, in the Arusha Region of north eastern Tanzania. The park is small but varied with spectacular landscapes in three distinct areas. In the west, the Meru Crater funnels the Jekukumia River; the peak of Mount Meru lies on its rim. Ngurdoto Crater in the south-east is grassland. The shallow alkaline Momella Lakes in the north-east have varying algal colours and are known for their wading birds.

Arusha Declaration Monument(Opens in a new window)

The Arusha Declaration Monument (Swahili: Mnara wa Azimio la Arusha) is a landmark monument and tourist attraction in Arusha, Tanzania. It was unveiled in 1977 by the nation's ruling Chama Cha Mapinduzi party to commemorate ten years of the Arusha Declaration. It lies along Makongoro Road at the centre of the roundabout.

Mount Meru(Opens in a new window)

Mount Meru is a dormant stratovolcano located 70 km west of Mount Kilimanjaro in the country of Tanzania. At a height of 4,562.13 m, it is visible from Mount Kilimanjaro on a clear day, and is the fifth-highest mountain in Africa, dependent on definition.

Places to stay in Arusha

$149

Sanna Boutique Hotel(Opens in a new window)

9.2Superb

$367

Gran Melia Arusha(Opens in a new window)

9.6Exceptional

$325

Four Points By Sheraton Arusha, The Arusha Hotel(Opens in a new window)

8.8Fabulous

$187

Kibo Palace Hotel Arusha(Opens in a new window)

8.8Fabulous

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