How to get fromBukavu to Arushaby plane, taxi, bus or ferry

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There are 3 ways to get from Bukavu to Arusha by plane, taxi, bus, or ferry

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Fly, taxi
best
1. Fly from Kamembe (KME) to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO)plane KME - JRO
2. Take the taxi from Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) to Arushataxi
6h 28m
$279–874
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rusizi Bus Stn to Nyabugogo Bus Stnbus
2. Take the bus from Nyabugogo Bus Park to Duruma Rdbus
3. Take the bus from Nairobi to Arushabus
32h 49m
$72–109
Ferry, bus
1. Take the ferry from Bukavu to Gomaferry
2. Take the bus from Goma to Kampalabus
3. Take the bus from Kampala to Namangabus
4. Take the bus from Namanga to Arushabus
41h 59m

Kamembe (KME) to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) flights

3Weekly Planes

5h 20mAverage Duration

$268Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Bukavu to Arusha.

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Distance: 976.4 km
Duration: 6h 28m

What companies run services between Bukavu, Democratic Republic of the Congo and Arusha, Tanzania?

You can take a vehicle from Bukavu to Arusha via Rusizi Bus Stn, Nyabugogo Bus Stn, Nyabugogo Bus Park, Duruma Rd, and Nairobi in around 32h 49m.

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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

Equator Hotel(Opens in a new window)

8.1Very Good

Venus Premier Hotel(Opens in a new window)

8.0Good

Gran Melia Arusha(Opens in a new window)

9.3Superb

Kibo Palace Hotel Arusha(Opens in a new window)

8.2Very Good

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