How to get fromMafia to Arushaby plane, car ferry, taxi, bus, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Mafia to Arusha by plane, car ferry, taxi, bus, or train

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Fly to Arusha
best
1. Fly from Mafia Island (MFA) to Arusha (ARK)plane MFA - ARK
2h 46m
$101–255
Car ferry, taxi, train
cheapest
1. Take the car ferry from Kilindoni to Nyamisaticarferry
2. Take the taxi from Nyamisati to Mbagala Rangi 3taxi
3. Take the train from Dar es Salaam to Arushatrain
27h 54m
$86–118
Car ferry, taxi, bus
1. Take the car ferry from Kilindoni to Nyamisaticarferry
2. Take the taxi from Nyamisati to Mbagala Rangi 3taxi
3. Take the bus from Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal to Central Bus Terminalbus
19h 23m
$99–126
Fly to Kilimanjaro International Airport, taxi
1. Fly from Mafia Island (MFA) to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO)plane MFA - JRO
2. Take the taxi from Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) to Arushataxi
4h 12m
$123–294

Mafia Island (MFA) to Arusha (ARK) flights

14Weekly Planes

2h 42mAverage Duration

$91Cheapest Price

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Distance: 614.3 km
Duration: 2h 46m

What companies run services between Mafia, Tanzania and Arusha, Tanzania?

Auric Air Services Limited, Air Tanzania, and Precision Air fly from Mafia Island (MFA) to Arusha (ARK) twice 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

Equator Hotel(Opens in a new window)

8.2Very Good

Venus Premier Hotel(Opens in a new window)

8.1Very Good

Gran Meliá Arusha(Opens in a new window)

9.3Superb

New Safari Hotel(Opens in a new window)

8.0Good

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