How to get fromMtwara to Arushaby plane, taxi, bus, train or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Mtwara to Arusha by plane, taxi, bus, train, or car

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Fly to Kilimanjaro International Airport, taxi
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1. Fly from Mtwara (MYW) to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO)plane MYW - JRO
2. Take the taxi from Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) to Arushataxi
6h 8m
$78–378
Taxi, bus
1. Take the taxi from Mtwara to Lindi Bus Terminaltaxi
2. Take the bus from Lindi Bus Terminal to Temeke Mwishobus
3. Take the bus from Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal to Central Bus Terminalbus
17h 14m
$100–113
Taxi, bus, train
1. Take the taxi from Mtwara to Lindi Bus Terminaltaxi
2. Take the bus from Lindi Bus Terminal to Temeke Mwishobus
3. Take the train from Dar es Salaam to Arushatrain
26h 39m
$85–109
Drive 1,165.5 km
1. Drive from Mtwara to Arushacar 1,165.5 km
18h 8m
$145–210
Fly to Arusha
1. Fly from Mtwara (MYW) to Arusha (ARK)plane MYW - ARK
4h 43m
$119–362
Taxi, bus via Dar es Salaam
1. Take the taxi from Mtwara to Lindi Bus Terminaltaxi
2. Take the bus from Lindi Bus Terminal to Temeke Mwishobus
3. Take the bus from Dar es Salaam to Arushabus
19h 20m
$92–128

Mtwara (MYW) to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) flights

6Weekly Planes

8h 27mAverage Duration

$58Cheapest Price

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Distance: 901.2 km
Duration: 6h 8m

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

Air Tanzania and Precision Air fly from Mtwara (MYW) to Arusha (ARK) 4 times a week.

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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)

8.1Very Good

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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