How to get fromWatamu to Arushaby plane, taxi, car, train, bus or shuttle

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There are 5 ways to get from Watamu to Arusha by plane, taxi, car, train, bus, or shuttle

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Fly, taxi
best
1. Fly from Malindi (MYD) to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO)plane MYD - JRO
2. Take the taxi from Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) to Arushataxi
4h 28m
$107–398
Drive, train, bus
cheapest
1. Drive from Watamu to Mariakanicar
2. Take the train from Mariakani to Emalitrain
3. Drive from Emali to Namangacar
4. Take the bus from Namanga to Arushabus
11h 40m
$38–69
Drive 458.2 km
1. Drive from Watamu to Arushacar 458.2 km
6h 21m
$57–83
Bus
1. Take the bus from Malindi to Nairobibus
2. Take the bus from Nairobi to Arushabus
14h 6m
$62–86
Bus, shuttle
1. Take the bus from Malindi to Kilifibus
2. Take the bus from Kilifi to Nairobibus
3. Take a shuttle bus from Nairobi to Arushashuttle
19h 7m
$95–157

Malindi (MYD) to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) flights

13Weekly Planes

4h 25mAverage Duration

$54Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Watamu to Arusha.

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Distance: 407.8 km
Duration: 4h 28m

What companies run services between Watamu, Kenya and Arusha, Tanzania?

You can take a vehicle from Watamu to Arusha via Malindi, Nairobi, and Nairobi in around 14h 6m.

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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

Gran Melia Arusha(Opens in a new window)

9.4Superb

Kibo Palace Hotel Arusha(Opens in a new window)

8.3Very Good

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

8.6Fabulous

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