You need to have an understanding of the country’s main airports, airlines and land borders providing visitors the access to the Tanzanian gem. There are many and different ways that can you can use to get or reach Tanzania smoothly, safely and successfully.
- BY FLIGHT
Flying is the quickest and most comfortable way to get around Tanzania. In Tanzania there are international airports, many regional airport and a number of airstrips where you can land and have a moment to visit the destination and see the attraction you wish to.
- The following are the 3 major international airports in Tanzania;
1; Kilimanjaro International Airport; Code (JRO), situated just 50km from Arusha. It is the most common entry point into the country for those exploring the northern safari circuit that includes Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Tarangire and Lake Manyara.
2; Julius Nyerere International Airport; Code (DAR), situated 12km southwest of Dar. This is a good option for those visiting Dar or the Southern safari circuit that includes Nyerere and Ruaha National Parks.
3; Abeid Amani Karume International Airport; Code (ZNZ), situated 4km from stone town. For those heading straight to Zanzibar.
N.B; International flights can be booked online or by travel agency bookings.
National (Regional) Airports and Airstrips
In the interest of time, visitors often prefer to take domestic flights via chartered aircraft on Tanzania fly-in safaris between various national parks from the island of Zanzibar to the stunning Lake Tanganyika. The regional airports include Arusha airport found in Arusha region, Mwanza airport found in Mwanza region, Bukoba airport found in Bukoba region e.t.c and some of the airstrips include Seronera airstrip found in Central Serengeti, Kuro airstrip found in Tarangire National Park, Kogatende airstrip found in Northern Serengeti and the alike.
- THE MAIN AIR CONNECT COUNRTIES INCLUDE;
- Nertherlands; Amsterdam(AMS) to Kilimanjaro International Airport(JRO) and Abeid Amani Karume International Airport(ZNZ).
- UAE; Dubai(DXB) TO Julius Nyerere International Airport(DAR) and Abeid Amani Karume International Airport(ZNZ) with Emirates airline as well as from Abhu Dhabi(AUH) to Julius Nyerere International Airport(DAR) with Etihad airways.
- South Africa; Johannesburg(JNB) to Julius Nyerere International Airport(DAR).
- Kenya; -Nairobi(NBO) to Dar Es Salaam(DAR)
-Nairobi(NBO) to Zanzibar(ZNZ)
-Nairobi(NBO/WIL) to Kilimanjaro(JRO)
-Nairobi(NBO) to Musoma(MUZ)
-Mombasa(MBA) to Zanzibar(ZNZ)
- Qatar; Doha(DIA) to Dar Es Salaam(DAR), Kilimanjaro(JRO) and Zanzibar(ZNZ)
- Turkey; Istanbul(IST) to Dar Es Salaam(DAR) and Zanzibar(ZNZ) with Turkish airline.
- BY VEHICLE (CAR)
Driving to Tanzania is possible if you are coming in from neighboring countries including Kenya, Uganda, Burundi, Rwanda e.t.c; likely require a car in good condition capable of travelling long journeys example a 4 x 4 Cruise that will get you safely to the country. There are many buses that transfer people from different countries to Tanzania, they can also be used for travelling if you aim to reach Tanzania with minimum budget.
Tanzania Vehicle Border requirements;
The one’s planning to enter Tanzania from the neighboring countries with their own vehicles or hired cars will need to have the following;
- Vehicle registration papers.
- Driving license.
- Road tax.
- Fuel levy.
- Third party insurance.
- Temporary import permit.
- BY TRAIN.
TAZARA train line that runs from Dar Es Salaam all the way to Zambia through national parks and stunning landscapes. This journey is always long and the train is crowded so you are advised to travel in the first class in a two or four sleeper compartment.
- BY SHIP/BOAT.
Some cruise ships dock at Zanzibar harbor or Dar Es Salaam harbor. There are also ferries on the lakes such as in Lake Tanganyika and Lake Victoria but also you have a wide range for opting to take a boat to reach Zanzibar or other Indian Ocean islets.
