Tanzania: Kilimanjaro International Airport introduced new time-consuming visa processing rules

The government of Tanzania has introduced new visa processing rules at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), which serves the cities of Arusha and Moshi in the north of the East African country. International travellers entitled to get their visa on arrival now need to complete the following process:

• Queue for a Government Control Number
• Pay for the Government Control Number at a bank
• Queue for Immigration to check and issue the visa

The changes at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) mean that the visa on arrival process can take in excess of two hours. Travellers planning to visit Tanzania can also apply for their visa online. The process usually takes two to three weeks.

flydubai to introduce flights between Dubai <> Kilimanjaro!

Low-cost airline flydubai from Dubai is set to introduce scheduled flights between Dubai International Airport (DXB) in Dubai and Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), an international airport in northern Tanzania that serves the cities of Arusha and Moshi, on 29 October 2017. Kilimanjaro International Airport will be served with six flights a week three of which are via a stop in Tanzania's capital, Dar es Salaam. In addition, flydubai will increase direct flights to Zanzibar from three to eight flights a week.

Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) is the major gateway to the Kilimanjaro region, a main international tourism destination that includes Mount Kilimanjaro, Arusha National Park, Ngorongoro Crater and Serengeti National Park. flydubai will be the first airline to provide direct air links between the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the Kilimanjaro region.

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Fastjet to resume flights between Kilimanjaro <> Nairobi!

According to aviation specialists airlineroute.net, Fastjet is set to resume flights between Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), which serves the cities of Arusha and Moshi in northern Tanzania, and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya, on 03 November 2016. The airline will operate will operate two flights per week between the two destinations on board an Airbus A319.

• Kilimanjaro (JRO) 19:45 > 20:45 Nairobi (NBO)
• Nairobi (NBO) 21:15 > 22:15 Kilimanjaro (JRO)

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Fastjet to launch flights between Kilimanjaro (Tanzania) <> Entebbe (Uganda)

Tanzania-based low cost-airline Fastjet is set to introduce scheduled flights between Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), which serves the Tanzanian cities of Arusha and Moshi, and the principal international airport of Uganda, Entebbe International Airport (EBB) in Entebbe. From 31 March 2015 the airline will operate three weekly flights on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays between the two destinations.

• Kilimanjaro 08:55 > 10:15 Entebbe
• Entebbe 10:55 > 12:20 Kilimanjaro

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Tanzania: Fastjet to launch flights between Mwanza <> Kilimanjaro

Tanzania-based low cost-airline Fastjet is set to introduce its fourth domestic route. From 30 March 2015 the airline will operate four flights a week between Mwanza Airport (MWZ) in Mwanza and Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), which serves the cities of Arusha and Moshi.
Flights between the two destinations are open for booking (flight dates: 30March – 31 May 2015).

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Air Tanzania reintroduced flights to Zanzibar & Arusha

The flag carrier airline of Tanzania, Air Tanzania, has reintroduced flights between Dar es Salaam (DAR) and Zanzibar (ZNZ) and between Dar es Salaam (DAR) and Arusha (ARK). According to news reports, the airline offers six frequencies a week to the two destinations and uses a Bombardier Q300 Turboprop on both routes. Air Tanzania currently serves eight domestic and two regional destinations, including Dar es Salaam, Zanzibar, Arusha, Kigoma, Mbeya, Mtwara, Mwanza and Tabora as well as Bujumbura (Burundi) and Moroni (Comoros).

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Air Uganda launched flights Entebbe <> Kilimanjaro

Air Uganda, although privately owned largely recognised as the national carrier of Uganda, launched flights between Entebbe International Airport (EBB) in Entebbe (Uganda) and Kilimanjaro International Airport (KIA) near Arusha (Tanzania). Since 29 May 2013 the airline is offering four weekly flights on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sungays on board a brandnew 50—seater Bombardier CRJ 200 aircraft between the two destinations.

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Tanzania: Lake Manyara National Park area severely affected by heavy rains

According to a press release, issued by Tanzania National Parks (TANAPA), the road linking Arusha and the Manyara Region in Tanzania was severely affected and hence left tourists and other passengers stranded as the road was rendered impassable either way.
Various infrastructures in the Lake Manyara National Park also got damaged, but work is underway to restore the situation back to normal. The park was planned to be re-opened by the 03 April 2013 and should be open to tourists by now (05 April 2013).


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KLM to increase service to Kilimanjaro (Tanzania)

Dutch flag carrier, KLM, will increase its service between Amsterdam and Kilimanjaro International Airport in Tanzania. Due to strong demand, the airline will operate 9 weekly flights (instead of currently daily flights) from 27 Dec 2012 until 10 March 2013. The additional direct service will be operated by a McDonnell Douglas MD-11 as terminator service.
KLM is a member of SkyTeam, an airline alliance offering a network of 926 destinations in more than 173 countries.

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Hostelworld's latest signup in Tanzania - BaseCamp Tanzania in Arusha

Hostel booking service Hostelworld has a new signup in Tanzania - BaseCamp Tanzania in Arusha. This area is a popular stop-off for travellers as it is situated close to Kilimanjaro as well as nearby to some of Tanzania’a most famous national parks.

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BaseCamp Tanzania is the ideal place to stay whether you are travelling solo or with a group. It’s close to local banks and cafes, as well as some markets. In the hostel you will find some cosy beds as well as a really cool common room on a balcony with some spectacular views. Enjoy your stay  at BaseCamp Tanzania in Arusha.

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15 chances to WIN Urban Adventures

Kicking off on 6 June 2011, you have 15 chances to WIN an Urban Adventure of your choice - for two people! The team at Urban Adventures - your local connection in over 100 cities around the world (incl. Johannesburg & Cape Town, Livingstone (ZAM), Arusha (TZ) and Nairobi (Kenya)) - are giving away 15 trips in their 15 Questions in 15 Days competition on Facebook.

Urban Adventures give you a fun local perspective of every city and because they last from between 2 hours and 1 day they are perfect for weekend breaks, time out during conferences or as part of a longer trip. From Barcelona to Beijing and Melbourne to Merida, we recommend the first thing you do when you hit town is do an Urban Adventure and let your local friends give you the up-to-date scoop on how to maximise your remaining time around your own personal interests.

Arusha to host the 1st Global Kilimanjaro Bowl

Tanzania's northern tourist city Arusha will host the first-ever collegiate American football game on Arusha and African soil on 21 May 2011 (kick off 13:00). Named Global Kilimanjaro Bowl, the event will host college teams from the Drake University of Des Moines, Iowa and the CONADEIP All Stars from Mexico. The match will be held in Arusha's Sheikh Amri Abeid Memorial Stadium.



Prior to the game, the athletes will spend time conducting youth football clinics around the city of Arusha. After the match on Saturday, the players of both teams will will work for three days doing service projects in and around Moshi and climb Mount Kilimanjaro before jetting back home from Arusha on the 31 May 2011.