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TRAVEL
Arusha is mostly served by Kilimanjaro International Airport for international travellers, some 60km east, approximately halfway to Moshi. The airport provides international and domestic flights. Arusha Airport is a smaller domestic airport in the west of the city, currently undergoing expansion. It serves more than 87,000 passengers yearly, amazingly for its size. It is surrounded by a beautiful drape of hills and lush savanna. There are no passenger train services to or from Arusha, but there are regular coaches (buses) to Nairobi, Dodoma and Dar Es Salaam,the best companies that offer this services in Arusha include Dar Express,Scandinavia Buss Service, and Kilimanjaro Bus Service, there are lots of other companies though.
Public Transport

For long-distance travel take one of the buses run by the companies detailed above. For shorter journeys, both within the city and the surrounding region, the choice is between 14 Seater’ buses or Viford, which are smaller minibuses. These both run when full and can be awkward to try and board with luggage. Vifordis are probably the least safe transport option, as drivers race each other to pick-up points to collect new passengers. They are cheap and surprisingly efficient though. The names of the first and last stop are shown in the front window or hollered out by the driver’s assistant, who also collects the fares.

Taxis

Taxis are distinguished by their white number plates. Price rates are not fixed, cars have no meters and you must negotiate the best deal before setting off. There are no meters, so agree a rate before the journey. Taxi ranks can be found throughout the city, usually in front of larger hotels, bars, clubs, restaurants or landmark buildings.