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How to get fromArusha to Rukwaby taxi, plane, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Arusha to Rukwa by taxi, plane, or car

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  1. Taxi to Kilimanjaro International Airport, fly to Mbeya Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Arusha to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) to Mbeya Airport (MBI)plane plane JRO - MBI
    3. Take the taxi from Mbeya Airport (MBI) to Laelataxi taxi
    11h 9m
    $418–831

  2. Drive  1,034.4 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Arusha to Sumbawangacar car 1,034.4 km
    22h 52m
    $129–186

  3. Fly Arusha to Mpanda Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Arusha (ARK) to Mpanda Airport (NPY)plane plane ARK - NPY
    2. Take the taxi from Mpanda Airport (NPY) to Namanyeretaxi taxi
    19h 54m
    $434–865

  4. Taxi to Kilimanjaro International Airport, fly to Mpanda Airport, taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Arusha to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) to Mpanda Airport (NPY)plane plane JRO - NPY
    3. Take the taxi from Mpanda Airport (NPY) to Namanyeretaxi taxi
    17h 29m
    $438–881

  5. Fly Arusha to Mbeya Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Arusha (ARK) to Mbeya Airport (MBI)plane plane ARK - MBI
    2. Take the taxi from Mbeya Airport (MBI) to Laelataxi taxi
    7h 44m
    $354–815

Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) to Mbeya Airport (MBI) flights

Calendar47Weekly Planes
Duration8h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket$283Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,012 km
  • Duration: 11h 9m

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

There is no direct connection from Arusha to Rukwa. However, you can take the taxi to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) airport, fly to Mbeya Airport (MBI), then take the taxi to Laela. Alternatively, you can drive from Arusha to Sumbawanga in around 22h 52m.

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