What is the best way to travel around Tanzania?
The best way to travel around Tanzania depends on your specific needs and destinations. Flying is indeed the quickest way to cover large distances across the country, given its vast size. Major tourist regions include the Kilimanjaro area (with Arusha and Moshi), Dar es Salaam, and Zanzibar. Key airports are:
- Kilimanjaro International Airport: Located between Moshi and Arusha, serving both domestic and international flights.
- Arusha Airport: Primarily handles domestic flights, including connections to Zanzibar.
- Julius Nyerere International Airport: Situated in Dar es Salaam, the largest international airport in Tanzania.
- Abeid Amani Karume International Airport: Located in Zanzibar, managing both domestic and international flights.
You can fly from Kilimanjaro Airport to Dar Es Salaam or Zanzibar in 1 or 1,5 hours so it is a quick and easy way to travel in Tanzania.
You should apply for a Tanzania visa online before traveling to Tanzania. To complete the Tanzania electronic visa application form, you need to provide the following information:
- Personal information: complete name, birthplace and date of birth, citizenship nation
- Passport information: number, issuing country, date of issuance, and expiration date
- Contact information (phone number and email address)