seek advise on traveling by bus.
Hi, I plan to visit northern Tanzania in June2010, but will be arriving in Kenya first so I am trying to figure out if it is best to fly (which seems to be very costly) or take a bus. I am only traveling for a few weeks, so I want to make the best use of time. It seems the total time traveling varies from 4 hrs to 7 hrs or more, also read that the road is bad. Does anyone have recommendations which bus shuttle to take and what is a realistic time? many thanks!
Reply to this I travelled that same road in June 2008 (only from Nairobi to Arusha) and the road was good, plus the border crossing was efficient. Many bus companies ply the route - my Kenyan friend recommended a couple of companies who run smaller buses as being safer than others (i.e. they don't drive like lunatics!) and I will send you their names by private message.
The bus trip is not a total loss, as there is some nice scenery along the way and you are able to glimpse rural life as you pass it by. I thought it took about four hours to get to Arusha, so you would need to add an extra hour to get to Moshi.
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I have to agree with Shane. I also took the bus from Naoirobi to Arusha. The road is not the best, but by African standarts its fine, takes around 5 hours and another one hour to Moshi. I think flying will be a waste of money. I did the ride with Kampala Coach, big comfortable sits, I recommend it.
Reply to this Hi,
I shuttled before between Nairobi - Arusha - Moshi. There are two very reliable companies that can be taken. I have sent their names on your private message.
Good luck
Reply to this Great the road now is better from Nairobi to Namanga and its almost near Arusha by june it will be a good road all the way.The best and most realiable bus company is Riverside shuttle bus with over 10 years on the road
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