Kenya Tanzania
Shuttle Bus
Nairobi - Arusha - Moshi
- Kilimanjaro shuttle ,Nairobi -Namanga- Arusha -
Moshi -Marangu Kilimanjaro shuttle
Roaming Africa Safaris
book and reserve a seat/s on your behalf to Shuttle
Buses-shuttle bus services between Nairobi Arusha
Moshi Kilimanjaro Shuttle Bus Services.. Scheduled
shuttle buses services between Kenya and Tanzania
via Namanga border operate daily. Our staff helps
you to board the buses by waiting and paging you on
arrival at Nairobi airport, offer company and show
you where to board the bus. The drivers are well experienced
and vehicles well maintained.The shuttle bus drivers
will help you with border formalities and drop you
within Nairobi hotels ,Arusha hotels or moshi hotels
on arrival.
Departure
Point |
Time |
Arrival
Point |
Time |
Price |
Nairobi |
0815 Hrs |
Arusha |
1300
Hrs |
US$ 25 |
Nairobi |
0815
Hrs |
Moshi |
1730
Hrs |
US$
30 |
Nairobi |
1400
Hrs |
Arusha |
1830
Hrs |
US$
25 |
Arusha |
0815
Hrs |
Nairobi |
1300
Hrs |
US$
25 |
Arusha |
1400
Hrs |
Nairobi |
1830
Hrs |
US$
25 |
Arusha |
1330
Hrs |
Moshi |
1530
Hrs |
US$
15 |
Moshi |
1100
Hrs |
Arusha |
1330
Hrs |
US$
15 |
Moshi |
1100
Hrs |
Nairobi |
1830
Hrs |
US$
30 |
NB: Transfers from Kilimanjaro
Airport to Moshi or Arusha on request
Shuttles Buses
between Nairobi Kenya to Arusha, Moshi Tanzania
We are booking Agents for Bobby Shuttle,
Riverside Shuttle and Impala shuttle bus.
Nairobi |
Arusha |
Moshi |
The
bus is loaded and departs from Jivanjee Garden
- opposite the Park Side Hotel- in the heart
of the town. Report to the bus at least 15 minutes
before departure especially if you have bulky
luggage. |
The bus is loaded and departs
from a New Safari Hotel together from a secure
compound by the Novotel. Report to the bus
at least 15 minutes before departure especially
if you have bulky luggage.
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The bus is loaded and departs
from the Clock Tower roundabout. Report to
the bus at least 15 minutes before departure
especially if you have bulky luggage.
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Nairobi Airport - JKIA
Our representative is always at the airport
to assist you with your details, once we know
your flight details, a staff would meet you
upon your arrival, and assist you with boarding
the shuttle bus. The only thing we would need
once you are booking the shuttle with us,
is that you provide us with complete flight
details - and we will do the rest
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!Hotel
Transfers :
We will meet you or drop you off at any hotel in Nairobi
/ Arusha or Moshi within a 5km radius of our office.
We must know in advance where you are to be picked
up and you should be ready to travel at the hotel
reception 30 minutes before the scheduled departure
of the service.
Hotels served include:
Grand Regency Hotel, Boulevard Hotel, Fairview Hotel,
Hilton Hotel, Intercontinental Hotel, Meridian Court
Hotel, YWCA, New Stanley Hotel, Norfolk Hotel, Serena
hotel, Landmark Hotel, casino, six eighty hotel.
THE
TRIP
Shuttles leave from both Arusha and Nairobi at 08.00
hours and 14.00 hours each day. Though the trip on
the Tanzania side of the border is shorter at 110
kilometres, the poorer state of the road makes travel
time about the same as the 150 kilometre
drive on the Kenya side. Generally it is about two
hours on each side of the border. The time spent at
Namanga can depend on the number of people on the
bus and how strict customs and immigration officials
are. Also, if a few fellow passenger are
without visas things might go slower. You will also
stop on the Kenya side, not too far from the border.
This rest stop gives you a chance to answer the call
of nature, buy a cool drink and look at some last
minute (or first minute) gifts.
THE
BUS
There are several companies, among them Riverside,
Bobby Shuttle and Impala. The bus may be anything
from a mini-van to a large coach. Most often, they
are twenty-five seat buses with a fold down seat in
the aisle to make four across seating.
WHAT
YOU PASS
The route between Arusha and Nairobi has some interesting
villages along the way. There is a possibility of
seeing some wild animals; even perhaps giraffe as
you travel. But... take a book as there are some places
that may be a bit lacking excitement.
Customs may ask that
you take all of your things from the bus and bring
them inside for searching. In many cases, they will
only walk through the bus to see what is there. Customs
might inspect both arriving and departing visitors’
luggage. As
annoying as this might be, they have to right as at
any international border and cooperation and kindness
usually speed things along.
On the Kenya Side, customs is far less inquisitive
of tourists and often will only make a cursory inspection
of the bus. They do have the authority to search bags,
however; and you should assist and be honest at all
times.
Kenya Immigrations is at the far end of the border,
the last building you reach if entering Kenya, the
first if leaving. It can be crowded and the queue
system a bit confusing. You will have to complete
arrival or departure cards. Your address whilst in
Kenya should be the name of your hotel. If departing
the same day by air, write 'TRANSIT'.
If you have not purchased a visa in advance, you will
also have to do this at the border. The fee varies.
Note: If you are flying out of Kenya or Tanzania (depending
on which country you are entering now) in the next
two days, you should qualify for
a transit visa that is cheaper.
WARNINGS
PLEASE READ THIS CAREFULLY
It is unfortunate that some official and unofficial
people prey on tourists to con them out of money.
Please note the following carefully:
• Always get receipts
for anything you are required to pay such as visas.
(The same person you paid on entry may demand to see
it on departure and claim you entered the country
illegally.)
• Always watch your passport being stamped and
check the stamp afterwards. (Some Immigration Officers
‘forget’ to stamp your passport on arrival
and demand a ‘fine’ on departure for entering
the country illegally.)
• Ensure the number of days/weeks allowed to
stay on your passport's visa stamp agree with the
time you expect to remain in Tanzania or Kenya.
• Never change money at the border. Years ago,
visitors were required to cash money into local currency
on entering Kenya or Tanzania. This is no longer the
case, but some people may try to tell you differently
and then cheat you on the rate. Other may sell you
counterfeit bills.
• AGAIN - Never change money at the border with
someone who tells you they are giving you a good rate
– even if it is a great rate. THIS IS A SCAM!
During the transaction, a friend will claim to be
an official and that the transaction is
an offense. ‘You will be charged.’ To
avoid being charged, you surrender your evidence (the
money) and after you are gone, your money is split.
• Watch your things at all times. Stuff in or
on the bus should be safe, as the driver will generally
keep an eye on it. Do not, however, leave anything
near an unlocked window. If you carry a bag, keep
it close to you and do not set it down.
• Watch where you walk. This is a busy area
and there are many vehicles, large and small about.
In the noise and confusion, you might step in front
of a moving vehicle.
• Don't take any pictures of people in uniforms.
It is actually best not to take pictures because there
is the opportunity for someone to claim it is against
the laws.
• Don't go anyplace with anybody except into
one of the official Customs or Immigrations buildings.
No matter how official someone looks, if he asks you
to go with him to other than the official building,
refuse and ask to go into the
official building to see his supervisor.
• When the Maasai women tell you something is
a gift, they will expect something back, generally
cash.
• A WORD ABOUT BRIBES - Some visitors feel it is cheaper and easier to bribe
officials rather than pay the proper visa fees. It
may even add a little intrigue or excitement to your
trip. We strongly suggest against this. Tourism professionals
have been working for years to end corruption by border
officials so that all visitors have a more pleasant
experience.
• Departure Taxes. Don't let anybody tell you
to pay a departure tax at Namanga. Departure taxes
only apply to airports and harbours, not land borders.
MAKING
YOUR TRIP MORE COMFORTABLE
The trip can have its boring stretches and it is best
if you have a good book to pass the time. You should
also bring your water bottle and a snack. Remember,
to buy soft drinks, you have to have an empty bottle
or drink it there.
Temperatures can start out chilly in either town,
and can end cool as well. Namanga, however, is often
quite warm. You should dress in layers to be able
to reduce clothing as you get warmer.
THE
PRICE OF THE TRIP
The trip usually costs no more than US $25.00 each
way.
LUGGAGE
You are generally allowed two pieces of luggage and
a carry on bag. Total luggage weight is often limited
to 22 kilogrammes.
THE
BORDER
You cross between Kenya and Tanzania at the Namanga
Border. This will certainly not be the most fun experience
you have on your trip. Some of the border officials
can be a bit self-important. Just smile and keep calm.
On the Tanzania side, the customs and immigration
building is combined. Immigration is the door to the
left and you are required to enter in person. You
may have received an entry card or completed a roster
on the bus; otherwise a card will be made available
at the counter. If cards and roster are not available,
you will be asked to sign a book. If you are entering
Tanzania, you will have to complete the information
concerning where you will stay. In this case, write
‘On Safari’ in the P. O. Box line and
the name of your first hotel stop in the physical
address line.
If you do not have a visa, you will have to apply
at the border. Remember that you need cash for this
and the price varies depending on the nation your
passport is issued from. It is best to carry U. S.
Dollars in tens and twenties cash as
travellers' cheques are not accepted for visas and
change may not be available. If time permits, you
should obtain visas in advance of travel. You may
be required to present passport size photographs if
applying for a visa, so make sure you keep
some with you. See Visa Pricing
PLEASE NOTE
Pick up and drop off
points in Nairobi are within town hotels and at the
airport (Please stay at the cafeteria)
Pick up and Drop off points in Arusha are within town
hotels and Novotel Mount Meru Hotel.
Pick up and drop off points in Moshi are within Moshi
town hotels like Zara springlands hotel,Buffalo,Keys
hotel,Mountain view,
Nairobi to Nakara and Marangu hotel price is 50 USD
per person
Transfers Nairobi to Namanga Border and Namanga Arusha
is 20 USD one way per person
You should be about 15 minutes before the departure
time. Please provide us with your flight details as
to be paged on arrival.
We also arrange private vehicle hire to any destination
in Kenya, Uganda Tanzania- contact us for more details.
