YOUR ARRIVAL in Tanzania
Landing
Dar es Salaam is arguably the safest city in East Africa and is strategically located at the shores of Indian Ocean. Zanzibar on the other hand is an Island offshore.
Three groups will play their preliminary matches in Tanzania. These matches will be hosted in three different venues. The newly built The Benjamin Mukapa International Stadium in Dar es Salaam, Samia Suluhu Hassan Stadium in Arusha and The Amaan Stadium in Zanzibar.
International flights into Tanzania will either land you at The Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) in Dar es Salaam or The Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) in Zanzibar. From here you can Rent-a-car, Hire a Taxi, use Uber, Bolt, Shuttle on bus or use public transport to your next destination.
Travelling into Dar es Salaam
Air Tanzania, 'The Wings of Kilimanjaro' is the national carrier. The airline in partnership with regional airlines, offers direct connection to most of Africa's cities and the rest of the world.
Regionally, Ethiopian Airline, RwandAir, Kenya Airways and South African Airline are major International Carriers that operate direct flights into Dar es Salaam. Precision Air and As Salaam Air offer reliable daily service locally within the region.
Book your flights early. As AFCON approaches, tickets sell out fast and prices go up the roof.
where to visit while in Dar es salaam
Dar es Salaam has a wide range of fun parks, entertainment venues and tourism sites that every visiting AFCON fan will enjoy depending on their interests.
Kigamboni, Oyster Bay, Kawe, Mbezi and Kunduchi have iconic beach resorts to unwind as you enjoy the cool breeze from The Indian Ocean water front. Coco Beach, a public beach is the most popular beach in the City and a must visit destination for tourists. Kunduchi Wet n Wild Waterpark is a water theme park, this tropical paradise is where fun meets adventure. The park has giant water slides, relaxing pools, family zones, it's the largest water theme in East Africa.
Samaki Samaki stands out as the perfect entertainment spot in the city but for Night Owls revelers you are spoilt of choice. The City has quite a number of Clubs, Bars and Restaurants you can pass the night away.
Travelling into Arusha
Arusha is 630 km appx. 11hrs drive away from the capital city Dar es Salaam. To get to Arusha you can fly into Kilimanjaro International Airport (ARS) from Dar es Salaam or Zanzibar using Air Tanzania, Precision Air or As Salaam Air , drive or use BusBora public transportation. Alternatively you can drive, shuttle (Riverside shuttle, Impala shuttle, Nairobi-Arusha shuttle), from Kenya's capital city Nairobi 273km appx 4hrs drive.
Arusha is known as a tourist hub in Tanzania. The region is blessed with some of the most iconic tourism destinations in East Africa. There are a wide range of tourism sites, fun parks and entertainment spots that every visiting AFCON fan will enjoy. The Arusha National Park, The Arusha Cultural Heritage Centre, The Kikuletwa Hot Springs (Chemka) are the stand out wildlife/nature tour destinations to visit while in the city. If you are out for adventure, Mt. Kilimajaro, the highest mountain in Africa is only but 50kms away in Moshi town appx. 1hr drive and the Ngorongoro Crater is 155km away appx. 3hrs drive. These are once in a lifetime tour destinations to add to your itinerary while visiting the city.
The Duluti Crater Lake Restaurant stands out as the perfect entertainment spot in the city but for Night Owls revelers you are spoilt of choice. The City has quite a number of Clubs, Bars and Restaurants you can pass the night away so long as you are careful and cognizant of your location.
Travelling into zanzibar
Zanzibar is 70 km off the Indian ocean appx. 30min on flight or 1hr sail away from the capital city Dar es Salaam. You can fly in by Air from Dar es Salaam or Arusha using Air Tanzania, Precision Air or Auric Air , or sail on public ferry transportation. Azam Marine and Kilimanjaro Fast Ferries operate multiple daily trips to and from the island.
Kigamboni, Oyster Bay, Kawe, Mbezi and Kunduchi have iconic beach resorts to unwind as you enjoy the cool breeze from The Indian Ocean water front. Coco Beach, a public beach is the most popular beach in the City and a must visit destination for tourists. Kunduchi Wet n Wild Waterpark is a water theme park, this tropical paradise is where fun meets adventure. The park has giant water slides, relaxing pools, family zones, it's the largest water theme in East Africa.
Samaki Samaki stands out as the perfect entertainment spot in the city but for Night Owls revelers you are spoilt of choice. The City has quite a number of Clubs, Bars and Restaurants you can pass the night away.
Where to EATin Dar es Salaam
local TANZANIAN delicacy
These are Hotels located around the match venues offering convenient match day access.
Swahili dsish
These are Hotels located strategically within the city that offer quality services. Value for money.
west african meals
These are Hotels located around the City for fans who are adventurous and want to experience Dar life.
arabic meals
These are Hotels located around the City for fans who are adventurous and want to experience Dar life.
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These are Hotels located around the City for fans who are adventurous and want to experience Dar life.