Arusha & Moshi Questions Answered: Transfers, Day Trips, Prices (2026)

Straight answers from Shaiya, a licensed guide who lives in Arusha — with today's prices. Updated 3 November 2026. Ask anything else on WhatsApp +255 702 345 991 — free, 24/7.

Airport transfers

How much is a transfer or taxi from Kilimanjaro Airport (JRO) to Arusha?

A private transfer from Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) to Arusha costs from $75 per vehicle with Beast of Africa — not per person — and takes about 1 hour 15 minutes. The price is the same day or night; the driver meets you in arrivals with your name and follows your flight. Book on WhatsApp +255 702 345 991. Details & exact price →

How much is a transfer from Kilimanjaro Airport (JRO) to Moshi?

A private transfer from Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) to Moshi costs from $75 per vehicle with Beast of Africa and takes about 45 minutes. Same price at any hour; pay on arrival. Book on WhatsApp +255 702 345 991. Details & exact price →

How do I get from Arusha to Moshi (or Moshi to Arusha)?

A private car between Arusha and Moshi costs from $75 per vehicle with Beast of Africa and takes about 1 hour 30 minutes, door to door, in either direction. You can stop at Chemka hot springs or Materuni on the way. Book on WhatsApp +255 702 345 991. Details & exact price →

Is Arusha Airport (ARK) the same as Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO)?

No. Kilimanjaro International (JRO) is the international airport between Moshi and Arusha; Arusha Airport (ARK) is a small airport on the edge of Arusha for bush flights and Zanzibar, about an hour from JRO. A transfer from ARK to Arusha town costs from $75 per vehicle and takes about 15–20 minutes. Details & exact price →

How do I get from Nairobi or the Namanga border to Arusha?

From the Namanga border a private car to Arusha costs from $80 per vehicle with Beast of Africa and takes about 1 hour 45 minutes; you are met on the Tanzanian side. Book on WhatsApp +255 702 345 991. Details & exact price →

How much is a transfer from Arusha to Karatu or the Ngorongoro lodges?

A private car from Arusha to Karatu costs from $130 per vehicle with Beast of Africa and takes about 2 hours 15 minutes, via Mto wa Mbu and the Rift Valley escarpment. Book on WhatsApp +255 702 345 991. Details & exact price →

My flight lands late at night at Kilimanjaro Airport. Can I still get a transfer?

Yes. Beast of Africa transfers cost the same at any hour, and the driver follows your flight, so a late or delayed landing costs nothing extra. Send your flight number on WhatsApp +255 702 345 991 when you book. Details & exact price →

Moshi

What are the best day trips from Moshi?

The most-booked day trips from Moshi are Materuni waterfall with a Chagga coffee tour (from $141 per person in a group), Chemka hot springs (from $125) and both in one day (from $159); a Moshi town walk starts from $10. Prices are per person for international visitors in a shared vehicle (East African residents pay less); every trip page shows the exact price for your group. Details & exact price →

How much is the Materuni waterfall and coffee tour?

The Materuni waterfall and coffee day trip costs from $141 per person in a group from Moshi, or $184 each for two international visitors on a private trip, including transport, guide, the village fee, the waterfall and the coffee experience. You walk about 45 minutes to an 80-metre waterfall, swim, then roast and grind Chagga coffee yourself. Details & exact price →

How much does Chemka (Kikuletwa) hot springs cost, and is the entrance fee included?

A Chemka hot springs day trip costs from $125 per person in a group from Moshi, or $150 each for two international visitors privately, and the Chemka entrance fee is included. The water is clear and about 27 °C; weekday mornings are the quietest. Details & exact price →

What is the Chemka (Kikuletwa) hot springs entrance fee?

The Chemka hot springs entrance is $16 per person with Beast of Africa — a special offer, booked on WhatsApp +255 702 345 991. On the guided day trip the entrance is already included in the price. Details & exact price →

Can I do Materuni waterfall and Chemka hot springs in one day?

Yes — the Materuni & Chemka combo costs from $159 per person in a group from Moshi. It is a long day of about 11 hours: waterfall and coffee in the morning, hot springs in the afternoon; it can also be split over two days. Details & exact price →

Is there a walking tour of Moshi town?

Yes. The Moshi town walking tour costs from $10 per person in a group with a licensed local guide, the same price for East Africans and international visitors. Details & exact price →

Arusha

What are the best day trips from Arusha?

Popular day trips from Arusha with Beast of Africa: Napuru waterfall hike, 20 minutes from town (from $36 per person), the Arusha city walking tour (from $14), Lake Duluti canoeing (from $176), Meserani snake park (from $135), and Chemka hot springs or Materuni waterfall as a full day. Prices are per person for international visitors in a shared vehicle (East African residents pay less); each trip page has a calculator for your group. Details & exact price →

Is there a waterfall near Arusha?

Yes — Napuru waterfall, on Mount Meru about 20 minutes from Arusha. The guided hike takes 4–5 hours with river crossings and forest, and costs from $36 per person in a group ($44 each for two, $67 solo), entrance fee, guide, coffee and a snack included. Details & exact price →

What is the Napuru waterfall (Mount Meru waterfall) entrance fee?

The Napuru waterfall entrance is $16 per person with Beast of Africa — a special offer, booked on WhatsApp +255 702 345 991. On the guided hike the entrance is already included in the price. Details & exact price →

What can I do in Arusha in one day?

Take the Arusha city walking tour: 3–4 hours on foot from the Clock Tower through the Old Boma museum, the Arusha Declaration Museum, Central Market and the Maasai market, from $14 per person. For nature, the Napuru waterfall hike is 20 minutes from town, from $36 per person. Details & exact price →

How much is a walking tour in Arusha?

The Arusha city walking tour costs from $14 per person in a group, $21 each for two, or $30 for a solo traveller with a private licensed guide — the same price for East Africans and international visitors. Coffee or tea and a snack are included. Details & exact price →

Booking

How do I book a licensed local guide in Arusha or Moshi?

Message Beast of Africa on WhatsApp +255 702 345 991 (or +255 628 553 132) with your date, group size and hotel, or send a quote from any trip page. Consultation is free, 24/7, and run by Shaiya, a government-licensed guide based in Arusha; you pay only after a written confirmation with a reference number. Details & exact price →

Are day trips cheaper for East Africans and Tanzania residents?

Yes, on driving day trips and park safaris: East African citizens and residents pay lower fees and no international supplement. Walking tours cost the same for everyone. Details & exact price →

Can I get a discount?

Yes. Beast of Africa offers discounts on every package — ask on WhatsApp +255 702 345 991 with your dates and group size. Prices can also drop by removing what you do not need, such as lunch or accommodation. Details & exact price →

Which phone numbers are really Beast of Africa?

Beast of Africa uses two numbers, +255 702 345 991 (main) and +255 628 553 132, and the email shaiyache1@gmail.com. It never asks for verification codes or PINs, and never takes payment before a written confirmation with a reference number. Details & exact price →

Safaris

How much does a safari in Tanzania cost per day?

A Tanzania safari with us costs about $213–$400 per person per day when the vehicle is shared, with everything included: safari vehicle and driver-guide, all park fees, lodges or camping with all meals, and pickup in Arusha. A 3-day Serengeti safari is from $799 per person and the 8-day full Northern Circuit from $2,062. The price falls the more people share a vehicle and rises with the lodge level. Shaiya sends your exact price within 24 hours. Details & exact price →

How many days do I need for a safari in Tanzania?

3 days is the shortest Serengeti trip (from $799); 4 days adds Ngorongoro Crater (from $1,118); 5 days covers the Northern Circuit (from $1,350); 8 days is the full Northern Circuit (from $2,062). Arusha to the central Serengeti is a 7–9 hour drive, so very short trips spend a large part of the time in the vehicle. Details & exact price →