Shimboni Africa is a Tanzanian owned and operated tour company based in the Kilimanjaro Region of Tanzania. We have a love of our country and a passion for showing our honored guests the wonders of Tanzania.
Things to Know before Booking your Kilimanjaro Expedition
Things to consider after booking your Kilimanjaro tour.
Things to Consider in order to have a successful hike.
To reach Kilimanjaro, you’ll need to fly into Kilimanjaro International Airport (KIA), with the IATA code JRO and the ICAO code HTKJ. The airport is well-served by daily flights from a variety of international airlines. The nearest major cities to Kilimanjaro National Park are Arusha and Moshi, which are both relatively close to the airport. Depending on your departure location, you can typically find direct flights to Kilimanjaro via Gulf carriers like Qatar Airways and Emirates, or through European airlines such as KLM. For flight options, check this link: Kilimanjaro Flight Options.
Another option is flying into Dar es Salaam (DAR), Tanzania’s capital, and then taking a short domestic flight to Kilimanjaro Airport (JRO). Alternatively, you can fly into Nairobi, Kenya (NBO), and catch a connecting flight to JRO with airlines like Kenya Airways or Precision Air.
If you’re looking for more budget-friendly options, flying into Nairobi is often a good choice. From there, you can travel overland by bus or shuttle to Moshi or Arusha. While this can be an adventurous and economical option, be aware that road conditions can sometimes be rough, so it’s best suited for travelers with extra time and a sense of adventure.
If you want To get to Kilimanjaro you need to fly to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO). The airport is situated south-west of Mount Kilimanjaro National Park. Below we have listed airlines that fly directly to Kilimanjaro airport (JRO).
If you are unable find direct flights to Kilimanjaro airport, you can fly to Kilimanjaro airport via Dar Es Salaam or Nairobi (Kenya). Mount Kilimanjaro is much closer to Nairobi than it is from Dar Es Salaam. Nairobi receives a lot more air traffic than Kilimanjaro Airport, making it have competitive prices.
The Tanzanian town of Moshi and the city of Arusha are the main starting points for any Kilimanjaro adventure. Bustling with activity, most tour operators have their base in one of these places, and there are plenty of good accommodation options, restaurants, shops, and markets.
The town of Moshi is closer to the Kilimanjaro international airport (JRO), about 40 minutes by road ( 45 Kilometers ), where the city of Arusha is around 90 minutes (70 Kilometers )
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