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Kilimanjaro Intl. late
1st November IŽll be flying into Kilimanjaro Intl. airport, scheduled
arrival at 20.30. Is it feasible to apply for visa directly at the airport? As it may get late going through customs, baggage claim, visa, IŽd appreciate any suggestions on whether to stay nearby the airport or try to reach Arusha the same day, will there be transportation to Arusha that late? any guest house recommended or affordable hotel to overnight that day, well in Arusha or airport? YouŽll understand I donŽt feel like wandering about looking around for accommodation late at night. Anywhere IŽll stay, transportation to reach Arusha? Thanks. JR |
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"Orzowei" wrote in message ...
1st November IŽll be flying into Kilimanjaro Intl. airport, scheduled arrival at 20.30. Is it feasible to apply for visa directly at the airport? As it may get late going through customs, baggage claim, visa, IŽd appreciate any suggestions on whether to stay nearby the airport or try to reach Arusha the same day, will there be transportation to Arusha that late? any guest house recommended or affordable hotel to overnight that day, well in Arusha or airport? YouŽll understand I donŽt feel like wandering about looking around for accommodation late at night. Anywhere IŽll stay, transportation to reach Arusha? Thanks. JR First, you should have no problems in getting a visa on arrival so long as you have your payment ready in US Dollars (varies depending on nationality) and your valid passport. There are some countries that require advance visas, but most European and North American passport holders can buy on arrival. You may be over-estimating the size of Kilimanjaro International. You will arrive at Gate 1. There is only one gate. You will have to go through the health desk, the visa desk (you can do these in either order as they are near each other) and then collect your bags and go through customs. The whole process should not take more than 20 minutes depending on how many people are on the flight. There will be taxis available out front. The fare is negotiable in ADVANCE and should not be more than $75.00 (75,000/- Tanzania Shillings). There is no accommodation near the airport, so that makes the decision of staying in Arusha or near the airport easy. It is only 60 kilometres to Arusha, a one hour drive at most. Places to stay in Arusha: Mezza Luna (budget and good), Impala Hotel (more expensive but good), Hotel 77 (budget but poor), Arusha by Night Annex (budget but I wouldn't stay there), And a few more. Enjoy. Gary Trivia challenge, free e cards, latest information at www.safari.cc |
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Kilimanjaro Intl. late
1st November IŽll be flying into Kilimanjaro Intl. airport, scheduled
arrival at 20.30. Is it feasible to apply for visa directly at the airport? As it may get late going through customs, baggage claim, visa, IŽd appreciate any suggestions on whether to stay nearby the airport or try to reach Arusha the same day, will there be transportation to Arusha that late? any guest house recommended or affordable hotel to overnight that day, well in Arusha or airport? YouŽll understand I donŽt feel like wandering about looking around for accommodation late at night. Anywhere IŽll stay, transportation to reach Arusha? Thanks. JR First, you should have no problems in getting a visa on arrival so long as you have your payment ready in US Dollars (varies depending on nationality) and your valid passport. There are some countries that require advance visas, but most European and North American passport holders can buy on arrival. You may be over-estimating the size of Kilimanjaro International. You will arrive at Gate 1. There is only one gate. You will have to go through the health desk, the visa desk (you can do these in either order as they are near each other) and then collect your bags and go through customs. The whole process should not take more than 20 minutes depending on how many people are on the flight. There will be taxis available out front. The fare is negotiable in ADVANCE and should not be more than $75.00 (75,000/- Tanzania Shillings). There is no accommodation near the airport, so that makes the decision of staying in Arusha or near the airport easy. It is only 60 kilometres to Arusha, a one hour drive at most. Places to stay in Arusha: Mezza Luna (budget and good), Impala Hotel (more expensive but good), Hotel 77 (budget but poor), Arusha by Night Annex (budget but I wouldn't stay there), And a few more. Enjoy. Gary Trivia challenge, free e cards, latest information at www.safari.cc Hi! Wow is it really that expensive with taxis? Its almoast the same price as here(sweden)! IŽm arriving at nairobi kenyatta airport late the 30:th of september. I guess there will be taxis available, what is a reasonable fare to nairobi? I think we will stay at upper hill camp site. Do you think its nessesary to book a room in advance? THANKS! |
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Thanks a lot, it was not I overestimated the size of the airport but perhaps
the bureaucrasy and slow pace going through customs, visa, etc. A last question: will be feasible to book directly from Arusha a safary starting the very next day, easily? I have not much a problem arranging the safary on the next day upon arrival if startin also the next day. From your answer I assume thereŽs no other kind of transportation from the airport. Defenetely itŽs not a cheap ride, I agree with poster above. Regards "Orzowei" escribió en el mensaje ... 1st November IŽll be flying into Kilimanjaro Intl. airport, scheduled arrival at 20.30. Is it feasible to apply for visa directly at the airport? As it may get late going through customs, baggage claim, visa, IŽd appreciate any suggestions on whether to stay nearby the airport or try to reach Arusha the same day, will there be transportation to Arusha that late? any guest house recommended or affordable hotel to overnight that day, well in Arusha or airport? YouŽll understand I donŽt feel like wandering about looking around for accommodation late at night. Anywhere IŽll stay, transportation to reach Arusha? Thanks. JR |
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"Orzowei" wrote in message ...
Thanks a lot, it was not I overestimated the size of the airport but perhaps the bureaucrasy and slow pace going through customs, visa, etc. A last question: will be feasible to book directly from Arusha a safary starting the very next day, easily? I have not much a problem arranging the safary on the next day upon arrival if startin also the next day. From your answer I assume thereŽs no other kind of transportation from the airport. Defenetely itŽs not a cheap ride, I agree with poster above. Regards You should be able to find something for that day, but use caution. This is where many people get conned. Don't buy off the street. Don't even talk to people off the street about wanting to find a trip. Ask the hotel staff for assistance and then go to their office. If you stay at the Impala or Mezza Luna, there are three tour companies that are good in that area. Leopard Tours, Classic Tours and Bushbuck. One of them should be able to help. You might also check on line now with reputable firms. www.safari.cc/tato will take you to the Tanzania Association of Tour Operators' website. There, you can contact any of their more than 100 members for information. They have a new site launched yesterday with lots of information on it. (Sadly, it is no longer hosted by my site but you can still get there through the above link) One advantage will be that you can ask them to include the transfer from the airport in your booking (and the arrival hotel). As they will most likely have a vehicle at the airport collecting other clients, this cost is shared and hence cheaper. I hope this helps. Gary Visit www.safari.cc for current exchange rates. |
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"Joel" wrote in message ...
Hi! Wow is it really that expensive with taxis? Its almoast the same price as here(sweden)! IŽm arriving at nairobi kenyatta airport late the 30:th of september. I guess there will be taxis available, what is a reasonable fare to nairobi? I think we will stay at upper hill camp site. Do you think its nessesary to book a room in advance? THANKS! It is intresting that many people think that things in Africa should be much cheaper than they are in Europe. Importation fees are between 50% and 100% of the cost of the car depending on age and type. Petrol is more than half a Euro per litre. And the poor road conditions mean frequent, costly repairs. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is a lot closer to Nairobi than Kilimanjaro is to Arusha. Taxis there should run about 1,500 Kenya shillings or around $20.00. Again, set the price before you go. I have never had a client at Upper Hill, but I can check and get back to you tomorrow. Safari Njema. Gary www.safari.cc |
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