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Dodoma to Nairobi

Updated: March 12, 2024 02:18 AM
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Dodoma to Nairobi

Language

The official language of Tanzania, where Dodoma is located, is Swahili. The official language of Kenya, where Nairobi is located, is English.

Currency

The currency of Tanzania is the Tanzanian shilling (TZS). The currency of Kenya is the Kenyan shilling (KES).

Distance

The distance between Dodoma and Nairobi is approximately 1,000 kilometers (620 miles).

How to Reach

There are several ways to travel from Dodoma to Nairobi:

  • By Air: There are direct flights available from Dodoma Airport (DOD) to Nairobi's Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO). The flight takes approximately 2 hours.
  • By Bus: Several bus companies offer services between Dodoma and Nairobi. The journey takes approximately 24 hours.
  • By Train: There is no direct train service between Dodoma and Nairobi. However, you can take a train from Dodoma to Dar es Salaam, and then connect with a train to Nairobi.

Expenses

The cost of traveling from Dodoma to Nairobi varies depending on the method of transportation and the time of year. Here are approximate costs:

  • By Air: Round-trip airfare between Dodoma and Nairobi typically costs between $200 and $400.
  • By Bus: A one-way bus ticket from Dodoma to Nairobi costs around $50.
  • By Train: A train ticket from Dodoma to Dar es Salaam costs around $20, and a train ticket from Dar es Salaam to Nairobi costs around $30.

Best Time to Go

The best time to visit Nairobi is during the dry season, which runs from June to September. However, Dodoma can be visited year-round.

What to Eat

Both Dodoma and Nairobi offer a variety of culinary delights. Here are some popular dishes to try:

  • Tanzanian: Ugali, nyama choma, pilau
  • Kenyan: Nyama choma, ugali, sukuma wiki

Where to Go

Both Dodoma and Nairobi have a lot to offer visitors. Here are some popular attractions:

  • Dodoma: Dodoma National Park, Dodoma City Museum, Parliament House
  • Nairobi: Nairobi National Park, Giraffe Centre, Karen Blixen Museum

FAQs

  1. What is the visa requirement for traveling from Tanzania to Kenya?
  2. Citizens of Tanzania can travel to Kenya without a visa for up to 90 days.

  3. What is the time difference between Dodoma and Nairobi?
  4. There is no time difference between Dodoma and Nairobi.

  5. Is it safe to travel from Dodoma to Nairobi?
  6. Yes, it is generally safe to travel from Dodoma to Nairobi. However, always exercise caution and be aware of your surroundings.

*Distance calculation may be aerial distance.

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