From Arusha City to Kigali City Center / Airport (KGL)
Cross-border transferArusha to Kigali (via Rusumo Border)
An extensive overland regional highway corridor crossing the heart of northern Tanzania, entering Rwanda at the Rusumo border post.
Key facts
- Price
- Price on request
- Distance
- 1100 km
- Typical duration
- 16 hours
- Country
- Rwanda
- From
- Arusha City
- To
- Kigali City Center / Airport (KGL)
Route map
The crossing runs from Arusha City to Kigali City Center / Airport (KGL), about 1100 km.
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Indicative route, not turn-by-turn directions.
Travel requirements
- Valid passport (6 months validity)
- Rwandan Entry Visa or East Africa Tourist Visa
- Yellow Fever Certificate
- Completed passenger entry registration for Rwanda
How booking works
- Coordinate with our regional booking manager for travel logistics
- Enjoy comfortable, air-conditioned transport with optional overnight arrangements
- Direct dropoff at your hotel in Kigali
Book this crossing
Send your travel dates and passenger details and we will confirm your driver.
Book Arusha City to Kigali City Center / Airport (KGL)Frequently asked questions
Is this journey done in a single day?
Due to the 16-hour duration, we can split this travel into a beautiful two-day trip with a pre-booked stopover, or execute it directly with a dual-driver team.
Is Rwanda's plastic bag ban strictly enforced?
Yes! Rwanda is strictly plastic-free. Non-biodegradable plastic bags are confiscated at the Rusumo border.