Arrival in Tanzania

What to do when you land at Kilimanjaro International? Follow these step-by-step instructions and refer to the map below.

1. Have your boarding pass in hand to enter the airport
2. Obtain your visa (if you did not apply for it in advance), pay visa fee in US Dollars.
3. Proceed to Immigration to show passport and get visa validated.
4. Claim your checked bags at the baggage claim.

Tip: After getting your bag from the baggage claim area, you may be approached by porters who, looking for tips, will try to carry your bags or load them onto carts. Kindly say, “no thank you” or in Swahili, “hapana asante.” Your guide is only a few steps beyond customs and will carry your bags if you wish.

5. Proceed through Customs. You may be asked if you have anything to declare.
6. Exit airport and look for your transfer guide holding a Thomson Safaris placard.

Note: You may need to wait while other travelers in your group arrive
Your guide will check off the names of travelers as they arrive. Please do not leave the terminal. Once everyone is gathered, your guide will lead you to the vehicles nearby.