by air International flights to Dar es Salaam are available through KLM Royal Dutch Airlines via Amsterdam, Turkish Airlines via Istanbul, British Airways via London, and Swiss via Zurich in Europe, Emirates via Dubai or Qatar Airways via Doha in the Middle East, and Kenya Airways via Nairobi in Kenya. Connecting flights to Mtwara are operated by Precision Air or Fly540. There are daily flights from Dar es Salaam and the flight time is about one hour. Note that flight times can be subject to change so allow plenty of time for transfers. Private air charters are also available through Coastal Aviation and ZanAir. Mtwara airport is about 12km from Mikindani. If you would like us to arrange a taxi for you please let us know.						by road Buses to Mtwara leave Dar es Salaam at 6am every day from Ubungo bus station. There are many bus companies and which is currently the most reliable varries (email us when you plan to come and we'll let you know). The journey is normally eight to ten hours, but can be longer in the rainy season (March - May). Some companies will drop you right outside Ten Degrees if you ask (the stop is often called Malawi locally), if not it's about five minutes walk from the main Mikindani bus stop. If you plan to come by car, the journey takes between six to eight hours from Dar es Salaam. As with the bus, you might experience delays in the rainy season. If you are planning to hire a car, please be aware that you need an international drivers permit if you wish to drive yourself, otherwise you will be offered a car with a driver.