Arusha eSIM: what to know before you land
🇹🇿 Arusha, Tanzania · JRO / ARK · 5-day pick: 3 GB for $8.99
Landing in Arusha
- JRO Kilimanjaro International
- ARK Arusha
Most international flights land at Kilimanjaro International, between Arusha and Moshi; Arusha's own small airport handles safari flights.
- Install the Tanzania eSIM at home on Wi-Fi before you fly.
- When the plane lands at JRO, turn on data roaming for the eSIM line, so maps and transport apps work from the arrivals hall.
- The days start counting on first connection in Tanzania, not at purchase.
You'll need about 2.5 GB over 5 days. 3 GB covers it with room to spare.
Maps and messaging only? 2 GB · 15 days for $6.99.
Pay · $8.99Short stays in Arusha
| Stay | Maps & messaging | Plus socials & photos | Streaming & hotspot |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 days | $3.99 1 GB · 7 daysneeds ~409 MB | $6.99 2 GB · 15 daysneeds ~1 GB | $8.99 3 GB · 30 daysneeds ~2.6 GB |
| 3 days | $3.99 1 GB · 7 daysneeds ~614 MB | $6.99 2 GB · 15 daysneeds ~1.5 GB | $17.99 Unlimited · 3 daysneeds ~3.9 GB |
| 4 days | $3.99 1 GB · 7 daysneeds ~819 MB | $8.99 3 GB · 30 daysneeds ~2 GB | $25.99 Unlimited · 5 daysneeds ~5.2 GB |
| 5 days | $6.99 2 GB · 15 daysneeds ~1 GB | $8.99 3 GB · 30 daysneeds ~2.5 GB | $25.99 Unlimited · 5 daysneeds ~6.5 GB |
| 7 days | $6.99 2 GB · 15 daysneeds ~1.4 GB | $13.99 5 GB · 30 daysneeds ~3.5 GB | $22.99 10 GB · 30 daysneeds ~9.1 GB |
Networks
The Tanzania eSIM connects to Airtel and Halotel. No 5G is listed on this plan; expect 4G/LTE.
Also in Tanzania
Going on from Arusha? Africa Safari (3 countries), Africa (36 countries), Global (202 countries) — cover Tanzania too.
Questions about Arusha
Which airports serve Arusha?
Kilimanjaro International (JRO), Arusha (ARK). Most international flights land at Kilimanjaro International, between Arusha and Moshi; Arusha's own small airport handles safari flights.
How much data do I need for 5 days in Arusha?
About 2.5 GB for maps, messaging, socials and photos (our estimate: 0.5 GB a day). Our pick is 3 GB · 30 days for $8.99. If you only need maps and messaging, 2 GB · 15 days for $6.99 is enough.
Can I be online as soon as I land at JRO?
Yes, if you install the eSIM before you fly. Install it at home on Wi-Fi, then switch on data roaming for the eSIM line when you land; the plan's days start when it first connects to a network in Tanzania.
Which networks will I use in Arusha?
The Tanzania eSIM connects to Airtel and Halotel. No 5G is listed on this plan; expect 4G/LTE.