Day trip from Singida to Arusha
Arusha lies 269 km (167 mi) north-east of Singida, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 269 km (167 mi) apart, Arusha is a realistic day trip from Singida: about 4 h 22 min each way by road.
| Singida | Arusha | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Tanzania | Tanzania |
| Population | 232,459 | 617,631 |
| Elevation | 1,508 m (4,948 ft) | 1,415 m (4,642 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Africa/Dar_es_Salaam) | UTC+3 (Africa/Dar_es_Salaam) |
What to see in Arusha
| Sight | Visitors a year | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Olduvai Gorge Museum | 100,000 | 2020 |
The busiest is Olduvai Gorge Museum at 100,000 visitors in 2020. Figures are the latest each site has published, so they are not all for the same year.
UNESCO World Heritage in the city: Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
Where to book tours and tickets in Arusha
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Staying in Arusha
Our booking partner lists 652 places to stay in Arusha. Of the 345 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (209), and 14 are five-star. Across 58 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.5 out of 10. Guests have left 16,068 reviews in total.
Book a hotel in Arusha
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Common questions
How far is Arusha from Singida?
269 km (167 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Singida; by road roughly 328 km (204 mi).
How long does it take to get from Singida to Arusha by road?
About 4 h 22 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Singida and Arusha?
No, both are on Africa/Dar_es_Salaam at the moment.
Where can I stay in Arusha?
Our booking partner lists 652 places to stay in Arusha, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.