Originally Posted by
Ana74
Normally, flying to Nairobi is way more economical than flying into JRO. It might be the airport taxes that make the difference (usually between 200-500 usd less). However, if your safari starts in Tanzania, it might be more convenient to fly straight to JRO. Road transfers from NBO to Namanga, the nearest land border are also costly and take up to 4 hours depending on traffic. From the border, to Arusha, where most safaris begin, takes about 1,5-2 hours.
I have a shuttle booked from Nairobi to Moshi for £35. I had the choice of flying into JRO or NBO, but chose to fly into NBO just so I could see some countryside (as I'm not taking a safari, rather climbing Kili).
The shuttles pick up at central Nairobi hotels or at NBO airport itself, leaving at 8:00 from Nairobi or 8:30 from the airport.