For us, a two-day road trip from Arusha to Dar es Salaam was a long journey of approximately 620 km, taking us 14 hours to drive. Driving via Mombo was a significant undertaking, as Mombo is about halfway and known for lush, green scenery before the land becomes drier. We went through diverse landscapes, from the rolling hills near Arusha to the greener areas around Mombo, and then the coastal scrubland before reaching Dar es Salaam. The overnight at Mombo was surprisingly refreshing, with friendly security guards, acceptable toilets, and unusually free parking. There were several food options, and we chose tasty fast-food-style grilled chicken with French fries (8,000 TZS).
Parking location – Mombo: 4.878697S 38.277643E (🅿️,🚻,💦5,000 TZS)