🎒 From Dar es Salaam to Nairobi: Your Study Guide

Your Step-by-Step Journey to Delight Technical College

Are you a student from Dar es Salaam dreaming of studying in Nairobi? Whether you’re planning to join Delight Technical College for Fashion Design, Digital Media, or Beauty Therapy — this guide will help you make the move with confidence.

Let’s break down everything you need to know about traveling, settling in, and studying in Nairobi from Dar.

🛂 1. No Visa Needed!

Great news for Tanzanians!
Thanks to the East African Community (EAC) agreements:

• You do not need a visa to study in Kenya
• Travel using your Tanzanian passport or national ID
• At the border or airport, just show your admission letter from Delight College

🚌 2. Travel Options from Dar es Salaam to Nairobi

✈️ By Plane – Fast & Easy

• Flight Time: 1.5 hours
• Airlines: Air Tanzania, Precision Air, Kenya Airways, Jambojet
• Cost: Ksh 10,000–15,000 (Tsh 200,000–300,000)

🛬 Arrival Airport: Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA), Nairobi
👉 Use Uber or Bolt to get to your hostel or campus area

🚍 By Bus – Budget-Friendly Adventure

• Bus Companies: Tahmeed, Modern Coast, DAR Express
• Travel Time: 15–18 hours
• Cost: Ksh 3,500–4,500 (Tsh 70,000–90,000)
• Route: Dar ➡️ Arusha ➡️ Namanga Border ➡️ Nairobi

💡 Tip: Book early and travel during the day for a smoother experience.

🏠 3. Finding Student Accommodation

Delight College helps international students find safe, affordable hostels near the campus.

Top student-friendly areas:

• Ngara
• Roysambu
• Zimmerman
• Kahawa West

✨ Many hostels offer:

• Shared or private rooms
• Meals & laundry
• Wi-Fi & study space
• Security services

📱 4. Getting Set Up in Nairobi

Once you arrive:

• Buy a Kenyan SIM card (Safaricom or Airtel) with your passport
• Open a bank account if you’ll be staying long-term
• Visit Delight’s International Student Office for orientation

You’ll be supported every step of the way.

🏫 5. What to Expect at Delight College

At Delight, you’ll get: ✅ Hands-on training
✅ Modern labs and studios
✅ Courses in Swahili & English
✅ Career support and internships
✅ Connections with students from Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, and more

🎯 Whether you’re studying Fashion, Beauty, ICT, or Media — you’ll leave with job-ready skills and a recognized TVET certificate.

🍛 6. Life in Nairobi for Tanzanian Students

💬 “Nairobi feels like home, just bigger and busier!” – Halima, Beauty Student from Dar

You’ll enjoy:

• Plenty of Swahili speakers
• Ugali, wali, nyama choma & Tanzanian-style cafes
• Weekend activities like city tours, markets, and music events
• A growing community of Tanzanian students in Nairobi

🎓 7. Join the Journey

Studying in Nairobi gives you more than a certificate — it gives you:

• Confidence
• Regional opportunities
• A network of fellow East African creatives and professionals

And it all starts with one bold step from Dar to Delight.