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How to get fromBotswana to Zanzibar Islandby plane, bus, ferry, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Botswana to Zanzibar Island by plane, bus, ferry, or train

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  1. Fly to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Gaborone (GBE) to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ)plane plane GBE - ZNZ
    5h 25m
    $460–635

  2. Bus, train, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Tlokweng to Kitwebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Power Tools Bus Station to Kapiri Mposhibus bus
    3. Take the train from New Kapiri Mposhi to Dar es salaamtrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Dar es Salaam to Zanzibarferry ferry
    3d 5h
    $175–260

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Mbae Mbae Wy to RoadPortbus bus
    2. Take the bus from RoadPort to Ubungo Intl Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Dar es Salaam to Zanzibarferry ferry
    2d 7h
    $181–250

  4. Fly to Julius Nyerere International Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Gaborone (GBE) to Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR)plane plane GBE - DAR
    2. Take the ferry from Dar es Salaam to Zanzibarferry ferry
    8h 17m
    $372–615

Gaborone (GBE) to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) flights

Calendar9Weekly Planes
Duration5h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket$202Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,496 km
  • Duration: 5h 25m

What companies run services between Botswana and Zanzibar Island, Tanzania?

Airlink, Air Tanzania, and three other airlines fly from Gaborone (GBE) to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) once daily.

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