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How to get fromDar es Salaam to Zanzibar Northby ferry, taxi, plane, or shuttle

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There are 3 ways to get from Dar es Salaam to Zanzibar North by ferry, taxi, plane, or shuttle

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  1. Ferry, taxi

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    1. Take the ferry from Dar es Salaam to Zanzibarferry ferry
    2. Take the taxi from Zanzibar to Nungwitaxi taxi
    2h 21m
    $41–172

  2. Fly, shuttle

    1. Fly from Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ)plane plane DAR - ZNZ
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Zanzibar Airport to Nungwishuttle bus
    2h 38m
    $47–104

  3. Ferry, shuttle

    1. Take the ferry from Dar es Salaam to Zanzibarferry ferry
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Stone Town to Nungwishuttle bus
    4h 5m
    $45–110

Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) flights

Calendar139Weekly Planes
Duration23 minAverage Duration
Ticket$16Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Dar es Salaam to Zanzibar North.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 135.3 km
  • Duration: 2h 21m

What companies run services between Dar es Salaam, Tanzania and Zanzibar North, Tanzania?

There is no direct connection from Dar es Salaam to Zanzibar North. However, you can take the ferry to Zanzibar then take the taxi to Nungwi. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) airport, fly to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ), walk to Zanzibar Airport, then take the shuttle to Nungwi.

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