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How to get fromMikumi to Zanzibar Cityby taxi, train, ferry, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Mikumi to Zanzibar City by taxi, train, ferry, or plane

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  1. Taxi, train, ferry

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    1. Take the taxi from Mikumi to Kilosataxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Kilosa to Magufuli SGR Stntrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Dar es Salaam to Zanzibarferry ferry
    6h 44m
    $56–202

  2. Taxi to Iringa Airport, fly to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport

    1. Take the taxi from Mikumi to Iringa Airport (IRI)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Iringa Airport (IRI) to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ)plane plane IRI - ZNZ
    6h 33m
    $223–301

  3. Taxi, train, ferry via Zanzibar

    1. Take the taxi from Mikumi to Kilosataxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Kilosa to Magufuli SGR Stntrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Dar es Salaam to Zanzibarferry ferry
    7h 9m
    $80–162

  4. Taxi to Iringa Airport, fly to Julius Nyerere International Airport, ferry

    1. Take the taxi from Mikumi to Iringa Airport (IRI)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Iringa Airport (IRI) to Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR)plane plane IRI - DAR
    3. Take the ferry from Dar es Salaam to Zanzibarferry ferry
    6h 35m
    $201–541

  5. Taxi, train to Julius Nyerere International Airport, fly to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport

    1. Take the taxi from Mikumi to Kilosataxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Kilosa to Pugutrain train
    3. Fly from Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ)plane plane DAR - ZNZ
    6h 39m
    $82–156

  6. Taxi, train to Dodoma Airport, fly to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport

    1. Take the taxi from Mikumi to Kilosataxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Kilosa to Dodoma Passenger Stntrain train
    3. Fly from Dodoma Airport (DOD) to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ)plane plane DOD - ZNZ
    8h 13m
    $177–524

  7. Taxi, train to Dodoma Airport, fly to Julius Nyerere International Airport, ferry

    1. Take the taxi from Mikumi to Kilosataxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Kilosa to Dodoma Passenger Stntrain train
    3. Fly from Dodoma Airport (DOD) to Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR)plane plane DOD - DAR
    4. Take the ferry from Dar es Salaam to Zanzibarferry ferry
    8h 6m
    $185–454

Iringa Airport (IRI) to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration2h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$115Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 437.9 km
  • Duration: 6h 44m

What companies run services between Mikumi, Tanzania and Zanzibar City, Tanzania?

There is no direct connection from Mikumi to Zanzibar City. However, you can take the taxi to Kilosa, take the train to Magufuli SGR Stn, walk to Dar es Salaam, then take the ferry to Zanzibar. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Iringa Airport (IRI) airport, fly to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ), walk to Zanzibar Airport, then take the shuttle to Stone Town.

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