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How to get fromNakuru to Zanzibar Islandby taxi, bus, plane, ferry, train, or car

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There are 10 ways to get from Nakuru to Zanzibar Island by taxi, bus, plane, ferry, train, or car

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  1. Taxi, Matatu to Nairobi, fly to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Nakuru to Naivashataxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Naivasha to Nairobibus bus
    3. Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ)plane plane NBO - ZNZ
    6h 46m
    $309–442

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Nakuru to Mwembe Tayari Rdbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Mombasa to Dar es Salaambus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Dar es Salaam to Zanzibarferry ferry
    26h 24m
    $34–173

  3. Taxi, Matatu, bus, ferry

    1. Take the taxi from Nakuru to Naivashataxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Naivasha to Nairobibus bus
    3. Take the bus from Nairobi to Ubungo Intl Bus Terminalbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Dar es Salaam to Zanzibarferry ferry
    20h 46m
    $185–346

  4. Taxi, Matatu, bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the taxi from Nakuru to Naivashataxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Naivasha to Nairobibus bus
    3. Take the bus from Nairobi to Moshibus bus
    4. Take the train from Moshi to Dar es Salaamtrain train
    5. Take the ferry from Dar es Salaam to Zanzibarferry ferry
    22h 18m
    $167–340

  5. Drive to Nanyuki, fly to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport

    1. Drive from Nakuru to Nanyuki (NYK)car car
    2. Fly from Nanyuki (NYK) to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ)plane plane NYK - ZNZ
    23h 54m
    $259–627

  6. Bus to Kisumu International Airport, fly to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Nakuru to Kisumubus bus
    2. Fly from Kisumu International Airport (KIS) to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ)plane plane KIS - ZNZ
    8h 40m
    $338–423

  7. Bus to Eldoret International Airport, fly to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Nakuru to Eldoretbus bus
    2. Fly from Eldoret International Airport (EDL) to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ)plane plane EDL - ZNZ
    9h 8m
    $106–437

  8. Taxi, Matatu to Nairobi Wilson Airport, fly to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport

    1. Take the taxi from Nakuru to Naivashataxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Naivasha to Nairobibus bus
    3. Fly from Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ)plane plane WIL - ZNZ
    7h 49m
    $509–671

  9. Taxi, Matatu to Nairobi, fly to Julius Nyerere International Airport, ferry

    1. Take the taxi from Nakuru to Naivashataxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Naivasha to Nairobibus bus
    3. Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR)plane plane NBO - DAR
    4. Take the ferry from Dar es Salaam to Zanzibarferry ferry
    9h 18m
    $277–562

  10. Bus, ferry via Zanzibar

    1. Take the bus from Nakuru to Mwembe Tayari Rdbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Mombasa to Dar es Salaambus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Dar es Salaam to Zanzibarferry ferry
    26h 39m
    $64–142

Nairobi (NBO) to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) flights

Calendar53Weekly Planes
Duration1h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$155Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 797.2 km
  • Duration: 6h 46m

What companies run services between Nakuru, Kenya and Zanzibar Island, Tanzania?

There is no direct connection from Nakuru to Zanzibar Island. However, you can take the taxi to Naivasha, take the bus to Nairobi, walk to Kencom/Ambassadeur, take the bus to JKIA - Passenger Boarding, walk to Nairobi (NBO) airport, then fly to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ). Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Naivasha, take the bus to Nairobi, take the bus to Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal, walk to Ubungo, take the bus to Posta Ya Zamani, walk to Dar es Salaam, then take the ferry to Zanzibar.

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