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How to get fromPolokwane to Zanzibar Cityby plane, bus, taxi, ferry, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Polokwane to Zanzibar City by plane, bus, taxi, ferry, or train

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  1. Fly to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Gateway International Airport (PTG) to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ)plane plane PTG - ZNZ
    7h 24m
    $305–806

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Polokwane to Johannesburgbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Lusakabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Intercity Bus Terminus to Ubungo Intl Bus Terminalbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Dar es Salaam to Zanzibarferry ferry
    2d 9h
    $156–331

  3. Bus, taxi, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Polokwane to Louis Trichardtbus bus
    2. Take the taxi from Louis Trichardt to Musinataxi taxi
    3. Take the bus from Musina to RoadPortbus bus
    4. Take the bus from RoadPort to Ubungo Intl Bus Terminalbus bus
    5. Take the ferry from Dar es Salaam to Zanzibarferry ferry
    2d 3h
    $185–337

  4. Fly to Julius Nyerere International Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Gateway International Airport (PTG) to Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR)plane plane PTG - DAR
    2. Take the ferry from Dar es Salaam to Zanzibarferry ferry
    9h 21m
    $303–1,006

  5. Bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Polokwane to Pretoriabus bus
    2. Take the train from Pretoria to Parktrain train
    3. Take the bus from Park Station to Intercity Bus Terminusbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Intercity Bus Terminus to Ubungo Intl Bus Terminalbus bus
    5. Take the ferry from Dar es Salaam to Zanzibarferry ferry
    2d 14h
    $184–321

Gateway International Airport (PTG) to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) flights

Calendar6Weekly Planes
Duration7h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$302Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 2,236 km
  • Duration: 7h 24m

What companies run services between Polokwane, South Africa and Zanzibar City, Tanzania?

Airlink, Safair, and Air Tanzania fly from Gateway International Airport (PTG) to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) 6 times a week.

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