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How to get fromVictoria Falls to Zanzibar Islandby plane, bus, ferry, or train

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There are 7 ways to get from Victoria Falls to Zanzibar Island by plane, bus, ferry, or train

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  1. Fly Victoria Falls Airport to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Victoria Falls Airport (VFA) to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ)plane plane VFA - ZNZ
    7h 56m
    $297–682

  2. Bus, train, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Livingstone Bus Terminus to Kapiri Mposhibus bus
    2. Take the train from New Kapiri Mposhi to Dar es salaamtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Dar es Salaam to Zanzibarferry ferry
    2d 15h
    $80–225

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Livingstone to Lusakabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Intercity Bus Terminus to Ubungo Intl Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Dar es Salaam to Zanzibarferry ferry
    38h 43m
    $90–237

  4. Fly Harry Mwanga Nkumbula International Airport to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport

    1. Fly from Harry Mwanga Nkumbula International Airport (LVI) to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ)plane plane LVI - ZNZ
    8h
    $504–655

  5. Fly Harry Mwanga Nkumbula International Airport to Julius Nyerere International Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Harry Mwanga Nkumbula International Airport (LVI) to Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR)plane plane LVI - DAR
    2. Take the ferry from Dar es Salaam to Zanzibarferry ferry
    7h 32m
    $462–855

  6. Fly Victoria Falls Airport to Julius Nyerere International Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Victoria Falls Airport (VFA) to Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR)plane plane VFA - DAR
    2. Take the ferry from Dar es Salaam to Zanzibarferry ferry
    10h 22m
    $345–732

  7. Bus, ferry via Harare

    1. Take the bus from Victoria Falls Bus Stn 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
    $162–227

Victoria Falls Airport (VFA) to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) flights

Calendar6Weekly Planes
Duration8h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$259Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 1,981.3 km
  • Duration: 7h 56m

What companies run services between Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe and Zanzibar Island, Tanzania?

Kenya Airways, Fastjet, and three other airlines fly from Victoria Falls Airport (VFA) to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) 6 times a week.

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