What is the cheapest way to get from Zanzibar City to Usambara Mountains?

The cheapest way to get from Zanzibar City to Usambara Mountains is to ferry and bus and taxi which costs $60 - $200 and takes 11h 16m.

What is the fastest way to get from Zanzibar City to Usambara Mountains?

The fastest way to get from Zanzibar City to Usambara Mountains is to fly and taxi which takes 5h 13m and costs $180 - $230.

How far is it from Zanzibar City to Usambara Mountains?

The distance between Zanzibar City and Usambara Mountains is 246 km.

How do I travel from Zanzibar City to Usambara Mountains without a car?

The best way to get from Zanzibar City to Usambara Mountains without a car is to ferry and bus and taxi which takes 11h 16m and costs $60 - $200.

How long does it take to get from Zanzibar City to Usambara Mountains?

It takes approximately 5h 13m to get from Zanzibar City to Usambara Mountains, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Usambara Mountains?

There are 42+ hotels available in Usambara Mountains.

Zanzibar City to Usambara Mountains - 3 ways to travel via plane, and taxi

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There are 3 ways to get from Zanzibar City to Usambara Mountains by plane, taxi, ferry, or bus

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Fly, taxi
best
1. Fly from Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) to Tanga Airport (TGT)plane ZNZ - TGT
2. Take the taxi from Tanga Airport (TGT) to Usambara Mountainstaxi
5h 13m
$183–224
Ferry, bus, taxi
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Zanzibar to Dar es Salaamferry
2. Take the bus from Dar es Salaam to Tangabus
3. Take the taxi from Tanga to Usambara Mountainstaxi
11h 16m
$63–198
Ferry, bus, taxi via Zanzibar
1. Take the ferry from Zanzibar to Dar es Salaamferry
2. Take the bus from Dar es Salaam to Tangabus
3. Take the taxi from Tanga to Usambara Mountainstaxi
11h 57m
$77–162

Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) to Tanga Airport (TGT) flights

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33 minAverage Duration

$150Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Zanzibar City to Usambara Mountains.

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Distance: 245.5 km
Duration: 5h 13m

What companies run services between Zanzibar City, Tanzania and Usambara Mountains, Tanzania?

There is no direct connection from Zanzibar City to Usambara Mountains. However, you can take the shuttle to Zanzibar Airport, walk to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) airport, fly to Tanga Airport (TGT), then take the taxi to Usambara Mountains. Alternatively, you can take the ferry to Dar es Salaam, walk to Posta Ya Zamani, take the bus to Fire, take the bus to Tanga, then take the taxi to Usambara Mountains.

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