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How to get fromZanzibar Island to Bwindi Impenetrable National Parkby plane, bus, taxi, ferry, train, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Zanzibar Island to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park by plane, bus, taxi, ferry, train, or car

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  1. Fly to Kigali International Airport, bus, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) to Kigali International Airport (KGL)plane plane ZNZ - KGL
    2. Take the bus from Kigali to Katunabus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Katuna to Bwindi Impenetrable National Parktaxi taxi
    7h 5m

  2. Ferry, bus, taxi

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Zanzibar to Dar es Salaamferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal to Kampalabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kampala to Kisorobus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Kisoro to Bwindi Impenetrable National Parktaxi taxi
    41h 21m
    $94–159

  3. Ferry, train, bus, drive, taxi

    1. Take the ferry from Zanzibar to Dar es Salaamferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Magufuli SGR Stn to Dodoma Passenger Stntrain train
    3. Take the bus from Dodoma to Mutukulabus bus
    4. Drive from Mutukula to Mbararacar car
    5. Take the bus from Mbarara to Ntungamobus bus
    6. Take the taxi from Ntungamo to Bwindi Impenetrable National Parktaxi taxi
    33h 2m

  4. Fly to Kihihi Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) to Kihihi Airport (KHX)plane plane ZNZ - KHX
    2. Take the taxi from Kihihi Airport (KHX) to Bwindi Impenetrable National Parktaxi taxi
    7h 55m
    $209–572

  5. Fly to Kamembe International Airport, ferry, drive

    1. Fly from Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) to Kamembe International Airport (KME)plane plane ZNZ - KME
    2. Take the ferry from Bukavu to Gomaferry ferry
    3. Drive from Goma to Bwindi Impenetrable National Parkcar car
    19h 35m
    $289–635

  6. Ferry, bus, taxi via Kampala

    1. Take the ferry from Zanzibar to Dar es Salaamferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal to Kampalabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kampala to Kisorobus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Kisoro to Bwindi Impenetrable National Parktaxi taxi
    41h 34m
    $94–159

  7. Ferry, bus, taxi via Bushoka

    1. Take the ferry from Zanzibar to Dar es Salaamferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal to Kampalabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kampala to Cyanika Abus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Cyanika A to Bwindi Impenetrable National Parktaxi taxi
    47h 27m
    $101–420

Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) to Kigali International Airport (KGL) flights

Calendar26Weekly Planes
Duration4h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$275Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 1,286.4 km
  • Duration: 7h 5m

What companies run services between Zanzibar Island, Tanzania and Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Uganda?

There is no direct connection from Zanzibar Island to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. However, you can fly to Kigali International Airport (KGL), take the taxi to Kigali, take the bus to Katuna, then take the taxi to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Alternatively, you can take the ferry to Dar es Salaam, walk to Magufuli SGR Stn, take the train to Dodoma Passenger Stn, take the taxi to Dodoma, take the bus to Mutukula, drive to Mbarara, take the bus to Ntungamo, then take the taxi to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.

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