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How to get fromZanzibar Island to Katavi National Parkby plane, taxi, or ferry

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There are 3 ways to get from Zanzibar Island to Katavi National Park by plane, taxi, or ferry

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  1. Fly Abeid Amani Karume International Airport to Sumbawanga, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) to Sumbawanga (SUT)plane plane ZNZ - SUT
    2. Take the taxi from Sumbawanga (SUT) to Katavi National Parktaxi taxi
    7h 26m
    $259–562

  2. Fly Abeid Amani Karume International Airport to Mpanda Airport, taxi

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) to Mpanda Airport (NPY)plane plane ZNZ - NPY
    2. Take the taxi from Mpanda Airport (NPY) to Katavi National Parktaxi taxi
    5h 21m
    $195–488

  3. Ferry to Julius Nyerere International Airport, fly to Mpanda Airport, taxi

    1. Take the ferry from Zanzibar to Dar es Salaamferry ferry
    2. Fly from Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) to Mpanda Airport (NPY)plane plane DAR - NPY
    3. Take the taxi from Mpanda Airport (NPY) to Katavi National Parktaxi taxi
    6h 39m
    $222–440

Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) to Sumbawanga (SUT) flights

Calendar4Weekly Planes
Duration4h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$158Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,052 km
  • Duration: 7h 26m

What companies run services between Zanzibar Island, Tanzania and Katavi National Park, Tanzania?

There is no direct connection from Zanzibar Island to Katavi National Park. However, you can fly to Sumbawanga (SUT) then take the taxi to Katavi National Park. Alternatively, you can take the ferry to Dar es Salaam, take the taxi to Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) airport, fly to Mpanda Airport (NPY), then take the taxi to Katavi National Park.

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