Means of transport Stone Town

Zanzibar's newest airline, Flightlink is one of the most competitive. Prices are unbeatable, especially for flights to Dar es Salaam, which cost next to nothing. Flights to Arusha are also reasonable. But Flightlink also organizes very interesting flights to Seronera, Fort Ikoma and Kogatende, airstrips in the heart of the Serengeti National Park, the last two located near the wildebeest migration. Zanzibar is also served from Dodoma, the country's capital.

Azam Marine is the safest boat company for Dar es Salaam (new, fast fleet) or Pemba (a little less new, departing Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday, 7-hour crossing). It's best to book your ticket the day before at the port of Malindi (very close to the central waterfront), from where the boats depart, or on the website, online booking possible. Zanzibar-Dar es Salaam (5 departures per day): allow 1h45 for the crossing.

Allow up to an hour's drive to reach the most remote villages. Dala-dalas are numbered minibuses, the island's public transport^No. 116: Stone Town-Nungwi -^No. 117: Stone Town-Kiwenga -^No. 118: Stone Town- Matemwe -^No. 121: Stone Town-Donge -^{No. 206} : Stone Town-Chwaka -^No. 214: Stone Town-Uroa -^no. 309: Stone Town-Jambiani -^no. 310: Stone Town-Makunduchi -^no. 324: Stone Town-Bwejuu -^no. 326: Stone Town- Kizimkazi -^no. 502: Stone Town-Bububu -^no. 505: Stone Town-Airport-U-Ndege -^no. 509: Stone Town-Chukwani.

Air Excel is a Tanzanian airline based in Arusha, specializing in small Cessna flights to the famous airstrips of the northern national parks, particularly in the immense Serengeti Park, where watching the wildebeest migration requires transfers by plane. It serves Zanzibar from the cities of Arusha and Dar es Salaam several times a day. It also offers connections to the Serengeti Seronera and Lake Manyara airstrips (next to the Ngorongoro Crater).

Founded in 1992, Tanzanian airline Zanair has an excellent reputation. It is one of the country's leading airlines, serving the islands of Zanzibar and Pemba, as well as smaller aircraft, mainly for Arusha, but which can also be offered in connection with airstrips to national parks on the Tanzanian mainland, especially Seronera in the heart of the Serengeti National Park. Frequent flights from/to Zanzibar to Dar es Salaam, but also a charter flight to the Selous Siwandu Game Reserve for a safari.

Issa is an excellent driver who speaks very good English and has worked for many agencies before setting up his own business. He knows the whole island and the best logistical options for arranging transfers, tours in a 7-seater air-conditioned van, the standard taxi in Zanzibar even if you are only 2 or 4. It offers good prices without doing tours, simply taxi. Practical for those who would like to organize themselves their travels on the island. Very serious and friendly. Responsive on WhatsApp.

Auric Air is a Tanzanian airline, with offices in Mwanza, Dar es Salaam and Arusha. Some 30 destinations are served daily, from major Tanzanian cities to the most remote towns, as well as the main tourist destinations (national parks, Zanzibar, etc.). In addition, Auric Air provides a link between the famous Serengeti (Tanzania) and Maasai Mara (Kenya) parks. A reliable company operating 12-seater Cessnas at very competitive prices to Pemba, Mafia or Arusha.

Cabs are plentiful at the airport and in the center of Stone Town, in front of the Tembo Hotel and in Kelele Square. Official prices are high, but in reality - even at the airport counter - you can negotiate a discount of around 30% with a little patience, especially on long journeys. The bajajs recently introduced to Zanzibar are parked in the same place, and can also be found in front of the Darajani market. Handy if you only have a backpack to take to the airport, or if you want to return to Forodhani from Darajani.

The national airline was established in 1977, but has been truly operational in the territory since the Tanzanian government gave it a truly national scope in 2015. Today, it serves all the country's major cities. From Zanzibar, the airline mainly serves Arusha and Dar es Salaam, with connections to Lake Victoria (Bukoba, Mwanza), Tanganyika (Kigoma), Central (Dodoma, Tabora), Southern (Mbewa) and mainly Eastern and Southern African countries. Competitive prices.

Suleiman offers private transfers in 7-seater or 4-seater air-conditioned cars at low prices. The drivers are punctual and friendly, and Suleiman speaks French and is very responsive on WhatsApp. You'll need to book transfers in advance, both from the airport to the island's main resorts (Nungwi-Kendwa, Pajé-Jambiani, airport, etc.), and for excursions. He also knows the captains and can arrange snorkeling excursions and visits. He is also a French-speaking guide in Stone Town.

This Tanzanian company specializes in connections from/to Zanzibar with the national parks of mainland Tanzania, mainly for those wishing to combine safari and idleness. The company operates flights to Arusha and Dar es Salaam, and to all the airstrips of the Serengeti/Ngorongoro National Park (Seronera, but also to see the wildebeest migration: Grumeti, Kogatende, Lamai, Lobo, Ndutu, Serengeti South, Sasakwa), Ngorongoro National Park (Mwiba-Ngorongoro) Tarangire/Manyara (Chem Chem).

Airline associated with Kenya Airways and KLM on international flights. On domestic flights to/from Zanzibar, there are some very interesting options in addition to the classic connections to Arusha, Kilimanjaro International Airport (Moshi) and Dar es Salaam: direct connections from Zanzibar to the Serengeti National Park airstrip: Seronera (the richest in wildlife), which avoids a stopover in Arusha and at least a day's 4×4), or with other towns on mainland Tanzania: Bukoba, Mwanza, Mbeya, Mtwara, Tabora, Dodoma, etc.

Zanzibar's new international airport is brand new, next to the old one which has become a domestic terminal. You can arrive from Europe with an e-visa, paid for and validated online (new), or do everything yourself on arrival (bring euros). Domestic flights to Pemba, Dar es Salaam (Mafia connection) and Arusha in particular. On arrival, you'll find an ATM, an exchange office, a SIM card counter and cabs. Stores and cafés in the Duty Free zone.