Efficient Travel from Dar es Salaam to Zanzibar: A Step-by-Step Itinerary

Day 1: Travel and Explore

Dar es Salaam to Zanzibar, Tanzania on June 3, 2025

7:00am

Breakfast at Zara Restaurant

Enjoy a hearty breakfast featuring East African dishes and freshly brewed coffee to start your day before travel.
TZS15000, 1h0m

8:00am

Travel to Dar es Salaam Ferry Terminal

Take a short taxi ride to the ferry terminal located at Kivukoni Street, approximately 15 minutes from the city centre.
TZS8000, 0h30m

9:00am

Ferry to Zanzibar

Board the fast ferry to Zanzibar. The journey takes about 2 hours and offers spectacular views of the coastline. Ferries by Azam Marine or Kilimanjaro Fast Ferries are recommended, usually running from 9am daily.
TZS70000, 2h0m

11:30am

Arrival and Check-in in Stone Town

Arrive in Zanzibar and check in to your hotel in Stone Town, the historic heart of Zanzibar City.
Varies, 1h0m

12:30pm

Lunch at Lukmaan Restaurant

Savour authentic Zanzibari cuisine featuring seafood and local spices in a casual, vibrant setting popular with locals and tourists alike.
TZS25000, 1h0m

1:30pm

Explore Stone Town

Visit the legendary Stone Town maze of alleys, the Old Fort, the House of Wonders, and the Forodhani Gardens. Most sites open from 8am to 5pm.
TZS30000, 3h30m

5:00pm

Relax at Forodhani Evening Food Market

Enjoy the lively atmosphere of the food market where you can sample fresh Zanzibari seafood and street snacks in the early evening.
Free entry, food varies, 1h30m

7:00pm

Dinner at Mercury's Restaurant

Dine at the famous waterfront restaurant named after Freddie Mercury, offering delicious seafood and international cuisine in a historic setting.
TZS35000, 1h30m
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