A pre-booked private transfer is the smoothest way from the airport to your hotel.
Arriving in Zanzibar should feel like the start of a holiday, not a hassle. A pre-booked airport transfer means a friendly driver is waiting when you land, ready to take you straight to your hotel. This guide explains your options, typical prices, and travel times — and how we can arrange it all for you.
Your Zanzibar airport transfer options
There are three main ways to get from Zanzibar’s Abeid Amani Karume International Airport to your accommodation. Each suits a different priority.
- Private transfer: the most comfortable and stress-free choice. A private driver meets you and takes you directly to your door, with no waiting and no shared stops. Ideal after a long flight.
- Shared shuttle: a budget-friendly middle ground. You share a scheduled vehicle with other travellers, saving money in exchange for a little flexibility on timing.
- Taxi: readily available at the airport, though fares are negotiated and can vary. Pre-booking avoids haggling after your flight.
For most visitors, a pre-arranged private transfer is well worth it — the price is reasonable and the peace of mind is priceless.
Transfer times and typical prices
Stone Town is just a 15-minute transfer from Zanzibar airport.
Prices depend mostly on distance. As a rough guide for a private transfer:
- Stone Town: about 15 minutes from the airport, from around $15
- Southeast beaches (Paje, Jambiani): about 45–60 minutes
- North coast (Nungwi, Kendwa): about 60–90 minutes
- East coast (Kiwengwa, Matemwe): about 60–75 minutes
Because rates change with fuel prices and season, we always confirm an exact, all-inclusive price when you book, so there are no surprises on arrival.
Reaching the beach resorts
Beach resorts at Nungwi and Kendwa are around 60–90 minutes from the airport.
Most visitors head straight for the coast. The roads to the main beach areas are good, and a private transfer makes the journey easy, especially with luggage after a long flight. Your driver knows the resorts and the quickest routes, so you can simply relax and enjoy your first views of the island.
Why book your transfer with us
As a local Zanzibar-based operator, we arrange reliable airport transfers as part of looking after our guests from the moment they land. When you book with Exodus Go Tours, you get a professional, English-speaking driver, a clean and comfortable vehicle, and a fixed price agreed in advance. Your driver greets you by name in the arrivals area, helps with your bags, and takes you directly to your accommodation.
Because we are on the ground here, we can also combine your transfer with the rest of your trip — a Stone Town tour, a Zanzibar excursion, or an onward safari — all handled by one trusted local team.
Tips for a smooth arrival
A few simple things make arrival effortless. Book your transfer in advance so a driver is waiting. Have your accommodation name and address handy. Carry some US dollars or Tanzanian shillings for small extras, as not everywhere takes cards. And if you’re connecting to a domestic safari flight, remember the luggage limit is usually 15 kg, so pack accordingly.
Book your Zanzibar transfer
Let us take care of your arrival so your holiday starts the moment you land. Explore our Zanzibar excursions and tours, see how a mainland safari can be added in our Tanzania safari from Zanzibar guide, or contact us to arrange a reliable private transfer.
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