Trips and prices
| Trip | Price seen | Departure / line | Worth knowing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airport - Stone Town | 400 to 500 TZS | line 505 | Pay in shillings to the conductor when you get off |
| Stone Town - Nungwi | 2,000 to 3,000 TZS | one dala-dala | Departs near Darajani market according to one guide |
| Stone Town - Paje | 2,000 to 3,000 TZS | one dala-dala | One guide places the departure at Mwanakwerekwe, another on Karume Road: ask locally |
| Stone Town - Pete (Butterfly Centre) | about 1,000 TZS | then a short walk | See the Butterfly Centre |
| Large luggage | 500 to 1,000 TZS extra | Depends on the conductor |
Our advice: the dala-dala is ideal for Stone Town to the east or north coast with little luggage, but slow, crowded and with no fixed timetable; with suitcases or a family, a private transfer is simpler (US$20 to US$50 for 4 people on booking sites in October 2026).
How to use it
Board, sit where you can, pay the conductor when you get off, not before boarding. Keep small notes in shillings. Ask for the terminus name before boarding, as routes are not always shown in English. Watch your belongings. For all transport options, see getting around Zanzibar and from the airport to hotels.
FAQ
How much is the dala-dala in Zanzibar?
About 400 to 500 TZS for a short trip and 2,000 to 3,000 TZS for a long one, plus 500 to 1,000 TZS for a large bag (October 2026).
Can you go from the airport to Stone Town by dala-dala?
Yes, on line 505, for about 500 TZS, paid in shillings to the conductor.
Pour aller plus loin
Continue with Darajani market and renting a scooter in Zanzibar.
