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| Approximate Flight Duration | 5 hour |
| Approximate Travel Distance | 4052 Km |
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Located in the east of Tanzania, Dar Es Salaam is one of the largest cities in the country. For exploring this city on the shores of ocean, you can start with the city center first. You can go by boat to Zanzibar Island, which is about two hours away from the city. The journey will not be boring since you will be accompanied with a unique landscape.
It takes about 35-40 minutes to go to Julius Nyerere International Airport, which is 12 kilometers from the city center. When Dar Es Salaam's population started to get crowded, alternatives in public transportation are considered. Buses, minibuses, taxis, trampolines, tuktuks ... But it can be easily observed that the buses that serve are very old. These buses which are considered to be old-fashioned in Europe are the most important new transport vehicle here.
Dar Es Salaam is the largest port in Tanzania. This is why sea transportation has developed in this region.
The most common means of transportation in the city of Dar Es Salaam are buses and minibuses. The prices of buses used throughout the city can vary according to the destination. Also there can be delays sometimes.
You can also use minibuses except from bus and taxi transportation. But minibuses are one of the most used means of public transportation here. For this reason, they are very crowded and tourists do not prefer to use minibuses usually. You can also take a ride in the downtown with these vehicles called 'daladala'.
These are considered to be the main means of public transportation in Dar Es Salaam. We can say they carry passengers at fairly reasonable prices. In addition to that, tuktuks and courier motors are also providing cheaper transportation compared to taxis. Courier motors, which are mostly used for people’s transportation in Tanzania, are the best solution for getting rid of traffic. Because it is a private vehicle, it is for sure that you will be comfortable while travelling.
Located two hours away from Dar Es Salaam, Zanzibar Island is one of the most visited places. Transportation to this island is provided by boat.
If you want to travel more freely in Dar Es Salaam, you can rent a car privately. It is quite convenient to rent a car here. You can find car rental companies in the city and in various regions.
Dar Es Salaam Julius Nyerere International Airport serves with three terminals after completion of the last terminal. Taxis are used at the airport for transportation between terminals. There are three restaurants in the airport. One of these is in the public area, and the rest two are in the departing passenger area.
There is a Duty-Free store at the airport, where you can shop for reasonable prices without paying taxes. At the same time, there are many souvenir shops and pharmacies.
Private facilities at the Dar Es Salaam Julius Nyerere International Airport are also available. Wheelchairs provide convenience to disabled passengers. However, you are required to ask for any special support from your flight company at the time of booking.
Hanimaadhoo, an island in the Maldives, has such a small surface area that there is no need for any means of public transportation. A large part of the island consists of green areas. For this reason, it is not possible to find any means of transportation such as a bus or metro in the city. However, you can go anywhere by walking and enjoy the nature. A wonderful view will accompany you during your walk.
Travelling on the island with a bicycle is another alternative. There is a small marina on Hanimaadhoo island. You can travel around the island with boats or fast ferries. By using these boats or ferries you can also get to the surrounding islands.
Many accommodation centers are located within walking distance of the small port of the island. You can reach the port from the city center in a very short time by walking. You also have the chance to rent a car in the city. Renting a car is a good alternative for people who prefer a comfortable travel, who have health problems, or who stay at a hotel far away from the city center.
Hanimaadhoo Island is a tourism-oriented city. Accommodation centers in many different concepts host their guests in the best way. Transportation services offered by many hotels are also an important convenience for the guests. With hotel shuttles, you can go to the airport, to the city center or to the port where the boats operate. Most accommodation centers offer this service for free.
Hanimaadhoo International Airport is located 900 meters of the city center. It is even possible to get to the airport by walking and it only takes 10 minutes. Since Hanimaadhoo is a small island, there is no public transportation vehicle in the city. For this reason, you can only reach the airport with the car you rent or the airport shuttle service of the hotel you are staying at.
You can see the car rental companies at the airport. You can save time by making an online reservation before your arrival to the airport. In this way, you can receive your car at the airport without waiting.
To get to the city center from the airport with the car you have rented, you have to drive about 700 meters northward through Runway Magu Road and turn right when you see the sign that points to the city center. You can easily reach the city center in about 5 minutes.
All accommodation centers on Hanimaadhoo Island provide airport shuttle service for their guests. It is important to remember that you need to make a reservation in advance by specifying the landing time of your plane and number of persons. With the hotel shuttle service, you can reach your hotel quickly and comfortably.
