Is this enough time to get from DAR to Zanzibar ferry?
Sep 29, 2015, 4:20 pm
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Is this enough time to get from DAR to Zanzibar ferry?
I will be landing at DAR at 1:50pm from Qatar and attempting to get on a 3:45pm ferry from Dar Es Salaam to Zanzibar. Assuming I have no checked luggage and get a visa before I travel (no need to wait on visa on arrival queue), should I be able to get through the border, into a cab and onto the ferry in enough time? If not, do you have any suggestion? I think this is the last ferry of the day. Thanks!
Sep 30, 2015, 12:40 pm
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1. As I originally asked is this enough time to get to the ferry or is that off the table no matter what?
2. Can people with experience tell me about Precision? I am hesitant to fly a tiny African airline even if it is a short hop.
Sep 30, 2015, 6:12 pm
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I have flown Precision Air many times. It is safe and reliable. It is over 40 percent owned by Kenya Airways, if that helps you any.
I don't know why anyone would choose the ferry over a simple connecting flight. Tanzania's ferry safety record does not inspire confidence, even to Zanzibar.
Why is QR not a viable option for you?
Only you can decide which option is best for you.
I don't know why anyone would choose the ferry over a simple connecting flight. Tanzania's ferry safety record does not inspire confidence, even to Zanzibar.
Why is QR not a viable option for you?
Only you can decide which option is best for you.
Last edited by Sabasi; Sep 30, 2015 at 6:18 pm
Sep 30, 2015, 9:40 pm
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At that time of day, you have approximately zero chance of making it through formalities and traffic in time.
I second the suggestion to pick one of the many Precision Air flights. At the end, it will cost you about the same, save you time and if safety is a major concern, even the worst airline would be safer than the ferry.
I second the suggestion to pick one of the many Precision Air flights. At the end, it will cost you about the same, save you time and if safety is a major concern, even the worst airline would be safer than the ferry.
Oct 8, 2015, 5:58 am
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To clear immigration and customs at DAR can take up to 45 minutes. Then traffic to the Ferry terminal can take anywhere from 60-120 minutes. So not worth the risk.
I have flown PW many times from MBA DAR, DAR ZNZ, NBO DAR and NBO MWZ, and have never felt unsafe.
I would fly.
I have flown PW many times from MBA DAR, DAR ZNZ, NBO DAR and NBO MWZ, and have never felt unsafe.
I would fly.