About this route
Meliá Zanzibar is a five-star resort set on a private bay in Kiwengwa on the north-east coast. Kizimkazi in the south is the starting point for dolphin tours and home to an ancient mosque.
Our Meliá Zanzibar (Kiwengwa) to Kizimkazi transfer is a private, door-to-door ride — no shared shuttles and no waiting for other guests. Your driver tracks your flight or ferry, waits with a name sign, helps with luggage and takes the fastest road, roughly 70 km. Most trips take around 78 minutes depending on traffic and road works.
The price is fixed per vehicle, not per person, and includes fuel, bottled water and waiting time. Pay by card, mobile money (M-Pesa, Tigo Pesa, Airtel) or cash in USD or TZS to the driver.
Frequently asked questions
What if my flight is delayed?
Your driver tracks your flight and waits at no extra cost, with a name sign at arrivals.
How much is a taxi from Meliá Zanzibar (Kiwengwa) to Kizimkazi?
A private car costs $50, a minivan $75 and a coaster bus $125.
How long does it take?
Around 78 minutes for about 70 km.
Is the return trip available?
Yes — book the Kizimkazi to Meliá Zanzibar (Kiwengwa) transfer for your way back.