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Journey
Mombasa to Zanzibar — Along the Swahili Coast
Liv Kenya's coast-and-islands Journey from Mombasa by Likoni, the Lunga Lunga–Horohoro border, Tanga, and Dar es Salaam to Stone Town, Changuu, Zanzibar's north and east coasts, Jozani, Paje, and back to Dar.
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Journey chapters
01
Mombasa to Dar es Salaam along the coast
1 video available.
Likoni, the Kenya–Tanzania border, and Tanga lead south to Dar es Salaam.
02 Dar es Salaam to Stone Town 1 video available.A passenger-ferry crossing opens Zanzibar through Stone Town and Forodhani.
03 Stone Town, Changuu, and spices 1 video available.A boat branch to Changuu and an inland spice-farm visit deepen the Stone Town stay.
04 Stone Town to Nungwi 1 video available.Stone Town's cultural landscape gives way to the road north.
05 Nungwi and Kendwa 1 video available.Northern beaches, maritime life, turtles, and a Kendwa sunset.
06 Kendwa to Uroa 1 video available.The Journey crosses Zanzibar from the northwest coast to an east-coast village stay.
07 Uroa, Jozani, and Paje 1 video available.Tidal coast, protected forest, and the southeastern beach road return to Stone Town.
08 Stone Town back to Dar es Salaam 1 video available.The passenger ferry reconnects the island loop with the mainland.
09 Dar es Salaam city discovery 1 video available.Downtown streets, the Askari Monument, and Coco Beach make Dar a destination rather than only a transfer.
Car
Travel leg
Mombasa to Lunga Lunga–Horohoro
Timing is variable; use times only as broad guidance.
Typical duration: 150 minutes
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Car
Travel leg
Border to Tanga
Timing is variable; use times only as broad guidance.
Typical duration: 65 minutes
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Car
Travel leg
Tanga to Dar es Salaam
Timing is variable; use times only as broad guidance.
Typical duration: 270 minutes
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Ferry / boat
Travel leg
Dar es Salaam to Stone Town passenger ferry
Scheduled departure; progress and arrival can vary.
Typical duration: 120 minutes
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Walking
Travel leg
Stone Town ferry terminal to Changuu waterfront transfer
Timing is variable; use times only as broad guidance.
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Transfer
Stone Town Changuu waterfront departure
Transfer
Mapped pedestrian handoff from GEO-ROUTE-REPAIR-001; water and road geometry remain separate.
Ferry / boat
Travel leg
Stone Town to Changuu
Scheduled departure; progress and arrival can vary.
Typical duration: 30 minutes
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Ferry / boat
Travel leg
Changuu to Stone Town
Scheduled departure; progress and arrival can vary.
Typical duration: 30 minutes
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Walking
Travel leg
Stone Town Changuu waterfront to road transfer
Timing is variable; use times only as broad guidance.
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Transfer
Stone Town road-route anchor
Transfer
Mapped pedestrian handoff from GEO-ROUTE-REPAIR-001; water and road geometry remain separate.
Car
Travel leg
Stone Town to Kizimbani
Timing is variable; use times only as broad guidance.
Typical duration: 35 minutes
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Junction / route departure
Kisauni junction
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Place / visit
Kizimbani spice farms
Stone Town Home Base
Guided working-farm visit in the Kizimbani area.
Car
Travel leg
Kizimbani to Stone Town
Timing is variable; use times only as broad guidance.
Typical duration: 35 minutes
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Junction / route departure
Kisauni junction
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Car
Travel leg
Stone Town to Nungwi
Timing is variable; use times only as broad guidance.
Typical duration: 95 minutes
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Junction / route departure
Kisauni junction
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Junction / route departure
Northern cross-island junction
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Junction / route departure
Nungwi–Kendwa fork
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Car
Travel leg
Nungwi local visit
Timing is variable; use times only as broad guidance.
Typical duration: 15 minutes
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Car
Travel leg
Nungwi to Kendwa
Timing is variable; use times only as broad guidance.
Typical duration: 25 minutes
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Junction / route departure
Nungwi–Kendwa fork
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Car
Travel leg
Kendwa to Uroa
Timing is variable; use times only as broad guidance.
Typical duration: 105 minutes
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Junction / route departure
Nungwi–Kendwa fork
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Junction / route departure
Northern cross-island junction
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Car
Travel leg
Uroa to Jozani
Timing is variable; use times only as broad guidance.
Typical duration: 60 minutes
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Junction / route departure
Southern island junction
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Junction / route departure
Jozani junction
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Car
Travel leg
Jozani to Paje
Timing is variable; use times only as broad guidance.
Typical duration: 25 minutes
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Junction / route departure
Jozani junction
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Car
Travel leg
Paje to Stone Town
Timing is variable; use times only as broad guidance.
Typical duration: 75 minutes
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Junction / route departure
Jozani junction
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Junction / route departure
Southern island junction
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Walking
Travel leg
Stone Town road to passenger ferry terminal transfer
Timing is variable; use times only as broad guidance.
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Transfer
Stone Town passenger ferry terminal
Transfer
Mapped pedestrian handoff from GEO-ROUTE-REPAIR-001; water and road geometry remain separate.
Ferry / boat
Travel leg
Stone Town to Dar es Salaam passenger ferry
Scheduled departure; progress and arrival can vary.
Typical duration: 120 minutes
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Car
Travel leg
Waterfront to Askari Monument
Timing is variable; use times only as broad guidance.
Typical duration: 10 minutes
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Place / visit
Askari Monument and city centre
Dar es Salaam Home Base
Downtown walk and city context.
Car
Travel leg
Askari Monument to Coco Beach
Timing is variable; use times only as broad guidance.
Typical duration: 20 minutes
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Further viewing
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Featured video
FULL DOCUMENTARY : ROAD TRIP FROM MOMBASA TO ZANZIBAR. - THE UNTOLD STORIES OF TANZANIA
Video by Liv Kenya
Liv Kenya's full documentary follows the complete coast-and-islands Journey.
Destination Place
Now discover Coco Beach street food
The Journey explains how to reach it. Continue to the Place page for the reason to go, what to expect, local knowledge, photographs, and onward Journeys.
Explore Coco Beach street food 1 video available. →