Services that can be included:
– Domestic flight Dar es Salaam (DAR) ⇄ Mwanza (MWZ) with Air Tanzania or Precision Air (~2 hours)
– Long-distance bus (19–20 hours, overland via Dodoma or Shinyanga)
– Private car transfer with experienced 4×4 driver (best split over 2 days)
– Airport pickup and hotel drop-off in Mwanza
– Bus ticket booking assistance and coordination
Price: $25 – $350 per person (depending on transport mode, class, and booking date)
– Free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure
– Free consultation via WhatsApp
– Fully customizable: domestic flight, long-distance bus, or private overland transfer
– Price depends on flight availability, seat class, and travel date
Intercity Transfer Between Dar es Salaam and Mwanza
Travel between Dar es Salaam and Mwanza, Tanzania’s second-largest city and the Rock City of Lake Victoria. The road distance is approximately 1,200 km, making this a very long overland journey of 19 to 20 hours. Most travelers prefer the domestic flight, which takes approximately 2 hours.
Air Tanzania and Precision Air both operate regular direct flights between Julius Nyerere Airport (DAR) and Mwanza Airport (MWZ). For travelers on a strict budget, long-distance bus companies connect the two cities overnight.
TanzaniaAssist coordinates your preferred option at local prices, including onward transfers on arrival.
Flight and Bus Options Between Dar es Salaam and Mwanza
Mwanza is the main gateway to the western shores of Lake Victoria and a hub for Serengeti park access from the north. Given the long overland distance, most travelers opt for a domestic flight. Air Tanzania and Precision Air both operate direct flights between DAR and MWZ, with one-way tickets starting from approximately $100. Flight time is around 2 hours.
Long-distance bus services cover the route in 19 to 20 hours via Dodoma or Shinyanga. Tickets start from around $25. This option is suited to budget travelers or those who prefer overland scenery across central Tanzania.
This route connects Dar es Salaam with Mwanza, the base for Lake Victoria ferry crossings and western Serengeti access. We also handle Mwanza airport transfers.
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