The Zanzibus
The Zanzibus
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The Zanzibus is an exciting new service coming to Zanzibar. We operate daily door-to-door shuttles between all the major towns. Enjoy the speed and convenience of a taxi for a fraction of the price! Our friendly drivers get you to your destination in the quickest and safest way possible - leaving you more time explore this amazing island
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fredrikroland
Brussels, Belgium16 contributions
Aug 2022
1st booking was easy and went well, driver waited for us at the airport, very old taxi-minivan, drove safe and sound.
2nd booking was complete oposite , driver 1hour late (was on a side of Zanzibar which is difficult to get a taxi, hence we booked one 2days in advance), could not get through to Zanzibar taxi, was given an number via email that was out of service, then a number to the driver stating 20min away, (that turned out to be 40min away...) once arriving the driver drove a bit too fast for our liking with many over takes that was far from safe.
As Zanzibus do not have a whatsapp number or any other means of contact other than email (the chat is a joke and not used...) I would not recommend Zanzibus taxi after the 2nd experience
2nd booking was complete oposite , driver 1hour late (was on a side of Zanzibar which is difficult to get a taxi, hence we booked one 2days in advance), could not get through to Zanzibar taxi, was given an number via email that was out of service, then a number to the driver stating 20min away, (that turned out to be 40min away...) once arriving the driver drove a bit too fast for our liking with many over takes that was far from safe.
As Zanzibus do not have a whatsapp number or any other means of contact other than email (the chat is a joke and not used...) I would not recommend Zanzibus taxi after the 2nd experience
Written August 18, 2022
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Niels C
4 contributions
Sep 2023 • Couples
We contacted Zanzibus online and arranged the taxi via WhatsApp. This was very easy. The taxi was on time and very comfortable.
We also booked a sunset cruise, which went through a subsidiary company Ztrans.
Everything went very well and the price was also very low! We could always text us if we had any questions, and we received a very quick response
We will definitely use their service again if necessary, highly recommended! Thanks again!
We also booked a sunset cruise, which went through a subsidiary company Ztrans.
Everything went very well and the price was also very low! We could always text us if we had any questions, and we received a very quick response
We will definitely use their service again if necessary, highly recommended! Thanks again!
Written September 25, 2023
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Sabeehah M
1 contribution
Dec 2021
In a group of 8, we travelled to Zanzibar over Dec '21-Jan '22. Zanzibus offered us a 12-seater bus to use so that our whole group + luggage could travel together between locations on the island.
The driver Simai was friendly and helpful. He assisted when we needed to go to a bureau de change and the covid testing centre, despite it being off the routes we had initially booked for (though we definitely compensated for the additional driving). Zanzibus also picked us up from different hotels in the same area, at no extra cost.
I would highly recommend their services. They are polite and efficient!
I would just suggest that one asks for their WhatsApp contact info, as I found it much easier to communicate with them there than via email or the Facebook Messenger.
The driver Simai was friendly and helpful. He assisted when we needed to go to a bureau de change and the covid testing centre, despite it being off the routes we had initially booked for (though we definitely compensated for the additional driving). Zanzibus also picked us up from different hotels in the same area, at no extra cost.
I would highly recommend their services. They are polite and efficient!
I would just suggest that one asks for their WhatsApp contact info, as I found it much easier to communicate with them there than via email or the Facebook Messenger.
Written February 2, 2022
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Mugambi N
2 contributions
Jun 2022
I used Zanzibus for a series of trips betwen Stone Town and the northern town of Nungwi. Their service was stellar, and after a bit of confusion with one particular trip, the manager was immediately apologetic and took my fare down. I was impressed by the quick and sincere response. I think that's what I like about Zanzibus' service. It's truly friendly and humane, and the quality is great. Special shoutout to my two-time driver Suleiman who even checked that I got back safely to my home country. :-)
Written June 28, 2022
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grapes1993
3 contributions
Jan 2024 • Solo
Driver turned up on time which was good. However he did not know where he was going and went in the wrong direction, even when I tried to tell him and show him on the map. I was also overcharged (having already paid the 5 euro deposit), but because he did not speak much English there was no way of communicating this. Would not reccomend.
Written January 28, 2024
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Nina
4 contributions
Jun 2022 • Couples
First, taxi was late for 10 minutes, then we contacted Zanzibus via Messanger and told us there was a mix up and that they will send another driver. So 30 minutes later than scheduled our taxi arrived. Lucikly, we still had time to catch our flight. But the upside is they were responding fast.
Written June 26, 2022
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Niko S
10 contributions
Feb 2024 • Couples
We arrived in Zanzibar airport and went to stone town with Zanzibus. They were running half an hour late and we did not know whether they would come at all.
The next day we wanted to go to a beach location and they did not show at all. Luckily we did not pay in advance!
Cannot recommend. Poor customer service.
The next day we wanted to go to a beach location and they did not show at all. Luckily we did not pay in advance!
Cannot recommend. Poor customer service.
Written February 26, 2024
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LuĂs M
Coimbra, Portugal3 contributions
Sep 2021
I was worried with the lack of reviews online, but I can say now that the service is perfect and you can trust in this company. We took a transfer from Airport to Paje and the from Paje to the Airport. The driver was waiting for us at the Airport with our names and in the return transfer arrived right on time. The van is modern and very confartable. They are flexible in the payment and accept Shilling, Dolar or Euro.
Written September 27, 2021
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Mirela Diana M
Cluj-Napoca, Romania25 contributions
Dec 2021
I booked the Zanzibus online before arriving to Zanzibar and I am thrilled with the experience. The driver got there in time, the car was very clean, spacious, with AC, and the trip itself was excellent. The driver was very friendly and professional. I recommend the service and the price is fair. They do not currently do the Shared Bus, but the standard is fair also. Enjoy your trip!
Written December 25, 2021
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David T
Austin, TX14 contributions
Jul 2022
Affordable prices, but probably best used if you're not in a rush. I used this service 2 times. The first time was great, and easy to use. The 2nd time I didn't see the taxi, and after 15 minutes I was worried about missing a flight so I ended up canceling and grabbing a taxi off the street.
It would probably have been easier to communicate if they had a WhatsApp #.
It would probably have been easier to communicate if they had a WhatsApp #.
Written July 24, 2022
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