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ashers_a21:03 UTC06 Apr 2011

Hey there,

In late June my sister and I will be traveling from Zambia to Tanz and I am currently trying to decide between taking the bus or the Tazara train. Reviews online and in guidebooks have me totally conflicted... Took the train from Nairobi to Mombasa a few years ago and despite the fact that what should have been a 12 hour trip took 26, it was an amazing experience. Would be hugely appreciative of thoughts and opinions on the Tazara train - especially from anyone who has taken the trip from Kapira to Dar relatively recently. Looking forward to hearing your thoughts...

Peace and thanks,
ash.

john_in_brum_uk13:48 UTC07 Apr 2011

Have a look at the Man in Seat 61 - he is a mine of useful info on trains.

lechoo16:31 UTC19 Apr 2011

I went by bus from Dar to Lusaka a few months ago and definitelly cannot recommend this option. It took around 55 hrs with changing buses at the border. No matter what salesmen say, no buses cross the border.
If you choose to travel on a train at least you can buy food and strech your legs whenever you want.

ric_howard11:02 UTC22 Apr 2011

The train will take about two days but it will be fine, the busses are notoriously sketchy. Get a sleeper cabin and dont worry too much about being on time, it will be delayed. I took this train from Mbeya to Dar in October and it was delayed for 18 hours which didnt seem to be too much of a hassle for the locals

worldtraveller09021:54 UTC22 Nov 2011

gosh after seeing this thread i booked my flight tickets . tickets were expensive everywhere. finally settled and booked with one flights were okay

Edited by: worldtraveller090

bartholomewmwela10:28 UTC16 Apr 2012

am planing to travel from kapiri mposhi zambia to dar es salam tazania by rail,what should i do and how are the rates?please help

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ashers_a21:03 UTC06 Apr 2011	Hey there, In late June my sister and I will be traveling from Zambia to Tanz and I am currently trying to decide between taking the bus or the Tazara train. Reviews online and in guidebooks have me totally conflicted... Took the train from Nairobi to Mombasa a few years ago and despite the fact that what should have been a 12 hour trip took 26, it was an amazing experience. Would be hugely appreciative of thoughts and opinions on the Tazara train - especially from anyone who has taken the trip from Kapira to Dar relatively recently. Looking forward to hearing your thoughts... Peace and thanks, ash.
john_in_brum_uk13:48 UTC07 Apr 2011	Have a look at the Man in Seat 61 - he is a mine of useful info on trains.	1
lechoo16:31 UTC19 Apr 2011	I went by bus from Dar to Lusaka a few months ago and definitelly cannot recommend this option. It took around 55 hrs with changing buses at the border. No matter what salesmen say, no buses cross the border. If you choose to travel on a train at least you can buy food and strech your legs whenever you want.	2
ric_howard11:02 UTC22 Apr 2011	The train will take about two days but it will be fine, the busses are notoriously sketchy. Get a sleeper cabin and dont worry too much about being on time, it will be delayed. I took this train from Mbeya to Dar in October and it was delayed for 18 hours which didnt seem to be too much of a hassle for the locals	3
worldtraveller09021:54 UTC22 Nov 2011	gosh after seeing this thread i booked my flight tickets . tickets were expensive everywhere. finally settled and booked with one flights were okay Edited by: worldtraveller090	4
bartholomewmwela10:28 UTC16 Apr 2012	am planing to travel from kapiri mposhi zambia to dar es salam tazania by rail,what should i do and how are the rates?please help	5

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