Get there with RAFIKI 👋
Getting around Zanzibar is the part most trips underestimate. There is no ride-hailing app covering the island, beach roads have almost no passing traffic, and airport fares are negotiated on the spot. RAFIKI Rides is a private car with a named driver and a fixed fare you see before you book — one way, return or for the whole day.
Airport transfers
Arrivals and departures at ZNZ, with a named driver in the arrivals hall and your flight tracked.
Hotel transfers
Moving between the north and the east coast mid-trip, or hopping to Stone Town for a night.
Restaurant and evening trips
Out and back to dinner, with the driver waiting or returning at an agreed time — beach roads are empty after dark.
Full-day vehicle hire
A car and driver for the day when you want to string several places together at your own pace.
RAFIKI prices by zone and vehicle, not by meter. You choose your pickup — hotel, airport or any place on the map — and your destination, and the fare for each available vehicle appears immediately. Larger groups see a van or minibus; the price per person drops as the vehicle fills. Nothing changes after booking unless you change the trip.
Book a ride →Ride-hailing does not cover the island reliably, and not at all on most beach roads. Trips are arranged in advance with a private driver, which is what RAFIKI Rides does with a fixed fare.
Usually yes, subject to driver availability. Airport pickups are best booked before you fly so a driver is waiting when you land.
Yes — choose a return trip or full-day hire and the same driver stays with you. It is normally cheaper than two one-way rides.
If you want to explore independently for several days, a rental can work out cheaper. For airport runs and evenings out, a ride is simpler — no permit, no parking and no driving on unlit roads.
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