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test drive. Full payment is usually required at the time of delivery, but don't pay any ad-
vance deposits.
Dalla-Dallas
Dalla-dallas piled with people and produce link all major towns on the island. They are
open-sided and generally more enjoyable than their mainland Tanzanian counterparts. For
most destinations, including the beaches, there are several vehicles daily, with the last ones
back to Stone Town departing by about 3pm or 4pm. None of the routes cost more than
Tsh2000, and all take plenty of time (eg about one and 1½ hours from Zanzibar Town to
Jambiani). All have destination signboards and numbers. Commonly used routes include
the following:
ROUTE NO
DESTINATION
116
Nungwi
117
Kiwengwa
118
Matemwe
206
Chwaka
214
Uroa
308
Unguja Ukuu
309
Jambiani
310
Makunduchi
324
Bwejuu
326
Kizimkazi
501
Amani
502
Bububu
505
Airport ('U/Ndege')
Private Minibus
Private tourist minibuses run daily to the north- and east-coast beaches, although stiff com-
petition and lots of hassles with touts mean that a splurge on a taxi isn't a bad idea. Book
through any travel agency the day before you want to leave, and the minibus will pick you
up at your hotel in Stone Town between 8am and 9am. Travel takes from one to 1½ hours
to most destinations, and costs a negotiable Tsh5000 to Tsh15,000 per person, depending
on how full the minivan is. Don't pay for the return trip in advance as you'll probably see
neither the driver nor your money again. Most drivers only go to hotels where they'll get
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