Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
CLASSES
Tazara has three classes: 1st class (four-bed compartments), 2nd-class sitting and economy
class (benches, usually very crowded). Some trains also have 2nd-class sleeping (six-bed
compartments). Men and women can only travel together in the sleeping sections by book-
ing the entire compartment. At night, secure your window with a stick, and don't leave your
luggage unattended, even for a moment. Central Line currently only has 1st class (four-bed
compartments) and economy.
RESERVATIONS
Tickets for 1st and 2nd class should be reserved at least several days in advance, although
occasionally you'll be able to get a seat on the day of travel. Economy-class tickets can be
bought on the spot.
TAZARA
Tazara runs two trains weekly between Dar es Salaam and Kapiri Mposhi in Zambia via
Mbeya, departing Dar es Salaam at 3.50pm Tuesday (express) and 1.50pm Friday (ordin-
ary). Express train fares between Dar es Salaam and Mbeya are Tsh35,000/29,800/22,000
for 1st/2nd/economy class (Tsh30,100/24,000/20,000 for ordinary train). Departures from
Mbeya are at 2.30pm Wednesday (express) and 3pm Saturday (ordinary). For train inform-
ation to/from Zambia
Click here
.
CENTRAL LINE
Central Line trains depart Dar es Salaam for Kigoma at 5pm Tuesday and Friday
(Tsh60,600/19,100 1st/economy, approximately 40 hours). Departures from Kigoma are
Sunday and Thursday.
Trains between Tabora and Mpanda (Tsh15,600 economy class only, about 14 hours)
depart from Tabora at 9.30pm Monday and Saturday and Mpanda at 1pm Tuesday and
Sunday.
