What You Need to Know: This 7-day AFCON 2027 package is for fans whose team plays at the Benjamin Mkapa Stadium in Dar es Salaam and who want to finish on Zanzibar. It covers two match days with return stadium transfers, 3 nights in Dar es Salaam, the fast ferry to Zanzibar (US$55 per person), a Stone Town walk and a Prison Island boat trip (US$105 per person each), a night in Stone Town and two on the beach, with airport transfers at both ends. It is quoted on request while we confirm hotel rates. Match tickets are not included, but we can help you get them.
Who Is the Dar es Salaam Matches and Zanzibar Package For?
It suits supporters who want the football first and a few days by the Indian Ocean afterwards. Dar es Salaam and Zanzibar are only a ferry ride apart, so you can follow your team at the national stadium and then trade the city for Stone Town's old streets and a white-sand beach without another flight.
| This package suits you if… | Consider another trip if… |
|---|---|
| Your team plays at the Benjamin Mkapa Stadium and you have about a week | You want wildlife too: AFCON Dar es Salaam, Mikumi and Zanzibar |
| You'd like history and the beach after the matches | You only have six days and want a safari: AFCON Dar es Salaam matches and Mikumi |
| You're a couple, a family or friends traveling together | Your team plays in Zanzibar itself: see the Zanzibar plans on our AFCON 2027 page |
The Benjamin Mkapa Stadium is one of four proposed Tanzanian venues; CAF confirms the venues with the fixtures. If a match moves to the Amaan or Fumba stadium on Zanzibar, we move your nights to the island and requote.
The Dar es Salaam and Zanzibar Package at a Glance
The order of the days follows your fixtures. This is how the week usually fits around two group matches a few days apart:
| Day | Plan | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arrive at Julius Nyerere International Airport, transfer to your hotel | Dar es Salaam |
| 2 | Match day: return transfer to the Benjamin Mkapa Stadium | Dar es Salaam |
| 3 | Free day, with an optional city tour, Bongoyo Island or Bagamoyo | Dar es Salaam |
| 4 | Second match day | Dar es Salaam |
| 5 | Fast ferry to Zanzibar, afternoon Stone Town walk | Stone Town |
| 6 | Prison Island boat trip, transfer to the beach | Zanzibar beach |
| 7 | Beach morning, transfer to Zanzibar's airport | — |
AFCON Dar es Salaam and Zanzibar Itinerary, Day by Day
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Day 1: Arrival in Dar es Salaam
Your driver meets you at Julius Nyerere International Airport and takes you to your hotel in the city center or on the Msasani Peninsula. We confirm your match times, pickup points and the plan for the free days with you, and you have a WhatsApp line to our team for the whole trip.
Airport pickupDar es Salaam -
Day 2: First match day at the Benjamin Mkapa Stadium
A free morning, then your driver collects you in good time for the match at the Benjamin Mkapa Stadium in Temeke and brings you back to the hotel after the final whistle. Dar es Salaam's traffic is heavy, and match days will be busier still, so we leave early and you never have to look for transport in the crowds.
Stadium transfer, both waysDar es Salaam -
Day 3: A free day in Dar es Salaam: city, island or Bagamoyo
A day to rest between matches, or to see more of the coast. Our guided trips cost US$123 per person with transport, guide and lunch: a city tour of the National Museum, Kariakoo market, the Kivukoni fish market and the old town; a 20-minute boat from Msasani to Bongoyo Island for a beach and snorkeling; or historic Bagamoyo, the old caravan town about 43 miles (70 km) north, with the Kaole ruins.
Free dayOptional excursionDar es Salaam -
Day 4: Second match day at the Benjamin Mkapa Stadium
Another relaxed morning, then the return transfer to the stadium for your team's second match. Pack tonight for an early start to Zanzibar.
Stadium transfer, both waysDar es Salaam -
Day 5: Fast ferry to Zanzibar and a Stone Town walk
Your driver takes you to the port for the fast ferry to Zanzibar, about two hours across the channel; keep your passport with you, because Zanzibar has its own immigration check. On arrival you are met and taken to your hotel in Stone Town. In the afternoon a local guide walks you through the old town: the Old Fort, the House of Wonders, the former slave market and Anglican cathedral, Darajani market and the carved doors, ending at Forodhani Gardens on the seafront.
Fast ferryStone Town walking tourStone Town -
Day 6: Prison Island by boat, then on to the beach
A 30-minute boat ride from Stone Town to Changuu, or Prison Island, to meet the Aldabra giant tortoises, see the old quarantine buildings and swim or snorkel off the beach. Back in Stone Town by lunchtime, you transfer to your beach hotel on the east or north coast for the afternoon.
Boat tripGiant tortoisesZanzibar beach -
Day 7: Beach morning and departure from Zanzibar
A last swim before your driver takes you to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport, near Stone Town, for your flight home. To stay longer on the beach, add nights at the end; extra excursions such as Jozani Forest or a sunset dhow cruise cost US$105 per person each.
Airport drop-offZanzibar
Getting from Dar es Salaam to Zanzibar
The fast ferry crosses from Dar es Salaam's port to Stone Town in about two hours, at US$55 per person, and we book it for you with the port transfers at both ends. Zanzibar has its own immigration check on arrival, so keep your passport in your hand luggage. A 20-minute flight is the other option, quoted for your dates. If you only have a single free day between matches, our Zanzibar day trip from Dar es Salaam crosses and returns the same day.
On the island, our Stone Town tour and Prison Island trip are described in full, and our Zanzibar holidays page has ideas for a longer stay.
How Much Does the Dar es Salaam and Zanzibar Package Cost?
The package is quoted on request while we confirm hotel rates for the tournament. Everything else already has a fixed price, so your quotation is these parts plus six nights at the hotel level you choose:
| Part of the trip | Price per person |
|---|---|
| Return stadium transfers, two matches | US$40 per match; US$30 for groups of 4+ |
| Airport pickup in Dar es Salaam and drop-off on Zanzibar | US$60 each way |
| Fast ferry, Dar es Salaam to Zanzibar | US$55 |
| Stone Town walking tour | US$105 |
| Prison Island boat trip | US$105 |
| Dar es Salaam city tour, Bongoyo Island or Bagamoyo (optional) | US$123 |
| 3 nights in Dar es Salaam, 1 in Stone Town, 2 on the beach | Quoted for your dates and hotel level |
Groups of 10 or more get 20% off our fan services except visa help, with stadium transfers at US$24 per person; see AFCON 2027 group travel.
What the Package Includes
- 3 nights in Dar es Salaam, 1 in Stone Town and 2 at a beach hotel, at the level you choose; the hotels are named in your quotation
- Airport pickup in Dar es Salaam and drop-off at Zanzibar's airport
- Return transfers between your hotel and the Benjamin Mkapa Stadium for two matches
- The fast ferry to Zanzibar with port transfers
- A guided Stone Town walking tour and a Prison Island boat trip
- Planning around your fixtures, and WhatsApp support from our team throughout
Not included
- Match tickets, sold through the official tournament channels; we can help you buy them or arrange the purchase for you
- International flights
- Tanzania visa and the mandatory inbound travel insurance (US$44 per adult)
- Prison Island conservation fee, optional trips, meals not included by your hotel, drinks, tips and personal expenses
Before you travel, read our AFCON 2027 travel guide and where to stay for AFCON 2027.
How to Book Your Dar es Salaam and Zanzibar Package
Send us your team, the number of travelers and your hotel level through the booking form, on WhatsApp +255 678 992 599 or by email to jaynevytours@gmail.com, and our team in Moshi will reply with a written quotation. A 30% deposit confirms the booking and the balance is paid on arrival. Dar es Salaam's hotels are likely to be busy during the tournament, so it pays to book before the fixtures are announced; we adjust the days to the schedule afterwards.
Common Questions About the AFCON Dar es Salaam and Zanzibar Package
Are match tickets included?
No. Tickets are sold through the official tournament channels, but we can help: we guide you through the official sale, help you buy tickets for your team's matches and can arrange the purchase for you, then plan the days and transfers around them.
Which stadium is used in Dar es Salaam?
The Benjamin Mkapa Stadium in Temeke, south of the city center, Tanzania's main national stadium with 60,000 seats. It is one of four proposed Tanzanian venues; CAF confirms the final venues with the fixtures. Your driver takes you there and back on each match day.
How long is the ferry from Dar es Salaam to Zanzibar?
About two hours on the fast ferry, at US$55 per person. We book it and arrange the transfers to and from the ports.
Do I need my passport to go to Zanzibar?
Yes. Zanzibar has its own immigration check on arrival, even from mainland Tanzania, so keep your passport with you on the ferry.
Can we stay longer on the beach?
Yes. Add as many beach nights as you like at the end; extra Zanzibar excursions such as Jozani Forest or a sunset dhow cruise cost US$105 per person each.
Why is there no fixed price yet?
We are confirming hotel rates in Dar es Salaam for the tournament, so the full package is quoted for your dates and hotel level. The other parts already have fixed prices, listed on this page, and your quotation shows each one.
What if the fixtures change or my team goes through to the next round?
We rearrange the free days around the new dates and add nights or match transfers if you stay longer; each extra match day is US$40 per person for the return transfer, or US$30 per person for groups of four or more.
Is Jaynevy Tours an official AFCON partner?
No. We are an independent Tanzanian tour operator based in Moshi, and we arrange travel around the tournament; we are not affiliated with CAF or the organizers.
The Bottom Line
If your team plays in Dar es Salaam, this package gives you both matches with a driver at your side, then Stone Town and the beach just a ferry ride away. Send us your team, dates and hotel level for a quotation, and we fit the days to the fixtures once they are published.