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Africa Travel Tip: Taking The TAZARA Train Will Save You Money In Tanzania

Africa Travel Tip: Taking The TAZARA Train Will Save You Money In Tanzania

Most people who have traveled to Tanzania know that flights into and out of the country can be rather expensive.

Instead of booking a plane ticket, a cheaper (and more scenic option) to travel with is the TAZARA train if you’re going to or from Zambia to Tanzania.

TAZARA stands for the Tanzania-Zambia Railway Authority and moves over 12,000 passengers a week between Tanzania and Zambia

Fortunately, many travelers going to East Africa are trying to explore several countries at a time, so the connection makes sense.

Along the way, you’ll be able to see beautiful scenery throughout the countryside instead of the clouds from above — you’ll even cross through large uninhabited areas of the Selous Game Reserve.

Flights between the two countries run close to US$450 bucks, but a first class ticket on TAZARA only costs a bit over $US25. Sounds like a no-brainer to us if you aren’t on a tight schedule.

Read more at AFKTravel.com