Passport Visa
Entry Requirements: Foreigners seeking to enter
the United Republic of Tanzania should be in possession
of a valid passport. The passport is to be presented to
the Immigration Control Officer at any entry point,
border station, airport, harbour. The passport must be
presented along with one of the following:
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A valid visa
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A resident permit
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A pass
N.B.: A visitor must also present an onward or return
ticket together with proof that the visitor has
sufficient funds to support himself or herself while in
Tanzania.
Clothing
On
safari or walking tours: comfortable, hardwearing
footwear and light clothing for day time, bring some
warm cover-up layers for the night, and a rainproof
jacket or coat. A sun hat is also recommended.
Currency Exchange Tanzanian Shillings (Tshs)
Money may be changed at commercial banks or at
bureau-de-change. Visa cardholders can have access to
local currency 24 hours a day through (ATM). Master card
is also accepted at ATMs . These service can be found in
the bigger cities. Other credit cards have limited
acceptance.
The Tanzanian Shillings
have the following denominations:
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Coins of TShs: 50, 100
& 200
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Notes of TShs: 500,
1000, 2000, 5000 & 10000
Climate
The climate is warm and humid in the coastal regions but
regulated by sea breezes. temperatures range from 24-28
degree centigrade. October to mid-March is the hottest
period and June to September, the coolest. However, the
range of temperature is always limited: between 25 and
30 degrees centigrade on the coast and between 22 and 27
degrees temperature in the highlands. The rainy season
is from mid-March to the end of June
Traveling by air
Tanzania has three International Airports: Mwalimu
Julius Nyerere International Airport, Kilimanjaro
International Airport and Zanzibar International
airport. Major airlines provide direct International
flights to Dar es Salaam & Kilimanjaro
where connections to other cities are widely available
with local airlines , local air charters, train
or by road and sea. Several air travel
companies operates small fleets of turbo-prop aircrafts
and fly daily to Game Parks as well as to Zanzibar,
Mafia, Mwanza and Kigoma.
Traveling by sea
Ferries operate regularly between Zanzibar and main East
African ports; these crafts range from sailing dhows to
tourist-class twin-hull fast boats. Booking can be made
easily at the ports in Dar es Salaam and Zanzibar, and
through most travel agent.
Traveling by train
There are passenger train services on Tanzania -Zambia
Railway (Tazara) from Dar es Salaam to Zambia,
along the central line Tanzania Railway Corporation
(TRC) linking Dar es Salaam with Kigoma on
Lake Tanganyika and on the rail link to
Mwanza on Lake Victoria.
Health
Visitors from countries infected with Yellow Fever must
produce international certificates of vaccination, this
is particularly relevant for those travelling from
neighboring African countries.
Vaccination
If
visiting Zanzibar from mainland Tanzania, a yellow fever
certificate must be produced.
The British Department of Health recommends vaccination
against Hepatitis A, Polio and Typhoid.
Malaria
It
is essential for visitors to take a course of
anti-malarial tablets, commencing two weeks before
travel.
Language
English is widely spoken but a few words in Swahili will
always be appreciated. Here are a few good words for you
to use during the trip in Tanzania:
Hello! – Jambo
How are you? - Habari?
Good morning - Habari za asubuhi
Good evening - Habari za jioni
Yes – Ndiyo
No
– Hapana
Thank you very much - Asante sana
Good-bye - Kwaheri
Shopping
The tourist areas and hotels sell a wide range of
souvenirs, jewellery and trinkets. Don't be afraid to
bargain at roadside curio stalls.
Tanzania as a tourist destination
Enjoy your safari and the encounter with new friendly
people. Take it easy and relax. It is an adventure of a
lifetime to be experienced and the memory will last
forever.
Security
Tanzania is generally a safe country but don't invite
temptations. Keep an eye on your belongings. Don't walk
in the towns or cities at night - take a taxi. Don't
carry cameras or large amount of cash; beware of
pickpockets. Use hotel safety deposit boxes to safeguard
valuables and always obtain a receipt. Best of all,
leave jewellery at home.
