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TANZANIA
is home to one of Africa's most magnificent game
reserves, namely the Selous Game Reserve, but
most famous has to be the Serengeti, where one
of the world's greatest natural spectacles, the
annual migration of some two million wildebeest
followed by their predators can be observed. The
Serengeti holds some of the largest
concentrations of lion, cheetah and leopard in
Africa, and is probably the best national game
park on the continent to see these predators.
Safaris are made by vehicle, usually 4x4, by
Air, on foot, on horseback, or even from
a balloon.
CLIMATE
East Africa is considered to have climatic
perfection. Although it can be hot and
sticky by the sea, inland the air is dry and
even at midday the temperatures are
comfortable.
Sunrise occurs between 0600hrs and 0630hrs
while sunset takes place 1800 - 1830hrs.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
A valid visa for those not exempted.
IMMIGRATION
Tourist visa for American (USA) citizens has
been raised from USD 50 to USD 100, effective
September 2007. The visa is now called “Multiple
Entry Visa”, regardless of visitor traveling on
a single entry arrangement, and will be valid
for three months. There has not been any change
on visa fees for other nationalities.
BORDER CROSSING
Personal effects including binoculars,
camera and film, may be imported temporarily
duty free.
A Customs bond may be demanded of visitors
bringing in video/filming equipment, radios,
tape recorders, and musical instruments to
ensure the goods are re-exported.
Firearms require a special permit.
A duty free allowance is effected on one
liter of liquor; 200 cigarettes, 50 cigars
or 250g of tobacco; and 250ml of perfume.
Additional items are subject to Customs
duty.
TRANSPORTATION TO TANZANIA
There are many flights from Europe to Dar es
Salaam and Kilimanjaro International
Airports and to Zanzibar Airport.
Airlines serving Tanzania include:
Air Tanzania, Alliance Air, Air Zimbabwe,
Air India, British Airways, Egypt Air,
Ethiopian Airlines, Gulf Air, Kenya Airways,
KLM, Royal Swazi, Swissair, Lufthansa,
Aeroflot, Air India, Pakistan International
Airline and Emirates Air.
Coach, Bus and Taxi services are available.
Airport facilities include a duty-free shop,
restaurant, bank, post office, car hire and
hotel reservations.
Tanzania is accessible by Sea through Dar es
Salaam.
Tanzania is also accessible by Rail and Road
from other countries. Please make
arrangements with us if you intend to enter
the country this way.
AIRPORT TAX
A US$ 20 departure tax in cash is payable by
all passengers departing on international
flights. Departure from Zanzibar into a
destination within Tanzania, the tax is
TShs.200. An additional 10 per cent of the
ticket value will be paid as sales tax on
all tickets issued in Zanzibar. Please check
with us on the prevailing amounts payable
prior to your flight departure.
CURRENCY
The Tanzania shilling (TSHS or TZS), divided
into 100 cents, is the national currency. It
is illegal to import /export the currency.
It is a legal offence to deface local
currency.
FOREIGN CURRENCY
Visitors may bring in as much foreign
currency as they wish, and no currency
declaration form is required. Foreign
currency may be changed at authorized banks,
Forex bureau De Change and designated
hotels.
Credit cards: (Access, MasterCard, Visa,
American Express, Euro card, and Dinners)
are accepted.
PTA travelers' cheques, Sterling pounds, US
dollars or Rand are recommended.
Visitors to Zanzibar are required to pay for
their expenses in hard currency. Any amount
of foreign currency brought into Zanzibar
must be declared at the airport. The
currency may be exchanged at the National
Bank of Commerce or with an authorized
dealer and the receipt obtained should be
preserved until the time of departure.
TELECOMMUNICATIONS:
Telephone (including GSM technology), Fax,
E-mail, Internet and telex services are
generally available to most parts of the
world.
GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATION:
Tanzania is on the Eastern side of the
African continent:
30 degrees - 40 degrees East of Greenwich
2 degrees - 12 degrees South of the Equator
HEALTH
Visitors must be in possession of valid
health documentation on arrival. The
regulations vary depending on nationality
and country of origin and should be checked
with the nearest tourist office or
diplomatic mission. Inoculation centers in
the country of origin will provide updated
information and advice on health regulations
and recommendations (yellow fever and
cholera vaccinations are recommended as is
anti-malaria medication). Malaria exists
throughout the year in all areas including
urban areas. Resistance to Chloroquine is
confirmed.
YELLOW FEVER VACCINATION
It is provided at
Kilimanjaro International Airport at a cost of
50$ per person.
Procedure.
On arrival the passengers must first go to the
health desk then to Immigration desk, no
passport will be accepted at immigration desk
without a stamp from Health department.
MEDICAL ADVICE:
Visitors need feel no concern for their
general health during their stay. However,
malaria is endemic in certain areas and
anti-malaria medication should be taken
according to prescription recommendations.
Visitor requiring special medication should
pack sufficient supplies. Chemist shops are
available, but we recommend you carry your
own supplies.
THE FLYING DOCTORS' SOCIETY OF AFRICA:
We would strongly recommend that clients
take out a temporary tourist membership of
this Society, if not covered already by
their international insurance. In case of
serious illness or injury, the Flying
Doctors' Society will provide emergency
treatment and air transportation to the
nearest hospital. Please note that
enrollment does not include the cost of
medical expenses incurred.
SECURITY:
Normal precautions as in any other
destination worldwide should be taken. Keep
a close watch on handbags, wallets and
cameras when walking in crowded places and
avoid walking at night, you should take a
taxi. Please put all valuables in safety
deposit boxes at hotels and lodges and only
carry little amounts of cash. Wear as little
jewelers as possible, if any, and never
leave valuables on show in an unattended car
or tour bus.
ADVISABLE VISITING TIMES
Northern Tanzania: July - March
Southern Tanzania: June - March
Zanzibar and Mafia: July - March
Western Tanzania: May - March
TIME
Local time is GMT + 3hrs.
CLOTHING:
Cotton tops, khaki trousers and light
comfortable shoes with absorbent socks.
Light-weight clothing supplemented by
sweaters for the evening is most practical.
Rainwear is needed during the rainy season.
Safari clothing should be casual and
comfortable. Please try to respect
Tanzania's traditions on modesty in public
places.
PUBLIC HOLIDAYS
If any of the public holidays listed below
falls on Saturdays or Sundays then the
public holiday would be effected from the
following Monday etc..
New Year - January 1st
Zanzibar Revolutionary Day - January 12th
Union Day - April 26th
Workers Day - May 1st
Industrial Day - July 7th
Peasants Day - August 8th
Independence Day - December 9th
Christmas Day - December 25th
Boxing Day - December 26th
Good Friday - As per calendar dates
Easter Monday - As per calendar dates
Islamic Festivals:
Eid El Fitri - 2 Days on sighting the moon
Eid El Haji - 1 Day on sighting the moon
Maulid Day - 1 Day on sighting the moon
PHOTOGRAPHY:
We recommend you bring your own film as film
in Tanzania. An ultra violet filter,
waterproof dust cover and spare batteries
are essential. A pair of good quality
binoculars for each person will be a great
asset.
Note: Taking photographs at
airports, near military installations, of
policemen, the President, the national flag,
the State House, state lodges, soldiers,
prisons and prisoners etc., is prohibited.
Before photographing local people,
permission should be obtained. Seek the
assistance of your driver/guide in this
matter.
BANKING
Banks and Forex bureau De Change are
available at the Airport and in all main
towns.
Banking hours:
Monday - Friday: 08h30 - 12h30
Saturdays: 08h30 - 13h30 A few branches in
the major towns open until 16h00.
HOTEL CHECK-IN/CHECK-OUT:
The standard check-out time is 10.00hrs
hence rooms may not be ready for occupation
until 12.00hrs. Should an early arrival be
anticipated, please reserve rooms from the
preceding night. Day rooms up to 18.00hrs
are usually available.
DRIVING:
Driving is on the left in Tanzania. A
national driving license or International
Driving Permit is required.
LAUNDRY:
Most hotels, game lodges and safari camps
offer a 24-hour laundry service.
ELECTRICITY
Electrical supply is generally 230 volts AC,
50 Hz. All installations are British
standard and all appliances should be fitted
with pin plugs of British specification.
LUGGAGE:
We recommend you get personal luggage
insurance before leaving home.
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