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F.A.Q. - Frequently Asked Questions
What documents do I need?
The most important documents are your valid passport and Tanzanian visa. You could also check to confirm the current requirements with the nearest Tanzanian High Commission, embassy or consulate, or your travel agent.
How do I get there?
There are three international airports; at Dar es Salaam Julius Kambarage Nyerere International, at Kilimanjaro Kilimanjaro International and at Zanzibar. There are daily flights from Europe served by British Airways, Ethiopian Airlines, KLM, Swiss Air,Kenya Airways,Emirates, and Lufthansa among others.
Do I need to take medical care before going to Africa?
Yellow fever vaccination is no longer compulsory. Malaria is endemic but preventable, its advisable to take precaution medication for malaria and hepatitis B. Use insect repellent, cover up at sundown, sleep under a mosquito net and take anti-malarial prophylactics as advised by your doctor.
Is there access to medical facilities?
In general the larger cities have good medical facilities. It is advisable to get a medical cover and travelling insurance, which you can get in your own country.
What sort of money, dollars or Tanzanian Shillings?
Tanzania has the shilling which is divided into 100 cents. It is illegal to import or export the currency. Visitors may bring in as much foreign currency as they wish without declaration. This can be changed at banks, some hotels and bureaux de change. Most credit cards are accepted at hotels and shops. Traveller cheques are recommended. In Zanzibar foreign currency has to be declared and changed at official exchange offices.
Is internet access available?
Internet access is minimal. Its in some places like at the Malls and some hotels have internet access, but the access is still growing.
Can I use my mobile phone?
Tanzania is largely covered by mobile phone networks, though not every where. If needed a mobile phone can be rented at the Main Airports. If you’re mobile network back home offers Roaming services that could also be used.
Am I allowed to feed the wild animals?
Approaching wild animals and direct contact with them can be extremely dangerous, so feeding them is prohibited. During trips to the game reserves, everyone needs to stay in the vehicle. There are “save spots”, like picnic and camping areas where tourists are allowed to walk around and explore.
What sort of clothing should I take with me?
The climate is generally warm and moist. Average temperature during the day is 30°C / 86F. The nights are cool. Dry season is starts in July and ends in February. Rainy season is from March until June, so depending on the season it is advisable to; pack lightweight, washable clothes plus a sweater for early morning game drives as well as a sun hat, sunglasses and sunscreen. Long sleeves and trousers/pants in light-coloured fabrics to help discourage insect bites. You can buy clothes in Dar es Salaam and Arusha. Shorts for women are acceptable (but not too short). Women should carry a wrap to cover legs in the villages and towns as revealing clothes can cause offence, especially in Zanzibar and Muslim areas. On the beach and within the confines of the hotels normal swimwear is acceptable (but not nudity).
In colder areas such as Ngorongoro and for climbing Kilimanjaro or Meru, take thermal underclothes in light layers, sweater, rain jacket, good socks and sturdy boots.
What languages can I use, because they have so many different languages?
Indeed many languages are used in Tanzania because of the many different tribes of the people of Tanzania and each with its own unique dialect. The Tanzania National language is Swahili, though English is widely spoken and used as an official language.
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