- TANZANIA TRAVEL guide
Taking your next vacation to Tanzania? Make sure you don’t miss our Tanzania travel guide ! Whether you’re interested in seeing the big 5 on your African safari, climbing mount Kilimanjaro or relax on the sandy beach of Zanzibar, Tanzania has something for everyone. We will guide you to the best things to do in Tanzania. We will help you make the most of your trip and experience all the natural wonders that Tanzania has to offer !
Things To Know About Tanzania
Tanzania is bordered by eight countries, including Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Zambia, Malawi, and Mozambique. It also has a coastline along the Indian Ocean. The country is home to Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa's highest peak, as well as the Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, and Zanzibar Archipelago.
Tanzanian Shilling (TZS)
Swahili is official languages of Tanzania are Swahili and English. Swahili is widely spoken across the country, while English is primarily used in business, government, and education.
Visa: A 90-day Single Entry Visa is $50 for most nationalities. However, the fee for American citizens is $100 but the visa is valid for 12 months. Volunteers usually go in on a tourist visa, but then must apply for a Class C volunteer when there which costs $200. Most nationalities can get visas on arrival, however some need to apply in advance. You can check your visa regulations here.
Kilimanjaro International Airport (Arusha/Moshi), Julius Nyerere International Airport (Dar es Salaam), and Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (Zanzibar).
Malaria is a risk in parts of Tanzania so I would advise that you see a doctor before visiting to ensure you are protected. You can find more information here.
The two main networks in Tanzania are Airtel and Vodacom. In Zanzibar, Zantel is usually the best network.
It is not advised to drink the tap water in Tanzania, so I would suggest buying bottled water.
Tanzania is generally a safe country to visit however petty crime is common and there have been some reports of robberies and muggings in Dar es Salaam and Stone Town especially, so you need to keep your wits about you. I would advise you to take taxis after dark and if you do need to walk at night, keep to busy streets and preferably walk in a group.
In Tanzania, they mostly use Type G British 3-pin style plugs.