Tanzania Travel Guide

Tanzania is the largest of all East Africa countries, while at the same time boosting of having the highest mountain on the African continent.

A visit to Tanzania will be more adventurous if you went on safari during the wildebeest migration in the Serengeti plains or various wildlife in the Ngorongoro crater Tanzania.

Other parks include Selous, Mt Kilimanjaro, Tarangire, Mikumi, Robondo and so much more.

Tanzania has different ethinicity and cultural values that are part of their customs and beliefs. The diversity can be seen among the Masai tribe compared to the Zanzibar Islamic stone town women.

Climate:
Tanzania is known for being hot throught the year but humid on the coast and dry on the central plateau. Its it the hot and dry weather which attracts safari tourists especially in the months of January to March.

Time: GMT +3.
Electricity: 230 volts, 50Hz. Square or round three-pin plugs are used.
Language: Kiswahili and English are the official languages. Several indigenous languages are also spoken.

Health: travelers are informed to call for medical checkup advice at least 3 weeks ahead of going away to Tanzania. Almost visitants will call for inoculations for hepatitis A, typhoid, yellow fever and polio. There is a danger of malaria all year and eruptions of Rift Valley Fever occur; travelers ought to take safeguards to avert mosquito bites.

Tipping: Waiters in the dearer eating place* should be tipped about 10%. Guides, porters and cooks in the wildlife parks Tanzania safari trips anticipate tips. The amount is unrestricted allotting to accepted service and the number in your company.

Communications: The international country dialling code for Tanzania, as well as Zanzibar, is +255. The outgoing code is 000, followed by the relevant country code (e.g. 00027 for South Africa). City/area codes are in use, e.g. (0)24 for Zanzibar and (0)22 for Dar-es-Salaam. International calls made from rural areas may have to go through the operator. Mobile phones work in the main urban areas and Zanzibar; the network operators use GSM 900 and 1800 networks. Travellers should contact their service provider to ensure they have international roaming. Avoid making telephone calls from hotels; they can charge as much as $10 per minute. Internet cafes are available in the main towns and resorts.

Duty Free: Travellers to Tanzania do not have to pay duty on 250g tobacco or 200 cigarettes or 50 cigars; alcoholic beverages up to 1 bottle; and 473ml perfume. Restrictions apply to firearms, plants and plant products and fruits.

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