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About Tanzania
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Travel Tips INTERNATIONAL FLIGHTS British Airways fly
three times a week direct from London to Dar es Salaam with a
total flying time of 9 hours 40 minutes. INTERNATIONAL AIRPORTS International flights serve Dar es Salaam, eight miles from the city centre and Kilimanjaro, 31 miles from Arusha. Zanzibar airport is 5 miles from Stone Town. PASSPORTS/VISAS Most visitors require
visas with the exception of citizens of certain countries of the
Commonwealth. It is advisable to obtain them in advance from
Embassies and High Commissions as several airlines insist of them
prior to departure. They can also be obtained on arrival at
international airports and at the Namanga Gate on the Tanzania /
Kenya border. IMMUNISATION/HEATLH Visitors from
countries infected with cholera and yellow fever must produce
international certificates of vaccination. This is particularly
relevant for those travelling from other African countries. CLIMATE Coastal areas are hot
and humid with an average daytime temperature of 30șC. Sea
breezes make the climate very pleasant from June to September. The
central plateau experiences hot days and cool nights. The hilly
country between the coast and the northern highlands has a
pleasant climate from January to September, with temperatures
averaging around 20șC. Temperatures vary around Kilimanjaro
according to the season, registering a low 15șC during May -
August rising to 22șC during December - March. WHAT TO TAKE Don't forget the
camera, camcorder and binoculars, and take a torch for finding
your way around the camp at night. Stock up with replacement
batteries for all these goods. The main electricity supply is
220V, 50Hz. Plugs are usually the 13-amp 3-pin square (British)
type. TRAVEL LIGHT Some safaris / air charters limit baggage to a 10 - 15 kg maximum. LANGUAGE English is widely spoken but a few words of Kiswahili are always appreciated. CURRENCY The unit of currency
is the Tanzanian Shilling (TShs), which is divided into 100 cents.
Visitors can take any amount of foreign currency, no currency
declaration is required, but import and export of Tanzanian
currency is illegal. ON SAFARI Distances in Tanzania are vast, and travel by road can be tiring. It is wise to spend more time in fewer parks. You will see more and won't return home exhausted. Keep your distance from animals and be quiet to avoid distressing them. Always follow the instructions of your ranger or guide. Don't leave your vehicle in the parks except in designated places. Keep to recognised tracks to avoid damaging vegetation. WHAT TO WEAR It never gets really cold in Tanzania, so lightweight clothing is the norm. On safari, avoid brightly coloured clothes, they may alarm the animals. Browns, beiges and khaki are preferred. Short-sleeve shirts / blouses and shorts are ideal, but pack a sweater as it can be a bit chilly in the early morning and in the evening. Wear a hat to avoid sun-stroke and don't forget a swimsuit. Shoes should be sensible, and for climbing Kilimanjaro or Mount Meru, take thermal underwear, a rain jacket, good socks and sturdy boots. Shorts for women are acceptable - but not too short. Women should carry a wrap to cover their legs in towns or villages as revealing clothes can cause offence, especially in Zanzibar and other Muslim areas. On the beach, and within the confines of beach hotels, normal swimwear is acceptable, but nudity certainly is not. TIPPING Not normally obligatory, but a tip for exceptional service - a maximum of 10% - will be appreciated. Tip US$15 per day for drivers or tour guides but remember that an excessive tip can make it difficult for the next customer. AIRPORT TAX An international airport tax of US$30 is levied, which may be included in the price of an air ticket. Airport tax for domestic flights is 5,000 TShs (approximately US$5).
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