Tanzania is the land of tourists’ pride thanks to her hospitable populace distributed in over 120 tribes which allows you to experience diverse and authentic cultures. Her alluring coastlines and perfectly placed islands in the Indian Ocean, especially Pemba and Zanzibar, offer the best and most rejuvenating beach experience. The largest portion of Lake Victoria (the world's largest tropical lake, the largest in the Africa Great Lakes Region, and the source of the meandering Nile River) among other lakes are found here.
This East African country has some of the best game parks in the world led by the phenomenal Serengeti (part of the Maasai Mara Ecosystem) which is home to the annual wilder beast migration (the migration takes place between Serengeti and Maasai Mara in Kenya between June and September).
Mount Kilimanjaro, the tallest mountain in Africa and the highest free-standing in the world is found in this beautiful country which boasts of being the home to fluent Swahili (Kiswahili sanifu).
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TRAVEL GUIDE
LANGUAGE
FAQ: What is the official language of Tanzania?/Which language is spoken in Tanzania?/What is the national language of Tanzania?
Tanzania's official and national language is Swahili. English is also an official language and the predominant language of business, government, and higher education. In Zanzibar, Arabic is extensively spoken.
CLIMATE
FAQ: What is the climate of Tanzania?/ what is Tanzania’s climate?/ How is the weather in Tanzania?
The mainland may get quite chilly, especially around the high regions of Mt. Meru and Mt. Kilimanjaro. Temperatures climb dramatically in the highlands as they approach the shore, and the air is drier. The coastal part of the mainland, as well as Zanzibar, has a tropical climate all year.
The mainland experiences two rainy seasons, one from November to December and another from February to May. In contrast, the coastal area gets only one rainy season, which lasts from March to May.
TRAVEL DOCUMENTS
FAQ: What travel documents do I need to travel to/enter/tour Tanzania?
Travel documents must be valid 6 months after the expected travel date. Leave a clear page for every country to be visited. We recommend you get visas ahead of time, from Consulates and High Commissions.
Guidelines vary with country of origin. For detailed information contact the proper Tanzanian diplomatic/consular authority https://eservices.immigration.go.tz/visa/
MONEY/CURRENCY
FAQ: What is Tanzanian currency/ What is the currency of Tanzania?
The currency unit is the Tanzania shilling (Tsh.)
HEALTH
FAQ: What health documents should I have?
We recommend you get vaccinated against Covid-19 and Yellow Fever. Have anti-malaria medication and sunscreen lotion. Moreover, street food and tap water (take bottled water provided by us or buy from supermarkets). Health documents vary with country of origin.
Malaria is endemic in some locations, and anti-malarial medicine should be used exactly as prescribed. Be wary of Dengue fever, sleeping sickness, Bilharzia, and other tropical diseases.
SECURITY
FAQ: Is Tanzania safe? Yes
- Always keep your valuables in the hotel safe
- Shy away from exposing your valuables in the street
- Avoid leaving your accommodation facilities during dark hours
- Don't take pictures of :
- People without their permission
- The president's motorcade
- Parliament, statehouse, government buildings, banks, mausoleums, military/police establishments, and aerial photos of airports.
