Getting here
There are three major international airports in Tanzania and all have good international connections from most major cities in Europe and North America.
- Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO): common entry point into the country for those exploring the Northern Safari Circuit that includes the Serengeti, the Ngorongoro Crater, Tarangire National Park and Lake Manyara.
- Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR): for those visiting Dar es Salaam or the Southern Safari Circuit that includes Selous Game Reserve, and Ruaha National Park.
- Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ): for those heading straight to Zanzibar
Passport and Visas
Applicants must ensure that their passports have a validity of at least six months and at least two unused visa pages before submitting their application. You can now apply for an Online Visa to visit the United Republic of Tanzania (both Tanzania Mainland and Zanzibar). Visa applicants are advised to make their applications through the Official Tanzania Immigration website (www.immigration.go.tz) ONLY and Not through any other links
Note: Visas can be bought on arrival in Tanzania at all international airports and overland borders.
Climate
Tanzania has a tropical climate but has regional variations due to topography. In the highlands, temperatures range between 10 and 20 °C (50 and 68 °F) during cold and hot seasons respectively. The rest of the country has temperatures rarely falling lower than 20 °C (68 °F). The hottest period extends between November and February (25–31 °C or 77.0–87.8 °F) while the coldest period occurs between May and August (15–20 °C or 59–68 °F).
Health
Malaria is usually top on the list of visitors’ worries, and prevention goes a long way towards keeping you protected. Make sure to visit your doctor to get a prescription for the anti-malarial drug the best suit you. The yellow fever vaccination is no longer officially required when entering Tanzania; however, this is still a requirement if you wish to visit Zanzibar.
Vaccination
The best choice of vaccines for your trip depends on many individual factors, including your precise travel plans. Vaccines commonly recommended for travelers to Africa include those against Health Effects Such as Tetanus, Diphtheria, Polio, Typhoid, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Yellow fever, Rabies and Meningitis. Certificate required for entry into, or travel between, some African countries. Several of these vaccines require more than one dose or take time to become effective. It is always best to seek advice on immunization well in advance, if possible, around 6 weeks before departure.
At least 8 weeks before your trip, check the latest country-specific health advice from the National Travel Health Network and Centre (NaTHNaC) on the TravelHealthPro website. https://travelhealthpro.org.uk/country/220/tanzania, each country-specific page has information on vaccine recommendations, any current health risks or outbreaks, and factsheets with information on staying healthy abroad.
COVID-19 requirement
All travelers must provide printed, documented proof of a negative COVID-19 PCR test taken within the past 72 hours immediately upon arrival in Tanzania. Any person failing to present a negative COVID-19 PCR test result will not be allowed to enter the country.
Each passenger is also required to complete an individual form. Children traveling with a guardian/parent will also need to complete their own form. To complete the Travelers Surveillance Form you will need your passport information, your travel details, including times and dates. Upon Submission of the form, travelers will receive a confirmation notification that will contain their Unique Health Code (UHC) which they will present upon arriving in Tanzania at health desk. Please note that this form can only be submitted within 24 hours before arrival. To access this form, please visit. https://afyamsafiri.moh.go.tz/#/home
Note: COVID rules and regulations are subject to change from time to time. Get in touch with us for accurate new rules before travel.
Language
English is widely spoken but few words of Swahili can be useful and will be appreciated greatly by locals.
Money
Major foreign currencies, particularly-US$, and travelers cheques are accepted and are convertible at banks and bureau de changes in the main town and tourist areas. Credit cards are not widely accepted and carry poor exchange rates. Some banks in Arusha, Moshi and Dar es Salaam offer ATM facilities against international credit cards, but ATMs are not widely available elsewhere
Time: 3hrs + GMT
Electricity: 230V, but power failures, surges and troughs are common. Bring a universal adaptor and a torch (flashlight) or headlamp.
Telephone: International telephone code +255