THE
BEST TIME TO VISIT TANZANIA :
Most animal
have their babies during the wet season when there is
more to eat and drink. Babies are cute to watch and
predators hunt very successfully because of increasing
of herbivore number in the Serengeti- migration of
wildebeest. The wildebeest roams around everywhere in
the Serengeti with their babies, hunting becomes so
easy........at the same time, game is best viewed during
dry season when there is less vegetation to hinder your
view. In addition, there will be less standing water and
food forcing animals to congregate in certain areas- so
animals are easier to find and see.
VISAS
Visas are
required for all, except citizens of the Commonwealth,
Scandinavian countries and the Republic of Ireland .
They are obtainable at all Tanzanian embassies and high
commissions. You can also get your visa at our major
entry points such as: Dar es Salaam , Kilimanjaro, and
Zanzibar International Airports , Namanga, Tunduma,
Holili, Taveta, Sirari and Horohoro.
HEALTH
Yellow fever
vaccination: recommended on the mainland and compulsory
in Zanzibar . Visitors are advised to take anti-malaria
tablets for beach holidays. Contact your doctor before
departure. Personal insurance is advised. "Flying
doctors" facilities are also available.
OFFICIAL LANGUAGES Kiswahili and English.
LOCAL
TIME GMT+3.
ELECTRICITY 230 Volts
AIRPORTS
Three
international airports: Dar es Salaam , Kilimanjaro and
Zanzibar . 'Several international airlines connect
Tanzania with the rest of the world'.
CURRENCY
Tanzanian
shilling. It is advisable to carry American dollars.
Moneychangers also accept the major convertible
currencies including the yen. Travellers' cheques are
exchangeable in some places. Major credit cards are
accepted in the larger hotels but it is advisable to
carry some cash.
CLOTHING
For safaris in
the north, light clothing is recommended for the day
time. Sturdy shoes and canvas hats are advisable. Casual
wear, including a sweater, is appropriate for the
evening. On the coast, summer wear is recommended. For
Kilimanjaro and other treks, check with a mountain
specialist before departure. For all safaris, bring:
sunscreen lotions, sunglasses, mosquito cream and
binoculars.
CUISINE
There is a
variety of foods. You will find international cuisine in
the hotels restaurants and lodges. On the coast, fish
and lobsters with local dishes such as biryanis and meat
or fish curries. Specialties: spiced tea or coffee and "halua",
a sweet desert with almonds.
BEHAVIOUR
The protection
of nature is everyone's concern. On safari, do not
collect or buy bones, skins, horns, teeth, feathers or
shells. On the coast do not bring back any coral, shells
or starfish which play an important role in the fragile
ecosystem. Do not litter where others are expected to
visit.
The protection of cultures is also everyone's concern.
The guides know the local habits and custom. It is
always advisable to ask someone's permission before
taking his/her photograph. Scanty dressing is repugnant
to the local people.
SHOPPING
Locally made
products are available at good prices. On the mainland,
you can find batiks, the Tingatinga paintings, objects
in ebony (cutlery, bracelets, sculptures and furniture),
basket ware (baskets, hats, rugs), beaded Maasai
necklaces, precious jewels (gold, diamonds, tanzanite's
and other stones). In Zanzibar , you can find textiles
(wrap-around - kikoi for men and khanga for women),
carved chests, perfumes, natural lotions and spices.
