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Tanzania has a wealth of natural attraction. Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa's highest peak, is situated in the northeast, near the tourist hub of Arusha. The nearby game parks of Serengeti, Ngorongoro, and Tarangire receive most of the visitor volume. Other notable game parks are Selous Game Reserve and Mikumi National Park in the south and Gombe National Park in the west. Further to the west are the Great Lakes, Lake Victoria (Africa's largest lake) and Lake Tanganyika (the world's deepest lake). The capitol city of Dar Es Salaam is located on the eastern shore. But the main attraction is the exotic island of Zanzibar lying just offshore, with its Swahili architecture, spice plantations and white sand beaches.
Tanzania Entry Visa
US/Canada/UK/Australia; Passport valid for at least six months required and evidence of yellow fever immunization are required. Visa may be purchased on arrival at the airport. Single entry visa is $50 per person ($100pp for US citizens), payable in cash (no credit cards). Visas may also be obtained in advance through a visa service.
International Airports
Dar es Salaam International (DAR) is 13km (8 miles) southwest of the city (journey time - 30 minutes).Â
Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) is 50km (31 miles) from Arusha.Â
Zanzibar Airport (ZNZ) is 8km (5 miles) from Kisauni.
The following items may be imported into Tanzania without incurring customs duty: 200 cigarettes or 50 cigars or 250g of tobacco; one bottle of alcoholic beverages; 570ml of perfume.
Health
Malaria - Risk exists all year throughout the country below 1800m (5906ft) - however most of the Serengeti/Ngorongoro/Arusha area is above the malaria zone. Mefloquine, doxycycline or atovaquone/proguanil are recommended.
Yellow Fever - A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required of all travelers over one year of age traveling from infected areas and travelers coming from countries considered to be endemic by the Tanzanian authorities. All visitors to Zanzibar require a yellow fever vaccination certificate. NOTE - recent changes to health legislation has made yellow fever shots required for all visitors transiting through Kenya, even if only landing at the airport. If your flight or any part of your itinerary passes through Kenya, you DO require a yellow fever shot. You must have this shot 10 days prior to arrival at the Tanzania border.
Cholera - According to 1973 WHO guidelines, a cholera vaccination is no longer required for entry into Tanzania. However, there are regular outbreaks of cholera throughout the country and precautions are essential. Up-to-date advice should be sought before deciding whether these precautions should include vaccination as medical opinion is divided over its effectiveness.
Typhoid - Vaccination against typhoid is advised but not required.
Capital - Dodoma.
Language - Kiswahili and English are the official languages.Â
Religion - Muslim, Christian, Hindu and traditional beliefs.
Time - GMT + 3.
Electricity - 230 volts AC, 50Hz. Plugs may be round or square three-pin, fused or unfused.
Telephone - Country code: 255. IDD is available. In some rural areas, international calls must go through the operator. There are many public call boxes in post offices and main towns.
Mobile Telephone - Roaming agreements exist with most international mobile phone companies. Coverage is limited to main urban areas.
Internet - E-mail can be accessed in Internet cafes in main urban areas.
Weather
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