Tanzania is a country in East Africa in the African Great Lakes region. Tanzania is bordered by Kenya and Uganda to the north; Rwanda, Burundi, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo to the west; Zambia, Malawi, and Mozambique to the south; and by the Indian Ocean.
Safety & Security
Tanzania is generally a safe country to visit. Safety and security is guaranteed when you are visiting on a clear and known purpose rather than hidden agendas. However, Tanzania has Tourist Visits of almost a million per year, they are all hassle-free.
Visa
It is advisable to obtain it in advance from Embassies and High Commissions as some airlines claim on them prior to departure. However, you can obtain Visa at any entry point during your arrival or prior to online. You can read more on Tanzania Electronic Visa Application System
Vaccine
If traveling from or through a high-risk country, you will need to get a yellow fever vaccine. You can gather as much information as possible, above all, inquire with your Operator before you travel.
Tipping
It has become normal to give tips, for Kilimanjaro climb we suggest 100 – 150 USD per climber. you will have 2-3 crew per climber on a 5-6 day trip. We recommend 15 – 25 USD for guides per day, however, this is optional and the amount may be due to the service received.
National Language
The national language in Tanzania is Kiswahili but English is broadly spoken however Tanzania has more than 120 tribes, all with their own traditions and customs.
Payment
Upon confirmation of your trip and above all, a minimum of 30% as a deposit will be necessary to pre-book for the hotels. This is simply because of ensuring the slots. This payment can either be done by Telegraphic transfer via your internet banking or via our online system. The rest can be paid a month before arrival, or by cash or credit card on arrival, if paying by credit card there will be a 4.5% bank charge added to the balance.
Time
Tanzania has only one time zone. Local time is GMT+3
Electric Sockets
In Tanzania, the power sockets are of type D and G yet type G is widely used. The standard voltage is 230 V and the standard frequency is 50 Hz.
Volunteer in Tanzania
Ariel Tanzania Tours & Safaris in collaboration with different Non-governmental organizations (NGOs) working on different thematic areas such as sports for development, Environmental conservation, Women and youth programs, Education, Culture, and Entrepreneurship can arrange that depending on your staying plan ranging from two weeks.
Protect Tanzania
Avoid the Use of Disposable Plastics
Please Do Not Litter anything from what you consider small to big
Do not carry away fossil remains from the National park to easy ecosystem.
For easy and solid Travel tips and plans to Tanzania, you can read other related requirements that we have prepared like Yellow Fever Vaccination because hassle-free and safety is our priority
At Ariel Tanzania Tours and Safaris, we believe in co-creating your ideal safari. Our travel experts will guide you through our collection of sample itineraries, adapting and refining them with you to construct a personalized and unforgettable Tanzanian tour.
