All visitors are required to have Yellow Fever Vaccination before travelling to Tanzania.
Tanzania is in East Africa time Zone and Standard time is 3 Hours ahead of the Greenwich Median Time (GMT).
Tanzania has a tropical climate but there are regional variations due to topography. It’s hotter in during the months between November and February and colder between May and August. Regional rainfall is usually migratory. It migrates southwards through Tanzania in October to December, reaching the south of the country in January and February, and returning northwards in March, April, and May. This causes the north and east of Tanzania to experience two distinct wet periods – the short rains (or "Vuli") in October to December and the long rains (or "Masika") from March to May – while the southern, western, and central parts of the country experience one wet season that continues October through to April or May.
Tanzania is good to visit all round the year. For wildlife viewing, the months between June and October are the best, it being the dry season. Wildebeests migrate in huge numbers in the dry season and a lot of tourists flock to Tanzania during those months.
Banks: Tanzanian Shilling is the local currency (TZS). One Indian Rupee equals about 28 TZS, though the exchange rates keep changing.
Banks usually open at 8 AM and remain open till 5 PM, except for a lunch break from 1-2 PM. That said, you should check with the local operator for exact bank hours.
ATMs are easily found in major towns and most banks accept traveler’s cheques. Top-end hotels also accept major credit cards.
Tipping is not practiced in smaller establishments or in rural areas. However in major towns and tourists places, tips are expected. Some high-end places also include service charges in their bills. Otherwise, depending on the services, either rounding out the bill or adding a 10% tip is a standard practice.
Tanzania is in general a safe, hassle-free country. That said, you do need to take the usual precautions. Avoid isolated areas, especially stretches of beach, and in cities and tourist areas take a taxi at night. When using public transport, don’t accept drinks or food from someone you don’t know, and be skeptical of anyone who comes up to you on the street asking whether you remember them from the airport, your hotel or wherever.
Tanzania’s Country Dialing Code is +255.
Country Exit Code is +000
For International calls from Tanzania: Country Exit Code of Tanzania (000) followed by Country Dialing Code (91 for India) and ten digit Mobile number respectively.
Cell phones are easily accessible in most of the country, especially in bigger towns and lodges. Don’t expect your phone during wildlife safaris and in the middle of the jungle though. It is cost effective to buy local sim cards to avoid unnecessary high tariffs. Local pre-paid sim cards are easily available but you will need an unlocked phone and a GSM compatible phone to use it, so make sure you have one before you go.
Cell phone networks are more widespread and reliable than electricity, so a 3G connection works better than Wi-Fi in many safari camps. Most hotels have internet access but if you are in a remote safari camp, don’t expect the internet spped to be up to the mark.
230 V; Plugs D & G is usually used in Tanzania. You will need a voltage converter, and plug adapter in order to use U.S. appliances. We recommend getting a universal adapter and converter kit.
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