Incase you are wondering what you  need to know before traveling to Tanzania,We got you covered from health, safety, entry requirements, currency, culture, transport, and more.

🌍 TANZANIA TRAVEL GUIDE

📌 1. Entry Requirements

• Visa: Most travelers need a visa. You can:

  • Apply online via the Tanzania eVisa portal

  • Get a visa on arrival at main airports (check for your nationality)

• Passport: Must be valid for at least 6 months from the date of entry with at least one blank page.

• Yellow Fever Certificate:

  • Required if arriving from a country with yellow fever risk.

  • Not required if coming directly from most western countries.

💉 2. Health & Vaccinations

• Routine vaccines: MMR, DTP, Polio, Varicella, Flu, COVID-19

• Recommended vaccines:

  • Hepatitis A & B

  • Typhoid

  • Yellow Fever (especially if near endemic regions)

  • Rabies (if rural travel or wildlife contact expected)

  • Cholera (for rural/poor sanitation areas)

• Malaria: Tanzania is a high-risk area.

  • Take antimalarial medication.

  • Use insect repellent, long sleeves, mosquito nets.

🏥 3. Health Tips

• Drink bottled or filtered water.

• Avoid ice and raw foods unless you trust the source.

• Use sunscreen, and be prepared for high UV exposure.

• Bring a first aid kit and any prescription medications.

💸 4. Money & Costs

• Currency: Tanzanian Shilling (TZS)

• Credit cards: Accepted in major hotels/lodges; cash is essential in rural areas.

• ATMs: Available in cities but not always reliable.

• Budget: Tanzania ranges from budget backpacker to luxury safari.

🚐 5. Transportation

• Domestic flights: Common for safaris and Zanzibar.

• Buses/dala-dalas: Cheap but crowded and chaotic.

• Taxis: Agree on a price in advance (no meters).

• Car rental: 4×4 recommended for safaris; drive on the left.

• Train: Limited but scenic between Dar es Salaam and the interior.

🌦️ 6. Best Time to Visit

• Dry Season (Best): June to October — perfect for safaris and wildlife spotting.

• Short Rains: November–December

• Long Rains: March–May — lush landscapes, fewer tourists, but muddy travel.

🦁 7. Top Places to Visit

• Serengeti National Park – Great Migration

• Ngorongoro Crater – Big Five safari

• Mount Kilimanjaro – Highest peak in Africa

• Zanzibar – Beaches, Stone Town, spice tours

• Tarangire & Lake Manyara – Wildlife & landscapes

• Selous (Nyerere) & Ruaha – Off-the-beaten-path safaris

🧭 8. Culture & Etiquette

• Tanzanians are friendly and polite.

• Dress modestly, especially in rural areas and Muslim regions like Zanzibar.

• Greet people respectfully (“Jambo” or “Shikamoo”).

• Tipping is appreciated (10% in restaurants; tips for guides/drivers).

🗣️ 9. Language

• Swahili is the national language.

• English is widely spoken in tourist areas.

• Useful phrases:

  • “Hello” – Jambo

  • “Thank you” – Asante

  • “How much?” – Bei gani?

📶 10. Internet & Communication

• Local SIM cards (Vodacom, Airtel, Tigo) are cheap and widely available.

• Wi-Fi in hotels/lodges may be slow or limited.

🛡️ 11. Safety

• Tanzania is generally safe for tourists.

• Avoid walking alone at night in cities.

• Keep valuables secure.

• Be cautious with street food and water.

• Watch for scams in tourist-heavy areas.

🧳 12. Packing Essentials

• Passport, visa, Yellow Fever card (if needed)

• Antimalarial medication & first aid kit

• Sunscreen, insect repellent (DEET)

• Lightweight clothing, layers for safari

• Binoculars and camera

• Universal power adapter (Tanzania uses Type D & G plugs, 230V)