Travel Tips & Advice for Tanzania

Is it safe to travel to Tanzania?
We frequently receive inquiries from people asking for information on traveling to Tanzania. The brevity of the response? Indeed! With over a million visitors annually, Tanzania is among the safest travel destinations in Africa.

What time of year is ideal for visiting Tanzania?

Although most of the year is suitable, there are certain important times to go when you’ll get the most out of it and make it easier to view wildlife. It is recommended by experts to visit between June and October, during the dry season. Because they must congregate near rivers and waterholes and there is less foliage for them to hide in, the animals are easier to locate and observe during this period. Because there is practically no rain during this time of year, there are fewer mosquitoes. Most days are sunny and the skies are clear.

When the massive mass migration activity in the Serengeti peaks in June and July, it gets very congested. Millions of animals are moving through the area, yet many tourists still wish to visit in order to see it. Prices will rise and availability will be more limited.

When I traveled in late May and early June, the weather was generally pleasant and we saw amazing animal encounters, including the “Big Five.”

How many people live in Tanzania?

Tanzania is home to almost 60 million people. Tanzania is one of the most ethnically diverse countries in Africa, home to about 125 distinct ethnic groups and more than 100 languages spoken throughout the country.

Tanzanians are renowned for their friendliness, and they frequently extend a warm welcome to visitors who come to enjoy their stunning surroundings, abundant animals, and rich culture. It is highly advised that you meet locals during your Tanzanian exploration, as it is one of the best methods to truly understand a nation and its culture!

Does Tanzania require a visa for me?

To enter Tanzania, the majority of foreign visitors require a visa. You can apply for your visa online using the Tanzanian government’s official website. Please be aware that there is just one official URL available for applying for a Tanzanian visa.

At Tanzania’s principal ports of entry, it is also feasible to obtain a single-entry tourist or business visa. The duration of this Tanzanian visa is three months. Proof of your return travel may be required. The fee is $50 per person, or $100 for US citizens.

We help you with every stage of the visa and administrative process when you plan your trip to Tanzania with a Tanzania specialist.

requirements for passports

The validity of a passport should last for at least six months from the last day of travel.

Which immunizations are required in Tanzania?

Only travelers one year of age and older who are departing from or are transiting through an airport for more than twelve hours inside a nation where there is a risk of yellow fever transmission need a yellow fever vaccination certificate.

The CDC and WHO advise vaccinations against hepatitis A, hepatitis B, and typhoid for Tanzania in addition to regular immunizations like MMR and TDP. Vaccinations against rabies and yellow fever are also advised, depending on the traveler’s activities. There are no longer any COVID-19 limitations in Tanzania as of January 2023, and getting vaccinated or having a PCR test done before visiting is no longer required.

Before visiting Tanzania, as with any international trip, we always recommend that you seek competent medical advice from your physician.

Travel Guard

Purchasing adequate travel insurance is imperative, particularly in the event of medical emergencies. When accepting your reservation, a lot of tour providers will insist on this. If necessary, your policy should cover air evacuation to a hospital and back home.

You will need to be evacuated from the park or resort to a main center, or perhaps out to a neighboring nation like Kenya, most likely by plane, if you are hurt or experience a serious medical emergency.

If your policy does not cover evacuation, purchasing an evacuation policy from Flying Doctors is a reasonably priced solution. They offer bush plane air evacuation services from Tanzania’s wilderness to Nairobi, Kenya. Visit Flydoc.org for more information.

In Tanzania, what time is it?

Tanzania is at GMT + 3. Check out the time difference between Tanzania and LA, New York, London, and more below to put that into words that we can all understand.

Los Angeles: ten hours
Seven hours to New York
London: three hours
Berlin: two hours
Hong Kong: five hours ahead of time
Tokyo: plus six hours
Sydney: plus eight hours
Auckland: +10 hours

What is Tanzania’s currency?

Tanzania’s official currency is the Tanzanian shilling. For lesser expenses like dining out, shopping at local markets, and shopping at supermarkets, you can utilize Tanzanian shillings. There are other locations where the US dollar is used, particularly in tourist destinations where many inhabitants would rather receive US dollars than local money.

A US dollar is worth 2,300 shillings in Tanzania.
3,000 Tanzanian shilling is one gigabyte.

In Tanzania, what language is spoken?

Tanzanians speak more than a hundred languages. However, English and Swahili are the official tongues. Although all of your Tanzania Specialist hosts and guides will be able to communicate with you in English, you may choose to study a few Swahili terms before your trip.

Tanzanian travel is more than just a holiday. For a lot of Tanzanian adventurers, this is an experience that will stay with them forever. Get in touch with us right now to begin organizing your unique Tanzanian vacation or for comprehensive travel guidance.