Travel to Tanzania – What You Really Need to Know

Tanzania is where Africa shows all its faces – from the snowy peak of Kilimanjaro to the endless plains of Serengeti and the turquoise beaches of Zanzibar. This is where humanity began – traces of our earliest ancestors were found in Olduvai Gorge. And Lake Victoria? The largest lake in Africa and one of the biggest in the world. Travel to Tanzania is about nature, rhythm, and connection – not rush.

🏞️ What’s Worth Seeing?

• 🌋 Mount Kilimanjaro – Africa’s tallest mountain. You don’t have to climb – just seeing it is breathtaking.
• 🦓 Serengeti – iconic for safari and the Great Migration. Millions of animals in motion.
• 🦏 Ngorongoro Crater – a unique wildlife haven. One of the best places to spot the Big Five.
• 🐘 Tarangire – elephants, baobabs, and fewer tourists.
• 🦁 Lake Manyara – lions in trees and flamingos by the thousands.
• 🐒 Gombe & Mahale – where wild chimpanzees live.
• 🏞 Mikumi & Nyerere (Selous) – southern, quieter, raw Africa.
• 🌴 Zanzibar – semi-autonomous island with its own culture and incredible beaches.

🧬 Culture and People

• 120+ tribes live peacefully side by side. Cultural richness with harmony.
• Swahili is the national language, but English is common in tourism.
• Zanzibar is mostly Muslim – during Ramadan, be respectful in public spaces.

🛂 Entry to Tanzania

• Passport must be valid for 6+ months.
• Visa: apply online at visa.immigration.go.tz or get it at the airport.
• Zanzibar: requires separate health insurance ($45). Pay at airport or in advance at zanzibarhealth.go.tz.

💉 Vaccinations & Health

• Recommended: Hepatitis A & B, Typhoid, Tetanus, Rabies, MMR.
• Malaria: use repellent, mosquito nets, and consult your doctor for meds.
• Yellow fever: vaccine required only if coming from risk countries.
• Travel insurance: always get one – covering hospital, evacuation, etc.

❗ Safety

• Tanzania is peaceful, but use common sense.
• Don’t walk alone at night.
• Ask before photographing people. Respect privacy.
• Don’t carry valuables openly or flash cash.
• It’s illegal to export shells, corals, or animal products.
• Same-sex relationships are criminalized. Be discreet.
• Drive on the left. Road conditions vary.

💡 Practical Tips

• Currency: Tanzanian Shilling (TZS), or USD (post-2009 bills).
• ATMs: withdrawal limit ~400,000 TZS per transaction.
• Power plugs: UK type-G (3-pin). Bring an adapter.
• SIM cards: Local providers like Vodacom, Airtel are cheap and fast.
• Tipping: 10% at restaurants, $10–15/day for guides/drivers.
• Cards: accepted, but 4–5% transaction fee is common.
• Sun: wear SPF, hat, and stay hydrated.
• Safari: listen to your guide – this is the wild, not a zoo.
• Want to prepare for your trip? Visit our blog.

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Travel to Tanzania with heart – not just with a plan. See you soon!