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Why visit Tanzania?
Ideal for experienced international travelers seeking to experience architecture, beaches, birdwatching, deep sea fishing, game reserves, hiking, national parks, safari, scuba diving, tribal culture, water sports, and wildlife.
Karatu, Tanzania. Photo Credit: Michelle Raponi/Pixabay
At a Glance
- Souvenirs to Buy: Beaded jewelry, carvings, chests, colorful fabrics, decorated gourds, gems, red checked blankets, soapstones. tribal art, and wood carvings.
- Local Cuisine to Try: Chapatti (flatbread). Duckling Dar es Salaam (delicacy). Halau (dessert). Gali (porridge). Mandazi (dough snack). Mchuzi wa Biringani (eggplant dish). Mchuzi wa Samaki (fish dish). Mishikaki (beef kebabs). Mshikaki (marinated beef). Ndizi (plantain dish). Ndizi Kaanga (dessert). Nyama Choma (grilled meat). Samaki (fish). Ugali (corn flour). Vitumbua (sweet bread). Wali na Nyama (rice dish). Zanzibar Pizza.
- Local Drink to Try: Kibo Gold (beer). Serengeti Lager (beer). Tusker (beer).
Photo Credit: Nici Keil/Pixabay
Fun Facts
- A 6 million year old fossil (Pliocene Hominid) was discovered.
- Oldest (4 and 2 million years ago) remains were found near Lake Olduvai.
- One of the oldest continuously inhabited areas on Earth.
- Mount Kilimanjaro, is the tallest mountain (19,341 ft) in Africa and the highest mountain in the world.
- World's only source of semi-precious stone, tanzanite.
- Kalambo Falls (Rukwa) is the second highest uninterrupted waterfall in Africa.
- Superstitious belief that cutting off the limbs of albinos will bring wealth.
- Most linguistically diverse country in East Africa.
Mount Kilimanjaro, Tanzania. Photo Credit: Rainer Braehler/Pixabay
Special Holidays/Occasions
- Annual Events: (January) Wanyambo Festival, (February) Kiliman Adventure Challenge, Kilimanjaro Marathon, Sautiza Busara Festival, (March) Nyama Choma Festival, Swahili Cultural Festival, (April) Serengeti Migration, (May) Mzalendo Halisi Music Festival, Travel & Tourism Fair, (June) Children's Festival, (July) Mwaka Kogwa Festival, Serengeti Cultural Festival, Zanzibar Cultural Festival, Zanzibar International Festival of Cinema, (August) Bullfighting, (September) Bagamoyo Arts Festival, (October) Bagamoyo Arts Festival, (November) Zanzibar Beach & Water Sports Festival, and (December) Swahili Fashion Week.
- Holidays: New Year's Day, Zanzibar Revolution Day, Karume Day, Good Friday, Easter Monday, Union Day, Labour Day, Eid al-Fitr, Saba Saba Day, Nane Nane Day, Nyerere Day, Islamic New Year, Maulid Day, Independence Day, Christmas Day, and Boxing Day.
Photo Credit: Jürgen Bierlein/Pixabay
Good to Know
- Not considered accessibility friendly destination.
- Hiking is popular on Kilimanjaro, Mahale Mountains, Mount Hanang, Mount Meru, and Udzungwa.
- Poor road conditions.
- Malnutrition and poor nutrition exists.
- Retail shops tend to close in the middle of the day for rest.
- Public displays of affection are frowned upon.
- Rail service has frequent cancellations or delays, and tends to be slow.
- Homosexuality is illegal and punishable up to 30 year in prison.
- Has 2 Rainy Seasons: March - May and October - December.
- Lightweight clothing is recommended.
- Airport infrastructure is considered poor condition.
- Light jacket may be required after dusk.
- Exercise caution when traveling between Julius Nyerere International Airport (JNIA) and Dar es Salaam.
- Traffic moves on the left.
- Wear long trousers and socks to avoid mosquito bites.
- Dress casually but conservatively.
- Robbery is known to occur at airports, bus stations, hotels, and on the street.
- International Drivers License required.
- Legal drinking age is 18.
- Car rentals require a third-party liability insurance with deca postedl in the front window.
- Thieves are known to hold victims until they provide passwords for credit/debit cards and drive around town to deplete their accounts at all available ATMs.
- Use of Traveler’s Check requires the original receipt and identity proof.
- Most visited national park are Manyara, Serengeti, and Tarangire.
- Popular tourist attractions are Lake Manyara National Park, Mount Kilimanjaro, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Tarangire National Park, and Zanzibar.
- Tourism industry is unevenly regulated, safety inspections for equipment and facilities do not routinely occur.
- For your protection, avoid use of debit cards.
- Drive with doors locked and windows rolled up.
- Do not stop in unpopulated areas.
- Exercise caution in the Coco Beach area of Touré Drive.
- Recommended to travel in convoys, if possible.
- Witch doctors are banned from practicing.
- Photographing airports, bridges, government building, hospitals, industrial sites, military installations, and/or schools is not permitted.
- Avoid dusk or evening walking around Arusha area.
- Illegal to export any animal or animal parts.
- Non-residents may not export Tanzanian Shillings (TZS).
- During Ramadan (holy month) avoid chewing gum, drinking, eating, or smoking in public.
- Foreigners are known to be targeted for fraudulent diamonds, gemstones, gold, minerals, and other natural resources.
- Avoid use of microbuses and three-wheeled taxis.
Photo Credit: Mugwe Thomas/Pixabay
This international destination requires:
- A valid passport with six months of validity upon return and one blank page for entry stamp.
- Tourist VISA required.
- Yellow Fever Vaccination required from select countries.
- Currency Restrictions for Entry/Exit: $10,000USD.
Photo Credit: Jürgen Bierlein/Pixabay
- Best Time to Visit: June - September
- Coolest Month: May - August
- Hottest Months: November - February
- Peak Season: May - October
Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Tanzania. Photo Credit: Wayne Hartmann/Pixabay
Your Must-See & Do
- UNESCO World Heritage Sites: Kilwa Kisiwani, Mount Kilimanjaro National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Selous Mapumziko Lodge, Serengeti National Park, Songa Mnara Island, and Stone Town.
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Photo Credit: Bill Kasman/Pixabay
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