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A) ROAD
The best way to enter
Tanzania
is overland from
Kenya
.
b) AIR
There is plenty of flights from Europe to
Tanzania
. Most people fly into Dar-Es-Salaam but there are also
international flights to
KILIMANJARO
INTERNATIONAL
AIRPORT
to
Zanzibar
-
Kenya
Airways operates a twice-daily flight to
Zanzibar
with ample connections to Dar-Es-Salaam. Regional Air operates a
daily service between
Nairobi
and Arusha. Airport tax is supposed to be USD 30. - Out of Dar-es-salaam
and Arusha. Airport tax is USD 20. - out of
Zanzibar
. There is also a war insurance being levied and depends on the
airline used.
PASSPORT AND VISAS - A
valid passport is required. Please check with our
Mission
Overseas whether you require visas. The Visa application varies.
However, it is standard that 2 passport-sized photographs must
accompany your application
HEALTH & IMMUNISATION -
A yellow fever vaccination certificate is mandatory for all
visitors to
Tanzania
.
Malaria exists below 1 800 m in malignant falciparum
form. It is obligatory to buy bottled water. Private health
insurance is recommended.
AIRPORT DEPARTURE TAX -
Airport tax is supposed to be USD 30. - Out of Dar-es-salaam and
Arusha. Airport tax is USD 20. - Out of
Zanzibar
. Domestic airport departure taxes are still payable in some
airports, but in most cases included in the airfare quoted by
the agent or airline.
IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS -
An onward ticket and sufficient funds are required when entering
Tanzania
.
CURRENCY - 1 USD is
equivalent to 800 Tanzanian shillings. Bureau de Change offers
favorable exchange rates.Credit cards – ACCES, VISA,
MASTERCARD, and DINERS are accepted at the larger hotels around
the country. There is no limit on the importation of foreign
currency.
COST OF LIVING - Compared
to American / British standards, relatively cheaper.
PUBLIC HOLIDAYS - 1
January, 12 January, 26 April, 1 May, , 7 July, 10 September, 9
December, 25 December, 26 December, Start of Eid-ul-Fitr,
Eid-ul-Haj and Easter.
SHOPPING / SOUVENIRS -
Tanzania
offers the visitor a treasure trove of art, handicraft, spices,
furniture and other collectibles. Curios are sold in markets and
in city and town center.
WHAT TO WEAR ETC...
Sharing the same climatic & time zone as well as culture and
customs, hints given for
Kenya
would apply here also.
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