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FAQ

Frequent Asked Questions

What makes Tanzania the best safari destination in Africa is its astounding landscapes and extremely abundant and diverse wildlife. The allure for this East African country among adventure-seeking travellers of all ages is just amazing! Blessed with an incredible wealth of natural wonders, Tanzania has something to offer for everyone.

That said, most travellers have many questions before embarking on a journey to Tanzania. Thus, we have attempted to answer some of the most Frequently Asked Questions in the list below.

If by any chance you don’t find the information you are looking for, please don’t hesitate to submit your questions directly to us via the phone numbers in the contact us page.

Entry
Requirements

The documents required to enter Tanzania are as follows:

1. A passport that is still valid for at least 6 months after your arrival date
2. Two blank passport pages
3. A tourist visa

For more information, please visit the official website of the Tanzanian government

Visa

A tourist visa is required to enter Tanzania and costs $50 for all non-US residents. It can be obtained online before your trip, or directly at the airport upon your arrival. The tourist visa price for US citizens is $100.

Carry your passport and visa with you at all times while travelling in Tanzania.

Covid-19

You are not required to be vaccinated against Covid-19 nor to wear a face mask while travelling in Tanzania. Nonetheless, you will need a negative PCR test in order to enter the country. You will also have to undergo a quick PCR test upon arrival at the airport before going through immigration.

Please be sure to verify all Covid-related information several days before leaving your country, as rules and restrictions may change without notice.

Vaccinations

No vaccinations are required for entry into Tanzania with the exception of yellow fever, but only if you are travelling to Tanzania from a yellow fever endemic country such as Kenya. If this is the case, you will be asked to show your proof of vaccination upon entry.

Taking other vaccinations is entirely up to you and should be discussed with your health care provider before travelling. Please make sure you are well informed about any health risks before entering Tanzania.

Time zone

Tanzania is on East Africa Time (EAT), which is three hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT+3). We do not operate daylight savings time here, so there is no time difference between the summer and winter months.

International
phone calls

The international dialling code for Tanzania is +255, followed by the applicable area codes (e.g. 22 for Dar es Salaam, or 27 for Arusha). To call long distance from within Tanzania, you should dial 00 plus the relevant country code (e.g. 44 for the UK or 1 for the USA).

Safety

Tanzania is a safe country to travel in and Tanzanians are warm-hearted and friendly people, eager to help and assist travellers. However, a little common sense is still required, as with travel in any foreign country. Some precautions to take are locking your valuables in your hotel safe, not wearing extravagant clothing or jewellery, being discreet when carrying expensive camera equipment, mobile phones, etc., especially in big cities, not carrying large amounts of cash on your person, and always paying attention to where you leave your bags and other items you are holding or carrying with you.

Food & water

It is best to drink bottled water when travelling through Tanzania. Bottled water is easily found in all supermarkets as well as restaurants and lodges. You will be provided with bottled water while on safari.

Avoid raw vegetables, and salads when ordering food from street vendors and only order meat if it is well cooked. High-end lodges and restaurants.