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 Purchases |
| Traditional salad bowls carved from teak or ebony can be purchased at markets in town centres. Other favourites such as African drums, copper, brass, baskets and woodcarvings can also be found at markets. |
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| Money |
| The unit of currency in Tanzania is the Tanzanian Shilling, divided into 100 cents. TSh notes come in denominations of –200, 500, 1 000, 5 000 and 10 000. Coins come in denominations of –1, 5, 10, 20, 50, 100 and 200 TSh. |
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| Foreign Exchange |
| Cash can be exchanged at banks and Bureaux de Change at international airports. Traveller’s cheques can be cashed at Bureaux de Change and authorised dealers. Credit cards are accepted at larger hotels. Keep your bank receipts as proof of exchange. |
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| Hours |
| Shops : |
08:30 to 12:00 & 14:00 to 18:00 (weekdays) |
08:30 to 12:30 (Saturdays) |
| Banks : |
08:30 to 12:30 (weekdays) |
08:30 to 13:30 (Saturdays) |
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| Tips (at your discretion) |
| Restaurants : Most hotels include a service charge in the bill. Tipping is not customary, but waiters and porters will appreciate it as a friendly gesture. |
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| Electricity |
| The voltage is 230/240 V. Square 3-pin plugs are used. |
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| Programme |
| Distances : |
Even though distances between lodges are long, the scenery is spectacular. The time spent driving between lodges is a good opportunity for your guide to explain more about Tanzania. |
| Wake-ups : |
These are often early, as the best time for morning game drives is between 05:30 and 09:00. |
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| Restaurants |
| Water : |
Travellers to Tanzania should drink bottled water only, as drinking tap water is not recommended. |
| Food : |
Food served at hotels and lodges is safe to eat, but it is advisable to stay away from ice cubes and rare meat. Fruit and vegetables bought from markets should be peeled before eaten. |
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| On The Road |
| Self-drive itineraries are not recommended in Tanzania, as many roads are gravel and not clearly demarcated. Distances between lodges are long. It is therefore advisable to travel as part of a tour group. |
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| Health |
| Malaria : It is strongly advisable to take malaria prophylactics before entering Tanzania. Wear long sleeve shirts and long trousers at all times, use a mosquito repelling lotion, and ensure that tent
flaps are zipped during the night if staying in a tented lodge. |
| Persons entering Tanzania via a yellow fever infected area must have a valid International Certificate of Vaccination against yellow fever. |
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| Safety |
| When on safari, do not leave personal possessions unattended. Petty crime is evident in the larger cities, so it is advisable to exercise caution. Tanzania is relatively safe for travellers, but it is
better to travel with a tour group. |
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| Telephone |
| The international dialling code for Tanzania is 255. Most lodges have a central telephone available at reception, but not in individual rooms. When making an international call, dial 00, then the country
code, e.g. 44 (UK), and then the number. |
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