Tanzania

Quick Facts

Currency Tanzanian Shilling (TZS), USD widely accepted
Language Swahili, English
Best Months Jun - Oct (dry season), Jan - Feb
Visa Visa on arrival, $50
Safety Generally safe with a guide, exercise caution in cities
Getting Around Safari vehicles, domestic flights, dala dalas
Budget $50-150/day (safaris are higher)
Tipping 10% at restaurants, $10-20/day for safari guides
Words to Know Jambo (hello), Asante (thank you), Hakuna matata (no worries), Karibu (welcome)

Why Visit Tanzania
Tanzania is where Africa reveals itself in its most iconic form. The endless plains of the Serengeti, the crater of Ngorongoro, Kilimanjaro rising above the clouds, and Zanzibar’s turquoise coastline. It is a destination built around once-in-a-lifetime wildlife encounters, and it delivers them with a consistency that is hard to match anywhere else on earth.

What to Expect
Safari here is the real thing. A good guide transforms the experience, and the camps and lodges range from rustic to genuinely luxurious. Zanzibar makes a perfect add-on for beach time after days on the savanna. The Tanzanian people are gentle and proud of their country, and the Swahili greetings will become second nature by the end of your trip.

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