Tanzania, United Republic of information
โน๏ธย General Information about Tanzania, United Republic of
About Tanzania, United Republic of
Tanzania uses 230V, 50Hz with sockets and plugs Type D and Type G.
The languages that are typically spoken are Swahili and English
Tanzania uses the Tanzanian shilling (symbol: Sh), code TZS.Banknotes come in denominations of 10000, 5000, 2000, 1000 and 500 shillings. Shilling is subdivided into 100 cents. Coins come in denominations of 500, 200, 100 and 50 shillings.
Automatic teller machines are rare in Tanzania. Your best bet is to look for them in large cities and community places.You do not need a chip & PIN card to use an ATM โ your standard magnetic card will work fine.
Internet speed in Tanzania is on average 2.2 Mbps. WiFi coverage in Tanzania is very low. It's quite hard to find one.
You can buy a SIM card for about 12,350.53 TZS, which includes 1 GB of data plan. You can choose from 5 telecoms: Airtel, Halotel, Tigo, Vodacom or Zantel. Tanzania uses GSM mobile networks GSM 900 and GSM 1800. If you don't want to buy SIM card in Tanzania upon arrival, make sure to check the roaming charges with your telecom provider before your departure so there are no surprises when you return home.
To call Tanzania, dial +, then 255 (the country code for Tanzania), then the area code (without the initial 0) and the local number. For local calls within Tanzania, start with the area code (with the initial 0). In the case above area code is 22 .
In Tanzania you drive on the left side. Most cars have manual transmission (stick). Unless otherwise posted, the speed limits for cars and motorcycles are as follows: 110 km/h (68 mph) on motorways, 110 km/h (68 mph) on expressways, 60 km/h (37 mph) in all built-up areas and 80-100 km/h (49-62 mph) on undivided highways.
๐ตย Budget travel for Tanzania, United Republic of?
City
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Minimum price
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Maximum price
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Arusha
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$6,340.00
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$6,340.00
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๐ย What time is it in Tanzania, United Republic of?
18:37:53
๐ย Do I need visa for Tanzania, United Republic of?
For American travelers it is necessary to get an electronic visa, usually you can get it from the official site or the consulate of Tanzania, United Republic of and the process is quite simple
๐ค๏ธย How is the weather in Tanzania, United Republic of?
Temperatures in Tanzania, United Republic of (centigrade)
Rainfalls in Tanzania, United Republic of
๐ย What regulations are in Tanzania, United Republic of?
Health information
Import and export information
Export regulations
All items on the prohibited import list.
All goods which are regulated under the EAC Customs Management Act.
Waste and scrap of ferrous scrap iron.
Timber from any wood grown in the Partner States of the EAC.
Fresh unprocessed fish (Nile Perch and Tilapia).
Wood charcoal.
Protected species and products protected under CITES may require a permit for export.
Import regulations
Tobacco:250 grams total of any tobacco products.
Other items:500mL total of perfume and eau de toilette, of which not more than 125mL may be perfume.
Other items:Personal goods.
Counterfeit currency and goods.
Pornographic and obscene media.
Matches manufactured with white phosphorus.
Any article made without proper authority which bears the Armorial Ensign or Coat of Arms of a partner state.
Distilled beverages containing essential oils orchemical products which areinjurious to health.
Narcotic drugs under international control.
Hazardous wastes and their disposal.
Any product containing mercury.
Used tyres for light commercial vehicles and passenger cars.
Some agricultural and industrial chemicals.
Plastic bags, with the exception of ziploc bags used for toiletries. For further information, please visit theTanzanian Vice President's Office.
Postal franking machines require a permit granted by a competent authority.
Traps capable of killing or capturing game animals require a written permit.
Unwrought precious metals and precious stones.
Arms and ammunitionspecified under Chapter 93 of the Customs Nomenclature.
Ossein and bones treated with acid.
Other bones and horn - cores unworked, defatted, simply prepared, and waste of these products.
Ivory, elephant unworked or simply prepared but not cut to shape.
Teeth, hippopotamus, unworked or simply prepared but not cut to shape.
Other ivory unworked or simply prepared but cut to shape.
Ivory powder and waste.
Tortoise shell, whalebone and whalebone hair, horns antlers, hooves, nails, claws and beaks, unworked or simply prepared but not cut to shape, powder and waste of these products.
Coral and similar materials, unworked or simply prepared but not otherwise worked shells of molasses,crustaceans or echinoderms and cattle-bone, unworked or simply prepared but not cut to shape powder and waste thereof.
Natural sponges of animal origin.
Spent, irradiated fuel elements of nuclear reactors.
Worked ivory and articles of ivory.
Ozone depleting substances.
Genetically modified products.
Non-indigenous species of fish or egg of progeny.
Psychotropic drugs under international control.
Historical artifacts.
Telescope sights or other optical devices suitable for use with arms.
Bows, arrows, fencing foils, or toys under Chapter 95 of the Customs Nomenclature.
Collectors' pieces or antiques guns and ammunition.
Endangered animals, plants, and their derivative products protected under the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES) may require protected species permits.
Pets are subject to certain import requirements. For further information, please visitImport Permits.
Health regulations
It is recommended that a traveller is up to date with routine shots like measles/mumps/rubella (MMR), diphtheria/pertussis/tetanus (DPT) and poliovirus vaccine.
Hepatitis A or IG vaccine is recommended for all tourists and professionals. Infection is through food, water and accommodation. Tanzania has a high level of Hepatitis A infection.
Hepatitis B vaccine is recommended, especially for those who may have contact with blood, bodily fluids or have sexual contact.
Typhoid vaccination is recommended, especially for those travelling to smaller cities, villages and rural areas.
Yellow fever vaccination is recommended to travellers over 9 months of age who will be staying in Tanzania for a long period of time.
Rabies is present in Tanzania, vaccination is recommended for those planning an outdoor holiday, for veterinary professionals or for thosecoming into contact with bats.
Malaria is present throughout Tanzania. If visiting an area with malaria, you will need to discuss with your doctor the best ways for you to avoid getting sick. In some areas where the risk of malaria is high taking an anti-malarial is recommended. The following anti-malarial drugs are equal options for preventing malaria in Tanzania: Atovaquone-proguanil, doxycline or mefloquine. For more information see the CDC Malaria Advice.
NOTE: Chloroquine is NOT an effective antimalarial drug in Tanzania.
Note: The World Health Organisation recommends that travellers avoid using a drug called Halofantine (or Halfan) used in this region to treat suspected malaria. It can have serious heart related side effects and should only be used in extreme life threatening situations.
Dengue, Chikungunya and African tick bite fever are diseases carried by insects that are found in Tanzania. African trypanosomiasis (African sleeping sickness) is carried by the tsetse fly. Travellers spending a lot of time outdoors in rural areas have an increased risk. Protecting yourself against insect bites will help to prevent these diseases. For more information see the CDC Insect Protection Advice.
Many countries in this region have high incidence rates of tuberculosis and high HIV prevalence rates.
Highly pathogenic avian influenza (H5N1) continues to be reported in this region amongst domestic and wild birds, there have also been human cases. It is advisable to avoid all direct contact with birds, including domestic birds like chickens and ducks. It is best to avoid poultry farms and bird markets. For a current list of countries reporting outbreaks see the World Organisation for Animal Health.