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Tanzania Travel Guide

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Season Note

Are March and April good months to visit Tanzania?

3

March

Off
season

4

April

Off
season

Visa Limitations

Visa requirements for citizens of United States visiting Tanzania for tourism.

Visa on arrival (e-visa also available)

A visa is required, but it is possible to obtain it at selected border crossing points (visa on arrival).

Daily budget (1 person)

How much will you spend on accommodation, local transport, sightseeing, meals?

Backpacker's budget
from 29 to 38 USD

Tourist's budget
from 74 to 96 USD

Did you know?

The population of Tanzania is around 59.73 mil., which puts the country in 211. place in terms of population (out of 231 countries and dependent territories).

How far is it?

1. The site uses the Great Circle method of calculating distances between two points on the Earth
2. To change the cities for comparison, change Your Country in settings

The distance between Dodoma (TZ) and Washington D.C. (US) is 7706 miles

To calculate distance between your location and Dodoma click here

Dodoma
Dodoma
Arusha
Dar es Salaam
Mbeya
Mwanza
Washington D.C.
Washington D.C.
Philadelphia
Houston
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7706
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Safety

General travel safety level in Tanzania on a scale of 1 (safe) to 4 (unsafe).

2

Level 2 • Exercise a high degree of caution (plus additional regional warnings).

Update: 25 Mar 2024

Upcoming holidays

29 March 2024• Good Friday

1 April 2024• Easter Monday

Currency

Tanzanian Shilling (TZS) - rate compared to selected currencies

1000 TZS
Rate
Inversion
EUR
0.35891
2786213
GBP
0.30678
3259629
USD
0.3876
2580000
Update: 28 Mar 2024

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Cities and Top Tourist Attractions

From historical cities to picturesque landmarks and fascinating places - don't miss out on these attractions when planning a visit to Tanzania

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Distance matrix
MilesDar es SalaamStone TownMount KilimanjaroNgorongoro Conservation AreaMoshiKilimanjaro National ParkSerengeti National ParkSumbawanga
Dar es Salaam-44290372273290437531
Stone Town44-249339232249403534
Mount Kilimanjaro290249-136190185519
Ngorongoro Conservation Area372339136-13713665426
Moshi27323219137-19190506
Kilimanjaro National Park290249013619-185519
Serengeti National Park43740318565190185-445
Sumbawanga531534519426506519445-

A Brief History of Tanzania

Important historical events that significantly shaped the nation's trajectory throughout the centuries

Best Ways to Experience Tanzania

  • Cuisine
  • Animals

Practical Information for Travelers

  • Budget
  • Currency
  • Vaccinations
  • Visa
  • Electricity

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Backpacker's budget

Daily budget for one person, assuming that two people travel in a standard close to 1 star (hostels, public transport). When traveling alone, the cost may be slightly higher (hotel room) or the same (dormitory accommodation).

from 29 to 38 USD

Tourist's budget

Daily budget for one person, assuming that two people travel (they share the cost of a hotel room, taxis, etc.) to a standard close to 3 stars. Costs for a solo traveler will be higher.

from 74 to 96 USD

You can find out more about travel costs and prices in Tanzania via the Prices link

Currency

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Tanzanian Shilling (TZS)

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Exchange rates provided by Open Exchange Rates. Last update: 28 March 2024
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Vaccinations

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All travelers

You should be up to date on routine vaccinations while traveling to any destination. Some vaccinations may also be required in Tanzania.

Routine vaccines

Before each trip, it is worth making sure that we are up to date with the routine vaccinations. These include vaccinations against measles, mumps and rubella, diphtheria, tetanus, whooping cough, chickenpox, polio and flu.
Prevention
  • Get vaccinated
  • Reduce your exposure to germs

Most travelers

Get travel vaccines and medicines because there is a risk of these diseases in the country you are visiting.

Hepatitis A

Hepatitis A is a digestive disease caused by the hepatitis A virus and is closely related to a lack of good hygiene.It can be asymptomatic, moderate, or very severe.
Prevention
  • Get vaccinated
  • Eat and drink safely

Typhoid

Typhoid fever is an acute, systemic infectious disease caused by Salmonella typhi.The source of the infection may include dirty water, raw fruits, vegetables, dairy products, as well as dirt containing bacteria.
Prevention
  • Get vaccinated
  • Eat and drink safely

Some travelers

Vaccinations and medications that may be recommended under certain conditions, depending on where you will be, the length of your stay and the nature of your stay.

Cholera

Cholera is a disease of the digestive tract caused by the bacterium Vibrio cholerae.The most common infection occurs through the ingestion, mainly through water contaminated with human faeces, and also through food (mainly fruit, seafood). Less often by contact with the sick person and their environment.
Prevention
  • Eat and drink safely
  • Reduce your exposure to germs

Hepatitis B

Hepatitis B is a disease caused by the hepatitis B virus.Infection occurs through contact of injured skin or mucous membranes with virus-infected blood or other secretions (e.g. during sexual contact, through contaminated needles or as a result of medical procedures).
Prevention
  • Get vaccinated
  • Avoid sharing body fluids
  • Avoid non-sterile medical or cosmetic equipment

Malaria

Malaria is a life-threatening parasitic disease transmitted by mosquitoes.
Prevention
  • Take antimalarial meds
  • Prevent bug bites
Estimated relative risk of malaria in Tanzania

Wysokie

Areas with malaria

All areas <1800 m (5906 ft)

Rabies

Rabies is an acute infectious disease caused by neurotrophic viruses from the rhabdovirus family.The infection is most often caused by biting a sick animal or other contact of its saliva with mucous membranes, conjunctiva or damaged skin.
Prevention
  • Get vaccinated
  • Keep away from animals

Yellow Fever

Yellow fever is an acute viral disease which is transmitted by virus-infected mosquitoes.
Prevention
  • Get vaccinated
  • Prevent bug bites
Vaccination requirements

Required if traveling from a country with risk of YFV transmission and ≥1 year of age, including transit >12 hours in an airport located in a country with risk of YFV transmission.

This section is for informational purposes and does not exhaust all issues related to vaccination. Based on Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

With or without a visa?

Visa requirements for citizens of

United States
  • United States
  • More

visiting flagTanzania for tourism

Updated on 2 March 2023. Based on Visa requirements for United States citizens
Visa on arrival (e-visa also available)

A visa is required, but it is possible to obtain it at selected border crossing points (visa on arrival).

  • Allowed stay: 3 months
  • Ordinary visa available on arrival for $100

Electricity

230V (50 Hz)

In Tanzania the standard voltage is 230V and the frequency is 50 Hz. Type D, G sockets are used.

Click on the socket icon to see more information
socket DType D
socket GType G

Facts and Figures

Fundamental socio-economic statistical data pertaining to the country

Population

211 / 231
Ranking
59 734 218
mainland - African 99% (of which 95% are Bantu consisting of more than 130 tribes), other 1% (consisting of Asian, European, and Arab)

Area

212 / 232
Ranking
364.9 thous. mi²
It is approximately 10% of the territory of United States.

Life expectancy

203 / 221
Ranking
69.9
Life expectancy expressed in years.men 68.1women 71.7

Median age

204 / 222
Ranking
18.2
Average age of population expressed in years.men 17.9women 18.4

Population growth

205 / 224
Ranking
2.81%
The difference between live births and deaths. A negative value means natural loss.

Literacy

192 / 210
Ranking
77.9%
Ability to read, write and count.men 83.2%women 73.1%

GDP

179 / 194
Ranking
2 780 INT$
GDP per capita is gross domestic product converted to international dollars (Int$) using purchasing power parity rates and divided by total population.
Source: WDI World Bank & CIA World Factbook Country Comparison

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