Tanzania Travel Advice. We’re proud to be able to give you the best personalized Tanzania travel tips for almost a decade. Here are the answers to your most important questions about traveling to Tanzania.

Is it safe to visit Tanzania?

It sounds like you want to go to Tanzania. Is it safe? This is a question that many of our clients who want to fly to Tanzania ask us. In short, yes. Yes! More than a million people visit Tanzania every year because it is one of the safest places in Africa.When you travel with Tanzania Zanzibar Safari, safety is the most important thing.

Our private safaris with professional, well-informed guides will make your time in Tanzania more enjoyable and give you complete peace of mind.Read our Tanzania safety tips to learn more about how to stay safe while traveling in Tanzania.

How many people live in Tanzania?

Tanzania has almost 60 million people living in it. Tanzania is one of the most ethnically varied countries in Africa. It is home to people from about 125 different groups, and people speak more than 100 different languages there.

Tanzanians are known for being very friendly and open to tourists who want to see their beautiful nature, wildlife, and culture. Meeting people from the area is one of the best ways to learn about a country’s culture, so make sure you do that on your trip through Tanzania.

Do I need a Tanzanian visa?

Most people from other countries will need a visa to visit Tanzania. The official website for visas run by the Tanzanian government is where you can ask for your visa. Please keep in mind that this is the only legal link for applying for a Tanzanian visa.

You can also get a vacation or business visa for one entry when you arrive at Tanzania’s main ports of entry. This Tanzania visa is good for three months. You might be asked to show proof of your return trip. It costs $50 per person, or $100 per person if you are a US citizen.

When you book your trip to Tanzania through Tanzania Zanzibar Safari, we help you with all of the paperwork and getting your visa.

Needs for a passport

Passports should still be good for at least six months after the last day of travel.

Before anything else, remember to get travel insurance.

Your safety is our number one goal when you start planning your dream trip to Tanzania. That’s why we strongly advise all travelers to get full trip insurance before they leave. Even though Africa Safari Trips doesn’t offer travel insurance itself, we’re happy to suggest Chapka Travel Insurance for your planned trip to Tanzania.

With Chapka, you can be sure that you’re covered for every part of your trip, from unplanned medical bills to having to stop your plans. With their personalized service, you’ll only pay for what you actually need. This will give you peace of mind while you enjoy Tanzania’s sights. Remember this before you pack your bags and go on safari: Safety First. Do not forget to get travel insurance from Chapka.

What shots do I need to go to Tanzania?

Only people over the age of one who are coming from or will be in transit at an airport for more than 12 hours within a country where yellow fever is spread need to show proof that they have been vaccinated against it.

As well as standard shots like MMR and TDP, the CDC and WHO suggest shots for Tanzania against Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, and Typhoid. Depending on what the traveler plans to do, they may also need to get vaccinated against yellow fever and rabies. Tanzania no longer has COVID-19 restrictions as of January 2023. Getting a shot or a PCR test before flying is no longer needed.

Before you go to Tanzania, you should always talk to your doctor about your health, just like you should before any other foreign trip.

What time does it get there?

It is GMT +3 in Tanzania. To help you understand, here is the time change between Tanzania and places like Los Angeles, New York, London, and more.

-10 hours from Los Angeles
Seven hours for New York, three hours for London, and two hours for Berlin.
Tokyo: +6 hours Hong Kong: +5 hours
+8 hours in Sydney
New Zealand: +10 hours

What does Tanzania’s money look like?

The Tanzanian shilling is the official currency, but most places in Tanzania also accept dollars and euros.

How to speak in Tanzania

Tanzania is home to people who speak more than 100 different languages. Swahili and English, on the other hand, are the national languages. All of your Tanzania Zanzibar Safari hosts and guides will speak English. But if you want to learn a few Swahili words before your trip, here is a list of the 25 most useful ones!

People in Tanzania can officially speak English or Swahili, but most people speak Swahili. When it comes to tourists, on the other hand, most people speak English.

Tanzania isn’t just a place to take a vacation. This is an experience that many Tanzanian explorers will remember for a long time. Get in touch with us right away for detailed travel tips on Tanzania or to start planning your own trip there.