Introduction
FACT ABOUT TANZANIA
Tanzania is the united Republic of Tanganyika and Zanzibar Dodoma its political capital center of the country. Dar es salaam, its the economic capital, is on the coast, out of 945,087 km, over 1000 000 km’are devoted to reserves and Nation parks. Satellite
Photos of the country shows a vast central plateau sloping down Towards the Indian ocean, three great lakes (Victoria to north, Tanganyika to the west and nyasa to the south) and in the north, a gigantic fracture of the earths crust, the Great Rift Valley, with its twenty lange volcanoes, And hundreds of little cones, Dotting the Indian Ocean are a series of coral or Volcanic islands.
BEST TIME TO VISIT
The climate tropical on the coast, on the island and in Selous. It is temperate in the other park. October to mid-March is the hottest period and from June to September, the coolest. However, the range of temperatures is fairly limited and it is always hot (between 25 and 30c on the coast and between 22 and 27 c in the north). There is light rainfall in November and the rainy season is from mid-March to the end of May.
Ocean temperature is between 24 and 28c.
VISAS
Visas are required for all, except citizens of the Commonwealth and the Republic of Ireland. Before departure, you can obtain a visa from the Tanzanian Embassy. You can also get your visa at our major entry point such as: Dar es Salaam, Kilimanjaro and Zanzibar International Airports, Namanga, Tunduma, Holili, Sirari and Horohoro.
HEALTH
Yellow fever vaccination: recommended on the mainland and compulsory in Zanzibar. Visitors are advised to take anti-malaria tablets for beach holidays. Contact your doctor before departure insurance is advised. Flying doctors facilities are also available.
OFFICIAL lANGUAGES
Kiswahili and English.
LOCAL TIME
GMT +3.
AIRPORTS
Three international Airports: Dar es Salaam, Kilimanjaro and Zanzibar. Several international airlines connect Tanzania with the rest of the World.
BEHAVIOUR
The protection of nature is everyone’s concern. On Safari, do not collect or buy bones, skins, horns, teeth, feathers or shells. And on the coast to do not bring back coral, shells or starfish which play an important role in the fragile ecosystem. Do not litter where others are expected to visit.
-The protection of cultures is also everyone’s concern.
The guides know the local habits and customs. It is always advisable to ask someone’s permission before taking his /her photograph.
SHOPPING
Locally made products are available at good prices. On the mainland, you can find batiks, the Tingatinga paintings objects in ebony (cutlery, hats, bracelets, sculptures, and furniture), basket ware (baskets, hats, rugs,) beaded Maasai necklaces, precious jewels (gold, diamonds, Tanzanite’s and other stones). In Zanzibar, you can find textiles (wrap “arounds “kikooi for men and khanga for women), carved chests, perfumes, natural lotions and spices.