Kenya camping:Tanzania’s most Important Travel Informations.

Tanzania is indeed the wild game destination for those seeking to experience sheer ecstasy of wildlife safaris. Its perfect location gives it a unique diversity of both flora and fauna. However, vacationers ought to be prepared and be fully armed with the right-up-to-date information and travel tips.Except for citizens of Commonwealth and other specified countries, all visitors to Tanzania are required to have a visa. Visas can be obtained from any Tanzania diplomatic mission or consulate abroad, but you can easily get your visa at the airport or border on arrival as well.

There are international flights to Kilimanjaro, Dar-es-Salaam, Zanzibar and neighboring Nairobi Kenya’s capital. Some airline companies offer the possibility to arrive at Kilimanjaro or Nairobi en departs from Zanzibar or Dar-es-Salaam. It is also possible to book your connecting domestic flight to Arusha from Dar es Salaam or Nairobi. Be aware of the fact that for domestic flights (Air Excel for example), there will probably be a weight limit of 15 kgs.

Local currency is the Tanzanian Shilling (Tsh) and there is no limitation to the importation or exportation of foreign currency. Foreign currency can be changed into Tanzanian currency at any branch of the National Bank of Commerce or through private exchange bureaus. A visitor who is not travelling on a package tour must pay in foreign currency for all goods and services such as park entrance fees, hotel board and lodging, etc, US Dollar being the most preferred currency.

As pertains to health, you should be advised that all travelers coming from Europe via or transiting through an endemic country, e.g. via Nairobi or Addis Ababa, will need a Yellow Fever vaccination card. This vaccination is valid from the 10th day after the vaccination, for a period of 10 years.

Yellow fever vaccination is provided at Kilimanjaro and Dar es Salaam airports for passengers who do not have this vaccination card, at a cost of 50 USD pp. However, Travelers coming directly from Europe to Kilimanjaro and Dar es Salaam airports on direct flights do not need this vaccination but Vaccination against hepatitis and tetanus is recommended. You are also advised to take an anti-malaria prophylaxis, such as Palludrine before visiting Tanzania

Light summer clothes are suitable year round. A raincoat, wide-rimmed hat, suntan oil, insect repellant and sunglasses are recommended for safari. Some warm clothing is needed for the higher altitudes. You should also not forget to bring your camera, video or both. A pair of binoculars is also a good idea. Electricity is 230 Volts, 50 cycles Ac.