Visas: Check current requirements with the nearest Tanzanian High Commission, embassy or consulate.Visas, if required, can be bought on arrival at all International Airports and overland borders.
Time: 3hrs + GMT.
Electricity: 230 V, but power failures, surges and troughs are common. Bring a universal adapter and a torch (flashlight) or headlamp.
Driving: On the left. We plan long safaris carefully, ensuring your vehicle is road worthy with two spare tyres, an operational jack and tool kit. We carry extra fuel, spares and water.
Travel with children: Tanzanians love children and are especially helpful to mothers. However, canned baby foods, powdered milk and disposable nappies may not be available outside major towns.
Gifts: Don’t indiscriminately hand out pens, money and sweets like a wealthy western Santa clause-it just encourages begging. As anywhere, gifts should be given as a true expression of friendship, appreciation or thanks.
Shopping: The tourist areas and hotels sell a wide range of souvenirs, jewelery and trinkets. Don’t be afraid to haggle at roadside curio stalls.
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