Information
Here we have put together the most important information you should know for your visit.

Covid 19 measures

  • since June 2020 airports have been reopened for international air traffic, several airlines are flying reliably again, e.g. KLM, Qatar Airlines, Emirates, Ethiopian Airlines
  • mask requirements apply in aircraft
  • entry to Tanzania is relatively uncomplicated without quarantine
  • fever is digitally measured at airport and a form must be filled out that there are no Covid 19 symptoms
  • a negative Covid test is required for unvaccinated persons,validity 96 hours before entry
  • vaccinated persons don´t need a test
  • general hygienic precautions in all public facilities
  • all guides are trained on precautionary measures
  • there is a very low risk of getting infected in Tanzania

Currency and credit cards

  • the local currency is the Tanzanian shilling
  • US $ and € are accepted (cheaper in small notes, no 100 $ / € notes)
  • currency exchange in all banks
  • credit card use at ATMs possible (except EC / Maestro card)
  • travelers checks are not accepted
  • euro / dollar coins cannot be exchanged for schillings
  • tip: take some 1 and 5 US $ bills to gratefully leave a tip in the accommodation

Vaccinations and medical care

  • Malaria prophylaxis recommended
  • when entering from a yellow fever risk area, a yellow fever vaccination is mandatory, not necessary for a direct flight or a stopover in a risk country if the airport is not left there
  • Hepatitis A and Hepatitis B vaccinations recommended
  • current information: www.crm.de

Videos and taking pictures

  • video cameras are subject to customs regulations
  • photography of the military, official buildings, police, the president, the national flag, prisons etc. is strictly forbidden!
  • please only take photos of locals with their permission, a friendly request is sufficient to get an ok

Ban on plastic bags

  • strict ban on all types of plastic bags since 1.6.19
  • also includes the import (in the luggage!)
  • as an alternative, we recommend cloth bags, which are available in nice colors and different sizes on the markets in Tanzania for free when you buy something

Medical supplies

  • numerous private hospitals with very well-trained doctors in almost all major cities
  • pharmacies in all cities, drugs are very cheap!
  • accessibility of doctors in larger hotels
  • the "Flying Doctors", the AMREF Flying Doctors Service, help in emergencies and on safari

Electricity

  • voltage 220 / 240V 50Hz
  • three-pin sockets and plugs (British standard)
  • travel adapter necessary
  • a power bank is beneficial because sometimes the power fails for a short time

Safety

  • hotel security services
  • people live very peacefully with each other

Languages

  • national language Swahili
  • official language English, understood by almost all locals

Telephone and internet

  • mobile network is well covered across Tanzania
  • most hotels offer free WiFi

Let's plan your vacation togetherNational Parks

Best time to travel
Choose your best travel time

The best travel time depends on what you want, what you want to discover, experience and see.

Tanzania can be visited all year round, every time has its advantages. The rainy months are warm and green months, the colors of the landscapes are fantastic and unforgettable, the animals find food everywhere and can be seen everywhere.

 

Due to very heavy rains, especially in the great rainy season from March to May / early June, it can happen that some paths in the national parks are not passable.

The dry months are particularly suitable for observing large herds of animals at the remaining water holes and lakes, looking for water. The predator population is accordingly high, looking for prey.

Climate

Due to the proximity to the equator, Tanzania has a tropical climate.


In the north, the temperatures are somewhat lower due to the altitude.


The country is shaped by two seasons, the rainy seasons and the dry seasons.

  • Large rainy season: March to early June
  • Little rainy season: October to early December

Due to monsoon-like rainfall in the Great Rainy Season, it is better to avoid this travel season. There is a very high level of humidity and warmth.

In the dry season, the temperatures are pleasantly warm due to the low humidity.


The hottest months are January & February.

Seasonal highlights

December - March

Serengeti: Great migration, the herds migrate from the north to the south, many predators


February

NCA: Wildebeest birth season in the Ndutu Plains


April - May

Mating season of the animals


May - September

Serengeti: Wildebeests cross the Grumeti and Mara River on the route back to the north


The Ngorongoro Crater is an absolute highlight all year round, due to its own ecosystem in the crater.

The best travel times

The most popular travel times are the months in the dry seasons:


July-September

mid-December- February


The months at the beginning and end of the rainy season are also worth considering, as nature leaves an unforgettable impression and there is a high animal density.

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