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There are three main climatic areas in
Tanzania; the coastal area and immediate hinterland, where conditions are
tropical with temperatures averaging 26.6°C (80°), rainfall varying
from, 40 to 76 inches and high in humidity; the central plateau, which is hot
and dry (rainfall 20 to 30 inches), although with considerable daily and
seasonal temperature variations and the third region is the semi-temperate
highland areas, where the climate is healthy and cool. There is seasonal
variation in the Lake Victoria area. The eastern sections average only 30 to 40
inches of rain, while the western parts receive up to 90 inches. A small area
north of Lake Malawi receive 100 inches of rain. There are two rainy seasons;
from November to December and from April to mid-June.
All visitors wishing to
enter United Republic of Tanzania must OBTAIN AN APPROPRIATE VISA that will
enable him\her to enter the country, except nationals of the listed countries
below, (who though may need entry permit clearance, they do not need visa)
provided they are traveling on national passport of any of the following
countries: - Antigua & Barbuda, Barbados, Belize, Bermuda, Botswana,
Brunei, Cyprus, Dominica, Grenada, Guyana, Jamaica, Kenya, Kiribati, Lesotho,
Malaysia, Malawi, Malta, Maldives, Mauritius, Namibia, Nauru, Sao Tome &
Principe Island, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent, Saint Christopher and Nevis,
Seychelles, Singapore, Solomon Island, Swaziland, Tuvalu, Tonga, Uganda,
Vanuatu, Zambia, Zimbabwe.
Nationals of the East African Community need
neither visa nor entry permit to enter United Republic of Tanzania.
Visa requirements are likely to change so please check with your local embassy
or representative.
Official Currency:
Tanzania Shilling=100 cents Current Exchange Rate:
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Mastercard, Access and Diners Club have a limited acceptance.
Travellers cheques can be exchanged with authorised deals and bureaux de change
and are best taken in US Dollars or Pounds Sterling. Many hotels and national
parks require you make payment in foreign currency either in cash or by
Travellers Cheque.
Tanzania's main populations centers are connected by rail link. Trains
are of various standards and on longer routes you can choose between 1st class
sleeping (two berth cabins) 2nd class sleeping or 3rd class seats.
Ferries from Dar es Salaam to Zanzibar leave fairly regularly. There
are three high speed ferries companies to choose from and each has about two
departures per day. The journey takes about one and half hours. No need to
purchase ticket in advance, they can be brought at the port. Times change
regularly, but there is usually a boat ever hour or two.
Lake
Tanganyika and Lake Victoria have a steamer service.
Bus:
Most the roads in Tanzania are in poor condition and pot-holed. All
towns are connected by bus services and on long haul routes there is a choice
between luxury or ordinary service. You may need to book in advance on long
haul journeys.
The Africa Guide's recommended Map Globetrotter Travel Map of Tanzania (Maps
Worldwide) Published by New Holland Publishers - Series
Globetrotter Travel Maps This map allows the traveller to locate cities,
towns, major roads and scenic routes. It also features airports, holiday
resorts, parks, nature reserves and other places of interest. City plans of the
major centres highlight historical monuments, key buildings and areas of
special interest
Driving is on the left hand side and an International Driving Licence is
required and before hiring a car, most establishment require that these are
endorsed by the police. Self drive car hire is expensive but most companies
offer car with driver.
If you need medical care whilst in
Tanzania, it is best to be aware that medical providers may not accept payment
through your insurance company. In these circumstances you will have to pay in
full after your treatment and file a claim with your insurance company for
reimbursement. Therefore you should have access to cash, either from a credit
card or by wire transfer. If you need assistance contact the country's local
embassy or representative.
To be compensated you must be treated by
licensed medical personnel and provide your insurance company with proper
documentation and receipts.
It is advisable to always ensure you have a
comprehensive travel insurance policy which covers you for repatriation to your
home country.
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