All visitors traveling to Tanzania from East African countries are required to produce proof of yellow fever vaccination.
There is a risk of malaria in Tanzania so anti-malaria prophylactics are strongly advised. It is prudent to always carry mosquito repellent with you especially in risky zones such as safari parks. Regions that are at an altitude of 1800 meters or higher, such as Mount Kilimanjaro or the Ngorongoro Crater rim, are malaria-free.
Dar Es Salaam, the capital, has good medical facilities in line with most international standards. However, the further inward you travel, the fewer the chances of finding appropriate medical facilities or pharmacies. It is recommended that you carry all prescription medicines with you.
Swahili and English are the official languages spoken in Tanzania, the former being the national language. There are also other local languages spoken in Tanzania among different tribes e.g. Maasai, Meru and Sukuma. Indian languages such as Gujarati amongst others are spoken among the Asian communities in the country. Most people learn their local language first and are introduced to English and Swahili at school.
About one third of Tanzania’s population is Christian, another third Muslim. The remaining third follow indigenous and other beliefs. The majority of the Muslim communities are found in coastal areas and in Zanzibar. There are some large Muslim majorities inland as well, mostly along the former caravan routes. Out of the Christian population, the majority are Catholics and Protestants whilst other denominations make up the remaining percentage. Other religious communities including Buddhists, Hindus and Bahá’ís also reside in Tanzania.
Tanzania’s official currency is the Tanzanian shilling (TSZ). Most popular tourist destinations accept payment in both TSZ as well as in USD. However, do remember that US dollar notes printed before 2013 may not be accepted and those printed before 2009 will be rejected outright. Even if you exchange your currency at an authorized money exchange, don’t forget to collect your receipt.
In Tanzania there have been some cases of card cloning at ATMs. In order to avoid these, please ensure that you inform your bank before you travel and after your return so that fraudulent transactions can be monitored and cancelled. Also avoid using ATMs that are not located inside or at the bank premises. Visa is the most accepted card in Tanzania although there may be a surcharge levied for transactions.
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