Tanzania
Recommended Inoculations:
• Routine Inoculations (MMR, DPT, Polio)
• Yellow Fever
• Hepatitis A & B
• Typhoid
• Rabies
• Malaria Prevention Medicine
The CDC recommends that you purchase your Anti-Malaria drugs in the US due to the fact that many overseas manufactured drugs contain harmful additives that contaminate the medicine.
Visit http://wwwn.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/tanzania.aspx for more information.
Currency:
Tanzanian Shilling (TZS)
Most major credit cards accepted only in larger hotels and centers.
Electricity:
230v/50Hz
Visa Requirements:
• A visa application
• A valid passport
• Two recent passport size photos
• Applicable fees
• Proof of travel plans
It is recommended that you obtain your visa prior to your departure. Your travel agent/outfitter will be able to help you obtain the proper documents you will need to get your visa.
Information gathered from the Tanzania Embassy at
http://www.tanzaniaembassy-us.org/tzevisa.html
Climate:
These are approximate numbers by temperature (°F) and then rainfall (in.)
|
|
Dar Es Salaam |
Arusha |
Mbeya |
|
January |
87/77 2.5” |
84/50 2” |
72/57 7” |
|
February |
87/77 2.5” |
84/51 3” |
72/57 6” |
|
March |
87/75 5.5” |
80/54 7” |
72/57 6” |
|
April |
86/73 11” |
78/58 15” |
72/55 4.5” |
|
May |
84/72 7” |
73/52 8.5” |
70/52 1” |
|
June |
84/68 1.5” |
70/48 1.5” |
69/48 0” |
|
July |
82/66 1” |
69/49 .5” |
69/46 0” |
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August |
82/66 1” |
73/47 1” |
71/48 0” |
|
September |
82/66 1” |
77/45 1” |
77/52 0” |
|
October |
84/70 2” |
80/51 1.5” |
78/56 1” |
|
November |
86/74 3” |
82/51 4” |
78/56 2” |
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December |
88/76 4” |
82/50 4” |
77/58 6” |
(Lonely Planet, Read This First: Africa, the essential predeparture travel guide)
